Back to work

So I'm back to work tomorrow after 7 months of glorious maternity leave. I am excited but nervous - fingers crossed it'll all go well.

As for the resolutions I'm still on track. managed to excercise 4 nights this week; Yoga Monday, Zumba Tues and Thurs and post pregnancy DVD Sunday. I do feel a lot fitter than I used to be, and I can touch my toes - something I've not been able to do for a long time! Still eating well. although I must drink more water.

As for the baking, today I made a fruit cake for Easter using my Christmas cake recipe - and I have truly outdone myself. This recipe is always divine, however every time I make it there's a burnt bit - no matter how much I wrap it up - or there's a bit that comes off with the greaseproof paper, but this time the cake was PERFECT!! A beautiful golden brown colour all over with an almost flat top perfect for decorating!! It took 6 hours to bake but was worth the wait. It's wrapped up in foil and doused in brandy ready for Easter - I can't wait to try it!!

With regards cooking, I made a lamb and red wine stew with dumplings today. It went down really well with hubby and baby (who couldn't get enough of it - must be the wine), and I think it turned out well all in all. I have to admit it wasn't my favorite, but I think that's to do with recipe rather than execution.

I didn't get round to cooking the Okra we bought last week until last night. I made spicy Okra to freeze and have with curry at a later date. It smells nice so fingers crossed it should taste nice. This week we've bought fingerroot to try in perhaps a Thai red curry.

I'm not sure what cake I'll be making next week but I fancy doing some icing so maybe some cupcakes so I can play with fancy icing - although a rainbow cake is also tempting...

Managed to have my bath and pamper evening this evening and  have fancy nails;

I have to say epilating gets easier every week. I've even straightened my hair tonight in preparation for work tomorrow.

Finally, I've written letters to some of my friends this week and am in the process of making arrangements to see them which is good - some of my closest friends I haven't seen in over a year.

Well, mine and Evan's bags are packed and by the door. I'm washed, Evan's washed and asleep, the house is tidy and I'm ready to go back to work - wish me luck!!! :-)