Snow and other stuff!

[gothams3rdrobin]

I woke up this morning wondering if we'd had snow overnight, but I wasn't surprised to find we hadn't. Being on the coast, it's very rare for any snow we get to actually settle - and when it does, it's generally gone by mid-afternoon.

In comparison, thaya_rayal sent me a text this morning to gripe about having to walk to work in about eight inches of snow! *chuckles*

There were a few flurries on the way to school this morning, and we just had another batch about five minutes ago that seems to have died away. My colleagues are whinging about the lack of snow, though Personnel have issued an email about their procedures should we get 'snowed in'.

The forcasts apparently say we'll get proper snow about three o'clock this afternoon, though I have my doubts.

Yesterday was an interesting day; as long-term friends will know, Rowan goes to visit his Dad on Sundays up in the Valleys. I got a text on my phone on Tuesday to let me know that this was being thrown into uncertainty as my in-laws have separated, so Baz didn't know what the situation was going to be regarding his seeing Rowan. He told me during the brief text-conversation that ensued that my mother-in-law has moved down here, to which I 'ran for the hills' - which amused Baz *grins*

Anyway, Saturday morning I get another text to say he didn't think he'd be able to collect Rowan the next day, but he hoped to see him the week after. Later the same day I get another text offering to come down and take him to the cinema, and then on for some food, to give me some time to myself. I had a think about it, since last time this was arranged, they ended up in the flat Baz was sharing at the time; Rowan playing computer games with Baz's flatmates while Baz himself snoozed on the sofa. Rowan then got brought home, still expecting to go to the cinema, and I had to deal with the resulting disappointed tears. However, this was about two years ago. Rowan's older now and, hopefully, Baz has a better grasp of how to be a responsible adult (Don't all snort at once, RL friends! *grin*), so I agreed to it. I've always made a point of not preventing Rowan from seeing his Dad, as much as possible.

It was fascinating, really; Baz was running late as he didn't allow for the vagaries of public transport on Sundays, but he was calling me every fifteen minutes or so to keep me aprised of his progress. Then when they got on the bus home, he called again to let me know. I was quite surprised at the consideration. Rowan came home in a very good mood, talking about the movie and the visit to Pizza Hut, and he'd even conned his Dad into buying him some more Pokemon cards! *chuckles* So I think I can consider this a success.

We'll just have to see how it pans out in the future.

Comments

[fair-witness.livejournal.com]

Good luck!

[alryssa.livejournal.com]

Maybe he CAN be taught. ;)

I'm glad Rowan had a good time. I know what a nightmare it was for you when you were living together. :/

[laylee.livejournal.com]

Hmm, I suppose it will be interesting to see how long such behavior lasts, but it sounds like a start. Is Rowen close to his paternal grandparents? Will the separation upset him very much?

[gothams3rdrobin.livejournal.com]

It's a hard question - he will get himself into a state about not getting to see them, but he often comes back home with tales of what meany-heads they are ;-)

It's gonna be tricky for a while, but I think he'll adjust alright.