I cant believe we need soooo much stuff just to go away for 5 days. I cant believe it is taking so much organising and I cant believe my hubby (who moaned and moaned when I booked the holiday) is soooo excited. Big kids huh?
This will be the first break we have had since Ethan was 6 months old (4 now) - so its an exciting time for the kids too, They keep asking 'how many sleeps' which would be fine if it wasnt 3am.
It will be so nice for us all to spend some time together, I have the perfect idea of a holiday in my head but I know from experience it wont go like that and we will probably end up screaming at each other.
oh btw I had an excellent night out on my birthday, I had the worst hangover of my life on the Sunday.
Catch you all in a week bloggers. Au revoir x x x
Saturday, February 18, 2006
Tuesday, February 14, 2006
How inconsiderate - Nearly everyone of Ethans friends turned up at his birthday party costing me a whopping 115 quid. I mean surely some of them could have been 'busy' or 'sick' but noooo it seems little Ethan is quite popular.
That said you wouldnt think him smacking a school friend in the face with a bat yesterday would do his popularity any good but he was in fact the only one out of our family to get a Valentines card (yes a proper one at the ripe ole age of 4)
And yes thats right not a whiff of a card insight for me! But yes I am married now so perhaps I shouldnt expect. His excuse? I tell you I love you all the time - isnt that enough????? nuff said
We are going away in just under two weeks to center parcs I nearly needed a bank loan to pay for the holiday then I got my holiday planner back detailing the costs of everything else ..... and omg I think I am gonna have to pinch the crown jewels just to cover the costs of the first day there.
Saturday also looms - you know what happens Saturday? Apart from me going out with a few mates and having a few (ok more than a few) drinks. I dont care, really I dont. It doesnt bother me one bit....honest.
That said you wouldnt think him smacking a school friend in the face with a bat yesterday would do his popularity any good but he was in fact the only one out of our family to get a Valentines card (yes a proper one at the ripe ole age of 4)
And yes thats right not a whiff of a card insight for me! But yes I am married now so perhaps I shouldnt expect. His excuse? I tell you I love you all the time - isnt that enough????? nuff said
We are going away in just under two weeks to center parcs I nearly needed a bank loan to pay for the holiday then I got my holiday planner back detailing the costs of everything else ..... and omg I think I am gonna have to pinch the crown jewels just to cover the costs of the first day there.
Saturday also looms - you know what happens Saturday? Apart from me going out with a few mates and having a few (ok more than a few) drinks. I dont care, really I dont. It doesnt bother me one bit....honest.
Wednesday, February 08, 2006
Over the last week I have had an eye infection meaning I have either had to wear my glasses (instead of my contacts) or nothing at all.
Now this is great until unknown to me I get a huge stationary order (15 boxes of bubble envelopes for my ebay stuff) that gets left with nextdoor whilst I am dropping the kids off at school. I took my glasses off as soon as I got in through the door.
The lad next door is a real sweetie, Always waves, chats, gives the kids sweets etc, sooooo I really should have recognised him when he knocked on the door surrounded by these 15 boxes shouldnt I???? I mean we have been living next door to each other for 4 years.
But No - I simply assumed he was the delivery driver and told him where I wanted the boxes and apart from thanks said nothing else. He smiled and although seemed a little uncomfortable left quickly after carrying them all in.
He then got into his car (obviously on his way out) and left ..... which was the awful point when I realised he wasnt a delivery driver. OMG I was sooo embarresed and so must he have been.
I had to go round there with a six pack of beer yesterday and explain, I could have died I was so embarressed. He was ok about it though (I am sure he has had a good laugh at it though)
Ethan was 4 yesterday - Already. Birthday party tomorrow night, 20 screaming kids - great huh. Here they are yesterday up to mischief.
Happy birthday Ethan
Now this is great until unknown to me I get a huge stationary order (15 boxes of bubble envelopes for my ebay stuff) that gets left with nextdoor whilst I am dropping the kids off at school. I took my glasses off as soon as I got in through the door.
The lad next door is a real sweetie, Always waves, chats, gives the kids sweets etc, sooooo I really should have recognised him when he knocked on the door surrounded by these 15 boxes shouldnt I???? I mean we have been living next door to each other for 4 years.
But No - I simply assumed he was the delivery driver and told him where I wanted the boxes and apart from thanks said nothing else. He smiled and although seemed a little uncomfortable left quickly after carrying them all in.
He then got into his car (obviously on his way out) and left ..... which was the awful point when I realised he wasnt a delivery driver. OMG I was sooo embarresed and so must he have been.
I had to go round there with a six pack of beer yesterday and explain, I could have died I was so embarressed. He was ok about it though (I am sure he has had a good laugh at it though)
Ethan was 4 yesterday - Already. Birthday party tomorrow night, 20 screaming kids - great huh. Here they are yesterday up to mischief.
Happy birthday Ethan
Friday, February 03, 2006
Now it is my humble opinion that you go to a supermarket with the aim of purchasing food and leaving as quickly as possible. I dont know any Mum's who like food shopping - It is one of the absolute crappiest chores I have to do.
Why is it then that some people go and use it as a meeting place and stand blocking the aisles nattering about how various acquaintences are, that they cant be bothered to go and visit.
What is it about "door out of order - please use other door" that confuses some people?? And why do people who deliberately barge in front of you, look at you angrily when you catch their feet with your trolly? And then expect me to say sorry - Keep dreaming pal.
Why do people spend ages pondering whether to buy a product when there are three people trying to get to the get the same thing and get going? Are they blind, oblivious or just rude?
And why are there either massive ques at the checkout or I have picked the checkout lady that scans one item a minute launching my goods down the conveyor belt as if she is deliberately trying to dent, squash or crack them?
All questions I shall never know the answer to and unfortunately I still have to go and suffer food shopping every week till I die unless I happen to win the euromillions jackpot tonight with my five tickets - Not that I am obsessing or anything but what I could do with £125,000,000.
Why is it then that some people go and use it as a meeting place and stand blocking the aisles nattering about how various acquaintences are, that they cant be bothered to go and visit.
What is it about "door out of order - please use other door" that confuses some people?? And why do people who deliberately barge in front of you, look at you angrily when you catch their feet with your trolly? And then expect me to say sorry - Keep dreaming pal.
Why do people spend ages pondering whether to buy a product when there are three people trying to get to the get the same thing and get going? Are they blind, oblivious or just rude?
And why are there either massive ques at the checkout or I have picked the checkout lady that scans one item a minute launching my goods down the conveyor belt as if she is deliberately trying to dent, squash or crack them?
All questions I shall never know the answer to and unfortunately I still have to go and suffer food shopping every week till I die unless I happen to win the euromillions jackpot tonight with my five tickets - Not that I am obsessing or anything but what I could do with £125,000,000.
Saturday, January 28, 2006
Its official - I am no longer cool. You want to know why - because I dont have ear muffs!!!!! (and perhaps because I am nearly 30)
Now personally I remember ear muffs going out, coming back in and going out again. However now they are fashionable again as my daughter tells me. We spent three hours looking for some of these hideous fashion blunders to make my daughter "cool". Joanna has at some point discovered these and decided they are the must have accessory.
Cool???
Although this is not Joanna it represents how awful these things are. Joanna marched into school in hers and I watched her lapping up the attention as the other girls in her class starting drooling, and ran to their Mums demanding ear muffs by hometime. I was then mobbed by desperate Mums asking where I had bought such pretty ear muffs. Has the world gone mad?
Joanna hasnt worn them since having achieved her goal and has now moved on to ear piercing (Which she can forget all about) However now there are at least eight, six year olds walking around with ear muffs on to Joannas amusement and my horror.
Now personally I remember ear muffs going out, coming back in and going out again. However now they are fashionable again as my daughter tells me. We spent three hours looking for some of these hideous fashion blunders to make my daughter "cool". Joanna has at some point discovered these and decided they are the must have accessory.
Cool???
Although this is not Joanna it represents how awful these things are. Joanna marched into school in hers and I watched her lapping up the attention as the other girls in her class starting drooling, and ran to their Mums demanding ear muffs by hometime. I was then mobbed by desperate Mums asking where I had bought such pretty ear muffs. Has the world gone mad?
Joanna hasnt worn them since having achieved her goal and has now moved on to ear piercing (Which she can forget all about) However now there are at least eight, six year olds walking around with ear muffs on to Joannas amusement and my horror.
Tuesday, January 24, 2006
In this half an hour of sheer exhaustion when I am unable to do anything else I thought I would blog. Yes thats right I have been exercising - And it nearly killed me. Davina you have alot to answer for!!!! I am too knackered to reach the remote control which means I have to suffer celebrity fit club.
Todays madness consists of
1 Trying to cut the wart on my face off with a nail scissiors - Its not a wise thing to do - and suprisingly bleeds ALOT.
2 Forgetting I put a load of sharp knives in a sink full of water and nearly slicing my fingers off.
3 Finding something squishy and sticky under Ethans bed (Which I still havent identified) Also wondering why he has a tape measure, screwdiver and £1.72 under there as well.
4 Not eating chocolate - Yes unbelievably a whole day without chocolate - Has the whole world gone mad????
5 Forgetting I left my conservatory door wide open when I went to pick the kids up from school OOps lucky I dont have anything worth pinching!!
6 Watcing some of Celebrity big brother - I know I need shooting as it is a totally horrid crime, one I swore never to commit.
Can I last another day without chocolate - how much you wanna bet?? Huh Huh ?
Todays madness consists of
1 Trying to cut the wart on my face off with a nail scissiors - Its not a wise thing to do - and suprisingly bleeds ALOT.
2 Forgetting I put a load of sharp knives in a sink full of water and nearly slicing my fingers off.
3 Finding something squishy and sticky under Ethans bed (Which I still havent identified) Also wondering why he has a tape measure, screwdiver and £1.72 under there as well.
4 Not eating chocolate - Yes unbelievably a whole day without chocolate - Has the whole world gone mad????
5 Forgetting I left my conservatory door wide open when I went to pick the kids up from school OOps lucky I dont have anything worth pinching!!
6 Watcing some of Celebrity big brother - I know I need shooting as it is a totally horrid crime, one I swore never to commit.
Can I last another day without chocolate - how much you wanna bet?? Huh Huh ?
Monday, January 16, 2006
I have three friends that have just woken up one day and completely changed their outlook on life and have without problem lost between two and four stone (28 - 56lbs). When I ask them how they did it they say "It was easy, all you have to do is eat healthily and exercise" I KNOW THAT, What I mean is HOW DID YOU DO THAT???
I just cant do it. Its official I seriously, without a doubt, have no willpower. It must have got up and went when I was 9 stone (126 lbs)
What happens to transform peoples lives like that?? And why cant this happen to me?? This really gets me down, Especially when I see the positive results it has had on their lives. I am so obsessed with dieting and trying lose weight and yet thats all I seem to do then is eat huge amounts of food or starve myself completely.
I managed to lose 4lbs last week which I am sure .. Given what I have eaten this evening (No joke there) It has gone back on. I dont know why, I wasnt hungry. So it has to be a mental thing right???
Omg I sound nuts now, I have mental issues!!!!!!! Someone sign me in quick (ooo think of all the weight I would lose if I was locked up) Enough already!!
I just cant do it. Its official I seriously, without a doubt, have no willpower. It must have got up and went when I was 9 stone (126 lbs)
What happens to transform peoples lives like that?? And why cant this happen to me?? This really gets me down, Especially when I see the positive results it has had on their lives. I am so obsessed with dieting and trying lose weight and yet thats all I seem to do then is eat huge amounts of food or starve myself completely.
I managed to lose 4lbs last week which I am sure .. Given what I have eaten this evening (No joke there) It has gone back on. I dont know why, I wasnt hungry. So it has to be a mental thing right???
Omg I sound nuts now, I have mental issues!!!!!!! Someone sign me in quick (ooo think of all the weight I would lose if I was locked up) Enough already!!
Tuesday, January 10, 2006
Ok yes I know I have to update but what do you say when all you have done all day is sit on your lazy arse fiddling on the computer.
Shall I tell you I aced my History essay with the highest mark in the class - nah I dont want to bore you.
Shall I tell you that the conservatory roof is leaking because it hasnt stopped pissing down in the last day ?? nope because I dont care so why should you.
Shall I tell you I just had some sneaky chocolate and have just ruined my first week of dieting ? Nope you heard that all before as well, and before you say anything no Paul Mckenna will not make me thin - Its total rubbish.
What am I going to tell you? Nothing. There is very little I can tell you that would equal this I will say no more for today.
Shall I tell you I aced my History essay with the highest mark in the class - nah I dont want to bore you.
Shall I tell you that the conservatory roof is leaking because it hasnt stopped pissing down in the last day ?? nope because I dont care so why should you.
Shall I tell you I just had some sneaky chocolate and have just ruined my first week of dieting ? Nope you heard that all before as well, and before you say anything no Paul Mckenna will not make me thin - Its total rubbish.
What am I going to tell you? Nothing. There is very little I can tell you that would equal this I will say no more for today.
Friday, January 06, 2006
I cant stand it anymore - Why do I have to have the only children on earth that are obsessed with the Beatles, specifically Yellow submarine. Its amazing how a film 38 years old can capture their imagination.
Since christmas (when I stupidly bought them the dvd - I must have been drunk at the time) they have watched it approximately 15 times and that is no exaggeration.
I made the even bigger mistake of buying them the soundtrack as well - How stupid am I??? Good songs yes, Day in day out they just get a bit too much. I am beginning to think I do actually live in a yellow submarine. You get some pretty weird looks driving around with two kids singing their hearts out to 'Lucy in the sky with diamonds'
Then there are the questions.... Why are the blue meanies mean? Why is Eleanor Rigby lonley etc etc.
All together now, all togther now ... allllllll together now. I am going mad.
Yellow Submarine
Since christmas (when I stupidly bought them the dvd - I must have been drunk at the time) they have watched it approximately 15 times and that is no exaggeration.
I made the even bigger mistake of buying them the soundtrack as well - How stupid am I??? Good songs yes, Day in day out they just get a bit too much. I am beginning to think I do actually live in a yellow submarine. You get some pretty weird looks driving around with two kids singing their hearts out to 'Lucy in the sky with diamonds'
Then there are the questions.... Why are the blue meanies mean? Why is Eleanor Rigby lonley etc etc.
All together now, all togther now ... allllllll together now. I am going mad.
Yellow Submarine
Wednesday, January 04, 2006
Since going through my christmas and all its events would take to long. Here are some of the pics from the last two weeks.
Look Look Santa has been
Lots of mess
Emily :"Look at my christmas pressie"
Snap !!!
Dont buy one, its not clever, its not funny and it will result in chocolate fights!!!
Emily :"How do you get the vinegar out dammit"
Emily top left, Natalie top right, Eloise bottom right. Me bottom left. The last time we will all be together for 6 months.
My first day at school
That last one is for Jilly because I know it will make her go awwww. He didnt shed a tear, wish the same could be said for me. He made me so proud.
Natalie left this morning to go back to her home in America. I am not too sad, as we will be on our way out to see her again in June.
Happy new year all. Its been emotional!
Look Look Santa has been
Lots of mess
Emily :"Look at my christmas pressie"
Snap !!!
Dont buy one, its not clever, its not funny and it will result in chocolate fights!!!
Emily :"How do you get the vinegar out dammit"
Emily top left, Natalie top right, Eloise bottom right. Me bottom left. The last time we will all be together for 6 months.
My first day at school
That last one is for Jilly because I know it will make her go awwww. He didnt shed a tear, wish the same could be said for me. He made me so proud.
Natalie left this morning to go back to her home in America. I am not too sad, as we will be on our way out to see her again in June.
Happy new year all. Its been emotional!
Friday, December 23, 2005
Its all done and I am bloody knackered. I dont care if we dont have it now because I am not going near a shop for at least a week.
Done the 'visit the family' bit, remembered batteries for various toys, made my last trip to the post office in a while. Now I am going to relax.
May you all have a restful and merry christmas. Right wheres the vodka and choccies ?
Done the 'visit the family' bit, remembered batteries for various toys, made my last trip to the post office in a while. Now I am going to relax.
May you all have a restful and merry christmas. Right wheres the vodka and choccies ?
Tuesday, December 20, 2005
Woooo hooooo My sister has just landed at Heathrow London at 12.13pm, I cant believe it. I havent seen her in eighteen months and I am so excited. It will be great to have the whole family together at christmas. My mum is sooo excited (dont these things mean so much more to mums lol)
Joanna was in school yesterday and made Natalie a welcome home card, And then she got her entire class (and anyone else she stumbled across) to sign it such a sweet thing to do for a 5 year old.
Welcome home Naty, cant wait for our night out :)
Joanna was in school yesterday and made Natalie a welcome home card, And then she got her entire class (and anyone else she stumbled across) to sign it such a sweet thing to do for a 5 year old.
Welcome home Naty, cant wait for our night out :)
Saturday, December 17, 2005
Ah I reckon I have this christmas thing under control. I mean I havent written all my christmas cards yet, or wrapped presents or even thought about irrelevant things like what toys need batteries etc.
On the whole I feel quite calm, Another 8 hours in the day would be handy, and I have something planned every day from now to New years eve, And I have absolutely NOTHING nice to wear But hey shit happens right??
I unfortunatley will be doing my food shopping at 4 in the morning to avoid the masses of hysterical people (I have noooo intention of argueing over parsnips - Nothing is that essential) Apart from that I have everyones presents stuffed in various locations all over the house - Thats all I have to do now is remember where I put them.
But I think ..... No I am sure Christmas wont dissapear or collapse in failure if I just sit here for the afternoon and enjoy the 3 bars of chocolate I have been hiding for me. mmmmmmmm
On the whole I feel quite calm, Another 8 hours in the day would be handy, and I have something planned every day from now to New years eve, And I have absolutely NOTHING nice to wear But hey shit happens right??
I unfortunatley will be doing my food shopping at 4 in the morning to avoid the masses of hysterical people (I have noooo intention of argueing over parsnips - Nothing is that essential) Apart from that I have everyones presents stuffed in various locations all over the house - Thats all I have to do now is remember where I put them.
But I think ..... No I am sure Christmas wont dissapear or collapse in failure if I just sit here for the afternoon and enjoy the 3 bars of chocolate I have been hiding for me. mmmmmmmm
Tuesday, December 13, 2005
Oooo with much amusement I have a new house phone with caller ID. This is great because firstly I dont have to answer sales calls (otherwise known as number with held) or calls from my mother in law (just kidding ;) ... no really I was)
It also has the ability to recieve text messages, which it then converts into a voice message. It is sad when all we can do to amuse ourselves is seeing what we can get the automated woman at BT to say, but I guess thats what happens when you approach the big 30.
To my utter horror over the weekend I have discovered that I have bought completely the wrong thing for Ethan for Christmas, He has only asked me for one thing ... and I got it wrong and now I have to find the new toy and of course like most other popular toys its sold out, I have to ask the question WHY? The manufacturers have all year to prepare for Christmas so why dont they make enough damn toys to go around.
The one thing to cheer me up beyond all belief is the thought of the hubby and his best friend Christmas shopping on Saturday for us ladies. Gary cant handle a shopping trip around Tescos without ramming people with trollies... How he is going to shop on one of the busiest shopping days of the year without a clue what he is buying? So any guesses what I will end up with. I reckon it will be a red bra and brief set three sizes too small again.
It also has the ability to recieve text messages, which it then converts into a voice message. It is sad when all we can do to amuse ourselves is seeing what we can get the automated woman at BT to say, but I guess thats what happens when you approach the big 30.
To my utter horror over the weekend I have discovered that I have bought completely the wrong thing for Ethan for Christmas, He has only asked me for one thing ... and I got it wrong and now I have to find the new toy and of course like most other popular toys its sold out, I have to ask the question WHY? The manufacturers have all year to prepare for Christmas so why dont they make enough damn toys to go around.
The one thing to cheer me up beyond all belief is the thought of the hubby and his best friend Christmas shopping on Saturday for us ladies. Gary cant handle a shopping trip around Tescos without ramming people with trollies... How he is going to shop on one of the busiest shopping days of the year without a clue what he is buying? So any guesses what I will end up with. I reckon it will be a red bra and brief set three sizes too small again.
Sunday, December 11, 2005
Friday, December 09, 2005
Its the weekend at last, I feel like I havent had time to breathe all week, this christmas thing is hard work - I wonder if all my hard work will be appreciated (or is that a really stupid thing to say?!?!)
This weekend I intend to do nothing - I have finished christmas pressie shopping,, I have cleaned the house and am up to date with my washing and EBay. So there!! (There is the matter of a history essay - but I am going to with the cat ate it)
I am now going to settle myself in on the sofa get a nice fleecy blanket and seriously relax - possibly with choccies, wine and a chinese. Have a brill weekend all - You wont hear from me again till Monday.
This weekend I intend to do nothing - I have finished christmas pressie shopping,, I have cleaned the house and am up to date with my washing and EBay. So there!! (There is the matter of a history essay - but I am going to with the cat ate it)
I am now going to settle myself in on the sofa get a nice fleecy blanket and seriously relax - possibly with choccies, wine and a chinese. Have a brill weekend all - You wont hear from me again till Monday.
Tuesday, December 06, 2005
So I lied about updating - Shoot me!!!!
I finally have a new computer, It has pretty lights, 6 usb posts and a camera memory card reader - So thats good enough for me.
I have just discovered the terrible truth about christmas (no its nothing to do with Santa) I have to my absolute horror spent a small fortune, and when I say that I am really not joking.
Note to self - Do not start buying in September and stuff things under bed and forget about them.
The average spend (according to the bbc) on a girl is £127 and £223 on a boy, bullshit!!!!Where did you get those figures - they are rubbish.
Have they actually seen the price of toys - Its £20 for a Barbie.
Anyway back to writing christmas cards by the fire with three bottles of mulled wine :)
I finally have a new computer, It has pretty lights, 6 usb posts and a camera memory card reader - So thats good enough for me.
I have just discovered the terrible truth about christmas (no its nothing to do with Santa) I have to my absolute horror spent a small fortune, and when I say that I am really not joking.
Note to self - Do not start buying in September and stuff things under bed and forget about them.
The average spend (according to the bbc) on a girl is £127 and £223 on a boy, bullshit!!!!Where did you get those figures - they are rubbish.
Have they actually seen the price of toys - Its £20 for a Barbie.
Anyway back to writing christmas cards by the fire with three bottles of mulled wine :)
Thursday, December 01, 2005
So if I had five minutes spare to stop and scratch I probably would write you a long and meaningful post - In the meantime I have another 15 parcels to pack and post off from Ebay (having sent about 35 out yesterday), I have a house that makes the local rubbish dump look organised and tidy and oh yeah I heard christmas is coming up.
Why on earth does a 3 year old need to write 20 christmas cards? In fact what is the point to Christmas cards at all? This coming from a person who loves Christmas - they just happen to be the only part I hate (Apart from turkey which I refuse to buy this year)
Oh well off to dig out the decorations.
Aim for the week - To update twice more - Hey I heard you dont laugh.
Why on earth does a 3 year old need to write 20 christmas cards? In fact what is the point to Christmas cards at all? This coming from a person who loves Christmas - they just happen to be the only part I hate (Apart from turkey which I refuse to buy this year)
Oh well off to dig out the decorations.
Aim for the week - To update twice more - Hey I heard you dont laugh.
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