DD had her party on the weekend and it was a great success. Lots of lovely friends and family . It was great to meet her uni friends and Prato (Italy uni cohort ) group. All her work for the night , like signs designed by her looked fabulous. There was a guest book with Polaroid cameras , they took photos and put into the book with a message . Photo boards of all her life , making sure everyone that was there was in it mostly. The cake was amazing , looked beautiful and was actually delicious, cutting a heart shaped double layer with lots of buttercream icing proved to be a tab messy but fine . We all had a heart night and not too late for us . DD and a few friends went out after . The food was great a grazing table and canapés . Little crispy samosas, and mushroom risotto balls , chicken and bow buns , vegetarian rice paper rolls , French fries , bruschetta and sliders . They are the lot . Sunday was a slow start . We had a late breakfast of croissants . The boys eventually went home . It’s becoming a special time when we are together just no other distractions. Not much to eat that day as we were all full . DD and did a day of liking at shops a little bit of shopping, Dentist for DD . Visited my DN . DD cooked pasta for dinner .

Thank you everyone it’s a little overwhelming this bed looking . DD is doing all the prep work for her 21st this weekend, thankfully it’s starting to pull together. DD is also starting her job , internship tomorrow very exciting . GF dropped a small PA system to use on weekend , straight into my boot for the trip . I’ve been unwell all week now DH is under the weather. Hopefully DS will miss out , fingers crossed . Leaving the men to fend for themselves few days . Might have to fit some sale shopping in . Didn’t eat much today each time I do it makes me feel sick after .

Spent the day on the phone looking at beds that come in a box !! Anyone done this and any help welcome.

Pork loin chops with sliced sauté apples. Steamed cabbage carrot beans snow peas and baby potatoes . I always cook the apple in the pan first then put to side of pan add the pork chops .

A crazy couple of days. DS had his valedictory Dinner last night , it was great and slightly emotional as we are a graduating family . After we all went on to celebrate together. DS stayed we journeyed home . I collected DS this morning ( still feeling unwell ) then turned around to go back to have my hair done . Meanwhile DD had her Uni Design exhibition opening on the same night , rather sad we couldn’t be there . So there is the end of so many years of education for both . It’s been the hugest weeks .

Not feeling the best today , so rest . DS left this arvo to go to his doorstep fire brigade roadside burn !!town and out our road !! Four and half hours later they are still going . Not sure I want to see his sorry face later . Frowning yo fast in his new adult world .

Chookie we regularly take the filter off and wipe the dust off first then sometimes DS uses the air compressor to blow it off . Then wash it , don’t use till it is air dried completely. Also I will detangle the bottom part if anything is caught around it like hair or cotton . We even have had issue and ring Dyson they listers to the noise and send a new replacement part under warranty!

Last night bolognese risotto , tonight steak baked potato and vegetables.