unexpected gifts

In the last two days I've been showered by unexpected gifts. Yesterday my sister in law brought me two funky handbags (cute couture knockoffs) from Thailand! Whee! Today I got a package from Amazon on my doorstep - my oneday other sister in law Sophie mailed me a book she enjoyed and wanted me to have ! Awww! And today I also got an email from author Ann Douglas saying that she was putting into the mail for me copies of her two soon to be published books on sleep and meals that I sat on an "expert" mummy panel for. What an unexpected perk - I hadn't expected copies! Ann's a great author - I already have her pregnancy, baby and toddler parenting books as staples in my reference library. And if you haven't checked out her blog, please do. I admire her very much.

So, its been a good day! Despite Ethan being a bit of a terror this Monday (I wont go into details) but its a soon to be forgotten memory because I've just poured my first glass of wine for the evening, 3 minutes early. Not too bad for a Monday.