got there

to the end of the week! we’re not packed, if it weren’t for the fact we are in a caravan at the other end, we might even be at the stage of missing the first day of our holiday [we've done that before] but the girls would be v disappointed – especially BB who has been in an absolute tizzy of excitement.

had to go into work this pm, for a critical meeting – hmm, just what i needed! managed not to cry, went to A and E to ask for more antibiotics, and howled there instead honestly, i need a holiday. this one might not do the trick though!! i am looking forward to it, and will be working hard to make it a success for the children and my sis – who btw has been feeling exceptionally rough this week [hugs for her, she rang on wed in desperation, so i mobilised gp and parents her way, and then events overtook me and i didn't get back, thankfully she is ok]. i had already bought a sufficiency of yellow moon crafts [you might remember the boxes!!], but with SB being out of action, we have added ‘a few’ more!! SB also has 3 new ds games, the waterproof thingies, and we have packed the older bigger pushchair for her, so i think we have done what we can. i have 2 huge boxes of dressings to take with me – that and craft kits etc means the car as full as when we take the tent!!

so, where are we? well BB is doing alright really at trying to be considerate. she is a gorgeous girl, and she is trying [in both senses!] SB is obviously an emotional roller coaster. we have continued on with by the clock painkillers, as i think that if we control things well, she will be hopefully less weepy. She certainly is trying to use the crutched now, and managed to not be on a lap all the time – though needed 100% presence – which we could do, though didn’t aid packing! she has played loads with the gifts from merry’s girls – so another thankyou to them! particularly the girl dressing one.

nana and grandad came over [they were going to babysit for us tonight, but after SB's accident we cancelled!] and that gave both girls a boost – particularly BB. they also bore gifts, so SB did a lot of fuzzy felt. BB did some airdrying clay stuff with nana – very proud.

so i guess that is us signing off for a bit. though chris’s parents are housesitting [well, we have good pub access!! also lots of things need watering], they are unlikely to be blogsitting!

Speaking of good pub access, they seem to have rather less good access to good bands – thank goodness for a midnight finish of high angst wailing!