“Hi Alex, how are things? Sandra must be due any day now.” Brian was quick to answer when he recognised Alex"s number.
“I"m now the proud father of a two-day- old girl. Sandra gave birth on Wednesday and we"ve called her Siobhan.”
“Congratulations, great news. I trust they"re both well.”
“They"re both fine, although Sandra has a mild infection so she"s not home yet.”
“Look on the bright side, the sleepless nights haven"t started yet. Take advantage while you can.”
“It won"t make much difference; I have sleepless nights for a whole number of reasons.”
“If you"re calling to enrol Siobhan into Eastfarm, then you"re far too early.” Brian laughed. “I know our school has a waiting list, but she needs to go through toddlers, nursery and primary first. It"s likely to be another eleven years
