Can’t believe one whole month of the year has already passed by. That’s crazy!

I was up around 6am. Bailey often likes to lie out in the morning and will come back and wait at the door when he’s ready to come in. Often when I just sat down with my cup of tea!

I have my pain meds and fish oil while waiting for the kettle to boil.

Around 7am Kevin and Amy depart – it’s Amy’s first day in year 8 but I’m not allowed to take a first day of school photo.

After they leave I go up to wake Christy – Bailey helps. She isn’t feeling the best so goes to have a bath.

I then shower and dress, make the bed and collect the girls washing.

Christy requests french toast for breakfast. I have a half a bagel with cheese and another cup of tea.

Time to check e-mails.

I go outside to hang out the washing. Christy is watching a bit of Harry Potter while eating breakfast.

The pups take advantage and lie in the sun for a bit.

I need to use both clothes lines today.

Next is a trip to the chemist to get some medication for Christy.

Bailey has to come along.

Looks like a lovely day.

Shortly after I return Christy decides she’s feeling better and will go to school.

When I return I get started in this room. Mum comes to help me.

And 90mins later it looks like this…

I still have more sorting to do but it looks a LOT better and you can actually walk around the room.

Time for some lunch – my favourite falafel salad.

Enjoyed while reading blogs.

After lunch I take out some scraps for the chickens.

And collect some eggs. We’re getting 2-4 each day now but some are still rather small.

Time to do the uniform shop paperwork and count money while enjoying tea and a choc chip muffin.

At 2.30pm I get changed and make myself look presentable.

I drive into Wollongong to pick Amy up from school…

and drop her off at the hairdressers for her appointment.

When I get back home Mum has just returned from walking the dogs and Bailey has rather muddy feet. I hose them off for him so he can enter the house.

I was chatting with Mum when I realized Christy and Shantel were already supposed to be at dancing so we raced out the door. On the way I got a call from Amy saying she was waiting to be picked up, so after dropping the girls off I went to get her. Doesn’t her hair look fabulous? She’s really happy with it.

Amy got ready for dancing and I dropped her off. Kevin got home shortly after I did. And finally I got to sit and enjoy my naughty afternoon snack.

Then at 6.40pm it was back up to the school to collect the girls.

I was too sore to do much for dinner but we had some leftover pasta so I just heated that up with a jar of tomato sauce. Easy but yummy.

After dinner the dogs had a crazy play session.

And we settled down to watch the last episode of Whale Wars. Such a great series.  And having seen whales up close and personal in Alaska I’m so glad there are organisations like Sea Shephard getting out there and trying to stop whaling.

At 8.30pm I took Christy up to bed for a story. We’re reading another Judy Moody.

I then took off my make-up and did my nighttime beauty routine before heading back down to get a cup of tea and watch a bit more TV.

About 9.45pm we headed up to bed and I started a new book – The Hunger Games. I’ve heard lots of good things about it and it really does seem to be living up to it’s hype.

I was up about 6.30am, which is almost a sleep in for me. I let the dogs out and made a cup of tea. Bailey didn’t want to come back in so I left him outside for a bit.

I spent time on my laptop, watching youtube videos and reading some blogs. Around 8am I got up and moving with my morning routine. I’m trying to get up to date with youtube so I half watched some while emptying the dishwasher.

Then it was outdoors to water the veggie garden and collect a whole heap of tomatoes, a red capsicum and some strawberries.

I also swept the back paved area and deck, which needed it after a windy few days.

Next up was a shower. When I got out I found Christy and the dogs on my bed (which I had just made).

Time for some makeup.

After which I found Bailey like this.

AT 10am Amy and I headed of to the doctors. I needed a referral and Amy was having some vaccinations (that she missed at school due to being away). She made the mistake of asking which injection (she had two) makes your arm swell up, so they kept her back for a few minutes thinking she might have a reaction, which is did not.

On the way home we dropped off some goods to be donated and visited the local shop to get a few supplies. Then it was home to do todays household chores, like vacuuming.

And hanging out the washing.

Amy got all set up for a tea party she is hosting.

I made us both falafel wraps for lunch and finally got to put my feet up for a bit.

At 3pm Amy’s guest arrived. She had invited a few people but most hadn’t replied, and one forget to come. So it was just the 3 of them.

I felt bad for her because she had gone to a lot of trouble but they all enjoyed themselves.

The party continued with tea leaf reading.

I worked on our Momento album for Fiji,

while enjoying some afternoon tea.

After the one guest left the Powells arrived for Sarah to sleep over. They stayed for a chat and cup of tea, and were about to leave when Kevin arrived home. We chatted for a bit longer and when they did leave I went tidied up the kitchen and got ready for the basketball. All the girls went over to Nan and Pops for dinner.

Kevin and I shared a salad wrap at the game.

It was an exciting game. Not sure if you can make out the score but it was VERY close with just 2mins to go. It went down to buzzer with Rhys Martin (who had been the games best player) missing a 3 pt shot to win the game. I felt so bad for them. They play well for the most part but just can’t seem to win.

When we got back from the game the girls were in the middle of a glee marathon, having just painted their nails.

I tided the kitchen (again), went out to put one chicken to bed, made a cup of tea and headed to bad with instructions for the girls to go to bed at 10.30pm.

Kevin is home today being a public holiday and was busy playing warcraft. After the normal routine, including tea and blog reading, I attended to todays jobs which included feeding the chickens.

Bailey likes to watch them as well.

I found an egg laid by one of the new girls – not the most clever spot to lay an egg .

Back inside I found Christy making herself a jaffle for breakfast.

I made a bagel with cheese for Kevin and I. Rosie had a sleep.

Christy’s loose tooth finally fell out.

About 10am Christy and I took the dogs for a run down to the lake.

It was a glorious day – not a cloud in the sky – and it was nice to get outside for a bit.

Back home Kevin was at work installing some new shelves above the TV.

They look great. And it’s nice having another place to display some of my nick-knacks.

As you can see Amy was trying out our new kinect game – Disneyland.

I headed to the kitchen to make some gingerbread muffins. 30mins later…..

Christy was cleaning up after making ANOTHER jaffle, this time for lunch.

I made the rest up a very healthy lunch …..

I got settled on the couch with Bailey…..

and we watched Pirates of the Carribean 3….

In the afternoon the wind picked up and blew my clothes line over. I had lot of washing today – 4 loads!

Dinner tonight was tacos….

while Bailey played….

and Christy, Kevin and I watched Cars 2. We really enjoyed it and Amy would have too if she wasn’t too “cool” to watch it. Tweens!!!!

After the movie I took Christy up to bed. She had her tooth and note for the toothfairy.

Back downstairs I enjoyed a chocolate billabong while we watched a couple of episodes of Grimm before going to bed.

First up the dogs out and a cup of tea in my Christmas mug, and some computer time. For the first time in over a week I don’t have to be out the door before 9am!

Amy comes down just before 7am all ready for her school excursion to Jamberoo water park.

Not long after Kevin and her leave.

The dogs are wondering if they can go too .

I head back to the couch and end up reading the Advertiser that Dad left here last night. I couldn’t tell you the last time I read the paper.

Then it was time to feed the chickens…the babies are getting bigger by the day.

This little one was having a dust bath in the sun.

As you can see it’s a gorgeous day…. for a change.

I watered the veggie garden and found these guys waiting at the door.

Next up are the budgies.

Do you like their Christmas decoration?

I rescued two Christmas beatles that I found in the house.

Then I headed upstairs. I made Amy’s bed and noticed how cute Rosie looked on her mat.

I then helped Christy to tidy her room.

Before making my bed, showering and getting ready for the day. No makeup today as I’m having a facial later on.

More chores. First load of washing on.

Then finally time for some juice for breakfast.

Then it was time to take Christy to school. There was a stop work meeting till 11am which was why I managed to get so much done before leaving. Do you see Rosie in the window?

Christy had a disco at school and they were allow to wear mufti.

Bailey and I then headed home. We found Rosie where we left her.

I got sidetracked sorting and tidying our spare/emergency pantry…

when I moved Christy’s bike into the garage from the front entry, now that she won’t be riding to school everyday. Don’t think I’ve seen the front entry area looking so good for a long time.

Next up time to tackle the papers on my desk…

and add up the banking for the uniform shop.

I got my bag and stuff sorted for the afternoon….

and made a yummy taco salad for for lunch.

Then it was off the local shopping center to bank all that cash, duck into Big W for some cotton balls and then…. I’m sure you know what happened next. I mean I had to walk right past it to get to my car.

Then to Albion Park. I love driving down here  – it’s so pretty and there are cows . And it’s only 15mins from home.

My destination – this building to pick up some more uniform dresses for school.

Then back up the road where I was just a few minutes late for my facial. Felt so good to relax and be pampered.

I was finished in time to pick up Amy and Christy. Back home Christy wanted to show me all her workbooks from school.

At 4.3opm I took Amy up to dancing, then an hour later I took Christy. On the way we stopped to post a few letters.

With being so busy lately I bought a few easy dinners in my grocery shop this week. Tonight was vegetable korma, basmati rice and nann bread. All I did was heat and serve. It was really good too.

While we were finishing off Kevin got the dogs dinner and did a bit of training.

Finally I got settled down to watch some TV and write out Christmas cards.

I then watch an episode of The Hotel Inspector and made a cup of tea before putting Christy to bed and enjoying a cup of tea with my book (in bed)

Lights out at 9.30pm. Not surprising after my last night and busy day. Can’t believe this time next week we’ll be in Fiji. I can’t wait.

Slept in till 6.30am this morning. Let the dogs out, made a tea and enjoyed it while catching up on blogs. I am WAY BEHIND so if I haven’t commented on your blog for a while I will get there eventually. Kevin always tells me just to mark everything in google reader as read, but I don’t want to miss out on anything .

Kevin and Amy headed off at 7.15am and I headed up to check on Christy, who was busy wrapping Christmas presents.

I made her bed and helped her tidy up, then went and did the same for Amy.

I then did the same for my room and headed for a shower. Then dressed and put on make-up. I’ve been a bit slack about wearing make-up lately but should make the effort to do it every day as I feel so much better about myself. Much more put together and not so much a frumpy housewife .

I grabbed the girls washing baskets and got the laundry started.

I then made Christy’s breakfast and lunch.

and a juice for myself,

before feeding the budgies (and having a pat of Fudgie) before moving them outside.

At 8.30am Christy headed off to school….

and I headed outside where I feed the chooks….who have finally discovered the side path.

This is the shoe changing/wiping feeding station.

Next I watered the veggie garden and bought in some lettuce for Jasmine.

A load of handwashing…

and I could finally make my breakfast. Today I had a “crack wrap” – cheese and hummus in a tortilla – yummo!

I put my feet up and relaxed for a bit. Hey, do you like todays socks from Little Miss Matched?

Next up today was some ironing.

Then when my feet started to get too sore I headed out on my trike with the dogs.

It was really windy down at the lake – it’s not too often you see waves!

We had a great time until this…..

Yep, this is the second time this has happened but at least I wasn’t too far from home this time.

I think the dogs were quite appreciative of the slower pace as we walked home.

With the dogs tired and resting I got ready to head out to the shops.

I parked up top today as my destination was Big W in search of little gifts for the girls advent calander (Kevin wants no chocolate in it this year!!)

It was lunch time I know but I was really surprised to find it so busy. Looks like I’ll need to move to early morning shopping very soon.

I’m sure you can all guess what I also got. I can’t help myself. Gloria Jeans makes the BEST Iced Chocolates.

Back home I found the remains of some bread I’d put out for the chickens.

One guess who the guilty dog is?

I then took all my purchases upstairs and made a list of what I had for the advent calander. Then went and typed it on the computer, printed it and put into the pockets. The girls will be excited because we’d talked about not bothering with the advent this year. There are some presents and lots of things to do.

While I was doing this the dogs hung out in the sun.

I then made and uploaded my Spring Favourites video…

before having my lunch. I also picked up some Vegetarian Rice Paper Rolls while at the shops.

At 2.30pm I headed into the scrapbook room and started to work on my Journal Your Christmas (December Daily) albums. But I didn’t get very far as Nan came over for a chat.

Then it was time for Bailey and I to go and pick up the girls.

Back home Amy made some sweet scrolls while I decided to do a bit of Christmas decorating. I didn’t get all the boxes down but have enough out to make me happy. I’ll be doing a video next week.

When Christy got home from her tennis lesson it was time to do the advent calender. Today was Christmas t-shirts.

The girls enjoyed a poolside fruit platter (prepared by Amy) then Christy and Shantel had a swim.

I enjoyed some cherries in amongst numerous runs to dance lessons dropping various girls off.

I also managed to get dinner in the oven and almost made a coconute banana bread. I had no coconut cream so had to wait until Kevin came home with it, and the girls at 6.30pm.

We were just about to sit down to dinner when the Powell’s (minus Alyssa) arrived to pick up Kevin’s old prius (which they are buying). We still sat down to eat but I totally forgot to take photos, Luciky there was  some of the leftover risotto cakes for me to photograph.

After dinner I made some Christmas tea in my Christmas tea pot/cups  for us girls to enjoy.

We then discovered the prius was no longer insured so they couldn’t take it home after all. Luckily it was suitable for us to drop it off on our way to Canberra the next day as it’s not too far out of the way.  We still had a enjoyable few hours chatting, and drinking tea. Eventually my banana bread was ready.

When the Powells left about 9.30pm I sent everyone up to bed while I did some washing and tidying.

Then I took off my make-up and did my skin car routine before hopping in to bed and reading for a bit. Then it was lights out around 10.30pm. It’s certainly been one of my more busy days.

Monday the 14th was another normal day..except this was what greeted me when I walked into the kitchen (the aftermath of a weekend away).

The sun was well and truly up when I got up around 7am, and let the dogs out.

And yes, that’s Rosie wearing the “cone of shame” – she’s made a big sore on her tail.

Spent some time with a  cup of tea, my laptop and my couch buddy.

Amy & Kevin headed off. Christy came down dressed for school and sat to write out her lunch order (due to no fresh bread).

I started the first of 3 loads of washing (another fun aftermath of a weekend away).

I did my normal routine of toast for Christy, feeding all the animals and then watering the veggie garden.

It was getting warm and when I checked the forecast saw we’re in for a hot one today. I decided to put the air con on already as I’ve got quite a bit to get done and really don’t feel like being hot and sweaty.

After Christy left for school I made a juice…

which I enjoyed before doing a load of washing up.

I then showered, got dressed, made the bed, put an another load of washing. I tidied the kitchen and then my desk.

and put some new photos onto the disk for our photo frame.

Then I hung out some more washing – both lines were needed today.

For lunch I made a wrap with mexibeans, cheese and salad.

Afterwards I put on some music – yep, it’s time for Christmas music….

and made some Coconut Banana Bread in my new bowls. I’m gradually replacing all my plastic stuff and it’s so nice cooking with glass and ceramics.

Around 2pm I headed out to run a few errands (and get that bread we needed). First stop was the ATM to get some cash..the girls left me with $10.

I got my groceries and bread and had a few spare minutes before I had to be at the bus stop. So I limped up to Gloria Jeans and got myself an Iced Chocolate.

Then to pick up the girls from the bus stop.

Being so hot the girls wanted some watermelon after school. Christy likes her diced like this. Amy prefers large triangles.

The girls then spent time in the pool cooling off. I put my feet up for a bit then bought in the washing, did some ironing and made some mashed potatoes for dinner.

I had the idea to put a sock around Rosie’s tail to stop her chewing on. That way I could take the cone off for a bit. And it doesn’t bother her at all.

When Kevin got home I got dinner served up. Amy had been good enough to shell all the peas while watching TV earlier. Nothing like fresh peas. Yum!

As I cleaned up the kitchen Kevin got the dogs their dinner.

Then I did a bit of work on my blanket.

and spotted a lovely sunset out the back.

We watched the last Mentalist and had some pies we had bought at the cafe yesterday. They looked so lovely.

And tasted so good with some fresh whipped cream. We shared 2 betwee

At 8.30pm I took Christy up to bed and read a chapter of our current book…

before putting my feet up and watching some more TV.

Around 9.30 I headed to bed. I made the mistake of starting a new book, Vengence In Death and then couldn’t stop reading. It was after 11pm before I put the kindle down.

Today started out a little different. After a week of eating so much junk food I’m dedicating today to healthy eating. So instead of my usual cup of tea, I started the day with a glass of water.

I caught up on email and read a few blogs. The girls got up and were getting ready for school. Amy needed her uniform ironed so I did that.

and stopped to pat Bailey..

before assembling the fruit for this mornings juice.

Fresh juice for 3….

Yum. Kevin had his juice and Amy ate breakfast then they left.

Christy packed her lunch for school. Don’t you just love the post-Halloween lollies in the place a sandwich should go (she ordered a toasted cheese sandwich and actually bought home nearly all the lollies).

After Christy left for school I had a couple of bananas for my breakfast.

I then had my shower and got dressed and left do run a few errands. First was a stop at the school to fill out some uniform orders. Then it was the supermarket…

and fruit shop….

then bakery. I had a trolley full already so dropped the groceries in the car boot…

then went to the health food shop, pet shop (for more fish food as Bailey keeps eating it) and the post office for more stamps.

Back home I made a green smoothie….

which I enjoyed while taking a little break.

I unpacked a some of groceries and hung out the washing…

Then it was time for lunch. Such a lovely day so I enjoyed it out by the pool. I then had a bit of a laze in the sun, but came inside when I felt myself drifting off to sleep!

As always, my faithful companions weren’t too far away.

My arthritis was acting up so I hung out on the couch for a while before going to get Amy from the bus stop.

Christy arrived home and the girls watched a bit of TV while I unpacked some more of the fruit and veg. My poor kitchen – it looked like this for most of the day!

At 5pm I ran the girls up to dancing. The pups had to ride in the boot (much to Bailey’s horror).

Back home I enjoyed some watermelon and finally got everything unpacked and put away.

New fruit bowls…

and a fridge packed full of fruit and veg.

I’d had a headache developing all afternoon so I put my feet up again with a cup of tea and my laptop (and Bailey)..

Kevin got home around 6pm and was good enough to pick up Christy from dancing, and then Amy at 7pm. For the first time in a probably a week we sat and had a family dinner…

While the others had pasta with aribatta sauce I enjoyed a yummy Asian coleslaw…the almond ginger dressing (from Peas and Thank you ) was delicious.

During dinner Kevin made us all do this colour eye test – I was the only one who could see the coloured numbers!!!

I was starting to feel VERY poorly now with a pounding headache so I left the family to clean the kitchen while I had a bath. When I came back down (feeling marginally better) and I found them like this…

I made a frozen banana ice-cream (but didn’t like it that much) to have while watching The Mentalist.

It was only just after 8.30pm but I thought my head was going to explode, so once again left the family to do the night-time routine of letting the dogs out and putting on the dishwasher. I headed straight to bed. Lights out. No reading. I felt bad not putting Christy to bed but I just couldn’t. Instead she came and saw me. I heard Kevin come in with the dogs a little while later and luckily enough managed to get to sleep fairly easily.

I was up around 6am this morning, Amy came down not long after.

I went to wake up Christy just on 7am…

then ironed her sports uniform ready for after her shower.

About 20 past 7 Amy headed out. Kay was picking her up today.

I had my shower and got ready for the day. No hair or make-up done today as I’m having a facial after lunch.

I made Christy her toast…

Kevin had to hang around so I got him to work blowing up the Halloween cauldron…

Then a HUGE police rescue truck turned up…

with 2 cute police officers to check Kevin’s target shooting guns (this is done every 4 years).

Then he headed off to work, and not longer after Christy and Shantel left on their bikes.

Ah, peace and quiet, and a tidy kitchen…makes for a happy Mum .

I reheated some of last nights dinner leftovers – Santa Fe Casserole (definitely a keeper recipe) – made a great breakfast too (and Amy said it was nice cold for lunch)

I then hung out the washing – under cover as the weather looked unpredictable…

And got to work sorting through papers on my desk and doing some uniform orders.  Mum came over to say goodbye as they are going away for the weekend. Then the plumbers arrived to look at our water tank plumbing.

After they left I tidied up my scrapbooking desk.

It probably took me only 20mins….

I created a new place for sets of photos waiting to be scrapbooked…

and a place to hang class information…

Then it was time for a quick lunch – mexi-bean & salad wrap.

Some treats for the dogs before I left.

I made a quick stop at the pet shop where I got the dogs some new toys then had a facial. Unfortunately Fran had been trying to contact me as she wasn’t feel well but Kevin had done a ungrade on my phone that morning and I wasn’t logged in or something.. so missed lots of calls. Here I am post mini-facial – all glowing and shiny with oily hair .

Since I had a quicker than planned facial I had time to kill so went to the shops….yes, looking like that…and amazingly didn’t run into anyone I knew . This was our main shopping center for many years but had a big upgrade a few years back.

I went to Katies and bought a few tops (yes, I know it’s no spend month)…

and Susan’s…where I didn’t buy anything…

I did, however, buy an Iced Chocolate from Gloria Jeans…

and a few magazines at the Newsagents.

Then it was time to go pick up Amy (and Emerson who was on crutches) from the bus stop. Christy had just arrived home when we got back. Shantel came over to hang out shortly afterwards and the girls cut up some mangos (you’ll notice Bailey waiting for the mango skin), then disappeared upstairs…

I gave the pups their new toy…

and 10mins later one looked like this . It’s now been put away until Nan can sew it back up.

Time for another cup of tea… but the container was empty…

I made a bit of a mess filling it back up.

Current favourite tea is Dilmah as I can get at the supermarket and it’s an ethical tea.

I gave the birds a treat stick and Charlie managed to sneak out for a mad fly around the house – he’s so hard to catch.

I then did a bit of scrapbooking, and had to deal with a rude, cheeky Christy who ended up in a time-out.

Eventually she went back to play and I went to visit the chooks…

whose eggs I had to collect in my t-shirt…

Kevin got home around 5pm and gave Amy her new phone…

The dogs had their heartworm tablet and flea/tick treatment.

and I got to making dinner – tonight was a new reciepe from Peas and Thank You – Black bean burgers…

Good messy fun….

Don’t they look delicious? They were

Christy had potato and grated cheese.

Amy had her burger on a bun, Kevin and I just had ours with some sweet potato fries.

I got the kitchen cleaned up, changed into my PJs and put my feet up to watch Great British Menu (I watched this last year – by fluke – and really enjoyed it).

Afterwards we watch How to Look Good Naked and Christy had an apple slinky for a snack.

Bailey is waiting patiently for the skin .

Then it was to bed around 9pm for some reading. I finished my book which means I get to pick a new one tomorrow night .

Surprisingly I managed to sleep in to nearly 7am (probably because I was awake for a few hours in the middle on the night). It was dogs out, kettle on, tea made and blogs read . Christy was up and watching TV, Amy having a shower and Kevin headed off to work.

I made breakfast for Christy (toast) and tidied the kitchen….

including doing some washing up….

before enjoying my own breakfast…

Christy is now in charge of giving the dogs their breakfast.

About 8am I headed upstairs to make the beds, shower and get dressed. I only have to run a few errands, so just put on a little make-up and pulled my hair back.

Then it was off the mall. It was a lovely looking day but it was rather chilly – just 16deg according to the car.

I had my papers in order …

I got distracted by Rockmans and ended up buying a couple of tops….

Then it was the travel agents to pay the balance of our Fji trip, then the chemist to fill the script for my pain medication…

Next was Woolworths for a few grocery items. I wanted to buy some flowers but they didn’t have anything nice .

Then the post office to pick a parcel from Brands Exclusive. While there I made an appointment for Christy’s passport (her’s expires early next year).

Lastly it was Baker’s Delight for some bread.

Then back home…

where I found the girls playing on their computers….

I put away the groceries and opened my box. It’s funny because I do order quite a bit from Brands Exclusive and it can take up to 8 weeks to arrive, I never know what I’m going to get. Today it was 3 handbags. I seem to have been on a bag buying spree lately – but they are all different colours/styles. These retailed for $60-$70 dollars each but I paid $20-$30 each.

I also took my pain medication, and almost right away felt light-headed, which is one of the side effects.

At 11am Amy’s friend Milly arrived for a sleep over. In no time at all they were in the pool. The weather had warmed up slightly but it was too cold for swimming, in my opinion.

I spent some time downloading some new music to exercise to.

The girls made their own lunch- Christy made hers while wearing roller blades …. as you do .

I hung out the washing…. and as you can see I had changed into one of my new tops..

cleaned the kitchen table and glass doors…

then made a falafel salad for lunch.

I had planned to watch some youtube videos while eating…

but Christy bought down her baby books and wanted me to go through them with her. It was a fun trip down memory lane. She was excited to learn the first movie she went to was Harry Potter.

After lunch I took a cup of tea and one of the cookies the girls had made into the scrapbook room and did a few layouts.

Around 4pm I played the Harry Potter lego game with Christy….

and then went and did some ironing, while watching videos and eating some popcorn the girls had made.

I head the chickens carrying on and found Bailey outside the laundry door (Milly had left him out there).

It took a while but I got ALL the ironing done.

I bought the washing in and hung up the beach towels. It was then time to have a bit of a relax. The girls did some face painting.

I had planned for Kevin to cook BBQ for dinner but he was late coming home so I ended up just cooking things inside. We had some veggie burgers, potatoes, sweet potato, corn, brocollini and asparagas. It was help yourself and I totally forget to take any photos. After dinner I got into my PJs, took off my make up and painted my nails. Todays colour China Glaze’s Flirty Femininity.

Then finally time to settle on the lounge with Christy, Kevin and the pups (Amy and Milly were watching Pet Cemetary).

We watched Brother Bear, which I was really enjoying but found myself falling asleep.

Before the end of the movie I had to head up to bed. I didn’t even read, just went straight to sleep. Not sure if it was because of the new meds, but I think so.

After Kevin & Amy left I went upstairs to shower and get dressed and make all the beds. Then it was time to make Christy some toast for breakfast…

while I enjoyed a half a bagel with hummus, cheese & tomato.

I emptied the dishwasher, fed the birds and put them outside….

watered my sprouts…

which should be ready in a day or two….

and packed my bag….

Mum came over at 8.15am and we headed up to school for the uniform shop….

Today we had to participate in an emergency fire drill…

After uniform shop (where we fitted quite a few cute little (next year) kindy kids, we went to watch Christy’s “dance to be fit” demonstation. Wish we’d got to do fun dancing like this when I was at school.

I dropped Mum back at home, got changed and collected the dogs….

who I took to the dog wash. Now I have two very soft, yummy smelling dogs .

Back home I spent some time entering all the new uniform orders.

Then, since it was such a beautiful warm day, I decided to lunch out by the pool.

I only sat out for 15mins but it was very nice. I then pottered around doing a few things. And was pleased when a box from Amazon arrived…

with a few books I had ordered….

Just before 3pm I got a phone call from Amy to say she’d missed the bus home. Since Christy was expecting me to pick up at 3.15pm I told Amy she’d have to wait till 3.30pm. I collected Christy, who proceeded to eat the lunch she hadn’t eaten at school…

then we drove into Wollongong..

where we picked up Amy…

before heading the local mall for some shopping. The girls wanted to pick prizes for Christy’s party this Saturday and lollies for lolly bags.

I also had to go to the bank, post office, chemist, supermarket and fruit shop. Amy & I enjoyed some afternoon tea from Gloria Jeans…

and Christy made a friend in JayJays while Amy tried on some clothes…

Finally, at 5.30pm it was time to head home…

Christy went outside for a bit of a play then they got to work on the lolly bags….

I unpacked the groceries and pulled something out of the freezer for dinner….

Pumpkin Cannelloni and corn – yum!

After dinner I got the kitchen cleaned up, and found my family hard at work….. playing World of Warcraft…

I got into my jammies and applied my new gel – for the scar on my back where I had the skin cancer cut out. $50 for this little tube!!!! It had better work !

I watched “how to look good naked” then took Christy up to bed where we read a chapter of “Alice Miranda”. Back downstairs I enjoyed a chocolate billabong while watching Relocation, Relocation… but I only made it half way through before going up to bed, where I managed to read just a few pages of my book before going to sleep.