Can you do me a favour?

I had another, out of the blue, text message from KfW2 on Friday afternoon. Could I do her a favour?

No other details, so I was a little reluctant to reply, in case she wanted something that same evening. I did eventually ask for details though, once I'd had some food.

"Can you babysit tomorrow night?"

I can't remember the last time KfW2 asked me to babysit. It must be a couple of years. It feels longer.

She typed up a huge explanation of why she was asking me, but ultimately, it didn't matter. She needed a favour, I had no plans and I hadn't seen her face to face in 15 months, and longer for her kids. I've also wanted to do more stuff, to stop sitting in front of the TV or PC and be more social. And I guess I need to add my usual reference from USHW about being a sucker for a pretty face.

I regretted it the next day.  That had nothing to do with KfW2 or her kids, but more me and my reluctance to leave the house. Laziness? The weather (it was awful)? Something else? Who knows.

However, I did force myself out of the house, on the bus and down to KfW2's. I had a great time with the kids. They adore me. And KfW2 and her hubby returned home early, so I got a little bit more time with them before I returned home for the best night's sleep I've had in weeks.