Wow! I have had the most exciting news this month!.......my best girlfriend Lisa is expecting her first baby!!!! I am soooo excited for her and Daddy Stuart, they are going to make the best parents. I am now going to get busy organising her Baby Shower over the next couple of months. Have I said that I am SUPER EXCITED!!!!! :D
On another good note, Ben is crawling really well now and is going to be 1 on the 29th April! I can't believe that it has been a year already since he came out looking sooo cute! oh he still is of course ;) He hair is changing colour yet again, he is now going strawberry blond! oh well one out of 4 isn't bad.....mmmm I hope he will be more blond than a redhead, but he is gorgeous no matter what colour hair he has
Sam is going to be changing school soon as the bullying has been worse than normal so Mark and I decided that it isn't fair on him so we are looking for a new school so that he can have a fresh start
Joe took his test for the local Grammer School yesterday and we now just have to wait, he doesn't think he has done well but I said that as long as he did his best that is all we can ask of him, so here's fingers crossed for that
Tim will find out next month what school he will be going to in September, I can't believe he will be going to school soon, it doesn't seem like yesterday that he was Ben's age! soooo scary how fast it has gone...time that is!
With regards to the house things are looking up so I am feeling alot more positive now than before. I know that things happen for a reason so I know it was a test, so here's to the next few months
On a down note Mark is being made redundant on 2nd April so he is looking for a new job now, but I have said that I don't really want to go back to work as I think that I have changed a lot and want to be at home for the kids now, but I have said that if a job comes before he gets one then I will do it, but would really prefer not too, but who knows what is around the corner
Anyway TTFN & here's to lots of Chocolate at Easter!!!! well not for me of course ;)
Friday, 26 March 2010
Wednesday, 10 March 2010
Update
So today I was shocked to hear that my idol as a teen has died at the age of 38! Corey Haim was a part of the 80's teen scene and was a fixture on my wall! It makes you realise that life is soo short to take things for granted
Well on a happier note things have started to improve, Joe's diagnosis is making a lot of things make sense now and also we are getting help with the financial situation as well which is making me feel a whole lot better.
Oh a super fab note Ben is now crawling forwards!!!! I am sooo proud! It first happened on my birthday which was the best present I could have asked for, he is getting so big so quick, but he is still a absolute gem and such a cutie!
I had photos taken of him yesterday in Boots and there is also a 'face of mini mode' competition so I decided to put Ben in for that as I think he would do well, but then again you never know who they will be up against, but here's to having everything crossed
Well on a happier note things have started to improve, Joe's diagnosis is making a lot of things make sense now and also we are getting help with the financial situation as well which is making me feel a whole lot better.
Oh a super fab note Ben is now crawling forwards!!!! I am sooo proud! It first happened on my birthday which was the best present I could have asked for, he is getting so big so quick, but he is still a absolute gem and such a cutie!
I had photos taken of him yesterday in Boots and there is also a 'face of mini mode' competition so I decided to put Ben in for that as I think he would do well, but then again you never know who they will be up against, but here's to having everything crossed
Monday, 15 February 2010
Hectic month
Well it's been a while since my last blog, well 2 weeks near enough!
Joe is still coming to terms of having ASD but he is finding that a lot of people he knows or someone they know have it, so it is becoming a little easier.
Tim is rebelling at the min, but I guess that what 3 & a half is all about...starting to find out who you are. He is looking forward to this weekend as Ben is being christened and he is looking forward to seeing his Nanny and Grandpa.
Ben is growing up fast, 9 and a half month's old now, I can't believe it really. He is really coming on now, trying to pull himself up in his cot now and also trying to speak more too which is soooo cute. He loves to sit on the mats that we have too and just play really, lots of toys with noise and lights, he seems to love those.
Sam is having a tough time at the min with some bullies, but we are speaking to the school to get on top of things, if it doesn't change though we are going to find out who they are and speak to the parents of the kids concerned. His confidence is really low at the minute but I am working really hard to bring him back to his lovely caring self. I miss my Sammy, he is not there, but hopefully we can get him back.
I had a lovely card from Mark this year for Valentine's Day, he always writes lovely words inside too, which make you feel warm and fuzzy. I made him a canvas of one of our wedding photos which I love and Mark seemed to like it too, which is great. Wow it's 15 years this year we have been together! Blimey time flies!
Well we have a busy week ahead as Ben is being christened this coming Sunday, so busy, busy, busy.......can't wait!
Joe is still coming to terms of having ASD but he is finding that a lot of people he knows or someone they know have it, so it is becoming a little easier.
Tim is rebelling at the min, but I guess that what 3 & a half is all about...starting to find out who you are. He is looking forward to this weekend as Ben is being christened and he is looking forward to seeing his Nanny and Grandpa.
Ben is growing up fast, 9 and a half month's old now, I can't believe it really. He is really coming on now, trying to pull himself up in his cot now and also trying to speak more too which is soooo cute. He loves to sit on the mats that we have too and just play really, lots of toys with noise and lights, he seems to love those.
Sam is having a tough time at the min with some bullies, but we are speaking to the school to get on top of things, if it doesn't change though we are going to find out who they are and speak to the parents of the kids concerned. His confidence is really low at the minute but I am working really hard to bring him back to his lovely caring self. I miss my Sammy, he is not there, but hopefully we can get him back.
I had a lovely card from Mark this year for Valentine's Day, he always writes lovely words inside too, which make you feel warm and fuzzy. I made him a canvas of one of our wedding photos which I love and Mark seemed to like it too, which is great. Wow it's 15 years this year we have been together! Blimey time flies!
Well we have a busy week ahead as Ben is being christened this coming Sunday, so busy, busy, busy.......can't wait!
Wednesday, 3 February 2010
Ben's progress
Well our little man is now 9 months old! It has gone soooo fast the past 9 months but rewarding as well as very tiring.
He has come a long way over the past month, he can now sit up, which took a while for him to master, he has also started to shuffle on the floor. I guess it's only a matter of time til he figures out how to crawl or walk, he loves being on his feet.
He can clap now too, which I love as babies look so cute when they clap as they smile as well as they know it is a sense of achievement. He is laughing a lot more now which is great, he is such a happy little one.
He is still teething so sleep is still a luxury, but once that is out of the way then I am sure he will be fine as not many to go now. He seems to cut them like the other 3 did, in blocks of 3 or 4! makes it very painful for him but gets it out of the way quicker.
Oh yes, my favourite is that he loves cuddles and kisses! I know that will stop when he gets older ;)
Here's to another month of progress. We also have his christening on the 21st as they changed it from the 20th, which was a bit of a nightmare, but hey as long as we can get him christened I am not bothered really
He has come a long way over the past month, he can now sit up, which took a while for him to master, he has also started to shuffle on the floor. I guess it's only a matter of time til he figures out how to crawl or walk, he loves being on his feet.
He can clap now too, which I love as babies look so cute when they clap as they smile as well as they know it is a sense of achievement. He is laughing a lot more now which is great, he is such a happy little one.
He is still teething so sleep is still a luxury, but once that is out of the way then I am sure he will be fine as not many to go now. He seems to cut them like the other 3 did, in blocks of 3 or 4! makes it very painful for him but gets it out of the way quicker.
Oh yes, my favourite is that he loves cuddles and kisses! I know that will stop when he gets older ;)
Here's to another month of progress. We also have his christening on the 21st as they changed it from the 20th, which was a bit of a nightmare, but hey as long as we can get him christened I am not bothered really
New Beginnings
Well it's been a while since I 'blogged' so I feel that it is time for an update.
It has been a tough few weeks due to the stress of a house full of men!! but it has been productive as finally we have been to get Joe tested for ASD (Autisitic Spectrum Disorder). We only found out last thursday so frustrating as been trying to get him tested since he was 8! We now know that not all his behaviour is because he is a pain in the butt! but that there is a reason behind some of it.
He was diagnosed with Asbergers Syndrome which means he has autistic tendancies such as not being able to show his emotions how others do, also he is very intelligent (which we already know). At least we can now get the right support for what he needs and also this will now enable us to find the best school to cater for what he needs.
I am still working on hubby to get him to move but he is being very stubborn, but there is nothing new there! One of the reasons is that Joe needs his own space as that will help his symptoms to improve. I am trying to get help with the move thing but it is going to be hard to get hubby to move as he is stuck in his ways...I will keep you posted on this
It has been a tough few weeks due to the stress of a house full of men!! but it has been productive as finally we have been to get Joe tested for ASD (Autisitic Spectrum Disorder). We only found out last thursday so frustrating as been trying to get him tested since he was 8! We now know that not all his behaviour is because he is a pain in the butt! but that there is a reason behind some of it.
He was diagnosed with Asbergers Syndrome which means he has autistic tendancies such as not being able to show his emotions how others do, also he is very intelligent (which we already know). At least we can now get the right support for what he needs and also this will now enable us to find the best school to cater for what he needs.
I am still working on hubby to get him to move but he is being very stubborn, but there is nothing new there! One of the reasons is that Joe needs his own space as that will help his symptoms to improve. I am trying to get help with the move thing but it is going to be hard to get hubby to move as he is stuck in his ways...I will keep you posted on this
Thursday, 21 January 2010
Big day coming soon
Another post this evening as I haven't written in a while....
I am looking forward to this month, even though is it going to be a very busy one as per usual....how I used to work full time and be a mum and keep on top of everything I don't know as I find it extrememly hard to just get enough time to do day-to-day stuff now!
Anyway enough of that.
I am looking forward to this month as our Baby Boy is being Christened on the 21st Feb and it is going to be a celebration of him. He is such a delight to have as he makes me smile. Yesterday he clapped his hands for the first time, on 20th December he said his first word....typically it was 'Dada'!
He is growing up so quick, but that is lovely to see all the new stuff he does on a daily basis, he has now just woken up for a feed so I am going to sign off now
I am looking forward to this month, even though is it going to be a very busy one as per usual....how I used to work full time and be a mum and keep on top of everything I don't know as I find it extrememly hard to just get enough time to do day-to-day stuff now!
Anyway enough of that.
I am looking forward to this month as our Baby Boy is being Christened on the 21st Feb and it is going to be a celebration of him. He is such a delight to have as he makes me smile. Yesterday he clapped his hands for the first time, on 20th December he said his first word....typically it was 'Dada'!
He is growing up so quick, but that is lovely to see all the new stuff he does on a daily basis, he has now just woken up for a feed so I am going to sign off now
Life is too short
Wow I have just watched both the season premiere's of 2 of my favourite shows Brothers & Sisters and Grey's Anatomy....
In Grey's George O'Malley dies from injuries caused by saving a woman and being run over by a bus, so as you can imagine I blubbed like a baby as it was horrific and the storyline of the other characters was brilliant, then to my shock Kitty in Brothers & Sisters is diagnosed with Cancer! What a start to the series for both.
It has however made me think about my own life and what would happen. I know that it would devastate me is something like Cancer was to happen and to be honest with you is one of my worst fears. However I also realise that life is too short to sit by the sidelines and wonder 'What if'. My plan this year is to succeed in life with the house, the family and the other challenges that get thrown at you. Life is a roll-a-coaster of emotions, but the main thing in all of it is Family, Friends and you!
I am looking forward to this year and am hoping that the start of it is just a small bump as has not got off to a good start, but the rest of the year will be of satisfaction in making the garden go from a bog to a picture out of a magazine and the family will work together as a unit again after a couple of rough years of dis-connection. It is going to be a challenge and probably a hard one at that, but I hope a good one.
In Grey's George O'Malley dies from injuries caused by saving a woman and being run over by a bus, so as you can imagine I blubbed like a baby as it was horrific and the storyline of the other characters was brilliant, then to my shock Kitty in Brothers & Sisters is diagnosed with Cancer! What a start to the series for both.
It has however made me think about my own life and what would happen. I know that it would devastate me is something like Cancer was to happen and to be honest with you is one of my worst fears. However I also realise that life is too short to sit by the sidelines and wonder 'What if'. My plan this year is to succeed in life with the house, the family and the other challenges that get thrown at you. Life is a roll-a-coaster of emotions, but the main thing in all of it is Family, Friends and you!
I am looking forward to this year and am hoping that the start of it is just a small bump as has not got off to a good start, but the rest of the year will be of satisfaction in making the garden go from a bog to a picture out of a magazine and the family will work together as a unit again after a couple of rough years of dis-connection. It is going to be a challenge and probably a hard one at that, but I hope a good one.
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