Its Halloween in two days time, but we already threw a small party last Saturday as an excuse for the kids to get dressed up. It turned out reasonably well, with more than half the adults getting dressed up in costume. There was a bounty of lollies, way too many for the number of kids that were actually there! it was fun, although leading up to it I was not too keen. I'd been feeling very tired all week and then on the Friday night, decided I'd actually been sick and a sore throat was developing.
So started the antibiotics just before the party kicked off. Lucky I was going as a zombie so it wasn't a stretch to play the part of the undead.
On the housing front, we have now purchased an old house! Settlement will be in about two weeks and we've been looking at house designs. We're really hoping the quote from a custom builder we met with last week comes back reasonable as I think we're now in love with the freedom that comes with being allowed to design the layout of the house. We have a couple of options with project home builders but the custom builder that we met was really lovely and seemed straight to the point. He was recommended from someone at work whose sister has built with him twice already so we're hopeful. I know the hubby would really love to go with the custom build and to tell you the truth, I was feeling a little unexcited about building again as we were having to make do with the project home designs we had chosen but now i'm getting excited again.
I'm also sick again and am eating my salty, steamed orange after suffering a terrible bout of coughing at work. Speaking of work, the team leader role didnt pan out but that is because of all the changes happening at the moment and the fact that there is no team to lead! Most have moved onto projects and they are trying to move me into a project as well. There is also a restructure that is in its beginning phases and today I found out a work friend was made redundant. She was in shock and depressed. I will see her for lunch when she comes back in.
I am enjoying myself at work, although at times I go through my restless cycle. I have a lot of friends at work that I talk to so it makes it much more enjoyable. I've also started swimming for the last two months, about twice a week although i've had a break in this last week due to illness which is really annoying. I'm trying to get a half decent bikini body happening for summer!
On the baby front, we have had two more babies born, both boys and my sister in law will be having a girl, yay!
We've already booked our xmas holidays in Gold Coast and already booked our ski weekend next year! So excited to spend it with the kids.
Hubby and I will be going on a kid free weekend to Melbourne to visit some old friends and stay in their newly built house. Am going to miss the kids, its the first time I will be away from my daughter.
My son is a great reader and has somehow learned to add and subtract in his head. I didn't teach him this so it was a surprise to me and I only found out as he was presented an award for good maths!
My cousin is still around and will be heading back to Vietnam... He has changed somewhat, more mature but still has some growing to do. He has done a great job renovating his parents place. I've spent a lot more time with him and will miss him when he goes back.
Am enjoying this point in my life and looking forward to the road ahead :)
