Karen's Journey

Hi all

It's been a quiet few days in the life of Karen... nothing major been happening - just been plodding on day by day.

Thank you for the lovely birthday wishes :) My birthday went by very uneventful really as Steph spent the day helping his brother and sisters paint their parent's roof so it was just Rachel and I blobbing out. We did go up to Upper Hutt and bought myself a book as a birthday present from her but ended up buying her more things rather than me! LOL Once Steph was home and showered, we went to our friends Lynaire and Kev's place for a BBQ tea and a good catch up. We had a lovely evening there and Rachel behaved herself like an angel and even went to sleep in the portacot that Lynaire had set up for her! Then once home, slept through till 7am! YAY! We are getting more "all nighters" happening - perhaps 2/3 times a week so that is great and when she doesn't sleep right through - its just the one wake up between 3am-4am and then straight down again for another 4hrs :)

Sunday, we were supposed to have my sister, her partner and his girls come for a BBQ tea but due to the Rimutaka Hill being closed for 9hrs due to a fatal accident they decided to leave it for the time being but Steph and I still had a nice wee BBQ with just the two of us :) And I always say that meat just tastes better when its cooked on the BBQ!

Yesterday being Wellington Anniversary, Rachel and I met up with Sue, Helena, Jo and Rachel for lunch at Mega Mitre 10 in Petone. I had the most awesome bacon and roast kumura salad along with 2 berry smoothies and finished it off with a scrumptious apricot and apple crumble! YUM YUM!! My Rachel was well behaved and gave the girls some of her famous smiles! Though "big" Rachel was just as good! LOL We got home to find Steph's brother and his family here for a visit.

Today, we have been down to Lower Hutt for a few bits and pieces and then stopped off the Childcare centre that Rachel is going to be starting at in a few weeks time to pay the "bond" and have a chat with them. Am going to give them a call next week to start doing "settling in" sessions.

I am working for two days next week to fill in for the boss while he is away so Steph is taking next Monday and Tuesday off work so he can look after Rachel so that will be good for the both of them as she has been a bit fussy lately about other people giving her the bottle so without me being around she will have no option.

Weight wise - not a great subject at the moment as things have been pretty laid back - too laid back at times. Am hoping that with returning to work and making my sandwiches and the walking to and from the Railway Station each day will get me back on track. And whilst being on leave, work have moved buildings and is now approx a further 5mins walk away from the station so thats all good :)

Anyway, best I get moving... hope you are all doing well.