Another cold

A quick update before Guy wakes.

On Saturday morning Meg started coughing at 2am. By 3pm she was exhausted and couldn't talk for all the coughing. I took her to the emergency doctor who suggested she may have the chicken pox virus (some weird spots on her body) and possibly a low grade chest infection. Given Guy's situation I think she was being safe rather than sorry.

Guy and I then headed to the Hod Hops place (Nick and Rachel's) for the next couple of days to try and avoid the spread of bugs. Guy had a lovely time hanging out with the big boys and ate them out of house and home.

However, it hasn't stopped him getting another snotty nose and a bit of a cough - nothing like Meg's was/is... yet. We'll just have to see how things go and see if he's well enough to go into Starship on Friday to up the meds. It would be good if he is as there is still another increase to go, and it's been 5 weeks since the last one.

The carpet went into the spare room today. Very exciting. Thanks to Reece who came to help Bevan wallpaper on Sunday afternoon. They have done a great job and now it just needs painting... All volunteers will be fed and watered!

It will be great to be able to put the kids in there to play and, eventually, sleep.

I hope all NZers are keeping warm in these hideous storms that are keeping us inside. I have taken to using Bevan's 'special' trip for the kids - Bunnings Warehouse playground! (For non locals, it's one of the major DIY superstore chains). It's great - you can get a coffee right beside the playground and there are never any other kids there mid week! Meg took the opportunity to show me the curtains she picked out... mmm. nuff said.

Happy birthday to Aunty George (hope you've recovered from your night out), Jempa (who said is big birthday plan was to move sheep - live it up!) and Reilly for Thursday - can't believe you are 10!! xxx

And to all those who suffer under another year round now... (there seem to be a mass of us).

Take care allx