Yippee ....... Jeremy's finally got his car.

We have been looking for a decent car for Jeremy for sometime and finally, we got one today. It's a Ford Mondeo and it's immaculate. For a second hand car, it's worth every penny and more. Although it's not a Mazda 6 (Jeremy's dream car), it is good enough for now.

Jeremy's been bidding on several cars on Ebay and finally won one last week. When we went to see the car, it was not like what's described. Later in the week, he bid on another Mazda 6 and was the highest bidder but the reserve was not met. So, we went to Auto Trader website and found this Mondeo that we bought today. We went to see it last night and it was perfect but we had to make a few checks before we put an offer in.

This morning, Jeremy called the seller and confirmed the sale. Hours later, he shouted from upstairs and said that he received an email from the Mazda 6 seller offering him the car at what he bid for. The car was about 100 miles away from us but I told him that we should drive up to Bedford to see the car before we pay for the Mondeo. After all, the Mazda 6 was his dream car and if he could get the car, then all uncertainties will disappear.

I know Jeremy very very well. If he don't go and see this car and buy the Mondeo instead, there will always be a question mark and "what if"s. Everything happened in fast motion - we had to take Alex out of nursery early and arrange for Jeremy's parents to babysit Alex as we don't want to take him all the way. He can have a nap there and play with his grandparents while we rush about. We have to brave the traffic on M25 and M1 during peak hour and then return to get the Mondeo by 7:00pm (if we didn't like the Mazda 6).

When we finally got there, the car was not as described on Ebay and once again we were disappointed. So, we had to get to the Mondeo by 7:00pm but the traffic on M1 heading towards London was totally at a stand still almost 10 miles from the point of roadworks. Luckily we had our SatNav with us and took an alternate route avoiding the motorway. What a "delight", the SatNav took us through scenic route and country lanes that only one vehicle could pass at any one time. My God! It's a total nightmare and finally we got back in time for the car.

We paid for the car, Jeremy drove his Mondeo and I on my Focus C-Max (yeah, it's mine now) and he sped off in a huff. He was really happy with the car and he definitely has no doubt with his purchase.

Tomorrow, we will go and get a new booster seat for Alex to put in his daddy's car. I am so tired now, I could go to bed this instant.

Yeah ......