Mari: How's it going, sis?
Louise: Yeah, bit nuts, kids are going stir crazy with this shitty weather! I'm going slightly mad, as the Queen song goes!
Mari: Sorry love. Look, I've got a couple of days off at the end of the week, shall I come round and we'll all go out somewhere.
Louise: You're a lifesaver! Yes, I'm sure they'd love to go swimming, we could go out for tea or lunch then.
Mari: I'll pick them up Friday too and we can go to soft play or out somewhere if the weather's better. I'll take them myself, if you want.
Louise: You are a wonderful girl! Harry is home Friday from Brussels, so that would be a lovely end to the week!
Mari: I bet you miss him so much when he's away, hard for you, I know.
Louise: Yeah, I mean the money he earns is phenomenal and I don't have to work anymore. But I do miss the gallery sometimes.
Mari: I know, and of course, the summer hols are here and 2 kids to amuse. What about holiday club?
Louise: Hmm, Sid isn't keen, but some of Phoebe's friends go there when the mums are at work. We might give it a trial, I'll ring them later if I can find a number to call.
Mari: The local council organise it, don't they, just ring them up.
Louise: Oh yes, of course, thanks love!
Mari: So, what about Thurs for swimming, shall I come over lunchtime and we'll take it from there?
Louise: Yes, remember to bring your costume, we have to go in cos they're under 8.
Mari: Yes, maybe a few nice single dads there?
Louise: Haven't noticed many! Maybe single grandpa's! 
Mari: Well if they're 40ish or even a well preserved 50 something, I'm up for it! I like the older guys.
Louise: Oh yes, wasn't Ross about 45, I'd forgotten!
Mari: Well, me being 29 and all wasn't a bit weird, I miss him. 
Louise: Well pity he wasn't up for having any more kids. How many did he have with the ex?
Mari: Yeah, 4 and a couple were grown up. We still see each other around, I think he's seeing someone more his age now. Pity.
Louise: Yeah, he was great. Never mind. OK, see you Thurs about 12/12.30ish. Give me a message or a call first as a heads up.
Mari: Bye love!
Louise is fed up with looking after her kids so Mari will take them somewhere on Friday. Harry is home from Brussels on Friday. Louise and Mari will have a lunch at about 12/ 12.30ish and then will take the children swimming on Thursday. 