Last day

 Today is my last day at work - it felt like it took a while but it has finally come 'round, and I feel nothing but relief. There is some regret and shame at feeling like I'm unable to just get on with a proper job like the rest of the population. But I have to stop myself and say why should I have to? And why should they? It's not so long ago that the expectation was not that both halves of a household should work outside of the home. Anyway, blah blah, I've said all that before. 

Tomorrow is my eldest's 7th birthday - unbelievable. One thing I feel huge regret over is that I've not had enough time to prepare for or become excited about either of the girls' birthdays this summer. Next year will be different. 

Yesterday after work I did a bit of batch cooking, and prepared a couple of bits of tired veg in the fridge for freezing. This afternoon after work is time to make the birthday cake - both of the girls wanted to help with their own cakes this year, and that's just fine. Ivy wants lemon and blueberry, so I think we will have to walk to the shops to get blueberries. I also need a pair of 3.25 knitting needles so I can check in the charity shop while we're out. I've started on the girls' stripey scrappy cardigans. The pattern I am following for theirs is all garter stitch, which I chose because I thought it'll be lovely and squishy for autumn, but it'll be a labour of love as it's so much slower growing than stocking stitch, it'll be a miracle if I finish both before the end of the summer holidays. I don't know when I'll be starting my crochet venture, at the moment that feels like that's disappearing over the horizon. But it's not, I'm keeping it in mind. But home first. I need to crochet the girls a new winter jumper first, and then it'll be time to start of Christmas presents you see. No money for Christmas shopping this year. 

It's raining today. It seems like it'll rain all summer. I haven't minded as I have mainly been working so far, but it'd be a dream if the weather would pick up next week so me and the girls can get some good beach time in.