Thursday, 6 September 2012
Monday, 3 September 2012
Weekend With Lucy
Just had (another) fun packed weekend with Lucy. Lucy et al didn't arrive til lunch time on the Saturday but the weather was lovely so we had an afternoon in Jamie's Park. Later on I suggested a walk to the Millenium Green to feed the ducks and geese as I had a load of bread that was past it best! We all had a lovely walk around the lake and had a laugh at being chased by the geese. Then we walked back to the park next to the green. Jamie and Lucy made loads of new friends who were also playing in the park and we all stayed out past 7 o'clock as the sun was glorious.
Once we got back we had a chinese takeaway and tried to watch the first episode of Dr Who, but we were all shattered and it was an early night for all.Sunday we were up early and off to a car boot; which auntie Chrissie always loves for the bargains, and Jamie and Lucy love as there is a little park there. It was really hot as we walked round, but I got a few more DVD's for Jamie - Dangermouse and Jamie and the Magic Torch - as well as a few Halloween goodies.
After a quick stop for a cuppa we went to see Nanna. It was lovely to see her, as she was so much better than the last time we went, and I got some lovely group photos. We took (and made) her a very tasty chicken dinner, and all had a lovely afternoon in her garden playing Butthead. Lucy and Jamie hardly fell out at all. There were just a few pushing incidents. I think Jamie's daddy got most of the bruises though when everybody decided it would be a good idea to use him as a bouncy castle!
The weekend may have started later than usual, but it went on til late Sunday night as on the way back from Nannas we visited Dr Who's Tardis. Then when we got back to our house Dean got the water bombs out and everyone had a great time getting very wet and collecting even more bruises!!
Can't wait for Butlins in 4 weeks....
Wednesday, 29 August 2012
Sunday, 26 August 2012
Big Ears....
Had tea at Nana's with Jamie last week and we were chatting about the up and coming family wedding, and one of the invitees who was being a bit of an old sod as he did not want to stay over, and Nana wasn't even sure if he would stay for all the wedding itself.
(Me and The Bull are actually only staying for the afternoon and are leaving before the evening do as no children - other than bridesmaids etc - have been invited. As it is a family wedding we have no family to look after Jamie. Luckily we have got two sets of friends who have volunteered to look after Jamie for a few hours each in the afternoon!)
Back to the story. Nana said something along the lines of 'He's a right misery guts', and Jamie repeated it word for word!! So Nana said 'We will have to be careful with Big Ears around.' To which Jamie responded; 'Big ears lives with Noddy'. Priceless!!
(Me and The Bull are actually only staying for the afternoon and are leaving before the evening do as no children - other than bridesmaids etc - have been invited. As it is a family wedding we have no family to look after Jamie. Luckily we have got two sets of friends who have volunteered to look after Jamie for a few hours each in the afternoon!)
Back to the story. Nana said something along the lines of 'He's a right misery guts', and Jamie repeated it word for word!! So Nana said 'We will have to be careful with Big Ears around.' To which Jamie responded; 'Big ears lives with Noddy'. Priceless!!
Friday, 24 August 2012
Becoming a child again.....
In August's edition of the Cygnus Review (see: www.cygnus-books.co.uk/) there were a number of articles that reminded us as adults of the time we were children - and the importance of being child-like.
Louisa Mills in The Wise Child Within (www.cygnus-books.co.uk/magazine/2012/07/the-wise-child-within/) opens with the lyrics from Madonna's Dear Jessie:
If the land of make believe
Is inside your heart it will never leave
There's a golden gate where the fairies all wait
And dancing moons, for you
Close your eyes and you'll be there
Where the mermaids sing as they comb their hair
Like a fountain of gold you can never grow old
Where dreams are made, your love parade
I have just read the whole song and it really touched me. Its sad to think how life takes over and we loose all sense of being a child. I hope for Jamie's sake we can hold onto the wonder for him as long as possible.
Louisa goes onto say; Sometimes we do take life so seriously, don't we, and we really can be a bit hard on ourselves. The pressure we put ourselves under when it comes to work, family, finances, social composure...even spirituality. We can come down on ourselves rather harshly, if we feel we've got it 'wrong', becoming ashamed or self cynical when we stumble from time to time.
What is her answer? Be kind to yourself! Let go of the burden or worry so that your heart, mind and spirit are free to smile, giggle and dream as they always did and should always be allowed to do.
Later on in the same edition, Vernon Kitabu Turner discusses Child Mind - Zen Mind www.cygnus-books.co.uk/magazine/2012/07/child-mind-zen-mind/ He talks of children being natural masters of Zen as the young child is able to play with such concentration and learn with ease because his mind has no concept of past and future. He is present. Being present, he is full of energy. The child mind does not cling to things or events but drops them at will and moves on with equal intensity to whatever else he chooses to do.
When you cling to a fixed concept of yourself – doctor, janitor, lawyer or waitress, weak or strong – you develop a rigid program that your mind is compelled to support. It is not the duties that present a problem but our tendency to associate ourselves with a limited concept as self. But this image is no more the real you than a photograph is. The quicker you rid yourself of this crippling barrier, the more alive you will become to the moment and the endless variations of this remarkable creature called you.
Louisa Mills in The Wise Child Within (www.cygnus-books.co.uk/magazine/2012/07/the-wise-child-within/) opens with the lyrics from Madonna's Dear Jessie:
If the land of make believe
Is inside your heart it will never leave
There's a golden gate where the fairies all wait
And dancing moons, for you
Close your eyes and you'll be there
Where the mermaids sing as they comb their hair
Like a fountain of gold you can never grow old
Where dreams are made, your love parade
I have just read the whole song and it really touched me. Its sad to think how life takes over and we loose all sense of being a child. I hope for Jamie's sake we can hold onto the wonder for him as long as possible.
Louisa goes onto say; Sometimes we do take life so seriously, don't we, and we really can be a bit hard on ourselves. The pressure we put ourselves under when it comes to work, family, finances, social composure...even spirituality. We can come down on ourselves rather harshly, if we feel we've got it 'wrong', becoming ashamed or self cynical when we stumble from time to time.
What is her answer? Be kind to yourself! Let go of the burden or worry so that your heart, mind and spirit are free to smile, giggle and dream as they always did and should always be allowed to do.
Later on in the same edition, Vernon Kitabu Turner discusses Child Mind - Zen Mind www.cygnus-books.co.uk/magazine/2012/07/child-mind-zen-mind/ He talks of children being natural masters of Zen as the young child is able to play with such concentration and learn with ease because his mind has no concept of past and future. He is present. Being present, he is full of energy. The child mind does not cling to things or events but drops them at will and moves on with equal intensity to whatever else he chooses to do.
When you cling to a fixed concept of yourself – doctor, janitor, lawyer or waitress, weak or strong – you develop a rigid program that your mind is compelled to support. It is not the duties that present a problem but our tendency to associate ourselves with a limited concept as self. But this image is no more the real you than a photograph is. The quicker you rid yourself of this crippling barrier, the more alive you will become to the moment and the endless variations of this remarkable creature called you.
Wednesday, 22 August 2012
Wardrobe Warfare!!
After our lovely weekend away the other week a mountain of clothes seemed to accumulate in our bedroom that needed putting away. Instead of doing this however, I decided to give my wardrobe a long awaited spring clean.
I seem to have been on a diet for forever and as I am now (nearly) the lightest I have been in about 5 years, I thought it might be a good time to see if any of the clothes in the boxes at the bottom of the wardrobe actually fitted me again.
I went through every item in the wardrobe and was ruthless. I am pleased to say that at the end of the session I had two large bags of clothes to go to the charity shop or for recycling.
Some of the clothes that I had in my wardrobe were over 5 years old and I am afraid to say that some were even older! I have spent years holding onto clothes that a) are never going to fit again and b) are never going to be back in fashion.
Why Oh Why did I hang onto those flared trousers? They never suited me when I bought them!!
What I did learn however, is that - since having Jamie - my body shape has completely changed so a lot of those old clothes actually looked odd. I know a lot of women have said this but I didn't believe it until I saw it in myself. It's not that I am fat. It's just my shape has changed!!
I must admit I that loved the cathartic experience of throwing away so many of my old clothes - especially those that no longer fitted. I thought I might be sad, but I have been left with a lot more space in my wardrobe and I know that the clothes that I do have, do suit me and make me feel good about myself.
Just need to invest in some new underwear now.....
I seem to have been on a diet for forever and as I am now (nearly) the lightest I have been in about 5 years, I thought it might be a good time to see if any of the clothes in the boxes at the bottom of the wardrobe actually fitted me again.
I went through every item in the wardrobe and was ruthless. I am pleased to say that at the end of the session I had two large bags of clothes to go to the charity shop or for recycling.
Some of the clothes that I had in my wardrobe were over 5 years old and I am afraid to say that some were even older! I have spent years holding onto clothes that a) are never going to fit again and b) are never going to be back in fashion.
Why Oh Why did I hang onto those flared trousers? They never suited me when I bought them!!
What I did learn however, is that - since having Jamie - my body shape has completely changed so a lot of those old clothes actually looked odd. I know a lot of women have said this but I didn't believe it until I saw it in myself. It's not that I am fat. It's just my shape has changed!!
I must admit I that loved the cathartic experience of throwing away so many of my old clothes - especially those that no longer fitted. I thought I might be sad, but I have been left with a lot more space in my wardrobe and I know that the clothes that I do have, do suit me and make me feel good about myself.
Just need to invest in some new underwear now.....
Monday, 20 August 2012
Family Matters....
Once again feeling a bit flat due to 'family matters'.
Had an invite to my dad's sister and sister-in-laws joint party at Damons Restaurant on Saturday.
Was really looking forward to seeing all dad's side of the family again. We rarely get together and I often wonder what everyone is up to and how they are. I also wonder what we would all be doing if dad was still alive.
I'm afraid the whole afternoon throughly depressed me!
What with looking after Jamie - who kept wanting to go to the toilet and would not eat his food (daddy didn't come as was playing a gig) - I didn't really get to chat to anyone about anything.
And no one mentioned my dad.
Had an invite to my dad's sister and sister-in-laws joint party at Damons Restaurant on Saturday.
Was really looking forward to seeing all dad's side of the family again. We rarely get together and I often wonder what everyone is up to and how they are. I also wonder what we would all be doing if dad was still alive.
I'm afraid the whole afternoon throughly depressed me!
What with looking after Jamie - who kept wanting to go to the toilet and would not eat his food (daddy didn't come as was playing a gig) - I didn't really get to chat to anyone about anything.
And no one mentioned my dad.
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