Warning

Read with caution - talking about bodily function. 

Today is going to be a long one so get comfy. 

Update - went to the doctor's surgery on Friday. Given steroids and stronger antibiotics. I'm 90% better but still have the rattling bubbles in my chest and a bit of a cough. 

Had a lovely weekend with the Karen's. Unfortunately I was unwell on the Saturday morning. I think I was dumping (where sugar passes from your stomach too fast). I was hot, sweaty and nauseous. I've not been sick once since my op three years ago and I was nervous about how it would be. So Saturday I was like, oh no I'm going to be sick. Head in the loo, proper retching but absolutely nothing came up! After a few more retching episodes I felt better, like you do after being sick. I googled it and it could be that my new little tummy doesn't have the strength to actually project stomach contents up and out. Well, there you go. 

Isaac was a great host in my absence and took the Karen's to the beach with Bella. Bless him. He enjoyed it as much as they did, so bonus! 

Because I'm on antibiotics and not drinking I opened a bottle of Nozeco (alcohol free prosecco). The cork went bang and the drink shot out like a fountain, reaching the kitchen ceiling and going everywhere! I was so shocked, especially as it's happened before with bad mulled wine (you might remember). It was in the exact same spot on the ceiling because the red wine stains are still there lol (we kept the stains as a talking point - I'm sure new owners will paint over when they spot them) I've attached the photo if you can tell - Nozeco is clear so difficult to see.

I've gone off tea a little which is weird because I only really started drinking it after the op because I went off coffee. However, tea can hinder your iron intake so it's like my body is helping itself. Not sure if it's true, though I went off it before I knew I was deficient in iron so maybe. 

We were supposed to be driving to Newcastle yesterday to take back my house there. Tenant given 2 months formal notice and was due to move Monday - but she decided she wouldn't bother! It's sad because I know she's lived there a while, and we've been good landlords - all the legal stuff done, any fixes were sorted straight away, we let her decorate as she pleased and even let her have a dog even though it was in the contract for no pets. We were never in a hurry to put up her rent in line with market value. I think we've been too nice. Luckily for us the law changed on 1 May but we started the process before then (boy, we lucked out - a fluke). I'm not sure what she is thinking, that we'll just let her stay?? No! I need that house. It was my home and I've owned it for 30 years. I must live there to be close to mum, mum needs me. If anything happens to mum before I can move down it will be on the tenant and I will be devastated! Anyway, I won't bore you but we've instructed solicitors who go through the courts. If she then fails to move out Bailiffs will evict, which won't be nice. She's at risk of actually being homeless. There are lots of other rental properties in the area, or council houses so I hope she comes to her senses. When you rent this is unfortunately one of the inconveniences but that's life.We'll keep going until we get possession. I need my home back. I'm hoping some of our costs can be claimed back from her. We have her deposit but we'll stick to the law. Solicitor will do everything, no more Mrs nice landlady from me. I'm so sad and feeling very depressed, obviously. I'm not sleeping and on top of my chest infection I'm done in. But...

This Sunday we are in Edinburgh staying in a shepherds hut to see Ellie finish the half marathon. Go Ellie! Then we go straight to Ardoe House (where we married) for a night to celebrate my birthday next week. The leisure and spa will be magic and I'm super excited. Then next weekend we go on holiday! Whoop whoop. Ellie coming home to look after Isaac and Bella. Isaac is an adult so doesn't need a baby sitter but needs a bossy big sister to make sure he keeps things clean and tidy! Do boys ever get the housework bug like girls do? 

Anyway, I hope you've enjoyed this extra long blog. I'll keep you posted on all the above. I hope you have a great week because I'm going to be doing my damnist to make sure I do! Thank you for reading and take care.

What's for you will find you, but first you have to open your hands to receive it.