7th October 2008

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....