Goodbye 2009

Goodbye to 2009 - Hello 2010

Highlights : the Birth of Koby, Deciding to retire and with that being able to spend more time with family and help look after Fergus, Zac and Koby at different times, Travelling to UK and Greece, Catching up with Flo while on holiday, Camping with Jock in Scotland, visiting Findhorn Spiritual Community, Going to Santorini with Nik. Travelling to John ' o Groats and then to Lands End. Catching up with family and friends in Scotland My contract job at the ATO!! Walking with John, meeting Themos (lots of Rock & Roll) having Sally to stay. Scrapbooking on a Monday morning, taking up Scottish Country Dancing, renewing friendships, Spending time with friends, Going to see the Jersey Boys, Dancing

Lows: Leaving the ATO ; dealing with my next door neighbour and body corporate issues & VCAT; death of my Uncle in Zimbabwe. Arguments I may have had throughout the year turning 63~~!! Not having enough time to catch up with friends, living on unemployment benefits

What's ahead: Another birthday, a family holiday at Phillip Island, an unexpected trip to Zimbabwe, more VCAT 'stuff' ; spending time with friends, 60th Birthday parties lots of babysitting, more fun and living on a pension!!! More dancing, Latin dancing lessons with Themos and who knows what - lots to reflect on and so much to look forward to..

Til next year.. don't party too hard.. lots of love

4 more sleeps!!

Can Santa see my stocking there?

My Christmas tree and dining room

I asked Fergus today if Santa will know that I am sleeping in Ti-tree Cres when he (Santa) does the rounds and drops off the presents. Fergus assures me that Santa will know where I am 'cos he watches me and knows what I am doing!! I hope not?? It was the first day of the school holidays today and Fergus came over last night for a sleepover. It was a lovely day today so he chose the beach rather than the movies. We had a great day, we slept in this morning despite a phone call at 7.15 am from my walking friend asking where I was? I don't usually walk on a Monday morning so not sure if I had made arrangements or John got the day wrong. No doubt I will find out tomorrow. It was a lovely leisurely day, we had left over pizza for lunch and then ate jaffas and watch a video. The rest of the week is looking busy.

Last week was busy, the highlight being the big night out on Friday to see The Jersey Boys. it was a great production - I love the music of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. The singing was great , but I think the London production may have been just a little more Glitzy.. (that's my word for it)

I am having great fun looking after Koby each Wednesday. Each week he is doing something new. Last Wednesday we had a scorcher at 39 deg, so we didn't have the usual walk to the market in Mornington. He played in his little paddling pool.

We are looking forward to having Christmas dinner at Darrin and Candice.

The bad news last week was that Shelley and Malcolm were burgled. Shelley, Zac and myself spent a lovely day in the city. We went to see Thomas, the Christmas windows and Myers and then Zac had a ride in Santa's train. We had lunch out and enjoyed the train ride home. Shelley got home to find the house in a mess and all her jewellery gone (and other things) Sickening.

News for me is that I am probably heading off to Zimbabwe to sort out my Uncles belongings. I leave on 24th January after our Phillip Island family holiday. So looks like a busy beginning of the year for me.. more about that later...

Let's hope Santa visits you!! To all my very dear friends and family have a wonderful Christmas and a very happy New Year.

Til next time xxx

Countdown to Christmas

It's getting closer to Christmas, I have finally found time to write the Christmas cards and do some shopping. Once again I have had a busy week, but some activities have finished for the year, next week will be quieter or will it?? Still the last minute gifts to get and the Christmas tree to drag out hopefully the lights will be working. I saw all grandsons this week - Fergus is home and back at school after his holiday in Scotland. Perhaps I will hear more about the holiday each time I see him - he did have a great time meeting his Gran, Aunts, Uncles cousins and Malcolm's friends. Koby has another 2 teeth and looked bigger this week. he was very good for his Granny Trish. Zac walked to school to meet Fergus - no more stroller for him. He knows to stand behind the yellow line at the school crossing and wait for the crossing person to blow the whistle - he is so smart!!!

Didn't do any dancing last week, but will make up for it this evening. Probably one evening next week too

I caught up with my ex library team for lunch on Thursday. Lovely to see them all I can hardly believe another year has gone by and almost 2 years since I left XXX!!

Our weather is quite cool I know we need the rain, but i wish the temperature wouldn't drop! I think we had one warm evening this past week, (Wednesday) - did a nice long walk, about 7 k's.

Til next time - I am off to get the party frock out for dancing this evening....