Monday, February 19, 2007

I don't Want to Change The World, I'm Not Looking for a New England. Are You Looking for Another Girl?

It could be worse, I suppose.  I could be Britney.  Bald Britney!  OMG!  It's even eclipsing the Anna Nicole coverage!

Fresh start tomorrow.  Got to love Mondays in that respect, right?  Back to the gym EVERY DAY!  Check up on me!  None of this three times a week crap.  I have no excuse.  It's free.  There's a playground indoors.  I can get a free trainer.  No excuses.  Every day, beeyatch!

We talked this morning about a trip.  We were going to do Chicago again now that the kids are old enough to enjoy it, but we've settled on ::drumroll:: England, of course.  If we're going to spend tax money on anything, it's going to be that.  So hopefully it will all work out.  Now we're just trying to plan a little getaway for us before we get to Leicester.  We're thinking either Cornwall or Derbyshire.  Obviously we'd like to go to Gloucester and visit Tobes again, so Tobes, if you're up for taking us around Stroud, let me know.  The kids wanted to go back to London (we took them in 2004, click on the link for pictures), but I'd like them to see a different bit of England.  Plane tickets are still stupidly high but not as bad as last year.  I've got butterflies, I'm so excited.

This should all be happening in early May.  We spent the morning with our noses in guide books like tourists.  It was lovely.  Tom likes the idea of going to Stonehenge.  Hadleigh likes the idea of shopping and going to the beach.  So maybe the South and the Southwest is where we should be.  I loved Devon and Cornwall when I was there and I have happy memories of school trips to Derbyshire.  We're still deciding.  I love the planning of it because I feel something to look forward to--no snow and feeling of blah-ness.  I love travelling.  It is my favourite and my best. (tm Lola from Charlie and Lola).

::sigh of contentment::

Don't even get me started on how brilliant it will be to see all the family and friends again.  Last time I went home I went alone, and the mood was sad because Grandad was dying.  This time I hope there will be a lot of talking, drinking, laughing, and of course, holiday-blogging!!!!!!!!

Oh, and check out the pajama bottoms I've been making!  I'm unstoppable!  And a dork!!

PS) The food!  OMG!  The food!  The sweets!  The baked goods!  The fish and chips!

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1 - Nothing better than planning a trip. Except experiencing said trip, of course. Woohoo for seeing family and friends, talking, drinking, laughing, and of course, holiday-blogging!!! (Comment this)

Written by: sognatrice at 2007/02/19 - 04:27:04
2 - Way to go, super sew-er! Sew-er as in someone who sews, not in sewer. Ew.

The trip to England will be so fun! Do you need someone to accompany you and watch the kids? =) (Comment this)

Written by: -R- at 2007/02/19 - 10:22:43
3 - Early May? Seems like there's something else kind of huge happening in early May. What is it? If I remember, I'll let you know. (Comment this)

Written by: Meglin at 2007/02/19 - 11:24:51
4 - Wow! Had told me on the phone last night that you guys might be going, but I didn't know it was serious! That's awesome! Oh, and about your other blog....You lack the motivation to be a MILF because you're married. Aaron already thinks you're a fine piece of "ace", so what does it matter? 123.....shut your mouth biiatch! I'm only an inch taller than you and I weigh nothing near that amount. If I were there with you, I'd slap you in your skinny face. (with love of course, HUGS). I miss you, even though you're delusional about how you look. (Comment this)

Written by: carly at 2007/02/19 - 12:13:04
5 - OMG!!!!!! So excited about your trip...sounds amazing..I would vote London..me being very selfish of course as i am only half an hour drive away...

Or my brother is based in cornwall..which is so beautiful, we hand picked mussles and cockles off the beach...and also one big hit of mine down there is tea and scones...(cream tea..)

So I hope we could try to meet up at some point...God i will be waiting at the airport...no escape now hun!!!!....

What i would do myself for fish and chips right now....and i live here..

The UK welcomes you with welcome arms...(and the pjs )xx (Comment this)

Written by: Dawnie x at 2007/02/19 - 13:48:26
6 - I did mean "open arms"..god why wont they let me edit your blog lol xx (Comment this)

Written by: Dawnie x at 2007/02/19 - 13:50:23
7 - You're coming home? Really? WOO-HOO...WAHEY...YEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!
I can't wait!
Have you actually met ma'boy yet (no I don't mean Rich)?
I know the last time your Mum, Dad, Rhonda and Aiden came over, Cam was really little (ok he still is).
We'll have to have a night on the piss when you get here!
I'm well excited!

Carly: Well said on the weight thing.
Aaron: See ya soon ;-) (Comment this)

Written by: Em (your fave cuz) at 2007/02/19 - 15:59:16
8 - LOVE the jammie pants! And hooray for your trip to England -- I am super jealous! (Comment this)

Written by: Audrey at 2007/02/19 - 16:49:39
9 - Explain the title, please, you crazy Brit.

and yay for a trip to England! I love it there. Did I tell you I got engaged in Bath? well, I did. it was lovely. of course, it would've been lovely anywhere, but now I get to be all hip with my British engagement. or something like that. (Comment this)

Written by: Nicole at 2007/02/20 - 00:21:33
10 - Cool!!! You guys should get on a train and spend a day or two in Napoli!
BTW,
Here is something you might enjoy:
http://www.yesbutnobutyes.com/archives/2007/02/now_thats_what_4.html

Ciao! (Comment this)

Written by: David at 2007/02/20 - 02:06:02
11 - It is great you are going to England! It would be even better if you could come see us and all the friends you've got in Napoli ...
Emanuela is going with her family to England and Scotland in August. We were thinking about joining them in London, not sure yet. (Comment this)

Written by: Elena at 2007/02/20 - 02:27:07
12 - But you're still going to Chicago in July, right?

(I don't know why I'm writing this as your blog has been refusing to accept my comments lately.) (Comment this)

Written by: Jenny at 2007/02/21 - 08:15:21
13 - Oh My Fucking God.

It let me leave a comment! Yay! Let's try it again. (Comment this)

Written by: Jenny at 2007/02/21 - 08:15:55
14 - Yeehaw! I'm cured!

Or your block against me has expired.
 (Comment this)

Written by: Jenny at 2007/02/21 - 08:16:51
15 - why are your links taking me to flickr? What do I need to do to see the pictures? It's asking me to sign up and I can't do that here.
 (Comment this)

Written by: jane at 2007/02/21 - 12:07:58
16 - i luuuurve that song (the kirsty mccoll). may will be lovely time to come to england. do you have plans for where to stay in cornwall? i can recommend a couple of place, if you like. (Comment this)

Written by: mad muthas at 2007/02/22 - 10:09:39
17 - Look forward to seeing you all.xxxx
Has Tom seen carhenge?

 (Comment this)

Written by: Auntie Shaz at 2007/02/23 - 13:16:26
18 - OMG I am SO jealous. We're hoping to swing it this year too--in May too! But the tickets! Yikes! (also love the post title. so tragic about kirstie mccoll (sp?) (Comment this)

Written by: joy at 2007/02/23 - 16:21:35
19 - If you are go to Devon, look into the most charming of hotels, Fingals (www.fingals.co.uk)... we stayed there several years ago (the boys were only 4 and 5) and it was perfect...

Lola, btw, has corrupted my daughter... all I ever here is, "I can do it all by myself"... with a hint of a British accent.

Sigh. (Comment this)

Written by: Kristin at 2007/02/25 - 19:52:09
20 - nat,i cant get to see some of your pics either.i joined flic account whatever that is,but no use.iwe love you.xxxx (Comment this)

Written by: aunty mac at 2007/02/28 - 18:30:12
21 - Fuck you for being able to afford to go. Am I allowed to say Fuck on here?? (Comment this)

Written by: Rhonda at 2007/03/11 - 23:44:10
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