Page 18 of The Life Makeover Club

She crossed out idea number three on remembering the time she’d tried papier maché with Lily when she was younger. Lily had attempted to fashion a papier maché shoe over one of her brand new and very expensive ballet slippers. Besides, a room full of pre-schoolers going crazy with newspaper strips and glue? No thanks. She’d leave that to Mrs Fern or some other unsuspecting victim.

3. Large groupmuralcanvas painting with some sort of ‘wholesome’ theme.

4. Paper lanterns with cellophane ‘lights’.

5. –

‘Maaama!’ Toby yelled.

Cara sighed, and before attending to the rescue, turned the page back to her To Do List and added one more item:

6. Accidentally-on-purpose lose Tommy Teddy, and buy a bigger teddy that doesn’t fit through the bars of the cot.

EIGHT

Grandma Joy’s Words of Wisdom:

‘If you don’t know what you’re looking for, how are you supposed to find it?’

‘I’ve only got three to look at, Mum.’ Miranda clicked ‘print’ on the real estate website. ‘There’s no need to come along, I’ll be fine.’

‘This is a big decision, Miranda, you want to choose the right place.’ Sue Sheppard didn’t give up easily.

‘It’s not like I’m buying, just looking for a cheaper rental.’

‘Yes, but it will be your home for possibly quite a while. Don’t go anywhere, I’ll be there within thirty minutes.’ When her mother had made up her mind there was no stopping her.

Rolling her eyes, Miranda uttered an ‘okaaay’ and ended the call, then addedgood listening skillsto the list of qualities her ideal man would have.

According to The List so far, he would have to be:

1. Devastatingly handsome.

2. Successful in his career.

3. Eager to become a father.

4. A lover of fine food and wine.

5. Affectionate.

6. Funny.

7. Respectful and courteous.

Or in other words: Prince Charming times ten.

Miranda didn’t do things by halves. And her Passion Test was no exception. Why not dream big?

The workshop had gone over time because of Miranda’s exceptionally long list of passions, which took forever to prioritise. Although each member of the club paired up to do the process, Liz had to help her through it to move things along. Despite being disappointed at the idea of havingonly fivetop passions, the ones that eventually made the cut had her bubbling with excitement inside.

Miranda’s Top Five Passions:

When my life is ideal, I am...

1. Living a long and happy life with my ideal husband and healthy children.

2. Looking slim and attractive and feeling fantastic every day.