I've ebayed some stuff today, and as per Lerato's comment (thanks) I do feel much better for it.

My little brother (I say little, he's 6ft and 27) came home from working away this weekend so we've just had him visit us, he's so funny, and always makes me laugh. I've managed to offload a huge bag of DVD's and kids books on them, which is great.

I've been perusing the web for house rentals here, and TBH there's not much around. I hope we have more choice when the time comes. I asked my parents if we could stay with them ... you could almost see the tumbleweeed rolling past, so I'll take that as a no! Tsk!  Never mind!

I spoke to the rellies in Oz this morning, its been scorching in Perthfect Perth and they've had a number of bush fires, which means that if they have the aircon on they are getting smoked like a kipper, if they have if off (the aircon that is) they are simply stewing in their own juices! (Nice thought eh)!?

If things work out with the house, (crosses everything) we are hoping to book flights for 1st June ish, but the rellies follow the sun up North for 3 months around then, so we'll have to see if we can go a couple of weeks before they leave. They did say we could house sit for them while they are away which is great!

My OH is a chef, and the rellies have a friend that owns a hotel up the raod from them (small but does conferences etc) and they've said that they'd love to give OH a temporary job for a couple of months as they are really busy, in return for OH teaching him (owner) a few tricks of the trade.

It's all coming together, and I'm feeling a lot more positive about everything now.  I got to admit, that last week I was seriously losing the plot, and can say that I dont think I've been as stressed in my life! No doubt I'll have plenty more weeks like that in the next few months, thankfully my three children are keeping me sane(ish).