Update time!

I started at the RSPCA today and I am feeling really good about working there. It sounds like it is going to be one hell of a busy job, but it is 3 days a week, it’s for a terrific cause, and it is encouraged that when you feel a bit under pressure, that you go an cuddle some of the puppies and kittens for a few minutes, to remind yourself why you are there.

They also do paid maternity leave, which for some reason made me really excited – even though we have no plans for the forseeable future.

I still miss Ash a lot, even though we get to spend some days together now, I don’t think I will ever get used to going to bed without him every night, even though he is there when I wake up.

Amelia’s birthday party was a lot of fun. As usual, once it got close to the time, I didn’t want to go. I do this EVERY time, I start worrying that no one will come or that no one who comes will have fun, but I am always being stupid. It was a great party and I think everyone found people to talk to, and my cake was too cute for words – photos can be found here. It was so great to have some of the mums and bubs from our parent group come, and my mum was so excited to meet Cooper, she has been a BIG fan since she first saw photos of him as a 3 month old.

Speaking of the bub, she walks so easily now, got it down pat. She also learned to use a spoon yesterday (sort of) and has started repeating words, not just sounds; it’s all so exciting!

In less happy news, my back is screwed, I don’t know what I have done to make it so bad, but I can hardly move today. I have been to the osteopath twice and he has given me exercises to do, which I did faithfully last week, but I can’t do them this week as it just hurts too much. I don’t know what else to do about it though.

For those who don’t know, my brother got engaged to the girl (woman whatever… she’s 31) he has been chatting to for the last few years. He went to America for 10 days, and proposed on day 3. Apparently he is moving there for 12-24 months in January, however long it takes for her to be able to get a spouse Visa to come to Australia. I still haven’t seen a picture of her *frowns*. I am happy for him, he is so over the moon, I really hope it works out. Mum is going to miss him living at home though, no matter how much he drives her up the wall sometimes!

I am in the process of fundraising for Annie’s operation too, as I have taken a huge paycut to work for the RSPCA, I’ve left myself short when it comes to unexpected expenses… click here if you want to have a look.

Well I am going to go lie on the floor and whinge to the ceiling about my back, hope everyone is well!