This week, and for two more after it, I am on leave from work. I have no firm plans – we are on baby watch, and it feels soooo lovely! For the most part, I like my job… but I like not being at work a whole lot more!

I am really looking forward to some slow, easy and unplanned days… and of course baby coming! I have some stuff I want to get sorted around the house, and people I am looking forward to catching up with. It feels a little bit decadent to have this chunk of time off… but I am really going to enjoy it. I haven’t taken time like this for a long time, normally I am off going places – which I also love! It’s nice to have the balance.

I started my days off with an Oktoberfest celebration with some friends and had a fabulous night! Anyone who knows me, knows that I am a sucker for a fancy dress! – I think that if you have to invest in a costume, you are invested in having a good time!… and what’s not to love about a night out with friends, good food, cold drinks, great music and a fun atmosphere!

I have also taken a very quick overnight trip up to Caloundra for some sand and salt water therapy, and to get a new tattoo (well, two actually!). I have a good friend who lives up there who is a tattoo artist, so it was really nice to have her do it and spend the time with her and her partner! I have an existing tattoo on my ankle that is a whole story. It has all of our family birth flowers as part of it , and I have added one each for the squish and the new baby as well has having it touched up. I also got a new piece done on my sternum, which I am also super happy with.

I feel like right now, I am in a good place – that can obviously change anytime (it has before) but right now it’s good! I have a whole lot of things that I am looking forward to. I wish everyday that Claytie was here to share all of this with me, that will never change, but I am grateful for all of the experiences and new people that have come into my world since he died. I am choosing, as much as possible, to make each day a good one … it is what it is!