Yes, I knew I was in trouble once I saw the Aesops toiletries .
D10 lost her phone about 3 weeks ago and because it is a pay as you go. I am not sure why, but it has taken H a long time to get a replacement SIM with the same number. Apparently it was due to arrive last week so should be ready for her when she comes back. D14 will not answer her phone or respond to messages ... even before I became the worse mum in the world she was never one for communicating with her parents. The only messages I ever got from her were "Where are you?", "Can I buy ...?". Teenagers
Last day here today. I woke up extra early and went for a walk along the beach followed by calls home (Aus). It really is glorious here and I am very fortunate and grateful that I have the means and the opportunity to do things like this.
So, for those of you starting out and focusing on what you don't have anymore, life can be beautiful. Not the life you had planned on, but beautiful just the same.
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