Sorry if you now have that tune going around in your head lol! So I have a bit of news to share.
We are on the move back to Auckland. Yep, the traffic in Christchurch is terrible, we just can't take it anymore LOL. Seriously though, Donna and I both really love it down here, but Lyall doesn't and a week or so ago ended up nearly having a break down. I got him to the Doctor and he's now on anti depressants and sleeping tablets and waiting for counselling and if you know my husband this so isn't him. A lot of it stems from not having mates close by, family far away (and a Mum who isn't well), a job he doesn't enjoy...now he could change a few of those things (you actually have to go out and make friends DH!)and he could change his job. But at the end of the day he really wants to head back and his health and our marriage is more important to me than where I live (even if it is the most awesome spot). We have a few more things to do around the house to make it a bit more saleable so are planning on putting it on the market come middle of January and then it's just a case of wait and see. He'll keep working, I'll keep relieving and Donna will head back to Auckland mid January as she is going to stay with our Dad and has a job all organised. Once we get up there we'll all shift back in together as it works really well.
On a completely different note. We've all talked about going on a cruise for a while now. A couple of weekends ago Lyall was up in Auckland visiting family and friends and came home with a crusie booklet. In the meantime Donna and I had both had a wee read of the newspaper during the day and both of us had commented on the cruises advertised. So this last weekend we thought, 'bugger it' you only live once, and headed off to the travel agents and have booked a cruise, for 2011 LOL! So we are now counting down the weeks, seventy five weeks apparently - that's my sister for you! She's the organiser in the family, already searching our options for sightseeing etc. Which is great for me, as I can be lazy and just sit back and let her come to me with all the options ROFLMAO!
I'm looking forward to this weekend. Off to SP crop up in Rangiora and I haven't been near my scrap desk for a couple of weeks now (except to glance at it as I rush past) so it will be great to sit, yak, shop and maybe, just maybe do some actual scrapping.
As for the photos...well of course there's Danny, I just want to look back in time and see how much he's grown and how cute he is fast asleep after hooning around at the dog park (so gonna miss the dog park). The vege gardens are starting to look lush and healthy, I love being able to go out and get veges straight from our own gardens - I've never been without a vege garden wherever I've lived. And that's Donna on our new toy. Dad being the kind hearted soul he is, brought us one to share for Christmas, but of course we've opened it early and Wednesday nights have become Wii night - lots of fun.
Enjoy your week!
13 comments:
Wow! Big news! Sad to hear Lyall isn't happy where you are, but you don't know till you try it. Where you gonna look to live?
Danny...what can I say...SOOOOO cute!
Oh, and Atyou Spica glitter pens are from the copic people..I think! LOL!
Wowser, that was so far from what I was expecting you to say!
That must have been hard for you all, to cope with at the time, and to come to that decision.
All the best for the next few weeks, and for the house sale.
(And, funny, I was looking at cheap seats to Chch yesterday, and wondered about coming down there.......thought of you!)
Good luck with selling and the impending move. Best that everyone is healthy and happy!
Oh well Trace, at least you and Lyall gave it a go. Be great for you to be on this side of the ditch... might be able to sneak in a visit next time in Auckland!
But ... I haven't even been to a Swannanoa retreat yet! Selfishness aside ... big hugs, hope Lyall is feeling better now the decision has been made and that all things go smoothly for the big move in reverse.
Well, you know how I feel and will catch up with you on Saturday. Aaron has got serious Wii envy and as for a cruise - WOW!!!
Trace hope Lyall is feeling a little better thats big news my friend.
Lyall will start to feel better now you have all made a decision on where you want to be.Its not easybut your doing what you have to for the right reasons Trace.Thinking of you Jane
You are absolutely doing the right thing, Trace (and I'm not saying that for selfish reasons, like the fact that I will get to see you again at crops). We've been through similar stuff with my Dad lately, and like Lyall, he is NOT the kind of person do suffer with depression/anxiety ... so I know it's really hard for the people who are closest. I'm sure that making the move back will be therapeutic for Lyall, and it's wonderful that you have the wisdom to put your marriage above where you live ... that's real love.
Sending BIG HUGS your way, as I know you probably need them just as much.
So if we PAY some people to be friends with Lyall...???? oooops, I think that's called prostitution, and that's illegal right? oh well; just a thought...Better get a BIG house back in Auckland though, suitable for Retreats etc!!heehee
I hope Lyall is picking up now the decision has been made, and feeling much better.
A cruise in 2011, ooh you're not escaping the RWC are you LoL! Where are you going, anywhere near me....hee hee?
Love the pictures of Danny, he just gets cuter!
as for someone who has also felt anxious and overwhelmed this year...i whole heartedly agree with this decision....gotta look after your loved ones....
all the best for the move and i know you will find a job in no time
Big hugs my friend ...
Wow Trace - that is big news. I was admiring all your later photos from around Christmas and thinking you really know how to capture your new home! Loved the sky shots... brings back memories.
I remember how hard it is to be away from family and friends from when we were living overseas. Good on you for making the decision to move back to Aucks - health and happiness is far more important. love and hugs to you.
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