Poor Roland stayed home as he was not feeling well at all - my theory on this is that he was exhausted from all the things we've been running around doing both out and at home, so it was his body's way of forcing him to rest and recover a bit. I am pleased to report however, that he is feeling much better now !
Saturday:
We have FINALLY closed down all of our bank accounts with other banks, and managed to bring everything together with one provider, including savings, credit cards, insurance, mortgage etc. Made a trip in especially in the morning as neither of us had free time during the week, and some banks now open for half a day on Saturdays. Came home for a while after that, did some meal planning for the week which will hopefully make things easier for us when we come home feeling tired. Jax's mum dropped by with some handy bits and pieces, like a doormat for the front door that isn't too thick (ie: we can still open and shut the door without it getting in the way), plus a new plug for the kitchen sink - the one that was already here was pretty useless. The second outing of the day was to the supermarket, and to a branch of a particular chain that happens to be a LOT cheaper - we'd been a bit lazy when we first moved in and just gone to the one closest to us, which also cost us a fair bit more. Fast forward things a bit and there was spaghetti bolognaise for dinner, and we even managed to sit at the dinner table instead of in front of the TV - a new habit we are trying hard to establish. Last but not least, we made another outing that night to visit a friend in hospital who is about to have her baby - but will definitely be by c-section as she has had quite a few complications so far including a recurring kidney infection, plus the little guy has managed to turn himself the 'wrong' way around as well ! She is in good spirits though, and all things going well they are hoping to deliver him sometime tomorrow, exciting stuff ! :D
Sunday (today):
After a reasonably good sleep, Roland was wonderful enough to cook our breakfast - we have decided to introduce porridge to the menu for winter because not only is it yummy but it fills you up really well and keeps you warm (kinda!).
Then we dropped in on Jax's mum to say HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY !! - to give her a card, and a little gift as well (remember mum, don't eat them all at once !!). Stayed for a quick catch up and cup of tea, then home to relax for a while and geek around on the computer. After lunch, most of the afternoon was spent trying to do some more unpacking / sorting / tidying up - and Jax even managed to conquer the entire bedroom, with a few winter things being taken out of storage, a few more summer things going IN to storage, and even a few things being "thrown out" (we will actually donate them to charity). The next big mission will be to do the office probably, finish off the lounge (living room), and then just rearrange / organise what's left just as we like it. Still incredibly happy in our new place, we've even discovered some amazing birds that must nest in our neighborhood - I think it was Saturday we spotted a pair of Tui's next door (a protected native bird, they sound amazing), and Roland saw a pair of Rosella's (native Australian parrot, very colorful). Dinner was fish, rice and salad, simple but satisfying !
So, that's all she wrote folks - it'll be bedtime for us shortly in any case...
Take care ! :)
Love J, R & Baby Girl Bird
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