Things are looking up!

Thanks Jen for the reminder that I hadn't posted this yet!!!

Stu has been successful in getting a new job. It's out of Local Government and into Qld Rail (which is presently owned by the State, but who know's what Anna's going to do with it?) It's along the line of what he was supposed to be doing in Caboolture, but then things changed! He will be able to implement change instead of just dealing with issues and complaints! He's going into the position with no knowledge of their systems or exactly what he's going to be doing, but I think he will hit the ground running and hitting many goals! I am so very proud of him! The position has been vacant for 8 months.. so he's going to be very busy and quite stressed for the first few months... but thankfully he has the 40 min train trip home to gather his thoughts and walk through the door as a happy hubby!

The biggest thing I am going to miss is having him so close.. so that if I'm having a meltdown with the kids, or just want a cuddle.. I can just call... Not anymore! Also no sharing lunch together. We have however committed to going for walks with the puppies (meet MILO! - change of name pending!!!) and maybe even some PT sessions/gym membership to get us into shape!

We are hopefully going to be able to get the back patio back up, along with a carport down the side... some pavers near the sandpit and some soft fall around the swings... maybe a camper trailer... we'll just have to see how far the extra dollars and payout stretch (long service money!!!)

Still waiting to see how much tax we are going to get back.... that should help toward it too!