OK so I'm writing this as the outlaws are still sleeping after their very long day yesterday.

The children had no idea they were coming, and you should have seen their faces! Priceless!  They all had bulging eye's, open mouths, which soon turned into huge grins and cuddles! It was lovely!  All until about 2 hours later, when FIL was complaining about:

1. Too much milk in his tea

2. Tea not being strong enough

3. No table in reach to put said tea on

4. Too warm

5. Too cold

6. Not being able to drive over here (he just has a Cypriot licence).

7. Being "high" (he's a diabetic)

8. Being "low" (he's a diabetic...again...how can we forget)?

9. Kids being too big/small/loud/quiet etc etc etc

We were all starving - and because "Poppa" body clock is still on Cyprus time we thought we'd be OK to eat at a reasonable hour.........but no.....we ended up eating at 8.30 after his shower, insulin injection, glass or 2 of wine before dinner..etc etc! Why am I soo polite?? I annoy myself sometimes! Its a good job I'd insisted the kids had a nap in the afternoon or it would've been hell.

*sigh* rant over! One day down, 16 to go.....oh crap!

Must go and make a few cups of tea (various strengths and milk levels added) so he can choose.  Either that or I find some gumption and tell him to help himself or throw the kettle at him!  What is wrong with me!? Tsk!

No more news on the Visa front - I felt sure we would have some movement today.  Little un's medicals should have been cleared by now, they've had them long before the published date on the HOC email. "All further enquiries should be directed to your case officer" but I dont know how?  And to be honest I have to be patient, it's just in my genes I guess.  (Although you wouldnt have guessed how patient I am after above rant).

Laters

P