Surprise!

Caitlin and Mim had the surprise of their life last Saturday.

I'd kept the girls busy on Saturday morning, whilst Michael went into town. When he arrived home with Margaret, they were in their individual rooms.

Margaret walked into Caity's room and asked "what are you doing?" Caity spun around, yelled "Mumma" and hugged her, and dissolved into tears. Mim just stood there and grinned for a little while, before rushing in for a hug.

We'd arranged for it to be a big secret, and they hadn't guessed. I would have thought me cleaning up the front bedroom would be a dead give away, but no. Michael is still asking when the aliens are going to return the real Sharon, the one that doesn't cook or clean.



Since her arrival, Margaret has been put to good use, advising on all things country (see later blog). Her knowledge has been invaluable.

Jemima is now permanently attached to Margaret's hip - poor Mumma can't even go to the toilet on her own, just in case she races out the door, drives to the airport and leaves! And Mim has been sleeping with Margaret - a hot water bottle that kicks! Even Gomez jumps into bed with her whenever he can!

It's going to be a long 3 weeks for Mumma!