silence may be golden, but …

GM hears rapid footsteps on the stairs, giggles and laughter, and CD’s “no no girls, leave mum in bed.” She looks at the clock – it’s 7.45 so she decides she can manage another 15 minutes before getting up.

She wakes again at about 8.30, and lays in bed, listening to the sounds of her home. At first all is quiet, but suddenly the silence is broken by peals of laughter from LML, and shrieks of excitement from Lolly.

GM rises, smiling and feeling happy.