What We've Been Up To

Yes, I know. I promised lots of updates. And I have failed you all. Apologies. Do you want excuses?? Well, how about a research paper on Corporate Relocations and the Theories of Reasoned Action and Planned Behaviour? I know, it doesn't matter. An excuse is still an excuse.

We've had a couple of interesting weeks here. Last weekend my darling husband took me to the ballet! It was beautiful. And, we are quite certain the choreographer was seated in the audience. Who knows - that might be standard practice. Nevertheless - the performance was absolutely delightful.

That weekend we also went to see one of his favourite comedians at the Tivoli. (In my opinion, it was a good thing the show was so incredibly entertaining. The venue left alot to be desired for someone who is slightly claustrophobic.)

On the Sunday, we had a BBQ here at our new place. We were joined by Mark & Jane, our dear friend Constable Jo and..... (drumroll, please).......(attention Steve)..... Cousins Kate & Stuart!!!!! We were so tickled to spend some time with everyone and just have a nice relaxing day. Dean grilled up a feast. (So much of one in fact, we STILL have left overs!)

Over the last week, we have spent some time establishing ourselves with a local physician. I have had a nasty cold and Dean had some areas of concern checked out. We're both fine. But, we're pretty pleased with the doc we chose - Dr Ben Powell - really nice guy.

Uni basically wrapped up for the semester this past Friday. (Hence all the finishing of a research paper versus blogging.) Still on the hunt for an internship. Still hopeful something will pan. Something HAS to pan out. Right?

This past weekend was another visit with the kids. Poppi still has a nasty cough and that made sleep on Saturday was pretty rough. Actually, unfortunately, we ended up having the visit cut short. This weekend's visit proved to be quite a learning experience. Poppi had another school-friend's birthday party to attend (her third!) on Sunday. We took her back to Lee Ann for a couple of hours with plans for her to come back to our place for a trip to the Library later in the arvo.

Well, we ALL learned we just can not break the visits up. We won't be doing that again. It's just too confusing for the little ones. Poor Poppi got herself so worked up we were really scared she was going to cause herself to vomit. And our little bull, Hunter, just didn't know why his big sis was so upset and he got all upset, too. And so in a very heartbreaking good-bye for Dean, the little ones went home with Mum about 18 hours early.

Before all the hysterics, though, we did have a chat to Lee Ann about Miss Poppi sleeping in her own bed. She's of the same mindset about it - it's time she started learning. So, she got some tips from another mother at Poppi's school and we're all going to work together with the help of one special reward fairy!