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Hey all

Lets go on a random wander in my head today.....

Its raining - and the rain today is VERY wet rain! I know that sounds daft but some rain is wetter than others and today's rain is that constant soggy drizzle that permeates everything and leaves things soaking wet tho its not raining hard.

Having said that, we needed a bit of rain so I'm not complaining!

I think the rain will be causing Nick some difficulties - he's down in a castle in Cheltenham installing something arty... hope that's enough info cos sometimes I can't remember all the details! Anyway, he took his waterproofs when he set off yesterday, despite leaving in bright sunshine - think he'll be glad he did!

So, Nick's away AGAIN! I think he deserves the rain as his last 2 trips have been exotic and / or sunny!! It'll almost be strange to have him home! The girls and I have done well over 2 weeks on our own now over the past 4 weeks - we've got into quite a good routine and they're pretty adorable which helps!

Its definitely tough doing this and working full time and I really don't know how full time working single mums do it cos getting your kids up and where they need to be in time for you to start work and then finishing work in time to get them both from separate daycare and home in time for tea - PHEW!!! In amongst that of course, trying to do a professional stressful job still!! AND trying to be a great Mum still!!!! I've been putting my pants over my trousers in the hope that some superman strength will rub off, I've also tried wearing a cape but....... ;o) I've had a couple of days not at work which have been MUCH easier - tho don't ask me to be a full time mum either cos a few days is great, more than that, and I miss my job!

I'm not complaining though! We've got through it just fine (apart from when Izzy wakes up at 2:30am for a chat like last night ;o) She's still cute at that time though and I can't help getting into her conversation then I'm like - eh, sleep now!!!) and had some good times together. I've earned my weekend break next week at Oasis though :o) YAY!!!!

So, Ros and Phil (our best friends) and Nick and I are off to Oasis WITHOUT the kids for 2 nights :o) We've not been away just the 4 of us for almost 9 years since I was pregnant with Caitlin..... eek! Just realised, 9 YEARS!!!! Where did that go! Anyway, the 4 of us plan to sleep in, eat out and read magazines and books in blissful silence! Wouldn't be without the children for a minute - they are such a blessing but, as all those parents who've been parenting a few years will agree, time just as a couple is rare and special and needs to be protected too.

We exchanged contracts on the house yesterday which means we are legally committed to completing the move! Bit scary but SOOooooo exciting! The plastering is all done and I believe our kitchen and bathrooms are going in as I write!

Lauren arrives home on Saturday morning and Caitlin and I are off to Manchester to be the welcoming party :o) Since it was less than 10 days to Lauren returning, Izzy's found it much easier to understand cos she can see it on her fingers!!! ;o)

This morning I did a story sack session at Izzy's nursery which was lots of fun. The kids were just so attentive and co-operative and they really joined in with the sounds and the actions and the mask. 3 year olds are just truly amazing! Such little people yet they can do SOOOOoooo much! I love that age - still cute, but also REALLY clever! Izzy loved having her Mum in nursery :o) She was just buzzing about the whole thing!

I think that's enough of my musings! No new pics today - but I'll post some more of those at the weekend - including (hopefully) a house update pic!

Love to all and especially Rachel and Andrew who got married on Sunday :o) Big congratulations to the new Mr and Mrs Cornelson :o)

Nikki xoxoxoxoxox