A Yummy Mummy


Back to my life as a Yummy, and the transition has been seamless. I feel as though the last 9 months have been a dream and now I'm back in the real world. All my apprehension about not being able to keep Will occupied have evaporated, we've done so much together already and I keep wondering how on Earth I ever had time for a full-time job.


We're just back from Sussex for the weekend which was lovely and actually a bit short because it felt like we'd only just arrived and then it was time to go. We met Dave's new girlfriend Maddie who's great fun - I'm looking forward to seeing them again with the new baby and able to have a few drinks this time! Sunday was spent chilling with Sue and Jim and tootling round Tunbridge Wells with Julia. Will was thoroughly spoilt by all and sundry and when we finally came home on Sunday evening he collapsed into bed absolutely exhausted.
It was Bank Holiday yesterday so I dragged Eddie and Will off to Highclere to watch the horse trials. Life doesn't get much better than sitting on the grass surrounded by horses and dogs, eating a sausage sandwich. Sadly Eddie had to go off to Gateshead (somewhere Up North I'm reliably informed) in the afternoon but he'll be home tonight so it's not too bad.
And last but by no means least - Janie and Ian had baby Isabella on Sunday afternoon! I was checking my texts all weekend waiting for news and when my phone beeped that evening I knew she had arrived. Now I'm more impatient than ever for our new baby to come. I've even galvanised myself into packing my hospital bag - ever the optimist that this time things will go more smoothly. Can't wait to find out all about Janie's experience and see a picture of Isabella.
Exciting times!

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