I am taking some much needed quiet time this morning. One of the downsides of working with children is that they carry all sorts of nasty germs and bugs. Having refused to give in to the latest one, I have been feeling wobbly for the past two weeks. Life has been hectic and so today it feels like a real luxury to just stop for a couple of hours. A fine cup of coffee, a delicious onion bagel and cosy cat love is plenty to keep me going.

I bought my first item from ebay this week. (I know I am *SO* behind the times) What a trauma that has been! I needed Matt and Anthony to hold my hand throughout the process as I tried to decipher what various mistimed emails from the seller meant. I have spent many a sleepless night worrying about it. I don't think I will become addicted to Ebay, I can't stand the stress of it all! They tried to deliver the goods yesterday but I was out. Sadly it was not the delivery address I had specified but still, at least it is a real object and I will have it in my hands on Monday. Hopefully.

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Well, what an exciting weekend! Firstly huge congratulations to Sharon, Wayne and Emily on the birth of baby Lee on Friday morning. He is truly beautiful.

Secondly, thanks to Gwyne and Paula for a fantastic bonfire festival. When we were invited to watch the fireworks, little did we know that in Rye Bonfire Night is a full on festival. The town was packed with people cosied up in big coats and hats, trip-trapping from pub to pub in the best of moods. We started off in a pub being patronised by the smiley faced singer from Keane. (For those who know he has an alcohol problem do not worry, he was drinking orange juice, I checked) I was very surpised how tall he is - he is a giant! We stepped outside when the parade came through the town and watched as the various local bonfire societies, all dressed as pirates danced, skipped and held their flaming torches aloft, followed by burning boats, dragons and finally, an ambulance. The whole of Rye was alive with music and dancing and I thoroughly enjoyed the entire event. We then savoured a drink in The Mermaid, apparently the pub of choice for Johnny Depp when he is at home in Rye. I waited all evening to see him and Vanessa sharing fireworks with the kids, but alas, no show. The rest of the evening was spent in different watering holes, before finally settling in a place where the entire end was full of drummers from the parade, dozens of them banging away on their drums, blowing whistles and shouting. It was just fantastic and I could feel it in every bit of my body, hair and all. Imagine my pride when I found out they were from Barking!

So, a great weekend, even if our heads are suffering for it a little today.

I am just left wondering how I become part of the Rye Bonfire Society - what fun that would be!

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Slowly but surely, pictures from the wedding and honeymoon are appearing here. They are taking some time to adjust and resize so more will be added as the week goes on.

It is taking some getting used to having a new name. The kids at school have it cracked already, it is just me that is struggling! I think that we must tune into the last syllable of our names like dogs and cats are supposed to do. The kids call me and it just doesn't register.

I like being married. I like the fact that I suddenly have a family twice the size. I like the fact that Nick and I keep looking at each other and giggling about it - like it was some wild, off the cuff thing we did. I like the fact that I am someone's wife - Nick's wife. I like the fact that he is my husband. I like the fact that this is the start of the big adventure, not the finish and that we both feel that way.

Yes. Being married is good. I think I will keep it.

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