9/2/24

The Mistress is on a go-slow day today and I am not at all surprised as she was up to all hours last night and then couldn't sleep. This meant that the Gnome activities were delayed. We were quite anxious that she was still awake and had no sign of sleep. Then she tossed and turned which was a great exercise time for the Mistress. Maybe she is missing His Lordship. Hmm, I wonder. 

This afternoon she painted Gnomes and finished the grandson Gnomes. She is quite chuffed as to how they turned out. I even had a chat with these fellows as they sat and dried after getting a spray to protect them from the weather. They are both looking forward to returning to their home and sitting in the garden, as they have a nice outdoor area to relax in. The mind boggles about the mischief they will get up to out at their place. 

We went out to the garage last night once the Mistress was asleep and climbed on the table for a look around and some high jinks. There was a dish of water for the paintbrushes, and we flicked it around, causing mayhem. The paper on the table was soaked and the Mistress wondered how it got so wet today. 

The Mistress has almost finished some other fellas too. I could see she enjoyed today and made huge progress.  I guess they will be back in the garden very soon. There appears to be another bucket of gnomes soaking in water ready for a proper scrubbing before painting.  I reckon the Mistress is going to be busy for a while yet. 

His Lordship phoned tonight and as usual, the mushy stuff is discussed. It appears he has been a busy fella chopping wood with his brother and was out for dinner tonight with another family. I heard the Mistress tell him that she has enjoyed a quiet house and that it had been peaceful but has missed him terribly.