Goodbye to an old friend

We said goodbye to an old friend today. We've known this friend for 5 years - coming into our lives just after Elijah was born - and this friend has been an integral part of the family. This friend has been with us during thick and thin. This friend took us to the hospital on those (thankfully far off occassions) when the boys were taken into hospital. When Ezra was fighting for his life in St Mary's, Paddington, nearly four years ago, this friend sat outside and waited for us. This friend came with us on holiday and travelled with us when we moved from Liverpool to London. The boys have been very fond of this friend and have been sad at the thought of saying "goodbye". But the day came and we waved off our old friend. Who is this friend, you ask? Bill. Bill - the name given by the boys to our Vaxuhall Meriva car. "Goodbye Bill!" cried Elijah from the kitchen window, "I love you". Needless to say that both boys had already given Bill numerous kisses before he went.

And now Bill has gone. And they have more or less forgotten him for now. Because they are more excited by Bill's replacement - a bright blue (colour chosen by Elijah) Citreon Picasso C3. And its name? Chosen by Ezzie - Korky!!!!

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