Happy Monday!

I was planning on having a strong autumn and winter as the end to 2024 but in reality, I fought 2024 to a draw and honestly it could have been worse. That meant this space got neglected as life felt overwhelming.

So quick catch up, Ma is still wobbly, the allotment has been neglected since October (more on that on Wednesday) and the house could use some attention. However, I have also organised the team Christmas, organised my Christmas, cleaned two ovens (mine and my mother’s), did culture and catching up with Christelle just before Christmas, celebrated Ma’s birthday, saw Ballet Shoes at the National Theatre, made several banoffee pies and managed to catch up with friends over Christmas.

Now it’s 2025 and today is Epiphany and real life resumes.

This week begins with taking Ma back to the audiologist this morning (we tried over Christmas but her ear wax is like her and wouldn’t budge!). She’s still waiting for the ENT referral but until we’ve cleared her ears the doctor won’t entertain the idea that there’s something wrong with her balance (and there is something wrong) so we threw some money at it and that will take her off the waiting list.

Then 4 days of work and two days in the office. Friday night I’m out to celebrate Charles’ 80th birthday. It’s weird to me that I’ve officially known him (and Christina and Tom) for 35 years, I’ve become a ‘family friend’ and yes it does make me feel old!!

On Saturday, I’m at Ma’s and Saturday night is Grace. Sunday morning is for the allotment and Sunday afternoon is for some rest and prep for the week and then I do it all again!

People have busier lives but I’m naturally lazy, so that feels like enough!!

Have a good week!