After much trying, waiting, anticipating, tears, tantrums and stroppiness in the end I gave up.
And that's when it happened.
Finally, finally - I was paid a visit by the Fairy Hobmother.
For those not in the know - the Fairy Hobmother is a magical creature from the land of Appliances Online who flits around the blogoshpere bestowing gifts on unsuspecting bloggers.
And this time it was me.
And next time it could be you.
All you need to do is leave a comment, click your heels three times, turn around slowly and say 'I DO believe in fairies'.
Honestly.
(Well it worked for me anyway).
Disclosure: The Fairy Hobmother is actually a six foot two bloke called Ian who wears a pink tutu and carries a wand. But don't let that put you off.