Friday I had to do the shopping in Horsham - we were meant to ALL go on Saturday but on Thursday they told James he would be working on the weekend so I had to go with the kids by myself. By the time I caught up with a few people that owed me money & got going we didn't get there until lunchtime & then had to eat & shop & got home at around 5.30pm! A really hectic day but worth the drive to shop at Aldi that's for sure, it saves us soooo much money!

Saturday James had to start work at 8am so the kids & I were alone as usual. The kids really feel it when he's not here on the weekends & I know some people say they don't know when it's the weekend but believe me they do! So the kids and I played & cleaned the house, fed the dogs, puppies, chooks & goose & I chatted a little on here. James got home just after 5 & said he had to work Sunday afternoon too.

Sunday morning we all went outside & fed Nipper & the puppies & the chooks & goose then went & cut a little wood in the paddock next to the house - this took most of the morning & I had been up with Oscar since 5.45am so we went inside & had an early lunch & Oscar went to bed. James had to leave for work at 1.20pm so the kids & I were alone again & he didn't get home until 6.45pm as they were burning the stubble ready to ploy & crop again.

Monday was the first day my friends son was coming so we were up & ready for him to arrive at 8.45am. He was really excited to come here & my friend said he had been talking about it all weekend & woke up in the morning & asked where he was going that day, she told him he could go to "D's" (where he used to go) or come here & he got really excited & said he wanted to come here! After he got here we played a little inside & then went out to feed the puppies & the chooks & goose. The kids had a ball with the pups & then we stayed outside until 11am playing & then came in & did some drawing. I cooked them all some lunch & then they played for 1/2 hour until Oscar went to bed & the older boys watched a movie while I ironed the clothes. At one stage I thought they were asleep as they had worn themselves out outside, but they were just nice & relaxed, LOL! After Oscar woke up we all went outside again & played in the sandpit & on the play gym, etc, until my friend got here to pick L up. L & Jack were in the sandpit when M got here & I said "sorry he's so dirty, but he's had great fun!", but she didn't mind she was just happy that he was good & had fun! While they were still here M wanted to see the pups & decided they wanted one & said she would bring her hubby out later to see them. They came back out later & her hubby said they could have one so now I have sold 2 & they will be picked up at the end of next week. Signs are up advertising the rest of them.

Today not much to do, a little housework & later this afternoon my dad & stepmum are coming for the night, then going to their farm they just sold to clean up the next day. I am on weight watchers (started Sunday) & doing great, I am not actually going to meetings etc, just doing it myself (well, my best friend is doing it in Melbourne so I'm sort of doing it with her) & I have lost a kilo already & feel great! I was really surprised at how easy it is & that you can eat anything you want as long as you keep within your points for the day. I really need to shed some kilos & am hoping to be able to wear bathers in QLD when we go in July or August without being embarrassed!

That's about it for me, I hope everyone had a great weekend! xxoo