Day 2
Well day 2 has gone well, we went shopping, we did it, carted it home, Mum came with us, Clark helped her and the other children helped me. I dropped Clark off with Mum to help her unpack, we got home Callum and Eden did a stirling job of unpacking everything and putting it away whilst I made some lunch.
I’m especially proud of Eden, Callum and Clark, they cannot do enough to help me, they have been outstanding in their willingness to help with housework, knuckle down to school work and just being more tolerant of each other and trying not to argue, I don’t know how long it will last, but I’m grateful for however long, it’s making my life easier.
Word has reach me today that somebody doesn’t think I can do this now Malcs at work, they think five children are too many, let alone HE-ing them. She obviously doesn’t know me, I’m very determined, my children and Malc are my world and I would give up anything for them, including my energy, time and very often my sanity!
I would like to say a big thankyou to those people who do support me, whether it’s when I need somebody to unload to, people who comment on my blog, cyberfriends, places like the SHE forum where you don’t feel alone or afraid to ask a question. These people and places make me a happier and positive person which in turn makes me a better person for Malc, my children and the world in general!
I’ve always wanted my blog to be a really positive, happy place so I’m not going to bung it up with ranting about negative people, I’m only going to say the word "jealous" springs to mind.
I’ve joined Facebook, a bit of a waste really, I don’t understand half of it, I’ve joined so that I can play scrabble with my Mum, funnily enough we don’t seem to be able to get a couple of uninterrupted hours to be able to play a game. This has obviously rubbed off on the children because as I’m typing Eden, Callum and Clark have got out our at least 20 year old game and are playing it. I’ve had a look and we’ve already got "poo" on it, at a guess I’d say that was Callums word!
It’s good stuff they’re already having a discussion about vowels! I’m off to help them think up some more rude words!!
Blogring:
Of course you can do, imagine anyone doubting that! You’l be fine, LEA visit over, beds changed, education done and someone can spell ‘poo’ Ithink that’s brill. Well done you!
Comment by Lisa — April 30, 2008 @ 9:31 pm
day 2 of Malc working i guess , do email and fill me in cos i’ve missed everything being out of blogland for a bit, you know mashed head n stuff.
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You will do it babes, I’ve every faith in you and we’re always here if you need an ear
Comment by dawny — April 30, 2008 @ 11:31 pm
Stuff like that is nobody elesse business, for goodness sake!
And isnt it funny how kids like all the potty words! LOL
Comment by mrs darling — May 1, 2008 @ 4:18 am
Bless you ladies, what a lovely positive start to my day.
Thankyou.
Comment by Administrator — May 1, 2008 @ 6:48 am
I never understand why some people find it necessary to run down or belittle others. I have every faith in you so chin up and get stuck in! Determination is a very powerful thing!
Lxx
PS
Comment by Linda — May 1, 2008 @ 8:38 am
KNOW PLENTY OF RUDE WORDS……….YOU CAN DO IT LOVE .YOUR DETERMINATION AND LOVE SHOWS THROUGH.. AND YOU ARE NOT BY YOURSELF.I AM HERE TO PUT MY FIVE EGGS IN .!!! XX MUM
Comment by MUM — May 1, 2008 @ 10:10 am
Thankyou Linda and thanks Mum ( I think!)
Comment by Administrator — May 1, 2008 @ 8:08 pm
It’s always amazing to me how much we end up doing without thinking about it. Someone holds an 18 month old and wonders how you do it day after day–the child is so heavy. How do you do it? Starting with a 7 pound baby at birth is how. And day after day as the ounces add up, your muscles strengthen. How do you handle two, three, five, eight children? The exact same way. And with school, you start with one, then the next, then the next. Little bits at a time, little bits at a time. It’s definitely a lot of work, but then really, who is better equipped and who knows your children better than you do? You know your children enough to know when they are being lazy and need to be pushed a bit or if they are just having an off day and need a break. You are in an invaluable position to your dear children!
You have such a lovely rhythm to your days and you get lots of things done and it seems like a lovely mix of practical life skills, book work and just plain fun. I think your children have a great home life. Things will obviously change with your husband at work, but I think you will will continue to do wonderfully. I love reading your blog and seeing what you do. I don’t understand it all with your different turns of phrase but that makes it kind of fun also. I wish we lived closer–I’d love to have you over for tea while our children do some creative fun!
Comment by Karen — May 4, 2008 @ 5:55 pm
Bless you Karen- Those were lovely words, I wish we were closer too, you provide the tea, I’ll bring the cakes!
I’m not surprised you don’t understand me sometimes, I can be very sarcastic, I call it sense of humour, but not everybody does!
Comment by Administrator — May 4, 2008 @ 6:39 pm