Oompa Loompas and sweet treats

Monday morning began just like every other Monday before it, the sun rose, the birds sang and the quiet hum of others going about their business permeated the silence of my room.

I arose and made my way to the dining room to begin my day, breakfast was served in the normal way, the tea was poured, golden and hot into my teacup just as it had been many times before, people chattered and laughed as they enjoyed their bacon and eggs, everything was as it should be until….

“Oompa Loompa doompety doo, I've got a perfect puzzle for you,” the singing carried along the corridor, causing heads to slowly turn in the direction of the door, “Oompa Loompa doompety dee, if you are wise, you'll listen to me…”

Imagine our surprise when in burst, not one but two Oompa Loompas! They beckoned to us to follow, and we did, without question, joining in their merry song, giggling in anticipation at what could lie in wait.

On entering the room our eyes were struck by the display of sweet treats, everything we needed to create our own chocolate factory. We got to work, melting chocolate, icing cakes, and moulding sweets, what a day!

We laughed and sang as we worked and when the final cake was iced and the last chocolate covered spoon licked, we sat back and enjoyed our creations.

One thing that I have learned since coming to live here is that there is no such thing as a normal Monday.

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