Proud Mummy.....

Happy Birthday Mummy!

Moon Zoom!

photo courtesy of DigginsTaylor Twitter

 

To launch Jamie's class' new topic 'Moon Zoom!' their class had a mobile planetarium visit them.  This is a self contained darkened classroom; allowing children to learn all about space in a fantastic, fun and educational environment (it says here). 

 

As Jamie has been keen on Dr Who (getting lots of Dr Who goodies for Christmas) he was very excited and when he came home he told us all about the planets that he had seen; especially Venus and Mars! 

 

(Can u spot Jamie......?)

 

 

Tummy Ache Tuesday is Back!!

Since last term, Jamie has been suffering from what has become known as 'Tummy Ache Tuesday.'  Jamie has PE on a Tuesday.......  The first week of term he didn't suffer, but this morning, once he had woken up (after his milk) he started to say he had a 'Tummy Ache'.  I reminded him that it was  MOON ZOOM and if he didn't go to school he would miss that......

As it turned out, they didn't have PE!

"It's quiet" said Custard. "Too quiet" said Roobarb.....

I can guarantee it won't be at Nana's.   Jamie on a sleepover with Noah....

Winning Interview Answer....

Well, I got the job.  I really didn't think I had done enough during the practical exercises.  I woke up in the night and realised that although I had made mine pretty, I had completely forgot to do the Excel formulas....

However, that didn't seem to matter.  I think the answer that did is was:

Question:  How do you deal with Interruptions?

Answer: I have a 5 year old.  I am used to interruptions.

Being a mother has its own set of transferable qualifications....

Another New Job?

Yes!  Its all happened very quickly, but I have finally landed every mummy's dream job - term time only!

I started this week; the day before Jamie went back (Training Day).  I am working at a local secondary school in the Student Services Department.  Initially it is for 6 months until end of the summer term.  Here's hoping...

Imagine that it's the end of 2015....

Review of 2014

This year I am not going to beat myself up about the Resolutions that weren’t accomplished for 2014, see:  http://grumpymumtobe.blogspot.co.uk/2014/01/happy-new-year-resolutions.html. Instead I am going to pat myself on the back with a Done list to show what I DID manage to complete in 2014 and take last year Resolutions as a guide for 2015.

2014 started off with trip to A&E after Daddy got worried about a photograph that seemed to show something wrong with Jamie’s eye.  All was fine, but Jamie was advised to wear glasses most of the time.  Thankfully his squint is getting better and only really noticeable when he is tired.

Jamie lost his first tooth towards the end of the year.  Still waiting for the second....

We bought Jamie a bunk bed.  As yet, he has not grasped the concept that it is for something other than Sleepovers with cousin Noah.  Cousin Noah gained a little brother; Seth James and we had a lovely Christening in December.

2014 brought new pets into the house; starting with Nev (the cat) in January and then adding Stella and Katie (the Chickens) in June.

Jamie had a full year, what with visits from Lucy, loads of play dates, going to the many parks around here, visits to Sundown, Belton House and Fun farm as well as his first school trip and first Sports day.   Not to mention going to the Cinema, party invitations – including a Pirate Party for Jamie 5^th birthday and the usual Halloween Party (it gets better every year!) - trips to Mablethorpe and Skegness after his hospital visits, camping with cousin Noah and Seth at Woodhall (daddy not keen) and a week away in Norfolk at Blackbird Cottage with ‘the girls’ when he told Emily (age 13) she was his girlfriend!  We even managed to fit in a playdate while on holiday at Dinosaurland with Will and Lucy.

Christmas was the usual jam packed, wonderful experience; including organising a party for everyone to which even Santa came.  And don’t forget  Arty Pots, The Bauble Barn, Tinsel and Tea Towels,  Sundown and lots of presents!!

After 9 months at SHE, mummy was made redundant in April, but was only out of work for 11 weeks before she found another job in July.  2015 finds her with another new job, but this time out of choice!

Mummy did intend to lose some weight, but unfortunately it was not meant to be.  While unemployed she did manage some walking with Kate on a Wednesday morning but never seemed to find the gym or make it to any classes other than a couple of weeks at Pilates which had to be cut short due to work!  We shall try and forget mummy’s attempt at Pole fitness which lasted 2 weeks and for which she is still feeling the pain!

Mummy struggled this year with back and neck pain as well as the arm pain she is still suffering from thinking she could pole dance!  She also saw herself  being diagnosed as having low oestrogen and therefore possibly starting the menopause.....For a while she took Oestrogen gel to try and alleviate the symptoms but found that she felt just as bad while using the gel.  Currently feeling a lot better.

Mummy managed to remain Sober for October  and raised £85 for Macmillan Cancer Support https://gosober.org.uk/profile/joanneborrill

All in all, a lot to be proud of in 2014.  Lots of family time and a very happy Jamie xx