Still recovering from this flu. Had a couple of days where it wiped me out again and had to call in sick two weeks after the initial fever stage. Now stuck with a cough and sniffly nose!

Dad is still in hospital but is getting much better. He’s mentally a lot better too, I think him being around people all the time is doing him a lot of good. He even said he doesn’t want to be discharged home which is an enormous 180 for home, he’s been incredibly stubborn about staying in his house. I think the message is starting to get through that he’s in no state to live in his own. Social services are keen to send him back home though as there’s no available space in rehabilitation (for his poor mobility).

Kids are excited for Christmas which is nice! I just miss that excitement myself, now it’s just a stressful time with trying to organise everything and make sure the day goes smoothly!

My mate is back from the Netherlands visiting his parents for a bit so looking forward to grabbing a few pints with him in our usual decent pub!

I’ve completely checked out of work due to the time off I’ve had due to being sick. Just 1.5 days left!