Strange couple of days, took yesterday and today off work as it was supposed to be the wife's first few days of maternity leave. She's going back to work tomorrow just for a couple of days a week until she can't waddle any more. Had the baby scanned yesterday, it's decided that it's brain is too heavy and now wants to point downwards, ready for the big push.. Today was a blood test at the hospital, as she might have diabetes, and we could do with finding out before she devours the last penguin chocolate biscuits in the house. Results tomorrow.
Wife decided that she's wants to go swimming now that she looks like a whale. So off we trotted to Reading to get a swimming costume with a special stretched bit at the front. I feel like poop today, and could have done without moving for a while, but as I'd said we'd spend quality time together, off we went. They only had one that fitted, and it was damaged, so back home again and nothing to show for it. Still, I got to watch the end of the NFL match I recorded last night, as she's now curled up asleep on the sofa.
Finished the shelves at the weekend, looks good too. Also played a great couple of rounds at Hanger Hill and managed my second best score (30). Went to play poker on Saturday evening, and made all the right decisions without actually winning anything. Trouble with playing for practically nothing, everyone wants to see cards, and I inevitably got out drawn every time. Still at least Leeds Rhinos won the Grand Final again beating the L*ncastrian Saints.
Back to work tomorrow, looks like the horrendous start of session has now subsided, and we should be able to get on with some proper work. Going out for a meal after badminton too, so that should be fun. Must remember to record the Leeds match.
Nothing much else happening at the moment. Sister turned 40 last week, much to her disgust. Brother made 39 and loved his present. Bought him 4 hours of Blues/Country/Rock concert thing (Crossroads - organised by Eric Clapton).
Managed to do a couple of jobs that I'd been putting off for months, but still got loads to do, and with barely 51 days to the due date, it's going to come quickly....
Tuesday 7 October 2008
Wednesday 1 October 2008
Oct 1st
It started off as a dank and dreary morning, having to catch the train in as the car needed servicing. Dropped it off at Hondas in Ascot at 8am, and then rounded the corner to see the 0807 train departing.Grrrrr. Had a lovely seat on the platform for 25 mins as I waited for the next one. Short journey and then a walk up Egham hill. Still, it'll only cost me a few hundred pounds for them to change the oil and wipe it with a rag.
All this meant the wife had to catch the train too. Waddling across Staines first thing in the morning should be good exercise for her. Seriously though, I'll make her take it easy later.
Work today is full of excitement. I had a cup of tea first thing, and I filled out a form. This afternoon I may write up some minutes and email them......
Got Ante-natal classes tonight, more sitting around with strangers on uncomfortable chairs listening to a midwife talk about the joys of pushing a 10lb baby out of a hole the size of a cardboard tube. So glad I'm male...
The weekend isn't approaching half as quick as it should be. There's golf to be had on Saturday morning (getting in as much as I can before it's "not allowed") The rugby Grand Final between Leeds and St. Helens, which is most likely to end in disappointment as the Saints are probably better. Then off to Louis' for poker which is for nominal stakes, and will while away the evening as I take £3 profit away with me after I've taken £4 worth of snacks there.
Sunday should be quiet, although the wife has given me a list as long as my arm of things to do before the baby gets here. I think I'll be finishing shelves, painting, mowing the lawn, tidying the "nursery" or "study" as I still call it, boarding the loft and rearranging the furniture. Still, could be worse I suppose. I'm sure she'll allow me a few hours watching various sport inbetween trying to hurt my back.
Suppose I'd better get back to the grind, getting hungry and need to go and buy lunch. Enjoy your day, and don't forget to forward on all those soppy emails about "Friendship", I just love those...
All this meant the wife had to catch the train too. Waddling across Staines first thing in the morning should be good exercise for her. Seriously though, I'll make her take it easy later.
Work today is full of excitement. I had a cup of tea first thing, and I filled out a form. This afternoon I may write up some minutes and email them......
Got Ante-natal classes tonight, more sitting around with strangers on uncomfortable chairs listening to a midwife talk about the joys of pushing a 10lb baby out of a hole the size of a cardboard tube. So glad I'm male...
The weekend isn't approaching half as quick as it should be. There's golf to be had on Saturday morning (getting in as much as I can before it's "not allowed") The rugby Grand Final between Leeds and St. Helens, which is most likely to end in disappointment as the Saints are probably better. Then off to Louis' for poker which is for nominal stakes, and will while away the evening as I take £3 profit away with me after I've taken £4 worth of snacks there.
Sunday should be quiet, although the wife has given me a list as long as my arm of things to do before the baby gets here. I think I'll be finishing shelves, painting, mowing the lawn, tidying the "nursery" or "study" as I still call it, boarding the loft and rearranging the furniture. Still, could be worse I suppose. I'm sure she'll allow me a few hours watching various sport inbetween trying to hurt my back.
Suppose I'd better get back to the grind, getting hungry and need to go and buy lunch. Enjoy your day, and don't forget to forward on all those soppy emails about "Friendship", I just love those...
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