Usually on a Wednesday morning I go to playgroup with what I call my mother-in-law with my kid and two of her grandkids. But today seeing as my other half is off and so is his friend K (male) they were coming too! And there wee only two of our kids this time, R who is about 16 months and my boy at 18 months.

My other half has been before when our boy was a year old for the first time, but back then he looked kind of scruffy with his curly, dark messy hair and baggy t-shirt and jeans. But today he wore a designer shirt, t-shirt underneath and jeans and his hair is fairly short but neat! He must of put his act together then!

When we got there, luckily for the boys their wasn't many mums there to begin with. It is an all mummy group who bring their kids along and it's very rare to see any men there for some reason! Anyway, the mid-twenty something, strapping young men *coughs* were glued to their seats for most of the duration of the session while I played with my boy and my MIL was with R. (I like to think they were intimidated by the thirty-something/fourty-something women! ) When it was time for the singing of nursery rhymes, the guys were fine until the leader of the group pointed out the daddies and naturally the women looked on! I could not help but giggle at them for being embarassed!

On the way home, a stray dog followed us. I would not dare touch 'him' in case he bit but brave K did and sad he seemed friendly. I'm not sure what breed he was but I have a piccy! He tried to get into the gate of my MIL's house but we had to keep it out. The kids loved him though!

Met the lovely Meno as well as Louisa, MJohnson, Faffajane (and hubby), Row, TimeKillingKid, Old Nick, Shipscook, Mrs F, Jacobite, Jen (and her hubby) NotBob, RubyChoo and Eggbod!

Was an excellent time and don't think I made a fool of myself. Pity did not get to talk to everyone but maybe another time! Took many photos when people least expected it but wish I had a Pro account to share them! Everyone was really nice and hope everyone there had a good time that went! Am worried now about any embarassing photos of myself on other blogs now!

Am hyped up for another meet!

I was watching the first part of this programme yesterday evening and could not believe that these seven/eight year old girls are quite bothered about their weight! I mean, they are still young and shouldn't need to! To me, the girls looked average although some looked quite slim. But when doing a experiment, they associated 'fat' girls as being unintelligent and nasty, according to one girl!

When I was growing up in my youth, I never worried about my weight and my parents always encouraged us to eat plenty and I was about average size. But then of course I did worry after I was about 14 when puberty kicked in and I saw some boys as not just friends anymore!

Funny how times have changed and it is all thanks to the media who are influencing the young girls, associating stick thin means you are gorgeous, clever and more likey to attract the opposite of sex!

And also, in the same experiment, boys were not bothered about their weight and that they are less likey to achieve academically which I also think is quite untrue! Most of the men I know are pretty clever like my father, other half and brother. Hopefully my son will be too!

My Uncle K from Hong Kong got me a little cute and sweet camera called a Nikon Coolpix. Which my Dad gave me when he came here last weekend! It's pretty basic but that's all I wanted. I don't want to be fiddling with too many features and am only doing basic photography. My OH has a big Nikon camera and my brother has a newish Canon model. (Don't ask me what type, I can't remember but will try to find out later! And what is it with men and big cameras! )

Was trying to upload some pics here the other night but need to learn how to reduce the size so they don't take so much room up on here! Maybe I will get a Pro account later sometime so I can!

http://images.google.co.uk/images?hl=en&q=nikon%20coolpix&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&tab=wi

Yesterday was pretty busy. Went to the city centre early in the morning and got a LazyTown DVD and Wii Fit in Zavvi as luckily it was in stock! Didn't realise how big the box was! My other half got a shirt from River island to go out in for the night. He is worse than me when it comes to clothes shopping!

Got home and played on the Wii Fit for nearly two and a half hours! Apparently I was the ideal weight and my other half was a bit over weight! But we both lost a little weight doing all the games. I was knackered doing two minutes of jogging! And I cannot do the yoga 'tree' pose! My other half had to hold me by the waist! He tells me I need to increase my BMI and turn my body fat into muscles!

Then we had to get ready to go out and started drinking around 6.30pm which is early for me. Met my other half's mate in the first pub along with his girlfriend and friends. But we didn't meet the people from the school until later at another pub. Was weird for me as I hardly knew anyone and was a bit younger than them but did mingle a bit. My other half spoke to a few people, mainly the guys though. Went home after 11pm and crashed on the bed as soon as I got home!

My boy is with Grandma going to church service this morning where she'll be singing which he likes and joins in. We're suppose to be tidying/cleaning up now but I have been recovering from my hangover and felt dizzy and tired in the shower but soon perked up after breakfast and coffee. It's strange, I have not had a hangover for some time now! Oh, and I should get off here...

Just when I thought we had a free weekend my other half rings me at lunchtime to tell me now wants to go out tomorrow evening for his ten year school reunion!

He did tell me the other day that his friend (from school) texted him about this and thought he may not of wanted to go as he was unsure.

I often think these things are for people to gloat how well you're doing now but my other half isn't like that.

Am nervous but excited. Nervous because I won't know anyone there really as I'm not originally from here and not met any of his school chums but excited as it involves alcohol!

(And yes I stole this emoticon from NotBob! So there!)

My Dad phoned up last weekend to say he along with Mum and Brother are coming this Sunday afternoon. I was in panic mode for a few moments when he said that as it only gave me a week to do everything. Of course, being the natural procrastinator that I am, I have put it off and realised only a few more days to go! There's no point cleaning too much as it would only get dirty by the time they come!D

I really need to clean the house. Just looking at our white bathroom which is a bit cluttered and I hate to imagine all the germies crawling around the toilet and dusty shelf!

And our son's room is packed with boxes from my other's half moving stuff about. We got to find some room somewhere for these boxes but there is room lacking in the loft. Whenever we tidy up, there is the tendancy moving boxes from one room to another! I know I need to sort out stuff I need and stuff I don't need! Takes so long!

Thinking about all this tidying is giving me a headache! Meh!

Men
1. Zachary Quinto - because he is a hot bad guy and looks cute with glasses on.
2. Magnus Scheving - because he is an older men, entrepreneur and has a 'dirty' look about him!
3. Milo Ventimiglia/Adrian Pasdar - They are brothers in 'Heroes' and both so easy on the eye. It's so hard to choose!

Women
1. Zhang Ziyi - because of her youthful beauty plus she can kick butt!
2. Eva Longoria - A hot housewife and a flawless beauty.
3. Angelina Jolie - I am dead jealous she has a beautiful 'rainbow' family! I want one!
4. Shakira - a great belly dancer who looks sweet and innoncent
5. Cheryl Cole - Probably the best looking Popster ever!

Am bored this lunchtime so was looking at the MSN Battles List and looked at the Sexiest Men one. Anyway, I had no idea who Pete Wentz and Gerard way was! Tell you how much I know the bands they are in. My brother would of certainly known!

Will Smith and Justin Timberlake in the top two!? Hmm... Will is a funny guy but I never found Justin appealing. Nor Brad Pitt for that matter! Maybe my taste differs a little from the average woman!

From MSN:- http://battles.uk.msn.com/Music/StarsBattles.aspx?cateId=520

Some of them might of had bad names but some were quite good - music wise I mean!