We have tried to jam in a few things over the last couple of days as I had no medical appointments.
Saturday we went with friends to celebrate Richard's birthday to Benihana - Teppanyaki. The kids always really enjoy it as it comes with a "show".
Then we headed back home for chocolate cake. The boys kicked back and watched the footy - the kids all played wii and we girls had a big girly chat and talked of fun things like early menopause and mastectomies. It wasn't all doom though we did have lots of giggles with it. Have to laugh or you will cry is my motto. And I realised afterwards that I was hopless taking photos. We made a flourless chocolate cake - its the best cake ever - you really should try it. Tals made the coulis- mixed berry for a change instead of raspberry- So good.
Sunday I ditched my family and mass to head to the Bangalow Markets - These are the best markets ever - I had crepes for breakfast and wandered around with my friends. I did find one special thing which I will share later in the week and of course a huge jar of lemon butter. LOVE :)
Then Monday I headed off with another friend to Wynuum to hit the op shops. Oh my goodness there are about 10 all in just two streets. SO good but unfortunately I have now learnt three adventures in three days is far two many.
I was too tired after just arriving to enjoy it and to even find some goodies. We stopped for a cuppa at a great little cafe that had Greek treats - they had the best baklava which I bought home for Richard.
There was also a little indie shop, a dolly shop, a scrapbooking store and 101 other cafes. Its totally worth a day trip and a wander with a girlfriend - Don't go Mondays though as lots of shops are closed - as we found out.
Today I took the girls down to Robina to see Monte Carlo. Richard needs time child and noise free so he can work and with it being holidays that's particularly tricky. So a movie is a good option because it's not too tiring and it takes up a chunk of time.
Monte Carlo was really fun - it's definitely a tweenie chick flick- though it got tricky when I realised part way through one of the girls had lost her Mum to illness.
Afterwards we headed to Sparkles for the girls to see me try on some wigs. I really didn't want to but I knew it was something that they should be a part of. I got teary explaining to the lovely manager what I needed to do and how I wanted my girls to be involved but she was so kind and had me sorted in no time. The girls were really good helping choose and discuss the colours.
I haven't decided yet - I knew I wouldn't so my plan is to take a friend back with me and have a good think - its all well and good having my little helpers opinions but I need an adult who knows me too lol.
Tals did say that even though I wasn't an out there kind of Mummy I could maybe consider a punk rock style wig. - Umm that would be no. They also had me try on a reddish brown one and they both quickly said no way. I'm thinking they want me to look and be the same as I am now.
That works for me.
