Busy week this week! Things went a little better at work this week as I seemed to manage my time better so I wasn't working so much from home. Faith loved after school club and had a great time playing out in the junior playground each day and actually pulled a face if we went to pick her up early!!! Still getting a frosty reception at mum and dad's which I am getting bit fed up about. They will have to get used to the new arrangement because it is better for everyone. Mum's birthday on Monday, have got a present and a card - not sure how to approach it really, do I just call in and drop it off, or do I take the whole tribe, hmmm, not sure, need to think about it. off to the tinker's house to play on their new trampoline, so hopefully will have some pics to post!

Great day today. Went to Stockley farm with Aunty Pat and the kids. Aunty Pat had gone to a lot of trouble and made the kids a lovely tea and had put all her ornaments up high so Faith couldn't fiddle!!!! The weather was gorgeous and despite the fact that both kids had straw in unspeakable places, a great day all round. Just what I needed to lift the spirits.

Still cheesed off today. Dave is very much of the opinion that we should bite the bullet, put Jack in nursery and send Faith to after school club. I understand why he thinks this but if we do that it will be full on war and I don't want that as I love my mum and dad and don't want to have a battle with them, where my kids will be the main ones who loose out. On top of that, my washer and tumble dryer have both packed in at the same time so we have loads and loads of dirty clothes all over the kitchen. I would normally have taken it to my mums but can't do that so will be reduced to wearing sillier and sillier outfits as time goes on. Expecting to be down to my wedding dress by Monday (as if I could still get in it!!!!!) Please come and rescue me, washing machine repair man!!!!! Taking Jack to docs this morning as he seems constipated and off his food. Getting a bit worried about this as it seems to be an ongoing problem. Mary Ann was right, this is therapy on the cheap. Totally boring for anyone else to read, good job you are my only follower, Squid!!!!

Difficult day today. Had a row with my mum which I hate doing as we see so much of her it leaves a big hole when we are not talking. Fallen out over Faith so it makes it really hard as I can see their point and I know where it has come from. My parents are much more leinent with my children than they ever were with me as a child. Faith has been allowed to think she can get away with murder and has well and truly pushed it and now mum and dad are putting their foot down, but what they don't seem to see is that by allowing her to get away with the little things, she has thought that she could treat them like shit and get away with it. They regulary berate me for being too hard on her but that is why I am! So anyway, a pound of flesh must be had for mum to feel better so I have to cop it full in the neck. It's hard as we cannot stand on our dignity and take the hump as we need them for childcare, which they know. it's a real rock and a hard place as I am cross with Faith and them and can see that this is one of the few disadvantages to our childcare arrangement that you wouldn't get with a nursery. But I have always felt fortunate to be able to say that my children have only ever been looked after by people that love them. Right, rant over, not a very interesting or cheerful post, sorry, folks!

Annual Easter egg hunt in Mum and Dad's garden today!!!!Jjack much more up for it this year, really understood the concept of chocolate!!!! Spent the rest of the day tryiong to ration the chocolate but to no avail as Dad was on hand to hand it out sneakily, without me seeing!!! Lovely roast dinner and nice weather too, a very nice day was had by all.

Thought I would just add a few pics for interest . some yesterday of me and Faith in York, before she turned evil and one or two of my niece Lucy's christening from March 29th.

easter weekend.

Mmmm, going to have bit of an experiment with the layout of this one, still learning, stick with me!!!! went to York yesterday with mum dad and Faith. Bit of a trying experience as Faith was awkward and a bit of a pain in the bum - oh well, you live and learn!!!!

Hooray, i inserted a picture, going to have to really experiement with this blogging thing. Think its a great way to keep in touch with people though. This is my beautiful daughtet faith, who I am sure will feature often in this venture!!!

April 5th 2009

Hmmmm, not sure about this, will give it a go. Just been to Walsall to see one of my oldest friends, mary ann and my frien gel who really looked after me and MA when we lived in Wanstead. it was really lovely to see them both. we haven't changed that much really, little older lot wiser and much more knackered but other than that same old people!!!!! Not quite sure how to get pics in here but will investigate and try it next time

xxx