Birthday Weekend

It’s been a busy weekend of birthday parties! Mum and James share their birthday on 13th July. Mum is 68 this year, and James is celebrating his ‘life begins’ birthday of 40.

Mum moved into her care home last March. Unfortunately, she doesn’t make much sense when she talks and she is lacking in understanding in many things, but she still knows who we all are (despite mixing up the names a little!), and enjoys a trip out and a good glass of wine. We decided to celebrate mum’s birthday a day early so we could all be together.

We managed to gather a good family group, and met up at the Beverley Arms Hotel. Toni, Benji, Barney, Liddi, me and James. We had a delicious (and filling) cream tea – complete with Danish flags and napkins! We had each brought presents and cards for mum, and the extra cards sent by very thoughtful absent friends. Mum loved all her presents and cards, and seemed happy and relaxed. We then indulged in some wine complete the party.