In an attempt to feel like a part of the outside world, I went out today and ran some errands. I did my hair and make-up and went to the shops. I bought some flowers just because and walked around the cloths shops looking for something I could wear with my baby bump, but didn't find anything. I swear this town doesn't have one maternity shop.
On my way home I ran into my personal trainer and the only person I would consider a friend in this country. He hasn't seen me in a while and couldn't stop looking at my belly. I had to say 'You just can't take your eyes off of it can you?' He said no, it's just too weird! We stood in the parking lot and talked for a few minutes and promised we'd have lunch soon. It almost felt normal - like I have a life outside this house and it made me feel better.
When I got home, the police came to my door asking questions about my neighbor. She apparently got out of her abusive marriage and is being harassed by the husband. The police are going to all the neighbors to try and get statements. I didn't want to get involved. I mean after all - the woman and her children drive me crazy on a daily basis, but I know what she's going through and gave a statement anyway.
Her roommate came and knocked a little while later to explain the situation. They met at a battered woman's refuge and moved in together to support each other through it. I almost felt guilty. It's them and 4 kids over there just trying to get by. No wonder the kids have behaviour problems. No wonder there's always a lot of yelling. It doesn't make it right though. Kids should have it better than that. I still let her know I've been there myself and if they're ever in trouble to let us know. The walls are so thin it wouldn't take much...
My in-laws just left after a five day visit. I don't mind it being a five day visit, but then again, five days of your house not being your own is always a bit unsettling and although I don't look forward to their departure when they are here, I can't say I'm sad to have things go back to normal. As a treat for my son's birthday, we took him to the Museum of Natural History in London on Thursday. He chose to go because we took him last year (he's been crazy about dinosaurs since he was three years old). They give out adventure packs at the museum which consist of a back pack, safari hat, and binoculars with an adventure to follow during their visit. The back pack has clues in it to solve a mystery. Last year it had a dinosaur claw, a tooth and a sample of dinosaur skin he had to match up to one on display. He had a great time solving the mystery and even remembered which dinosaur it ended up being. Last year's trip was wonderful. We walked right in,
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