This week...

I have just realised I haven't blogged in a week. Lots has happened this past week. We have a new child minder, Jenny. Grace starts with her this coming Monday. Unfortunately Maria just wasn't able to accommodate my shift pattern. Mum and I met with Jenny last Monday and she seems very nice. We also went to work to borrow some screens for a charity fashion show one of mum's friends is putting on. While walking across the car park, Grace waved at two of our regular golfers and said "hello" That stopped me and mum dead in our tracks - she's always said "hiya" before.
On Tuesday I went for lunch with Leigh and Joshua in Pizza Hut. We had a nice lunch - all you can eat buffet is always good!! and the babies had a ball playing together. Sadly got a phone call mid-way thought lunch to say that Grace wouldn't be able to go to Maria's for her last week because maria's mum had just died. Poor Maria was so upset, we took round some flowers and a card.
Wednesday I finally bit the bullet and went to my first gym membership meeting. I have been ducking them since I started the job because I really don't feel they apply to me much, but it wasn't as bad as I expected and I got a lot of support on various issues that have been causing me some worries. Grace learned to say "peeeeessss" (That's please for those of you who don't speak toddler!)
Thursday was an extra day off because Maria couldn't look after Grace. Went to Belfast with mum to take her to see the company doctor about her knee, then to Maloney's for lunch. Had a really nice lunch, and it was not too expensive either. 2 main courses (both definitely home made to a high standard and delicious) 2 soft drinks, 2 puddings (same high standard as the mains) 1 tea and 1 coffee came to £28 in total. I have paid more for a hell of a lot less, I would not hesitate to recommend it. And it was a very frugal lunch for me - mum paid because I drove her to the docs :)
On Friday we bought hot sausage rolls and a fresh cherry cake from the local bakery and took them up to Nana's for lunch. Grace had a great time feeding most of hers to the birds in the garden and generally entertaining papa. Clever girl also said "cake" and remembered the makaton sign for it that she saw on "Something Special" Worked the late shift, had a long and very interesting chat with David about my position here and what was worrying me. He has given me some very interesting food for thought. Grace was staying at mums, when I rang to say goodnight the clever girl sad "nee neeeeee" back to me :) So proud of her, she's getting new words every single day now. In the morning she had spilled a cup of cold tea over the sky+ box. She told me the TV was "bro-un" and when I asked who broke it she pointed to herself and said "meeeee" - let's hope she's always so honest LoL. Got home from work at 10pm, went straight up to spare room to hang curtains because Aaron and Nicola are coming to stay. Fell into bed knackered at 11.10.
That just about brings me to today - another Saturday in work. Next Saturday is my first one on my new shift pattern so I will be off - Yay!! Had a really terrible nose bleed earlier. So glad I am a mummy now - I had plenty of tissues and baby wipes in my bag, but still needed to get specialist cleaner to fix the carpet. Grace has been in to visit and get her weekly treat of jelly beans out of the machine in reception. She was all hugs and kisses - so nice in the middle of a dull day!! Aaron and Nicola are coming down later to babysit. We are taking mum and dad to Sozo for a meal to thank mum for helping out with Grace so much over the past month or so. I am looking forward to it - not been for dinner in Sozo since I was pregnant!!