Week 51

December 24th - All ready for Santa's visit. Looks rather miserly - I thought about years past where the amount of presents under the tree was ludicrous! There are only 3 of us here tonight - lots of love in these packages (there is still one not put out as it's a surprise!)

December 23rd - There's nothing like waiting for the phone to ring and finding yourself sinking lower as the day progresses and the anticipated call doesn't eventuate. I so hope that we'll know before Christmas Day if we are making a move or not.

December 22nd - I felt guilty about not having a Christmas tree when one of Gracie's friends made a comment about us not having a one. So, I decided to get a small one then I wouldn't need to do a major decorate and unpack in a matter of two weeks. It's a cute fibre optic one - very colourful!


December 21st - This is what our hallway looks like right now - packed boxes. We are still not sure if we are moving but if we need to be out by 7th January then I can't afford to wait to start packing. At least I am doing a clean out and de-clutter in the meantime!

December 20th - This is the most amazing shop I have ever been in! I love it! It is so cramped and messy and often it is impossible to get down the aisle - but, you can almost find anything you want in it - and all going cheaply!!

December 19th - How neat and tidy do these CD's look! It took me most of the day to organise and re-sort the collection. I got rid of a few strays and found the covers for others. This is only 1/3 of the collection - but hey, doesn't it look great!

December 18th - I've finally got my car back! It's so wonderful! And how new and shiny it looks! The downside is that one key is still missing so we need to make sure it is 'penned in' at night time. Until I get the locks changed.

Week 50

December 17th - Well, it looks like we are moving house for the first time in 12 years. exciting and daunting at the same time. As we are downsizing, we will need to get rid of some surplus furniture - this bed being one of them. I took some photos for it to be sold on EBay and decided to take this one for today's pic.

December 16th - And still more gifts! My women's group is 2 years old tonight. We had dinner at Doyles, on the outside deck overlooking the marina. And Kris Kringle brought me some Lavender Bath Salts Scrub. How did he know I loved Lavender?

December 15th - Our wonderful cleaner give me an annual Christmas gift of the most yummy biscuits, beautifully packaged together with some tasty home made wine. I feel very spoilt.

December 14th - Gypsy caught a bird in the middle of the night and brought it inside, much to my horror - Rob was away so I had to enlist Grace to remove it. Fortunately, Gypsy grabbed the bird and fled the scene before Grace got to her. These telltale feathers were all that was left the next day.

December 13th - I had the girls overnight and we went to one of the local parks for a play after tea. Phoebe just ran and ran and ran across the playground bridges and tracks. Ella loved the foot bells and Sophie was enamoured by this lizard. Great fun had by all!

December 12th - I have had this notice-board for many, many years and over time have added little mementoes to it. There are some old photos of the family here! It hangs near my desk and glances bring back some great memories.

December 11th - I received a gift voucher for my birthday and I saw this trio for sale so rather than buy one book I made the most of my money and invested in some great reading. I enjoy Paulina Simmons books - they have a mysterious and complex energy about them.

December 10th - This drum was a birthday present a few years ago. It is handmade with natural materials and has been 'blessed' with spirit. It makes the most amazing resonance and you can feel it right though your body.

Week 49

December 9th - A crescent moon in our Crescent! I love to see this moon hanging in the night sky. It looks brilliant in the pitch black.

December 8th - Only 3 weeks ago, Chadstone Shopping Centre looked like another building site - but lo and behold, it was an amazing 'overnight' transformation when all the new malls were opened up and the new shops appeared ready for business - Christmas business that is!

December 7th - I thought it might be nice to have the swing seat out in the garden so we could take advantage of the beautiful sunny day - and so we did! It probably won't be good when the temperature gets hotter though.

December 6th - With a plethora of coffee shops and cafes along the street it is easy to get a coffee at any time on any day along Glenferrie Road. These coffees were drunk after a couple of glasses of wine bought during Happy Hour!

December 5th - We have a small estate just around the corner from us, with very large houses (on very small plots!) Nearly every house though is decorated for Christmas and they look very magical and majestic.

December 4th - Since I have been using Rob's car, I have managed to get my phone going via bluetooth. so now when we are both in the car, it is a race to see who's phone connect the first - it's usually mine but Rob doesn't stop trying to beat me!

December 3rd - Back for one day and Gracie's already into performing. This performance is for the end of year presentation night for school. She did fantastically as usual!

Week 48

December 2nd - I have joined a women's group that is associated with Rotary. I like the meetings - very entertaining and with the essence of charity as well. We had our Christmas dinner tonight with an hilarious rendition of 'The Twelve Days of Christmas"!

December 1st - Yes, here I am at the airport yet again! I had to pick up Grace for the final time this year - and without my little car available and Rob needing his car as well as a bad experience with the Hertz car hire, I was left to make my way across town and make sure I wasn't late for the flight arrival.

November 30th - Grace did this braid herself! I think that's so clever seeing I have problems doing it on her head let alone doing it on my own head! Love her new hair colour too!

November 29th - This 'wireless' printer, we bought especially for the Mac is a dud! It doesn't work wirelessly and I am very disappointed with the photo quality printing! Oh well, it's a good backup printer!

November 28th - Gracie's team were in the Grand Final this morning so i thought I'd go along and cheer even though Gracie was in Queensland. Sadly they lost to a much slicker team on the day - wasn't because they missed Gracie either!

November 27th - Yes, I am a 'Packed to the Rafters' tragic. I love the show, it's very more-ish, lots of fun, laughs and drama. I thought the music would be good for our workshops so bought the two Cd's! Both wonderful listening.

November 26th - What a night! We travelled into the city - amongst a massive traffic jam due to the torrential rain that had fallen during the day and it took us over an hour for what normally takes 20 minutes - but luckily the show Jersey Boys was absolutely fantastic! Great music!