29 March 2011

Another misty and cold day. We went to Hereford with Mum. I made a bad choice for Emily's lunch and she would not eat it, so I had to get her sushi from M&S afterwards. I have to say that British people are not really getting the best experience of Japanese cuisine. I had promised Emily a new puzzle and also got her set of melamine tableware. There are so many temptations to buy her, and individually justifiable, but I am worried about spoiling her. Note to self if I ever open a teashop: make sure to offer a cake covered in sprinkles or decorations as the kids will go for it every time! Emily wanted a huge Smartie covered muffin but of course, I ended up eating half of it once she had picked off all the sweets. At the playground it was amazingly very quiet, given that it was after school hours and the sun was showing signs of appearing . Emily and I had plenty of fun in the very good play area. It's a great facility. Nick forwarded an email from CS HR to say the transfer has been approved and things will start to happen. I feel oddly sad at the thought I may not now go back to Tokyo at all, though it seems sensible not to. I need some sort of closure; I'm mourning my life there, though without my friends it's not the same anyway. Emily is not talking much about it and doesn't mention her friends too much, but I'm glad to have been able to arrange a couple of playdates with Maria's and Ali's girls soon.