Our UK trip (things are coming together)
Okay so it’s now one week till we are in the UK (eeeeek!!). Things seem to be coming together now and currently I’m feeling a little more relaxed about it all!
We had a busy weekend with some commitments at the school but we also did a big clean up of the house and loads of washing.
The people who are looking after the house for us while we are away arrived yesterday. They are staying with us until Thursday and then they are in a guest house until we leave.
Until Thursday, Mark and I are in with Arthur. He woke up at 5 which he hasn’t done for quite a while and then wouldn’t go back to sleep because he was very excited we were in his room haha!
On Monday evening we fly to Mahe and stay in a little guest house near the airport. Our flights for that have now been booked so that’s one less thing to worry about. Our flight is Tuesday morning so being close to the airport is ideal!
Digging out suitcases made us realise just how many “just in case” warm clothes we brought over here with us, so we are taking the opportunity to take to all back with us and get rid because it really isn’t needed…ever!!
We have booked our seats on the plane which is a big relief too. I was really impressed with the Emirates website it was really easy to book seats, see meal arrangements etc.
In terms of things for Arthur that seems like it’s all coming together too. I had a lot of lovely comments last week reassuring me that I didn’t need to worry to much about that anyway as I can buy everything I could possibly need there!!!
Packing (apart from the warm clothes) hasn’t really progressed but that’s fine I’ll get that sorted from Thursday when there’s a little more space in the house again.
Now, don’t let this sense of calm I’m portraying fool you, the pre-trip panic will, without doubt, return. For now, Mark is ensuring there is a good rum supply in the house in an attempt to keep it at bay!!
Waaaaa! How utterly exciting! x
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Haha totally!!!! 🙂 x
Glad it’s all coming together lovely!! Must be so exciting! Xx
Potty Mouthed Mummy recently posted…Crazy Pregnancy | Free Pass
I’m very excited ready for it now!! Xx
Yay so exciting, I bet you can’t wait! Please bring the sunshine with you! 😉 x
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I’ll do my best 🙂 x
Sounds like your preparations are going well! Good luck with the final preparations and enjoy your stay 🙂
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Thanks Sarah 🙂
Sounds like things are coming together lovely. You’re going to have an amazing time xx #sharewithme
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How exciting?!! I am excited for you. I can’t wait to hear all about it xx
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WAHOOOO – not long now sooooo exciting and I’m so pleased to hear you are feeling a little bit more relaxed and everything is a bit more in hand. Arthur is going to love it and hopefully you will have the best time at home too. HEHE I would excited if Mummy and Daddy were in my room too – extra playtime. Hugs to all and the count down is ON x Ax
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Great you have managed to get things sorted, I’m sure it will continue and you will have a fantastic time.
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Very exciting, if a little stressful though! At the moment it’s lovely and warm here too, but you know how unpredictable the British weather can be 🙂
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Oh you must be so excited! Please can you bring some hot and sunny weather with you when you come?!
x x
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How exciting! Hopefully you won’t need to wear too many of your warm clothes while you are here, we are having a bit of a heat wave at the moment (fingers crossed it lasts) #sharewithme
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Oh I am getting so excited for you! Amazing. You are going to have so much fun. I can’t wait to read all about your trip and seeing family. As we are doing the same it truly is the best feeling in the world. lol Thank you so much for linking up to Share With Me #sharewithme
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Eeeeek! You’re going to be here soon! So exciting. Looks like you have everything under control x
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You sound so organised thinking about packing a week before your trip. I tend to do it all the day before (and panic a lot, haha!). Seems like you’ve got it all covered. I only ever heard positive feedback about Emirates, I am sure you will have a smooth flight. x
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I hope it is not too tricky having visitors when you are trying to get organised. Hopefully it will just mean you are too busy to panic! Yes, bring your warm clothes back to the UK. They are needed most of the time!
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Aargh so exciting! Hope everything all goes to plan for you hon X #sharewithme
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Hello, as a read/write this you are probably on your way home! I hope you have a safe flight and all the preparations have paid off. Enjoy #ShareWithMe
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It must be so excited knowing you are going on a road trip very soon! I really hope it all goes to plan and the prep pays off. I am sure it will. 🙂