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Today is the last day of school term, so they get two weeks break. Assuming we aren't going away or completely off work, its always a challenge to work out how to plan their time so that they have fun and a mix of things to do, while allowing Al and I to work. I have quite a bit to do for work (finishing off a research manuscript, writing a small grant, preparing for teaching next trimester, chairing a PhD student presentation). I also want to spend a couple of days with the

It was E’s birthday on Sunday. Loves her new Hello Kitty Plushy We just had a low key dinner with my parents on Sat night, Al was working Sunday so next weekend we’ll visit his family and then her friends party will be in a few weeks. She had a great time, and loved her “Nyan Cat” cake (her latest obsession). My dad made it and it wasn’t perfect (it was a HARD assignment) but he put a lot of love into it and she adored it. It’s funny how time works- in some ways 9 years has

It was a long weekend for me - I had Friday off from work, and it ended up being such a fun one. The kids and Al had school and work on Friday, so I took advantage and after dropping the kids at school, I headed out for a relaxation massage. It was a 60 minute massage with hot stones, aromatherapy oils, the works. So nice. My venue Then I went looking for a new outfit for the horse racing we were attending the next day. I had a dress I'd borrowed from my SIL, and it looked ni

I'm happy to report that this week is turning out to be more manageable and enjoyable than last week. Sometimes I need to remind myself that just because a week at work is crazy busy and perhaps a little frustrating, doesn't mean it will stay that way. Sometimes its just a week or two from settling down, but I can't quite see it until it happens. love spotting flowers like these even on a short walk During this time, there have been certain habits and strategies that have bee