I have to admit is somewhat contagious when Liz adds something to the blog, I feel that I then have to add my little mutterings just to give it a bit of an edge. 2008 so far has been a very interesting year, my biggest challenge has been the muscle that I irritated on my left leg (and for the record I have no idea what I said to it :-)) Anyway last week was the 1st time I got on the bike for 2 months and that felt good (and a little cold too) - the doctor recommended that I continue doing sport but nothing too strenuous. The painkillers are working well and I've even got a referral to the physio (tba) - after 3 very different visits to the local GP. Yesterday I also took a little bit
of a plunge and decided to return to the squash court - nothing too intense, just a bit of light training with a friend which I can confirm did me some good.

As you know Easter we spent in Solihull with the in-laws and that was a great break. Getting away from London for a few days is a good change of scenery which freshens the heart and soul!

Work is busy as it's the end of the month and the quarter and everyone needs stuff done b4 the quarter is over, but nothing that I can't cope with!

Anyway, mutterings over, back to work, see you on the other side :-)

Mike C

Well as all things, it takes longer than expected. You will be pleased to know however that we are no longer sleeping on the lounge floor and have moved back downstairs to the basement as of last week! Tomás moved into his room and his new curtains went up on Easter night thanks to the sewing skills of my mum.

The pictures you see below are of his room being done half way through. Unfortunately we were so eager to get it done we forgot to take some photos to show the true horror of what his room was like before. However I hope you can appreciate the transformation with the "new room" pics :) We had alot of fun going to ikea for the 95p english breakfast and then spending alot more for the room items.

I am also pleased to say Tomás loves his new room. So much so he spent the first week waking up an hour earlier at 6am every day. He has since settled and thankfully is nearer to 630/7am. Just a little bit longer and we're back to normal....