Dear Hubby

Well, the older two are now happily deposited at my mothers. I am sure they will enjoy themselves and I hope that they will be happy to see me next Saturday. It is rather quiet without them around. Traffic was fantastic up and back, did both trips in 2 hours. It will be a different story on Saturday.

Today was a 'me' day. These days are rare, as usually I am working or cleaning house, and while I might get an hour 'me' time here and there, it is not like having a whole day stretching before me filled with numerous possibilities. Some of my day was mapped out for me, I had a doctors appointment and I had to pop into work for ten minutes.

After dropping Matt off at day care (he didn't cry!!!) I headed up to Spotlight. I was after some lining for a shirt I am making for a wedding in August, this was easy to find, so I was in and out in 20 minutes. Then dropped into work. Then I was free for a while!

I went and had two inches chopped off my hair, so it is back to sitting just above my collar. The feeling of having my hair washed was divine. Then off to the video store to check out the latest offerings. I had thought I might see a movie at the cinemas, but decided that I really couldn't be bothered wasting 2 hours in the shopping centre and paying a ridiculous amount for a movie I might not like. So video store instead. I hired 'Jumper' and 'Alien vs Predator 2: Requiem'.

So home I went, put 'Jumper' on and set up to cut out the shirt I am making. I am using a beautiful grey silk chiffon and lining it with the stuff I bought today. I enjoyed 'Jumper' but felt there were some odd gaps in the story. I think I will go and read the book now. I am saving AvP2 for tonight.

Then back out to see the doctor. I am now on strong antibiotics for what he has diagnosed as Bronchitis (he did this by only looking at my throat and hearing me cough! Amazing powers of deduction).

Home again to complete the cutting of the shirt and then jumped on to the computer for an hour to catch up on emails and such like.

I chatted to Brenda last night. She is struggling a little with her new baby. I wish I had taken my holiday now, rather than at the birth, as now is when she could use the help. Although, with three kids tagging along I am not sure I would have been much help. Anyway, I encouraged her to seek assistance from Tresillian and she will hopefully do that.

I decided today was the day I would pop back to Matt's previous daycare to say 'Hi'. I wanted to see if I missed them, or if Matt missed them. No, we didn't really. It was nice to visit, but I was glad he wasn't going there any more, and he was happy to say 'hi' and have a cuddle and a little play with his old mates, but he was just as happy to leave too. I feel more secure in the decision I made. I also can't get over how much less fuel I am using! Instead of going through a tank a week I am going through just over half! Very pleased about that.

Hope all is well with you. I will be calling the boys tomorrow so will fill you in on what they have been up to.

Your Wife