...delighted to be met at the train station by Talia. I was expecting Mum - she had borrowed my car and was picking me up - but as I stepped onto the platform I saw a little someone standing next to her. When I waved Talia ran and gave me a huge leaping hug, as only a 5 year old can. Mum had been visiting Kim, a family friend, when she had the idea and asked if she could borrow Talia. I'm so glad she did. Talia was so excited to see me which is lovely to experience. We were chattering away in the car together - she's such a cheeky thing. When we returned her home I got to have a snuggle with Toby, her baby brother. He has just started holding his head up when he's in your arms and I was getting the biggest toothless grins.
ETA: I have found out from Mum that she wasn't at Kim's when the idea occurred. She actually went to Kim's for the specific purpose of borrowing Talia. I love that Mum had this random idea and she actually did it - all for my enjoyment and surprise. Thanks Mum!
...amused by the outcome of the AFL Grand Final. Or should I say lack of an outcome. For only the third time in the competition's 100+ year history, the Grand Final was a draw and will be played again next week. Unlike most other sports, the AFL doesn't split a draw by extra time or a penalty shoot-out. Nope, they play the entire match over again one week later. When the final siren sounded I think half the city was stunned. The AFL Grand Final is watched by so many people here in Melbourne - it's definitely the most anticipated event on the sporting calendar - that weddings and real estate auctions are planned around it. True fact - the first 5 minutes of half time is the busiest moment of the year for the sewage plant. And now they are doing it all again.
...pleased by Chris' reaction to his birthday present, a set of lego cuff links I found at a market a few months ago. I think he really liked them - his expression was great. Giving more thoughtful gifts was on my list of goals for this year and I think I got it exactly right with that one. And something it never hurts to be reminded of - doing something nice for someone else makes me feel good.
...eaten a lot of Lucy's food, including some of this black forest cake.
...stressed with the planning of my trip. Last night as I was laying in bed I realised I head off overseas in 3 weeks. While interlectually I may have know, it finally sunk in how little time there is left to organise all that needs doing. I still haven't finished hotel reservations!
