20 September 2009

Nick left before 8am, and I took Emily to Shiba Koen park, in strong sunshine and temperatures around 28C. Maybe we will have an Indian summer after all. She was a bit grouchy, perhaps because she sensed that things weren't quite normal (I told her Nick was going to work, but she doesn't usually get to kiss him goodbye and see him off). While we were in the park Nick called from the airport, and I felt quite a pang at the thought of him going away, even though I suppose I will hardly notice a difference, given his recent working hours. But it seems so unfair that when we ought to be enjoying five days together (Mon, Tues, Weds being public holidays) we only got one.


On the way home Emily pointed out two cafes. She recognises the logos for two chains from quite a distance and starts saying 'coffee shop'. What does that say about me?! She loves to sit at a table with me like a grown up and have a glass of water and cake. I suppose I do go rather often, and confess that I am addicted to coffee these days, though I limit myself to one big cup a day.

Twice today Emily struggled when I tried to clean her up after a poo. I'm not sure why she has altered as she has always submitted to lying down quietly for a change up until now. It makes it very difficult, not to say messy, to clean her up properly when she won't lie down and is trying to run away.


After a very long nap, we just about had time to go to Roppongi, as I had planned. The streets on the way there were relatively deserted, but it was obvious why when I rounded the corner of the massive complex and saw hordes of people. I had intended to take Emily up to the top (it has over 50 floors) for a good view and also a look around the apparently very artistic aquarium that is 'visiting' temporarily. I got a bit cross trying to get through the crowds (luckily Emily didn't repeat back the expletives), and the queue for the lift was ridiculous, so I flounced off and took her instead to Robo park, which has about 10 slides of varying type and length. She had a fantastic time, especially on the long roller slide, laughing heartily as other children came whizzing down behind her.