Crew.... We all did rather well

It's been a very ordinary week for me this week after our February Christmas celebrations. Most of the time has been spent putting away the Christmas decorations and generally trying to keep up with the cleaning, washing and ironing. I've also done the chores at my Aunts. At eighty nine, she can't manage many of the everyday things that at my age I suppose I take for granted. With her house fresh and clean, not that it ever looks untidy or dusty in any way, there were a few jobs that needed to be done in town and, her shopping. This is all part of my routine every week. Sometimes I have to admit to not really wanting to go and do the cleaning etc. I would love to spend the time in my craft room instead. Then I remember all of the things that she and my Uncle did for me when I was growing up. I'm sure everyone has their favourite Aunt and Uncle and I am no exception. I was very lucky though as my favourite Aunt and Uncle came as a couple. That may sound strange, but I have friends that have a favourite Aunt from one part of the family and Uncle from another. Not so with Auntie Joan and Uncle Alf, they were perfect and such a massive part of my life. Now here I am doing her cleaning, shopping and all the jobs that she just can't do anymore. I know she hates the fact that I do it, as I'm often told so, but my Mum did all these things before me and since she died, almost ten years ago, I feel it's up to me. I wouldn't have it any other way. Isn't that what families are for? Actually apart from her mobility,Auntie Joan is amazing for her age. I love to hear her laughing when she relaxes and stops worrying about other things. Without doubt you will hear much more about her in the future.
Sarah and Matt haven't had chance to do much this week as Sarah has pleurisy! It's such a shame as Matt was only home for a fortnight, which means that he leaves later tonight. I think Sarah will find it  even harder than when he first went away in October. After all now she knows what the following months will really be like as previously it was all guesswork. I feel so sorry for them both.
Neil had a couple of days in London with work so that also added to the strange feeling this week has had. I have managed to keep up with this weeks 365 photos. It  certainly gives me something to think about each day and makes me look at the world around me in a different way. Some days my photos aren't good at all and some of the prompts I find quite tricky but as long as I keep trying and end up with some kind of record of 2013, I will be happy.
We did visit Cheltenham Racecourse for a Crew warehouse sale on Friday. Everyone came home with a little something, or should I say....... we all did rather well!