Well, that was quite a weekend.  With the estate agent booked for 10am this morning, we had just 2 days left to get all the last minute DIY jobs done.  There are 2 jobs still outstanding, but they are minor and we'll get those done this week.  Also, to add to it, I'm going to have to ask Mike to re gloss the sill in our room, as I knocked his Hote off whilst dusting this morning and it's dented and marked it!!!!!!  Typical eh?

That aside, the house is looking spectacular  I had a last minute, Sunday shopping trip to Next and got a few finishing touches and by 9.55 this morning, I had finally finished getting everything looking perfect.

So, the deal is done, we just have to sign and return the paperwork, and we're good to go.  We're expecting the description back via email tonight or tomorrow to check, and once approved, the brochures will be compiled.  I've already seen the photos and am happy with those.  i'm absolutely terrified of  seeing that for Sale board go up outside.  Don't you just know that every one of the neighbours will be online checking out our house (of course they will, I would).  Oh well, can't be helped.

We had Mike's Mum and Dad over yesterday for lunch as it was Moira's birthday.  The girls chose and wrote their own cards, and we had cake and a lovely dinner.  I think Moira liked the photobook we gave her for her gift too (www.photobox.co.uk BTW - fab photo gifts).

There are lots of us on the BE sites in shock this week.  The husband of one of the posters was killed at the weekend by a rip whilst trying to save his son.  It is so so sad, even more so when there's a link (albeit online) to that  tradgedy.  I can tell you, I gave all my family an extra cuddle on hearing that news. 

Well, the girls and I have just been out for a long walk.  Partly because they were getting bored, but also because, for once, the sun was shining, and I had the house looking like a palace and didn't want it messed up.

I can't tell you how excited/scared I am right now.  I am so desperate to sell the house and get our visas and actually get going, but I'm also terrified of saying goodbye to my family.  I can't imagine how hard it's going to be.  I think I'll be OK once the goodbye's are out of the way, but until then, it's a horrible thought, and I know no-one is looking forward to it.

Wanna buy a house?   I'll post the link to it as soon as it goes online.  Wish us luck.