Surviving the long wait. Karaoke and knitting circle!. Pink toasters available!

I've not forgotten your challenge Larrabee!

Oh dear!    I have already had to participate in an interprative dance as a penance for not getting on it sooner! (see page 38)

Playdoh is OUTSIDE only.  Other than that, I'm in!   

We have tickets to Ed Sheeran tomorrow night.  So right now I'm listening to my mom trying to give the baby a bottle and he is freaking the HELL out and NOT pleased.  It's not relaxing me about leaving tomorrow.   

Baby was baptised yesterday.  He was adorable and giggled through the whole thing.

Or playdoh is at the UKVI office.

Happy baptism! And aw.

Uh oh karaoke and knitting is slipping away!

I might have to quote some of the inspirational anthems and wild ideas from this  thread before it is lost forever 

In the meantime, I am fast approaching my last week of fun triathlon training, which I would NOT have done right now if it had not been for the stress of the wait and the exceptional support here. So it logically follows that you all have to be there at least virtually to cheer me on through this last week to the finishing line, right?

Did it! Here's the proof. Plus a pic of me and Beth that y'all asked for a month ago. Thanks so much for your encouragement!

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Did it! Here's the proof. Plus a pic of me and Beth that y'all asked for a month ago. Thanks so much for your encouragement!

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Well done!!


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Well done!!


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Thanks CharlieB!-How's married (plural) life?

Thanks CharlieB!-How's married (plural) life?

That's us done getting married, so now we can just BE married! So far, so good. A couple of "international moving is HARD" moments, but we expected those. I'm down to one lemsip a day as well, so that helps overall morale!



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That's us done getting married, so now we can just BE married! So far, so good. A couple of "international moving is HARD" moments, but we expected those. I'm down to one lemsip a day as well, so that helps overall morale!



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Awww - lovely pic. It's a lot of adjustment isn't it? Beth's been tired. So have I and I haven't moved! Sorry you've been unwell too.

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Awww - lovely pic. It's a lot of adjustment isn't it? Beth's been tired. So have I and I haven't moved! Sorry you've been unwell too.

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It is! I was over here for grad school for a year, so it's not completely new, but it's still an adjustment knowing that it's long term now. Plus they adjustments of settling into married life! With all the visa stress, travel, and wedding shenanigans, no wonder my system crashed - I slept 25 of the first 48 hours we were back after the honeymoon. But I keep having "visa-not-granted-yet" nightmares... might take awhile for those to stop.


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It is! I was over here for grad school for a year, so it's not completely new, but it's still an adjustment knowing that it's long term now. Plus they adjustments of settling into married life! With all the visa stress, travel, and wedding shenanigans, no wonder my system crashed - I slept 25 of the first 48 hours we were back after the honeymoon. But I keep having "visa-not-granted-yet" nightmares... might take awhile for those to stop.


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Such a stressful process, as you say not at all surprising you're getting physical and psychological fallout. Yes we're adjusting to the being newly married and living together too.  

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Great job Emily!  Love the photos!

I'm halfway through my holiday.     But still another week to go.   

Missing my kitty today and very sad that he doesn't have his partner in crime anymore.  But he does look happy in the photos from the cat sitter.   

Well done Emily!! Great photos of your accomplishment and of course the two of you! 😁CharlieB......love the photo!

Great job Emily!  Love the photos!

I'm halfway through my holiday.     But still another week to go.   

Missing my kitty today and very sad that he doesn't have his partner in crime anymore.  But he does look happy in the photos from the cat sitter.

Thanks! Ugh, yes must be hard being away from him right now. Glad the cat sitters are sending you reassuring pictures tho. I remember our cat doing lots of searching when his brother died - really sad. Hope you're having a relaxing holiday We'll try to get the playdough out of your carpet before you return

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Well done Emily!! Great photos of your accomplishment and of course the two of you! CharlieB......love the photo!

Thanks. I thought I'd better get round to posting a pic of us on Beth's arrival - what can I say - it takes a month to land

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I think it took us both so long to get over the thought that it was all a dream and I would have to leave again. I still lie awake some nights and just watch her and listen to her breath......

I think it took us both so long to get over the thought that it was all a dream and I would have to leave again. I still lie awake some nights and just watch her and listen to her breath......

Aww that's lovely

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