I am venting today and I am SOOO sick of every public holiday and most weekend being woken early, before 8am with BUILDING WORKS thank you neighbour from hell and the lack of response when you ring both council and anyone else to report this.
I am sick of being alone even if it is a short time this time.
I am sick of washing bedding when my son, wee's or is sick the poor little mite.
I am sick of feeling like I get 2 steps forward with my list of things to do and then have to add 2 pages and redo some of the things already done.
I am very grateful for my health, for my beautiful children and my lovely family and friends. I am very grateful that I have a lovely if unfinished place to live.
Good night
Monday, April 26, 2010
Saturday, April 17, 2010
a warm weekend.
Well my redheaded hurricane is now wearing no night nappies and
I have been very busy washing his bedding, I am wondering who will give in first. He is very stubborn and inspite of getting out of bed and going to the toilet he still goes back to bed and has a lovely time marking his territory. He has also started calling out again at night time and waking me. I wish that things were a bit easier at the moment as my back is not playing ball either.
My Little Petal is going to have a confidence boast very soon and is allowed to go and read to the Preps at school and look after them for a bit. I was talking to her lovely Prep Teacher and she came up with this brilliant idea and I am hoping that this encourages her to amazing things that she is more than capable of.
Just a short one today, I have bought the material to finish of the butterfly kimono (vintage) piece to hang up and I need to just finish off sewing in the ends of the scarf that I knitted for my friend and then I will need to finish off a few more ufo's. There are always lots of them waiting and calling to me. No gardening until the back improves!
I have been very busy washing his bedding, I am wondering who will give in first. He is very stubborn and inspite of getting out of bed and going to the toilet he still goes back to bed and has a lovely time marking his territory. He has also started calling out again at night time and waking me. I wish that things were a bit easier at the moment as my back is not playing ball either.
My Little Petal is going to have a confidence boast very soon and is allowed to go and read to the Preps at school and look after them for a bit. I was talking to her lovely Prep Teacher and she came up with this brilliant idea and I am hoping that this encourages her to amazing things that she is more than capable of.
Just a short one today, I have bought the material to finish of the butterfly kimono (vintage) piece to hang up and I need to just finish off sewing in the ends of the scarf that I knitted for my friend and then I will need to finish off a few more ufo's. There are always lots of them waiting and calling to me. No gardening until the back improves!
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
funny how things go.
What a lovely time in Canberra we had. I was surprised at how lovely the day turned out. It was a good start, we had a very easy flight and managed to arrive 15 minutes early from a 45 minute flight. We flew Virgin Blue on the way there and Qantas on the way home.
The Flight arrived right in time for a bus to take us to the city and 5 minutes later another bus took us directly to the gallery. We hadn't really had breakfast so after a couple of hours of looking at the most amazing paintings we grabbed a pass out and had some lovely cooked breakfast, recharged and let the flat lining blood sugar even out a bit. Then straight back to it. 5 rooms of wonder. I loved all of the paintings and even those that I didn't love were still given time to appreciate.
After that off for some lunch Japanese of course, a little cafe with lovely Udon noodles yum and time to watch the world go bye... then for a walk around the area, a bit more walking, looking at some foodie shops and a bit of buying for the kiddies and then PUB TIME, now that has been years since me and my other half have done that. Then well another walk, it was just such a lovely day that needed to be enjoyed and taken advantage of and especially with no great big hills to climb, then back to the pub for a meal of MUSSELS, 1 kg in white wine and chips with mayo... so much for the walking!
Back to the airport and a little time drinking in the Qantas lounge, thank you frequent flyer points and home. ALL IN ALL a very enjoyable day.
Now that we were home, my other half had to start getting ready to go to Spain, holiday was cut short unfortunately. So a bit of research needed to be done and a desperately needed hair cut and some ice cream for the kiddies.
After he left on Saturday afternoon, we spent the day just working out what we needed to do and having a quiet time. Everyone was exhausted and a bit over things.
Sunday I spent the afternoon explaining about CP to my Little Petal as too many questions were being asked about why she was different. It was taken better than I expected and now she has popped herself in the Special Category. Sigh Not something that I wanted to do and we had put it off so long it was left up to me alone to do. It is so hard watching the little ones discover the world. I wish it was very different.
So now we are up to now, back at school, just plodding along and making a little progress each day. I have cleaned the fridge, done the ironing and started sorting out things. Never ending process.
Speak again soon.
The Flight arrived right in time for a bus to take us to the city and 5 minutes later another bus took us directly to the gallery. We hadn't really had breakfast so after a couple of hours of looking at the most amazing paintings we grabbed a pass out and had some lovely cooked breakfast, recharged and let the flat lining blood sugar even out a bit. Then straight back to it. 5 rooms of wonder. I loved all of the paintings and even those that I didn't love were still given time to appreciate.
After that off for some lunch Japanese of course, a little cafe with lovely Udon noodles yum and time to watch the world go bye... then for a walk around the area, a bit more walking, looking at some foodie shops and a bit of buying for the kiddies and then PUB TIME, now that has been years since me and my other half have done that. Then well another walk, it was just such a lovely day that needed to be enjoyed and taken advantage of and especially with no great big hills to climb, then back to the pub for a meal of MUSSELS, 1 kg in white wine and chips with mayo... so much for the walking!
Back to the airport and a little time drinking in the Qantas lounge, thank you frequent flyer points and home. ALL IN ALL a very enjoyable day.
Now that we were home, my other half had to start getting ready to go to Spain, holiday was cut short unfortunately. So a bit of research needed to be done and a desperately needed hair cut and some ice cream for the kiddies.
After he left on Saturday afternoon, we spent the day just working out what we needed to do and having a quiet time. Everyone was exhausted and a bit over things.
Sunday I spent the afternoon explaining about CP to my Little Petal as too many questions were being asked about why she was different. It was taken better than I expected and now she has popped herself in the Special Category. Sigh Not something that I wanted to do and we had put it off so long it was left up to me alone to do. It is so hard watching the little ones discover the world. I wish it was very different.
So now we are up to now, back at school, just plodding along and making a little progress each day. I have cleaned the fridge, done the ironing and started sorting out things. Never ending process.
Speak again soon.
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
French Masters
OK, we are all set now to go early tomorrow morning to Canberra.... the French Masters are calling.
the kiddies are at Nanny and Pops all settled in bed, and hopefully asleep by now inspite of all the excitement of a sleepover.
My other half is off to Spain on Saturday so there goes the rest of the weekend, however before then will be good.
We had a good day today with a little sleep in this morning, a visit to the hairdressers a very long over due visit! My redheaded hurricane was not impressed when our lovely stylist spiked up his hair, "put that flat and don't put that yucky stuff in my hair, don't make it stick up I am not having it that way!" Then off to Moppit http://www.moppit.com.au/ for a bit of shopping and playing with toys. My little Petal got a new coat, sparkly and a new twirly skirt, the twirling is important however the ric rac along the hem was the most important part, I must remember to add some when next making her a skirt. I picked up beautiful vintage ric rac at St Andrews market not that long ago.
Good night, an early one now.... up very early tomorrow.
the kiddies are at Nanny and Pops all settled in bed, and hopefully asleep by now inspite of all the excitement of a sleepover.
My other half is off to Spain on Saturday so there goes the rest of the weekend, however before then will be good.
We had a good day today with a little sleep in this morning, a visit to the hairdressers a very long over due visit! My redheaded hurricane was not impressed when our lovely stylist spiked up his hair, "put that flat and don't put that yucky stuff in my hair, don't make it stick up I am not having it that way!" Then off to Moppit http://www.moppit.com.au/ for a bit of shopping and playing with toys. My little Petal got a new coat, sparkly and a new twirly skirt, the twirling is important however the ric rac along the hem was the most important part, I must remember to add some when next making her a skirt. I picked up beautiful vintage ric rac at St Andrews market not that long ago.
Good night, an early one now.... up very early tomorrow.
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Going away....
Easter didn't quite start off as I thought it would. An early morning call certainly changed the direction and now it is Spain, no not for me, for my other half, how long for I hear you asking well that is the million dollar question, especially with the red headed hurricanes birthday fast approaching.
It felt like a cloud hanging over us all the whole of the Easter break. Sad really as it goes quickly enough although we did manage to fit in quite a bit. Including a visit to http://www.manningham.vic.gov.au/play/playgrounds/templestowe_lower_playgrounds/wombat_bend.html?s=1001 Wombat Bend on a lovely day. Also a quick trip to the movies to see http://www.howtotrainyourdragon.com/ How to Train your Dragon it was lovely and the 2 kiddies thoroughly enjoyed it as did the adults. Later off to Grilled and then to Trampoline for a great ice cream. Inspite of the insistence of my little Petal to try a different flavour, I did only have vanilla, but it is wicked vanilla bean vanilla.
A visit to Hurstbridge farmers market was lovely also... not much veggies to be had but still very enjoyable.
Now I am off to do a bit of research about Spain, wondering what I will find. Hopefully some good Tapas recipes and some foodie things and other items for him to bring home, also find out some lovely things for my other half to visit whilst there.
Have a good day.
It felt like a cloud hanging over us all the whole of the Easter break. Sad really as it goes quickly enough although we did manage to fit in quite a bit. Including a visit to http://www.manningham.vic.gov.au/play/playgrounds/templestowe_lower_playgrounds/wombat_bend.html?s=1001 Wombat Bend on a lovely day. Also a quick trip to the movies to see http://www.howtotrainyourdragon.com/ How to Train your Dragon it was lovely and the 2 kiddies thoroughly enjoyed it as did the adults. Later off to Grilled and then to Trampoline for a great ice cream. Inspite of the insistence of my little Petal to try a different flavour, I did only have vanilla, but it is wicked vanilla bean vanilla.
A visit to Hurstbridge farmers market was lovely also... not much veggies to be had but still very enjoyable.
Now I am off to do a bit of research about Spain, wondering what I will find. Hopefully some good Tapas recipes and some foodie things and other items for him to bring home, also find out some lovely things for my other half to visit whilst there.
Have a good day.
Sunday, April 4, 2010
Easter Already
Where has this year gone, Easter Sunday today and I am still struggling that I didn't get my summer list done. HAPPY EASTER everyone.
My friends beautiful boy is home from hospital waiting for the team to get ready for the next operation. It feels a little like the calm before the storm. I spent the day with her and you know it never feels like it is enough. I did take chocolate so that has to earn a few brownie points.
It was so sad seeing all the very very sick children and families and how they function as this being normal for them. It really breaks your heart and makes you very aware of how hard things can be. I feel that I have done my fair share of hospital time for a little while with my own family. I know a little of how they feel.
One plant today planted, a few more the other day and we also collected a few more today sigh at Hurstbridge farmers market so I think we are back to where we started with LOTS to plant, at least now is the right time of the year to be out in the garden and the children are enjoying being out there too. Especially after today's effort of finding FAR TOO MANY eggs and eating FAR TOO MANY AS WELL!!!!!
The red headed hurricane is sleeping the chocolate high off now. We are off to visit our Angel and take some flowers, lilies of course and pink ones. We left some for the other 2 twinless twins as well, Amy and Charlie.
Going to have some lovely scallop and white wine pie.
PIE!
My friends beautiful boy is home from hospital waiting for the team to get ready for the next operation. It feels a little like the calm before the storm. I spent the day with her and you know it never feels like it is enough. I did take chocolate so that has to earn a few brownie points.
It was so sad seeing all the very very sick children and families and how they function as this being normal for them. It really breaks your heart and makes you very aware of how hard things can be. I feel that I have done my fair share of hospital time for a little while with my own family. I know a little of how they feel.
One plant today planted, a few more the other day and we also collected a few more today sigh at Hurstbridge farmers market so I think we are back to where we started with LOTS to plant, at least now is the right time of the year to be out in the garden and the children are enjoying being out there too. Especially after today's effort of finding FAR TOO MANY eggs and eating FAR TOO MANY AS WELL!!!!!
The red headed hurricane is sleeping the chocolate high off now. We are off to visit our Angel and take some flowers, lilies of course and pink ones. We left some for the other 2 twinless twins as well, Amy and Charlie.
Going to have some lovely scallop and white wine pie.
PIE!
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