OMG. The very first question on the Manchester United Soccer School FAQ...

1. Will my child get spotted by Manchester United and become a Manchester United player?

Do people seriously think a) they're going to recruit kids? (admittedly they do have a camp for teenagers so that I could understand) and b) that that is the most important reason to go to this camp?

God, I hate competitive parents.

The paperwork came through. Steven and I are now officially Harknesses. Steven is thrilled, of course. We had to re-label every single school book, pencil, piece of clothing, and basically anything that has his name on it had Carter removed and Harkness added. He even mentioned business cards, but when I asked him who he would give them to, he really had no answer.

It's odd, writing Alice Harkness now. I realised while labelling all of Steven's things that I'm going to have to change my name on everything, from bank accounts, to the electricity bill etc. Actually I'll have to add John to all of those things anyway. I'm sure I'm going to forget things, but as mail arrives, I'll just gradually change it all.

And I just realised I'm going to have to do it all again in August...

Instead of posting a picture of me, I thought I'd put these two of Steven up. He's about 16 months here.

( Click for cuteness )

OMG I'M FREE!!!

My lawyer just called me and Joe signed the papers!!!! HE SIGNED THE PAPERS!!!! Steven is ALL MINE NOW!!!!

You have no idea how relieved I am!!! The papers will be lodged with the court tomorrow and then we're free.