BUSY AS USUAL!

Another busy weekend, I just don't know where the time is going. Hubby loved his bricklaying course and is itching to practice. The wash-house and a large tree (real shame) will have to come down first though.

Didn't sleep at all on Saturday night because hubby was nightshift and when I went through to bed I noticed lots of mice droppings right by my bed. Too late to phone my sister and disturb both our kids, I grabbed a quilt, shut the door (like that would stop them!!) and spent the night on the sofa, with the TV on. I tried putting it off, but the house makes so many noises at night, I was almost out of my mind. Sunday morning saw me bleary eyed and feeling like an idiot because on further inspection it wasn't droppings, but just little black pieces of rubber that had collected in hubbies trainers when he was playing football on an astro turf pitch. Thank goodness I have a doctors appointment because things are getting ridiculous.

Despite lack of sleep, I had a bit of baking(mars bar cake etc) to do for my nan's birthday. Hubby made soda bread and I dipped loads of strawberries in belgian chocolate and nestled them in little foil cases- they were really easy and looked great. She was 95 years young and looking fabulous, if a little fed up. Her eyesight is gone except for light and shade and her hearing isn't great although definitely selective. As well as loads of cards and enough flowers to stock a florist ( or a funeral parlour as her younger(age 92) sister pointed out) she got wonderful presents and vouchers towards her holiday clothes. She has her usual two weeks in Ireland booked and refuses to go with the same clothes she had last year (people have seen them!). This includes shoes and handbags. Still at 95, she can have what she likes.

Was working this morning and will be tomorrow as well and then thats me until Saturday. I have a new "to do" list and am hoping for the same success as my last one. I'll keep you all posted. Hopefully the weather will pick up (Scotland has been very overcast with some rain today) and I can get out and about as well.

Take care and enjoy your day/evening - Jacqui x