Well as the weeks progress life, though lonely, is starting to have a pattern.

His nibs still bleats on via email. I did point out that admitting he was sacked from his old job on his email account on day one of his employment with his new company might be a bit silly. Let's face it in these Big Brother days, most organisations have some degree of email monitoring.

Still I guess he must know that. This weeks little gems have included the now regular Monday morning 'I want to come back' - dream on sunshine. This week however, a new twist. How would it be if he asked the children if he should come back? If they said yes he'd get some help for his behaviour.....No, No, No!!!!

How cruel to even think about asking two little things. They're just about coming to terms with what is going on and whilst there are still lots of questions (Did daddy know [new girlfriend's name] before he left us mummy?) they are doing ust about fine.

Night time visits are becoming less frequent and they continue to sleep better.....more than can be said for mum.

The buy out of the house has finally gone through. A great relief on one hand, and totally freaky on the other as I come to terms with quite how much debt I am taking on. Still as a very good friend on mine explained to me, being scared and optimistic is a sign of courage...well I'll hang on to that thought.

So his nibs now has enough cash, how did he put it? 'To go round the world for 10 yrs or so' Friends in Oz have already said they don't want him heading in their direction....who knows.

Before I sign off one other little gem. Tomorrow I drive halfway to his new place because it's too far for the poor dear to drive to pick up his kids.....would I mind getting him some ear drops because he's got ear ache!!! I jest not. I couldn't bring myself to respond...the firewall at my client's site would not have coped with the language!