Working Woman

Hey folks! Everyone have a good weekend I hope?

We had a typical mash up of delicious food, red wine (Oli had a tad too much red actually), movies, & tonnes of rain. 

This bogan is always good for a giggle

Classic roast chicken rocks my socks 

Oscars level of cuteness is through the roof at the moment 

On Friday afternoon, whilst setting Blake free at Lollipops playland, I happened to land myself a job.. When my new girlfriend Jen started telling me she had to go back to work in August, & was struggling to find care for her 22month old & 8 month old, I spontaneously shot my hand up. Considering she lives less than five minutes from our place, her eldest is the same age as Blake, she already knows/ trusts me, this would actually save me having to put B into daycare to socialise, and to top it all off I would be earning my own money- I just thought, why the hell not? 

Jen was ecstatic beyond belief. Only after asking me if I'm sure a trillion times, did she finally believe me. I also think she now thinks I'm completely nuts.  Four kids under two?

Yikes.

Maybe I am.

But it's kind of perfect. If I'm already at home with two, what's another two for three days a week right? It means new friends for Blake & Oscar, extra income, and a new adventure. "Welcome to Gemma's Daycare. Where ABC plays all day!" That's going to be my new catch phrase.

So as of the first of August, on Monday, Tues, & Wednesdays, I am doubling the fun, doubling the responsibility, and doubling the stress levels! Wish me luck.... I'll need it. 

On the wedding front; things are trucking along nicely. The invites are in production- my beaut bridesmaid Aimee is kindly making them for us & they are looking so swish! And I have my very first dress fitting in two weekends time. Kev (dressmaker who I am on nickname basis with already) reckons I won't need to wear a bra when he's done with my dress- that thing is going to need some sturdy support built in. He's got his work cut out for him that's for sure. Other than that, we are slowly deciding on all the little things; decorations, songs, food, bridesmaids outfits etc... Slowly but surely! How anyone plans a wedding in less than a year is beyond me. How anyone plans a wedding without a wedding planner is also beyond me.

I'll leave you with a little slice of paradise this evening;

This ugly, but delicious wee gem is a raw slice; recipe courtesy of my delightful gal pal Abbey;

-coconut oil

-shredded coconut

-chopped almonds/ cashews/ dates

-chia seeds

-oats 

-dark choc 

-rice malt syrup 

-LSA 

Mulch all of these goodies together in a bowl (measurements are as you please), line a container, spread it out evenly, refrigerate, & serve! Bloody good with a cup of tea. 

I've been festering in my own Bikram sweat for approximately two hours now, & the pungent smell is making me nauseous- shower time! 

Sayonara Amigos

Gemma

Thought of the day "hello sunshine, I've missed you"