Bitterly sweet sides of life.

The trip to the zoo was great, it was the only day last week that the sun shined too, as if mother nature gave us a little gift herself. Whilst there, Andrew was fixated with this little tiny turtle, I took a pic of him staring it at, and almost as if posing for him, it swam right to the top of the tank and right back down and sat there in front of him.. it was very sweet. We saw a whole array of animals, and had a lovely day, and for the first time in months I was able to relax - properly, we spent over 6 hours there, and honestly it really didn't feel like it. The children all have gifts from there, and we all enjoyed the day, it's definitely worth another visit, another time.
 I'll post some piccys a little later on x
Take care x

Andrews birthday is on the 14th, I can't believe my baby is 1 in two days time.. it doesn't feel like a years gone past already. (Almost lol)
I've been in turmoil over what to do, as I'm sure you can understand by my previous post, but I figured it about a week ago, and spoke it over with Mike.
We've decided, unknown to the children, that because Andrew likes animals that we'll take him/them to the zoo.
And maybe do him a little birthday tea after my jaw has healed right. (I had dental surgery, over a week ago, I can now just about fit my thumb in my mouth, it doesn't make good for table manners).

I'd really love for his birthday to be built on special memories, because that's what it should be about. And I'm starting to look forward to it too, as we've booked and payed for the tickets, so it's just down to the weather to be kind...

I've also been working on fathers day bits for this Sunday..

Anyway, I hope your day is kind.
Take care
Louise xx

Tomorrow Mikes MOT is due, (Just for the FYI an MOT is the UKs 'road worthy test', you pay for the test, and if it fails you have to pay to get the car fixed, then take another test, and if you pass they give you a certificate, basically, and it's a legal requirement). I don't think it's going to fail, it's in an alright condition, the only thing I can think of is the wipers aren't working perfectly on every speed, but they work, so it should be OK. We'll see lol (Fingers crossed).
I've been trying to figure out what I'm going to do for Andrews first birthday, I'm going to ask the sister in law where they rented the hall and disco area from, how much it costs and if it's reasonable, there will be a lot of baking going on in this house lol, (I'm looking forward to it). I've ordered plastic plates/bowls/cups/cutlery it's just going to make life so much easier, especially with little ones, and I said to Mike they can be used for picnics in the summer too. I'll update on that one later too. 
Today I've spent a lot of the day cleaning, I surprised myself at how much I'd managed to get done. (Although I did sleep lol). There is still a fair bit to do, but I might 'volunteer' Sarah into helping me lol, she can go faster then me and she's young and healthy.. That's my excuse :) . 
Sarah's dress arrived with beading missing on it, I've contacted them and asked if they'll send replacement beading so I can sew them in place, it's just a case of 'hand depending' but they have a while to their school prom, so I have the time, to take my time. 
Well I hope you all have a good day, and take care as always.
Louise xxx