Day 162: Surgeryland recovery and Pale Pink DD bangle

I woke early this morning to Molly's barking. As I've been so spoilt for so long not having to jump up in the morning to let her outside, it was a jolt to remember that Robbie and the boys were away and it was my responsibility to get out of bed to address her needs and to make my own cup of tea, god forbid!


I've been missing the boys and it's strange not being able to have any communication with them because they are out of range in the Wolgan Valley; I'm so looking forward to having them home tomorrow but it's lovely that they are out having an adventure. It's -1 degree there tonight...brrrr....

 I had a relaxing day. After a morning Molly walk I headed to the beauticians to see Aoife to have my nails done. Under my black polish the nails are looking very fragile. I hope/pray they'll hang in there while the new nails grow.

I came home to do some work before Andy arrived for an afternoon visit. She arrived with these gorgeous tulips, and a wonderful new book 'Women in Dark Times' by Jacqueline Rose, that I can't wait to read. Andy took Molly for her afternoon walk, then came home and enjoyed a catch up over a cup of tea with Dad who arrived home after a day of medical appointments.

When we got home these other gorgeous flowers arrived from my PhD st
udent Emily, currently in Africa - they are a combination of orchids and some peonies in my favourite colours. I feel incredibly spoilt.

Dad took me out for a nice dinner across at Fratelli's, and we had an early quiet night. I'm almost finished my latest jigsaw from Deb...about 50 tricky pieces to go.

Today I'm wearing another Dinosaur Design bangle, in a soft pretty pale pink, that the boys gave me as a Christmas gift about 8 years ago.