The painters came in on the weekend, and Justin and Matt pulled up all the carpet, took all the doors off, demolished wardrobes and made a big pile of rubbish on the front lawn. When I went in today the ceilings are white, the walls “Winter Sky” and the ugly cupboards replaced by a staircase and new wall. This time next week it is gonna look smashing.

We had a really busy weekend with all this happening, swimming lessons, a fund-raiser BBQ at Magnet Mart, dinner with Moi, Kylie, Rach, Beth and Kath, and add into the mix Jess’s 2nd birthday. It went past almost unnoticed, except Mum made a cake and we had a little afternoon tea which I cried most of the way through.

I have to admit that I am not managing too well with all this. So much seems out of my control and either not happening fast enough or going going too fast. It is hard to explain and I don’t even know if I really can, but all I know is I am looking forward to the day when I can be in the house, no tradesmen are there leaving their beer bottles lying around, and I can potter and put things where I want. Bring it on.

Today Meg had a check up at the eye specialist and she did really well. Both eyes now see the same, 20/20 with her glasses on, so that means no patching. Yippee – I was dreading that little aspect and how it would create so much more hassle.

Dinner on Saturday night was so nice. Moi had Beth, Kylie and Kath staying over at her place for the big scrapping day on Sunday, so we met up at a Turkish place and had a feast (with Moi taking most of it home in a doggy bag!). I’ve heard that they kicked on for several more hours at Moi’s place, but I was tuckered out and had to go home to put my me and my enormous belly to bed! Thanks for a great night out girls. It was great to meet up with you.

Enjoy your Monday!!