Home again home again jiggity jig

We have been home for two days now and it has taken a bit of getting used to - on Monday morning when I woke up I didn't recognise the bedroom at first and didn't know where I was! It's nice to be home though, and there were lots of changes waiting for us. The first things we saw as we arrived were the new windows at the front of the house. I am pleased with them; I think they are much more in proportion to the downstairs windows than the previous ones and therefore improve the whole front of the house. As soon as we got into the house we all called for Jack, and he came down the stairs looking very surprised to see us, and very affectionate. Then we headed through to see the new kitchen and utility room and they look great, just what we hoped for. We all had an early night, tired after our long journey, but we woke at the crack of dawn both yesterday and today; this must be because we travelled from east to west so our body clocks are still ahead of UK time. James has gone back to work and Ally, Davie and I have been shopping for the extension. We have been to IKEA, Marks and Spencers, Next and John Lewis. After much anguish I ordered an oak table and chairs in John Lewis this afternoon. It is a circular table that extends into an oval shape. I'm not a great shopper but the boys have been great company and very helpful. We had lunch today in Davie's favourite - TGI Fridays - and both Ally and Davie upgraded their phones because their contracts were ready to be renewed, they were delighted with their new phones. I'm finding it very strange to be cooking in the new kitchen, mainly because I can't remember where I have put things! But it's all good fun, and although I really enjoyed the last amazing four weeks, it's good to be home.