‘Is it necessarily?’
‘Yes, Mum,’ I say firmly. ‘Leo is great at most sports, better than his classmates, but he’s a weekend player, not some future professional. If he thinks this is an alternative to bothering with actual hard work, he’s living in a dream world. He’s just not good enough.’
At which point, I realise he is standing at the door. Seething.
Chapter 28
To-do list
Complete first of Philippa Perry’s exercises, i.e. unpack the last argument you had and write down all self-critical thoughts
Find out if Phillipa Perry has an app
Look up Philippa Perry’s agent – has she ever she considered a TV show?
Speak to Jacob’s maths tutor to ensure he is following the national curriculum. Also that he can add up
Make trampolining child on Bounce-a-thon flyer look less weird
Sort outfit for forthcoming TV Awards
Book appointments for nails, tan, highlights
Whiten teeth
