Good weekend

We have had a good weekend! Friday night we finished the tree (two photos of Pete looking happy now it is done) and Pete was so much happier. So Saturday was a really nice smiley day, also a very busy day! We started by putting up our ceiling decorations (photo) which Pete made 2 or 3 years ago. I wasn't going to do them this year, but we decided to give it a go! It took about 2 hours as all the threads had to be untangled first, which Pete helped do as much as he could with one hand and then I had to climb a step ladder to get them up! This worried Pete and there were many sharp intakes of breath as I wobbled up and down! There were 11 to put up in all. But it got done with no mishaps - so we are now fully decorated and ready. You have to understand that, usually, I trot off to work one day and then come home to find it all done, and then after Christmas, I trot off again and come home to find it all down and put away! So major change this year!!!
Then Saturday evening I went out with Mel and my mate from work, Fiona, whilst Martin was on daddy sitting duty again! They watched 'Men in Black 3' and all enjoyed it although Pete did fall asleep for a while apparently. We three ladies had a nice meal, couple of drinks and, mainly, a good chat and gossip. Also admired Fiona's new engagement ring, beautiful, so congratulations Fiona and Manny. I will be bringing Pete to throw the confetti on 1st June next year!
Today has also been a good one, we had a really good lie in, then in the kitchen to prepare lunch.
This afternoon we had a look at an article about Edwyn Collins, a musician who had a major stroke a few years ago and ended up a bit the same as Pete, right side paralysis, speech problems etc. it is very inspiring as he has now recovered enough to record a new album. He has the same right arm inactivity but feels it will get a bit better soon and is slowly overcoming the no speech bit - this gives us much hope. Adrian found the article and emailed it to us and he has also ordered the book written by his wife - so are looking forward to getting this and I will read it to Pete. It has all taken 2 or 3 years but this seems to be the norm. He also started drawing wildlife with his left hand and is doing well. After reading this, Pete went and got some clay and tried to start to make something. This was so good as it is a start to him getting back to what he used to do. He only did it for about 5 minutes, but I will encourage him to do it again. It won't be perfect just using his left hand but I am sure he will improve.
Martin also came this afternoon to give me lessons on my new phone! Pete got a bit upset after this and I think it was because he can't use one at the moment.
We have also done our exercises, so, all in all, 2 good days.