I can drive.

Freedom to go out – yippee. And this morning I went for my first walk around my mountain circuit and even ran about 100m. I looked like Cliff Young, but I did it! I’ve been feeling a bit hemmed in since I couldn’t go anywhere or walk 100%, so walking this morning gave me a much needed half hour of blissful solitude and quiet.

In other news, my tipping in the World Cup saw me pick 7 out of 8 winners this round (bugger those French for losing to Argentina!!!). Holly won a prize for her outfit in the Bookweek Parade. She went as a Fairy Character from The Rainbow Fairies Series, Polly the Party Fun Fairy. Now you would think that this would be easy if you have ever seen our dressup box overflowing with pink fairy costumes. BUT NO. Polly is blue – wears jeans and funky top, a blue belt and blue necklace and Blue Wings. The wings were the major dilemma, so I had to make them out of coathangers and a pair of Amy’s tights. The blue belt I plaited together a length of blue shiney wool In the parade Holly (aka Polly) threw balloons out into the crowd and I think this buttered up the judges somewhat! Anyhoo, she was pretty proud of her self, as was I for creating a great costume on the fly, the night before!

Mum has rung a few times now from various places in China. They say it is extremely hot, like 35 – 40 degrees, but they are having a fun time.

My Bazaar efforts are coming to fruition, only 10 days until the big event and I have 35 market stalls. I’m pretty pleased with the outcome and can’t wait to see the school hall pumping with action on the day. Our committee has done an awesome job – I’m thrilled!

Lisa and I are heading into town tomorrow to take the kids on the Merry-go-round. I’m making it sound like “town” is very far away when in reality it is 20 minutes. But in Canberra, if you have to drive more than 10 minutes to get anywhere it IS a long way and you probably will think twice about going! Lisa is begging for a stop at Koko Black and I am going to indulge her little chocolate fetish because secretly I really want to go there as well.

That is probably enough for a mid-week update. Hope all is well where you are.