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Eeeek - World on FF!

The world is on FF - as I race towards the finish line at work the expectations do not seem to be diminishing and I feel compelled to make sure everything is closed out properly given I've been there such a short time. I'm leaving it all in a good place though and my work colleagues have been so kind to me - it's nice to know I've managed to make such a good impression even if it has been less than a year.

In between this madness I have been loving the fact that both kids seem to be much more inclined to come walking with me at the moment - I guess coming out safe in the knowledge that we aren;t going to have some massive drama with Freya has suck in. Contrary to what you might think, it turns out Izzy loves coming for an early morning walk (setting her alarm at 6am in order to come with me me in the dark before school!!), while Abi hates getting up in the morning and enjoys the more leisurely walks of a weekend afternoon. Who knew this would be the case?! I just love they they want to come with me - we get some slow time to chat and it really doesn't matter what we talk about, as long as we are talking.

So the last few days before the kids break up for Christmas and I end this mini-chapter in my professional life.  The kids are doing barely anything in school this week other than carols, Santa runs, house music competitions and mince pies - I'm glad we are getting good value from the fees! I cannot wait for the end of the week so that we can have a few weeks of peace before the next chapter. I'm really looking forward to it, I know I love the job, I hope that I love the company. I've never worked anywhere yet that I haven't found great people, I just need to work out my new routine and get stuck in - exciting times! Before that though a few days in Somerset - I can't tell you how excited I am by that - I've clearly hit the age where the chance to catch up with family and walk some new and familiar routes is just the best idea ever :-)

Making Gingerbread Cookies before Breakfast
So much for a sugar free Sunday!


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