Our house is starting to look a bit like an IKEA catalogue, only untidier.

We spent a slightly frightening amount of money there on Friday night, and, after the usual harrowing assembly process (aside from a meal out with friends last night we worked pretty much all weekend putting everything together), we now have a new diningroom table and chairs, lots of kitchen shelves, bookcases for the livingroom, and blinds for all the bedrooms. It has been a bit tricky not having window coverings this past week; it will be pleasant not to have to crouch below window level while getting dressed tomorrow morning.

I'm so happy that it's half-term this coming week; it'll be bliss to be here with the kids instead of working. I am hoping that we will be pretty much organised here by the end of the week. Or, better yet, by Thursday, which is when my parents arrive to spend a few days with us.