I was thinking to ask you all to spare a thought for Jen.

Every day she has had to endure Gab and me sweeping triumphantly from our rooms to declare ‘I made this!’

This is followed by oohs and aahs, some touching and pirouetting and then an intense discussion on the insertion of pockets, where the fabric was sourced, any pattern adjustments we’ve made and how we might make the garment longer/shorter/lighter next time.

But then last night Jen swept triumphantly from her own room, declaring ‘I bought this!’

She certainly had. She was head to toe in her purchases – headband, stunning dangling earrings, even bigger pendant, fun colourful holiday jumpsuit. And a gleam in her eye – game on.

Please spare a thought for Gab and me.