Changes

So many changes going on in our life at the moment and I really don't know where to start. We have bought into a new business, the New Zealand master franchise of Howards Storage World. All very exciting and very scary at the same time. The Head Office is based in Auckland which is making things very interesting for us being in Whangarei. We are not keen to shift back to Auckland so have decided to see how we get on with Andy commuting and spending 3-4nights a week in Auckland.

He spent his first night away last week and left today for his first full week. So far he is hating being away from the family. Obviously the fighting and boyish stuff doesn't get to him as much as it does me! His task this week is try and find an apartment so that at least he can leave his stuff there and not have to live out of a suitcase the whole time. It will also turn into a base for us when we want to head down for a shopping trip.

Learning new routines as a single parent is my big challenge for the next few weeks. So far today, I don't think I am doing very well. I headed to the lake to pull down Alistair's tent which he "forgot" to get down while he was there yesterday and needs to take away this weekend to a waterski tournament. By the time I got back from that and did the groceries for dinner and lunches tomorrow there is no time left and the boys are home already. Hopefully the rest of the week provides a chance to start some new routines.