Hi all, happy sunday!
Well, it has been another busy day here at home. My Hubby took Jack to town to get some games exchanged whilst me and my 2yr old went to our friends next door, where little un gave her a hand to clean out their guinea pig cages. When the boys got back, DD helped her Daddy with his jigsaw and me and Jack made some sponge cakes. Quite an enjoyable time was spent by all, and no cross words between anybody!
We might have some family time like that again, when we get the chance.
Well, got some more cake to eat, so until next time
blessings
Rae
Sunday, 29 August 2010
Thursday, 26 August 2010
still being positive
Hi all,
I've been quite busy this week, so haven't really had much time to blog. I must get my routine sorted to include blogtime each day. Added to that my gorgeous Hubby has been off work for a week so I have eased off a bit on everything.It has been good having him around.
I finally got round to getting my eyes tested and now have to wear glasses all the time. It's a bit confusing for my brain because I have bifocals, and each time I look down I get blurred vision unless I'm reading!
I have been quite good recently at keeping up with my housework and general chores, and even managed to do some light gardening this morning with my eldest son.
I always have a massive list that needs doing around the house, and gradually, finally, I am working through that list and actually getting things done that have needed doing for ages.
I am very proud of my youngest son who got his GCSE grades today. He got an A for Media Studies and two C's for his Science papers. Well done Jack!
Well, got to go now,
Until next tiome
Blessings
Rae
I've been quite busy this week, so haven't really had much time to blog. I must get my routine sorted to include blogtime each day. Added to that my gorgeous Hubby has been off work for a week so I have eased off a bit on everything.It has been good having him around.
I finally got round to getting my eyes tested and now have to wear glasses all the time. It's a bit confusing for my brain because I have bifocals, and each time I look down I get blurred vision unless I'm reading!
I have been quite good recently at keeping up with my housework and general chores, and even managed to do some light gardening this morning with my eldest son.
I always have a massive list that needs doing around the house, and gradually, finally, I am working through that list and actually getting things done that have needed doing for ages.
I am very proud of my youngest son who got his GCSE grades today. He got an A for Media Studies and two C's for his Science papers. Well done Jack!
Well, got to go now,
Until next tiome
Blessings
Rae
Monday, 23 August 2010
jack loved his room
Just a quick update to let you know that Jack got back from boys camp. He loved his new look room! I have wallpapered and Rob did all the paintwork, then I pinned up all of his 60 ish medals from all his sports around his walls. Apart from managing to hammer my finger very hard, the room went together fairly quickly and we had it ready in time for his return.
I think we will do our room next, it is in dire need of a refurbish, to put it nicely!
until next time
blessings
Rae
I think we will do our room next, it is in dire need of a refurbish, to put it nicely!
until next time
blessings
Rae
Thursday, 19 August 2010
onward and upward!!
Hi everyone,
sorry I havent blogged for a while but let me explain why.
Since my last post I have been thinking a lot about what I really want from life and have been talking about it with my Hubby Rob.
We have decided to have the attic converted to a storage space by getting flooring and a loft ladder installed so that we can move all the craft collection to the attic, thus freeing up both the room and my mind from the jumble that is my crafting obsession!
This decision has snowballed into a plan for major re-sorting of the whole house! We have already made great headway into cleaning and decorating Jack's room, ready to surprise him on his return from boys camp on Friday.
We have plans ready for action between getting the attic work done (September 28th) and Christmas. I will reveal them as we get closer, so as not to give any secrets away to the family, who may be reading this blog! Let me just throw a hint though, I think I know of a little girl who will have a wonderful surprise for her 3rd birthday on Boxing day!
Well, got to go now, while I'm still in such good spirits.
Until next time
Blessings
Rae
p.s I discovered my very first tiny cucumber and tiny tomato on in my greenhouse yesterday, I have been trying to grow some veggies and I'm so pleased that they are finally showing some signs of sprouting !
xx
sorry I havent blogged for a while but let me explain why.
Since my last post I have been thinking a lot about what I really want from life and have been talking about it with my Hubby Rob.
We have decided to have the attic converted to a storage space by getting flooring and a loft ladder installed so that we can move all the craft collection to the attic, thus freeing up both the room and my mind from the jumble that is my crafting obsession!
This decision has snowballed into a plan for major re-sorting of the whole house! We have already made great headway into cleaning and decorating Jack's room, ready to surprise him on his return from boys camp on Friday.
We have plans ready for action between getting the attic work done (September 28th) and Christmas. I will reveal them as we get closer, so as not to give any secrets away to the family, who may be reading this blog! Let me just throw a hint though, I think I know of a little girl who will have a wonderful surprise for her 3rd birthday on Boxing day!
Well, got to go now, while I'm still in such good spirits.
Until next time
Blessings
Rae
p.s I discovered my very first tiny cucumber and tiny tomato on in my greenhouse yesterday, I have been trying to grow some veggies and I'm so pleased that they are finally showing some signs of sprouting !
xx
Sunday, 15 August 2010
The Secret
On Thursday, my DH bought me a great book that he had heard was an inspiration to many people. It's called The Secret and it is brilliant!
It has made me rethink my life and myself totally. I realise that I have spent my life so far being ill, moaning about everything and always being of the mindset that we havent got enough money for this, that and the other. From now on, I try at all times to be the opposite, not to mention if i feel bad, upset or depressed. To be thankful for each and every thing that i have and that my family have, not to dwell on the past because it doesnt matter now, what matters now is The Here and Now.
Life is brilliant, and each moment is a new one, ready to fill with as much as you want to. There is always enough of everything we need, and if we dont have it now, then we will one day, when the time is right.
We will have a lovely bungalow one day with a smallholding for a few pygmy goats and the kids will all have their own space, Hubby will have his own study where he will be able to finally write that book that he has always wanted to write. I will have a craft room with all built in storage for everything that I currently hoard. we will have everything we will ever need and more. The universe will provide.
On other matters, we had a really good day yesterday, and after dropping Jack at his summer camp we went to a lovely place for dinner. I had a really great steak and thoroughly enjoyed every mouthful, and for the first time didnt feel guilty about treating ourselves.
Hoping you all have good weekend!
Until then,
Blessings
Rae
It has made me rethink my life and myself totally. I realise that I have spent my life so far being ill, moaning about everything and always being of the mindset that we havent got enough money for this, that and the other. From now on, I try at all times to be the opposite, not to mention if i feel bad, upset or depressed. To be thankful for each and every thing that i have and that my family have, not to dwell on the past because it doesnt matter now, what matters now is The Here and Now.
Life is brilliant, and each moment is a new one, ready to fill with as much as you want to. There is always enough of everything we need, and if we dont have it now, then we will one day, when the time is right.
We will have a lovely bungalow one day with a smallholding for a few pygmy goats and the kids will all have their own space, Hubby will have his own study where he will be able to finally write that book that he has always wanted to write. I will have a craft room with all built in storage for everything that I currently hoard. we will have everything we will ever need and more. The universe will provide.
On other matters, we had a really good day yesterday, and after dropping Jack at his summer camp we went to a lovely place for dinner. I had a really great steak and thoroughly enjoyed every mouthful, and for the first time didnt feel guilty about treating ourselves.
Hoping you all have good weekend!
Until then,
Blessings
Rae
Thursday, 12 August 2010
shopping day
I spent a very pleasant morning shopping for clothes with my two sons. Jack is going away to a boys camp on saturday and he wanted some new clothes. He had some earnings left from when he did his filming, and he bought himself some smaller clothes, now that he has lost 3 stone in weight.
My eldest son Chris came with us, and although it was raining very heavily, we had a good time looking for bargains. It was nice to spent some time with the two of them, its a thing we don't get to do these days because they are both so busy.
The afternoon was spent with my husband Rob, who took me along for the ride whilst he went on his usual Thursday quest for comics (sorry-Graphic Novels!). As usual, I looked for more bargains whilst he was busy buying his books. Got some more cheap tee shirts for Jack and even found one 'alternative' enough for Chris! Isnt it strange that us parents always end up buying for the family instead of ourselves?
Romana-Dawn had a good day at nursery school, she is toilet training at the moment, and she didn't have any 'accidents' today, so she is very happy with herself for being such a big girl. She was so busy playing in school that she didn't have a nap today, and this evening she was asleep by 8pm! That is a first! She normally turns into a little demon around 9pm and I'm normally asleep before her! She is getting such a big girl now, it's hard to believe that she is three on boxing day, already.
How time flies.
Until next time
Blessings
Rae
My eldest son Chris came with us, and although it was raining very heavily, we had a good time looking for bargains. It was nice to spent some time with the two of them, its a thing we don't get to do these days because they are both so busy.
The afternoon was spent with my husband Rob, who took me along for the ride whilst he went on his usual Thursday quest for comics (sorry-Graphic Novels!). As usual, I looked for more bargains whilst he was busy buying his books. Got some more cheap tee shirts for Jack and even found one 'alternative' enough for Chris! Isnt it strange that us parents always end up buying for the family instead of ourselves?
Romana-Dawn had a good day at nursery school, she is toilet training at the moment, and she didn't have any 'accidents' today, so she is very happy with herself for being such a big girl. She was so busy playing in school that she didn't have a nap today, and this evening she was asleep by 8pm! That is a first! She normally turns into a little demon around 9pm and I'm normally asleep before her! She is getting such a big girl now, it's hard to believe that she is three on boxing day, already.
How time flies.
Until next time
Blessings
Rae
Monday, 9 August 2010
I want......
I want to able to wake each day in a tidy room.
To be able to prepare a snack or drink in the kitchen at any time without having to clean dishes or surfaces first..
I want to be able to access my sewing machine and use it daily, perhaps to make an income...
I want the house to be 'guest ready'at all times..
I want to have no more stresses about the condition of the house, and start thinking about myself and my upkeep more..
I want to be able to do what I want at any time, without feeling guilty that I should be doing something else instead..
I want a happy, healthy and contanted Husband and family, and feel that I can achieve this by performing to the best of my abilities in all of my tasks and pledges to myself.
What more can I say?
Until next time
Blessings
Rae
To be able to prepare a snack or drink in the kitchen at any time without having to clean dishes or surfaces first..
I want to be able to access my sewing machine and use it daily, perhaps to make an income...
I want the house to be 'guest ready'at all times..
I want to have no more stresses about the condition of the house, and start thinking about myself and my upkeep more..
I want to be able to do what I want at any time, without feeling guilty that I should be doing something else instead..
I want a happy, healthy and contanted Husband and family, and feel that I can achieve this by performing to the best of my abilities in all of my tasks and pledges to myself.
What more can I say?
Until next time
Blessings
Rae
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