The In Laws have arrived!! And more ....

Ooh it's all go here! I haven't had a moment to myself since Pat's parents have arrived. They continutally feel the need to talk "at" us I think because they haven't seen us for ages and want to make up for lost time. On top of that, I feel obliged to show off my housewifely skills by cooking meals from scratch, baking homemade bead (with the breadmaker - naturally!) and keeping the house spotless. And on top of that, we have been working as well. The relationship between myself and pat's mum is the best ever. I'm not putting on any airs & graces (for once) and she thinks I'm golden daughter-in-law becasue I kept the pratice running while Pat was ill (and cook & make bread, etc!)

My parents came down and we all went out for a meal, which was nice. Here is a picture of us all.Pat's parents are at the back. I'm next to my mum and my dad is at the front left. I look absolutely HUGE. Sonia says it's the angle that the photo was taken at but I'm still large and there's no excuse. I must go back on weightwatchers.....




Lynsey's wedding was on 1st September. It was a bit awkward because of the disagreement about Sonia coming. But I decided to act like nothing had happened and fronted it out. But I was so glad that she was with me because everyone was in couples and I didnt know anyone. But with Sonia with me, I was OK and had a really nice time. Here's a picture of Lynsey and Mark signing the register.




Last week we had the week off and we got a locum in to cover and we took Pats parents up to visit relatives in Cheshire. They then went on to Ireland to visit more rellies and we went to visit Ross & liz in Wales.

We haven't seen Ross & liz since last year before we moved to Hampshire - and it was lovely to catch up. Ross is a vet and Liz is a solicitor. They are our only long-term child-less couple friends and therefore, I feel the most comfortable around them. Pat met Ross at University and they live in North Wales on a smallholding. About 6 years ago, Liz had breast cancer and only had a 20% chance of making it through 5 years. Luckily she did, but the chemo has meant that she can't ever have children. So compared to them - we've got it good!!!

Pat helped out Ross by diagnosing pregnancy in his cows. Here's a pic of Pat "doing the deed" while Liz holds the gate and Ross holds the cow. I kept away from the muck and just watched! :o)




We're back home now and back to work but have a break from Pat's parents because they're not back from Ireland until tomorrow. It's lovely to just chill out.

It's not all easy though becuse first day back and our vet nurse handed her notice in. Since "coke-gate" she's been funny and has decided to leave and go elsewhere. I'm not overly bothered because I've never liked her as she's always been off with us - despite being nice to her, so it's just as well. The only problem is that we're never going to get someone straight away and therefore I will be working all the hours god sends to cover the hours she normally does until we get someone else.

I still havent finished my Paul Mckenna book becuse I'm stuck. I have to think of my Big Dream - Most important things to me, if I could have anything in the world, I will know I am succeeding when .... It's far from easy and while the distraction of Pat's parents is here, I cant devote enough time to thinking about it so will return to it next week when they've gone.

Sarah
xx

PS was looking through the photos and found some of us in Brighton. We went there a few weeks ago and stayed with my parents in their caravan and had a right laugh - we ended up drinking and gambling playing cards and generally having a laugh. It's wonderful having parents who are like friends! Here's Pat & Dad on Brighton beach. (the weather was rubbish!)