Lazy days

I love Jodi Picoult, I was really looking forward to reading this book, 1 woman 2 time lines, I did read it to the end, but twice I thought of giving up on it, I kept reading in hope the plot would become interesting, sadly for me it did not. Book 20  read this year. 

What do I call this book, a thriller, a murder mystery, it's more of a black comedy, murder in a posh school, I enjoyed every word, could not put the book down, it was amusing, I have read one of her books before, I will add her to my list of authors. Book 21 read this year. 

This is the 2nd book read by this author, I enjoyed the story line as much as the 1st one, both very different, a interesting topic, well executed with a couple of 'what the' moments, another great book. Book 22 read this year.

Our bedroom is done, the new mattress was delivered and old one taken within the time promised, in the middle of the day, we had plenty of time before to move the bed and clean, and plenty of time after the delivery to put the room back and all the photo's on the stair wall. Only the curtains have to be changed, if we can find some we like. 

My 1st night in our bed was uncomfortable, I kept waking up and having to change positions, we checked to see the mattress was on correct as my side is medium and hubby's side is firm, which it was, since then I have had better nights sleep, it was just getting used to it. On the plus side I did have less hot flushes, so the lighter duvet worked. I have been slow to get out my sewing machine, so no cushions have been made yet. 

Sunday I should have been outside in the garden for a while, with so many buds forming on plants, I really needed to cut some back, I just hope the weather is kind for a few days and does not drop temperature too low, and I can get outside. As expected our neighbour has refused to let us renew the broken panels in the fence, she has huge post propping the panels up, the wind always blows towards her garden so they always fall into her side. So for now we do nothing, 2 of the 3 panels are still intact, the 3rd is splintered but further away from the house.

Sunday I soaked dried fruit in lemon and orange juice ready for baking today, it's my Christmas cake recipe, I'm making it for Easter, I won't add the marzipan or icing, just a lovely fruit cake, I will feed it with brandy a couple of times. We had laundry out on the line drying, I do love the smell when items are dried outside.

This morning we are having Molly whilst daughter pops to gym, no other plans, I really should be doing more, I just don't have any desire to do anything.