Busy day off

Seem to have had a houseful today - had a copper here for nearly an hour, going through DH's shotgun license application, the TV repair man arrived in the middle of it, and then no sooner had he gone than a couple of friends arrived with their 1 year old, in time for lunch.

Eldest went to school in tears, because she couldn't find the right water bottle. She came home in tears because Daddy wouldn't pick her up and carry her (she's a very tall, well built 5 year old!). Somethings not right there. Still, she's got 3 days and counting.

Am not so addled as I was yesterday - mainly because I haven't been dragged around the Lakeside jogging track by a masochistic associate who is intent on making me run a mile by the New Year. I don't half bloody ache though. To add insult to injury, he also insisted that we stop 3/4 of the way around on top of the little hill and do a few martial arts moves... have you ever tried to kick someone at chest height when your legs are like rubber, and it's blowing a howling gale? He seemed to think it was highly amusing.

Trying to think of something to do at Halloween. I think a bonfire is in order, but we might be off on another muddy weekend - DH's Discovery Owners Club. So that means we get back Sunday a.m., and have the bonfire p.m.. Doesn't leave much organising time. Want to make it special for the eldest though. Her first proper New Year bonfire. Maybe that's the reason why we've chosen to take her out of school at this time of year - it's our new year, time for new beginnings.

I'll stop here, before I start doubting myself again.