Hi All
Thought it was time for a quick update. February was a little glimpse of what things will be like in the future for Iona & me. Joan went back to Edinburgh at the start of the month. So it was just Iona and me for a few weeks. Which was fine. The Nanny is working out really well. Jo picks Iona up from school 3 days a week. Jo does her supper and I get home about 7pm. No real issues at all.
Although Iona did take a real tumble on the way home, whilst scooting down by the park. Cuts & bruises on elbows and knees, Jo felt bad when she told me what had happened, Iona just wanted to show me her scars and plasters! Occupational hazard for a six year old daredevil.
What with school friends Birthdays, sleepovers and going to friends for tea on Thursdays (thank you and you know how you are) Iona has had a busy time of it! Oh and not forgetting another horse riding lesson with her best friend Orla. The month flew by. The last week of February was half term. We flew up to Edinburgh on the Saturday, I left Iona up with Joan and came back the next day.
Yet another lovely week for Iona. What with catching up with her cousins, swimming,meeting Georgia (school friend) and a trip to the theatre (to see Lazytown) it work out well. As it always does, she loves Dick Place. Joan then drove her back last Sunday.
I did make the most of my ‘Free Time’ I went out 5 of the 7 nights! Well, can you blame me? No babysitter, that’s a twenty pound saving per night out! I Went to Football, ‘come on you Reds!’ out with the school dads, work colleagues, and Shane. I’m getting fairly fit for the Bath Half Marathon in a few weeks, it won’t be a PB that’s for sure.
I went to the Bridge foundation to talk about Vicky a couple of times in February, and it was good. I’m going there with Iona next week. Iona has been talking about Vicky a little more recently. Just asking a couple of questions. Nothing more than that. I answer them as honestly as I can. Of course it's Mothers Day Sunday. Lovely Helen did suggest a few things we could do to remember V, I’ll update you next time.
Thanks Ali Bradshaw for the really lovely ‘Saha Mum’s photo Album’.
Love
Martin & Iona X
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HI Martin and Iona
Thanks for another update. So glad things seem to be ticking along well, Jo sounds like a godsend. I have to start thinking about childcare for my 4 month old little girl Izzie for when I return to work and it scares me, so nice that you have someone you trust, let me know if she knows anyone in Weston-super-Mare!
Really glad you managed to enjoy a bit of 'you' time over half term, it is so so important that you try to every now and then, as a newish mum I am learning this, tho squishing it in is hard, guess it makes you appreciate it all the more.
Good luck for the marathon if we dont hear from you before.
Take good care of you both and await the next update.
Love to you both
Zoe, Mat and Izzie (ex DB) xx
We all thought of Iona and you on Mother's Day. We will have to invite Iona round for a sleepover soon.
Lots of love,
Sarah, Phil, Freya and Alfie
Hi Martin,
We're all still reading! Thanks for the update. Good luck with the marathon.
We'll be home in 6 weeks. Can't wait to see you both then,
Love Sarah & Andrew xx
Hi Martin,
Glad to hear all is well with you both. Hope Joan has a well earned break in Edinburgh. Can't wait to catch up at Easter.
Helen & Andy xx
Dear Martin and Iona
Wishing you a very happy Easter and hope you have a lovely break - assume you will be in Scotland for some of it. Hope the Easter Bunny is good to Iona.
Love
Lizzie
HI Martin and Iona
It is so good to read your update - and we are pleased that things are working out for you.
Sorry for not being in touch sooner - we have been off on another `jaunt` and are now just getting back into a regular routine again!
We do think of you both very often and send you all our love and good wishes.
From your Friends in the North - Muir and Rod xxx
Hi Martin,
I'm still reading although have taken ages to reply this time. Things sound like they are working out well. I'm glad. Life with us is pretty much the same as usual. We went ski-ing twice this winter and have got Isabella, who is five, on her skis now. We've finally bought a house after years of renting and move in September when Isa starts primary one.
I'm looking forward to a reunion with the Watsons girls this spring and we'll send you a photo.
Love to Iona and you.
Sarah, Milano.
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