Laughed ourselves silly

Last night Jim and I got to see an advanced preview of Ghosttown for free in the city.

It has been a long time that a film or show has made me laugh out loud so much, absolutely loved it and it was great that we could go see it - thanks Sal - it took a bit too long to get home but hell we got there in the end so that doesnt really matter.

Jack and one of his friends had a disagreement yesterday - he was really quite upset but this morning with full intentions to say sorry (good lad Jack) as soon as he got in the door it was all forgotten and they are good friends again.

Its been great to get all the emails and photos from friends this week - its good know that you are doing ok and enjoying the snow and the wind and the rain...well enjoying might not quite be the right word but its lovely to hear what you have been getting up to.

A weekend of extremes with more to come

We have spent the weekend dealing with Jack being ill, we believe because of the shock of his broken arm but also hoping to get him back to school today in part because Jim is in deadlines and I had already had to take a few days off. So far there have been no calls so I can feel less guilty.

But how little our issues are when people we know face flooding in Cairns and raging fires in Melbourne. Our relations and friends are ok, thank goodness but it is heart breaking to hear the stories of all that people have lost- all that they have gone through.

Such a contrast of extremes across Australia and across the globe with snow back in Ireland and the UK.

So we wish everyone a safe Monday with a moment of reflection - to be grateful for what we have.

Kids do bounce....sometimes

Our poor Jack has had the misfortune to break his right arm - both bones just above the wrist. At least he is left handed.

It happened at after school club on Wednesday at about 4.30pm - I got the call but the mobile kept cutting out so after establishing the details I made it back to the school in record time. He had calmed down by then and was sitting eating an ice lolly (ice block in aussie lingo) - his 2nd in fact. He didnt even fall that far, just awkwardly and unfortunately for him, it just was a bit much for his hand.

He was being ever so brave though - I took him to the local hospital - at first glance they could tell it was definately broken but that wasnt the only thing broken - their x-ray machine was too.

So after a good while waiting to see the doctors and getting temporalily strapped up we had to go to the Mater hospital - the kids hospital in the city- I popped home and picked up Peggy (the GPS) and Jim who had just arrived home, having to ignore the lovely smell of garlic bread that Sally had made for our tea - Jack wasnt allowed anything in case he needed any injections so it seemed unfair to eat in front of him.

We got to the hospital - and the x-rays were done - Jack loved this bit and enjoyed seeing his arm bones. I certainly couldnt work in a kids hospital -all the poor kids with cuts and all sorts- screaming in pain - it was very upsetting. But our brave boy did all that was required of him even with the plaster cast being put on.

So out by 10.30pm (from getting the call at 4.30pm) so pizza on the way home.

Jack was off, and me too, yesterday and he was meant to go back to school today Friday but a mixture of genuine pain and feeling a bit sorry for himself he didnt go in today. He is currently out with his aunt sal and cousin jacob while I work from home (I am waiting for a large file to save so I am working).

So he gets a different cast on Tuesday so not many days to get people to sign it....he is going to be very popular at school on Monday.

So take care everyone......