Monday 30 January 2012

Chaos Theory

So most of yesterday was spent setting up my mums Wii console...she is a total techno phobe so it took some careful explanations and several practice runs. After a busy day playing and relaxing with the children I spent some time trying to get organised and laminating menu plans and housework rota's. I find myself really struggling at the moment. Not quite sure why but I am not feeling the happy vibes in my home at the moment, it's probably just me but the dynamic seems different and I am struggling.

Still, this too shall pass.

Saturday 28 January 2012

So far today has been a good day. Yes I know it's still early but monkey slept for 10 hours and did not wake up screaming for a change. I feel ever so slightly more positive this morning but then it is still early so no doubt it will soon change. I am fed up of sitting under a grey cloud...am trying to think and act in a more positive manner to encourage the happy thoughts to take root but I do find with so much going on at the moment health and home wise that it can be a struggle. However, lots of fresh air and a good nights sleep generally help so here's hoping Monkey has decided to settle properly for a while.

Thursday 26 January 2012

Today has been a busy day. Monkey was up at half 5 having not gone to sleep until after 10. I cycled to work, in the rain :( and then home again 4 hours later. It was the furthest I have cycled in many years so will probably feel it tomorrow.

The gang & I then walked to the supermarket and just made it back in time for Munch to get changed and walk across town to a friends birthday party at the local martial arts centre.This is the first time I have sat down for more than 5 minutes since 9 0'clock this morning and I am ready for bed.

Munch worked on some work sheets this morning with her Dad while I was at work and then got stuck into some more reading eggs. She loves spending her golden eggs. I may have created a shopping demon for years to come.  

Wednesday 25 January 2012

And so it begins.....

I am new to the whole blog concept so please be patient at my lack of skill and technical abilities. I am not sure if there is a purpose as such behind this blog or whether it more of an organisational tool for my erratic brain functions. lol.

Yesterday was a gentle day, we are slowly getting back in to the swing of things. Most of the day was spent at a local HE meet in Faversham.
A good time was had by all as the children have full use of all the facilities at the youth club. Munch's favourite room is usually the craft room but yesterday she spent most of her time in the music room, much to my surprise. We have always tried to interest the girls in music and learning an instrument probably largely due to mine and CJ's distinct lack of musical ability. However, despite the free access to a number of instruments at home and the youth club yesterday was the first time munch had really shown an interest and put on a little show with her friend A.
When we got back I printed off a work sheet i had on measuring which asked her to measure a number of everyday household objects, including her bed, sofa, trainers etc.
Today we are of to our second instalment of Forest school run by the lovely people at Kent Wildlife Trust in Canterbury. LAst week amongst other things Munch learnt to build and start an upside fire using vaseline, cotton wool and a fire steel. It was so lovely to see her face light up as she finally got her fire to light after struggling with the technique in the begining.