Wait Over and A Tweeting Good Evening

Before I disappear off to my sheep and bees I thought I would mention that I did finally get the email, at almost 6pm.  I am pleased that Brandon got into his first choice of Primary School, but still finding it all a bit emotional - goodness only knows what I will be like buying School Uniform (I'm not even thinking about his first day yet!)

I've been relatively chilled out this evening and have been watching Season 1 of 24.  That Mr. Bauer never fails to surprise me and the whole program often leaves me wide-eyed, which tends to always make Matt laugh at me. 

While changing episodes of 24 I was, as usual, checking Twitter and Facebook.  I stumbled across a Tweet from Andrew Stone (Pineapple Dance Studios, Starman, Louie Spence's Showbusiness and many more) saying that if his followers joined the Facebook page for Starman he would tweet you and also follow you! 

Well, I have always been a bit of a celeb whore, and Matt knows this, he also knows I have a list of "Celebrity Concessions" as long as my arm (and Mr. Stone is certainly on that list!!)  I decided to follow the Starman page on Facebook, not really expecting anything, next thing I know I have a tweet from Andrew saying thanks with a smiley face and an email from Twitter to tell me he is following me.  I tweeted back and thanked him for putting an insane smile on my face, he tweeted back and laughed.  All this time I'm being called a loser by my fiance because the above mentioned insane smile is plastered all over my face (and kinda is now I'm writing this and re-living the moment).  

Andrew Stone

I'm not about to go off on an Andrew Stone Appreciation Society rant, but people do ask me what I find attractive about him.  Not only is he insanely talented (the boy can sing and dance), he is very easy on the eye and I LOVE his speaking voice, he just has a lovely tone.  You know when people just have the whole package (personality, talent, looks, fashion sense, etc)? Well, to me, Andrew is one of those people.  Ok, so maybe that was a little bit Appreciation Society like. 

Ok, so 24 watched, Twitter twitted at, Facebook checked, now time for bed - Hairdressers tomorrow (yay!), time to catch up on all the goss and have a bit of time for Mummy. 

Until next time my lovelies. 

T.T.F.N. x

A Waiting Game...

So, it's 31st March and it is D-Day, better known as the day when I find out what Junior School my lil man is going to.  Emails are supposedly being sent out to all who applied online, and normal letters to those that did it the old fashioned way, it's 20 to 5 and still no email, I don't have much patience as it is and this really isn't helping. 

A newly hatched Brandon - approx 10 mins old

I've been feeling quite emotional today, some would say needlessly, others might be able to relate.  I just can't fathom how my tiny baby boy is now almost 4 years old and due to be going to school in September. 

Obviously I understand that Children grow up and get older (I mean, I'm nearly 30?? How did that one happen??), but I can't believe how shockingly fast the time has gone and how much he has changed.  

People used to tell me that he was one of the most photographed baby's they'd seen, but then I am glad I had the camera on him at every opportunity because I can look back and reminisce over the time passed and see how he has grown and changed over the years. 

I, of course, miss the days when he was tiny and needed mummy and daddy for everything, but I do love how he is growing into a lovely little man and that he never fails to surprise me with some of the things he says and does.  I know that my over active hormones are not helped by the ever growing louder ticking of my biological clock, and my ovaries demanding to be put to good use at least one more time before they shrivel up. 

My beautiful boys <3

It's all a question of fate, who knows what the future holds?  I may fall pregnant after the wedding, I may even be pregnant now.  If I'd not suffered my 2 miscarriages I would be a slightly stressed mummy with Brandon, a 1 year old little girl and be approximately 8 months pregnant at the moment.  I do my best not to dwell on the losses, I just have to tell myself that time wasn't right and when it is I will be able to hold the baby that was meant to be.  If it's not meant to be then, well, who knows.  At the end of the day I have my beautiful little boy and my wonderful fiance, if anyone else comes along then it is a bonus, if not then I am blessed to have what I have and that is what was meant for me. 

Just checked the email again and still nothing, I'm guessing I may be one of the last to know, especially if it is done in surname alphabetical order. Argh!! Best I go and make another cup of tea...that'll help to pass all of 5 minutes. 


Until later, T.T.F.N. x

Service as Normal accompanied by a 5pm tipple (or 3)

So I'm back again.  Not long been home from the after nursery date we had arranged with my slightly mad, ever so funny, Irish friend of a neighbor! 

When we first arrived Connor (my neighbor's little boy) was painting at the dining room table but, soon after our arrival, the paints were put away and usual service resumed, much to Brandon's delight but to the dismay of mine and Margo's (the neighbor) ears. 

The noise levels seemed to be higher than usual today.  They might well have been or it could be just because I was feeling a little under the weather, either way both Margo and myself were...I'm not sure "pleased" is the right word, but relieved (maybe) when the boys decided that it would be a good idea to empty Connor's wooden toy-box out (all over Margo's kitchen floor) and then use it as a den. 

 

Brandon & Connor in the toybox

This was where they stayed until their dinner was served up, which was a tasty looking fish fingers, smiley faces and ketchup.  Brandon ate his fish fingers, all the while looking around the room, and especially at Margo's daughter, Robyn, who was sat next to him eating homemade Chicken Tikka.  No one could have prepared us for Brandon asking to try some and then promptly deciding that he in fact preferred that to his smiley faces and ketchup.  He then proceeded to finish off Robyn's dinner and then his smiley faces. 

Brandon - tucking in =)

Normal services resumed once more, with Brandon and Connor climbing in and out of the toy-box, taking it in turns to shut each other in and then, the icing on the cake for Brandon was when Connor got them both a yogurt out of the fridge, shortly followed by a Twirl Chocolate Bar...both of which got promptly demolished. 

I should probably mention that Margo and I had eaten at this point and leave it there, but I'll be honest and say we had also started on the wine (at 5:00pm!)  We finished off a bottle of Rose between us and then there were 2 other bottles of something masquerading as wine.  No, no, no, we didn't drink 2 bottles, it was a choice of what we wanted and, perhaps foolishly, we ended up going for a white, "low alcohol wine based" drink!  I think it lies, I am actually sat typing this feeling a little bit light in the head.

After the boys had sat and quite cruelly eaten chocolate in front of us I decided that I too needed something sweet.  Well, what a thing to say to Margo!!  I was promptly presented with a plate full of warm waffles, chopped banana, vanilla ice-cream and toffee sauce.  Don't get me wrong, I'm not complaining in the slightest, it was yummy!  Somewhere between the second glass of wine and the waffles Matt came over to find me.  He was then presented with a plateful of Chicken Tikka which, oddly enough, he was allowed to eat without the assistance of Brandon - might have something to do with the fact that he had already eaten his body weight in food! 

So with full bellies and a slightly fluffy feeling head in the case of yours truly, we made our way back home (2 minutes walk across the road).  Brandon is now tucked up in bed looking forward to Nanny, Granddad and Meryl coming to see him tomorrow, Matt is playing Warcraft and me? Well after finishing here I'm not altogether sure what I will be doing, it all depends on if my focus returns to normal ;-) 

So, for now, T.T.F.N. x

Slacking Already

So here it is, day 2 in my life as a blogger.

I have a relatively quiet day today (if you excuse the noisy neighbors).  Brandon is at nursery all day, Matt is at work and The Doggles....well, they're doing what they always do - sleeping.

I feel as though I am already slacking and letting the blogging side of things down, partly because, even though it is only 10:45 am, I am completely and utterly exhausted.  I know that this is mostly caused by the restless night I had, my sleep being filled with a constant bad dream! I kept forcing myself to wake up but every time I went back to sleep the dream continued from where it left off.  Quite why this can't be the case when I am having a fantastic dream I do not know!

I think I may have to be seen to be incredibly "lazy" and go back to bed shortly while I have the chance to catch some undisturbed sleep (although the noisy neighbor with the pneumatic drill is at it again, so earplugs or several pillows on my head may be in order).

I'll be heading out to get Brandon at about half 3, so that should give me adequate time to catch a few bees.  We're then off over to my neighbor's (and friend) house after nursery so that Brandon and her little boy can let off some steam in the garden and then get fed too!  As for us adults, I am quite sure we will be collapsed at the table with a cup of tea wondering just where it is our bundles of joy get all of their energy from, and whether or not it is available to buy so that we can stock up on it!  If only!!!

I am quite certain that if my Mother reads this at any point (or even if she were told about my re-retiring to bed) I would get the well intentioned "you could be cleaning your house" speech.  Bless her, My mum is amazing and she has ALWAYS kept her houses looking amazing.  Me on the other hand, I keep things livable and I think, after almost 30 years, she has now accepted that I just am not the domestic goddess that she is and that she has tried in vain to make me become.  I say that, but her and my Father are coming up to see us tomorrow so I think a quick "sling things into neater piles" and run the hoover round later may be in order - progress surely??

I wish you all a fun-filled day but, for now, good night(?). 

T.T.F.N. x

Counting Sheep and Catching Bees (zzz's)

So, after a blogging productive first day, I am off. 

Time to count some sheep in the hope of catching some bees. I wish you all a pleasant evening/day depending on where you are in the world. 

Brandon has the right idea: 

Really bad quality, taken on the iPhone in the dark, but you get the idea.

 T.T.F.N. x

Tantrums & Time-Outs (Wow, 3 in 1 day!!)

Once again, it is I, rambling about the happenings in my world.

So, we come in from the garden for lunch and to avoid the greyness of the weather and the loudness of the neighbors.  Within half an hour the sun is back out, the sky is blue and the neighbors have abandoned the noisiness!  I sit with Brandon (not watching Nemo or Toy Story I might add) and wonder to myself if it is worth getting the bikes and chairs back out of the shed and getting myself comfortable, I decided against it and opted to stay indoors...I think that may have been a mistake.

Brandon ate his lunch quite quickly and quietly and then he disappeared upstairs to his bedroom to play.  He resurfaced some time later looking like this: 

Yes, it is purple felt tip pen (and not the washable kind either!!!)

His eye "make up"

Bright n funky, or auditioning for a part in Priscilla?

He was very pleased with his "make up" but then I suppose, with me as a Mother, he doesn't really know any better.  Now I'm not saying I draw all over myself with felt tip pens, but I can be a bit full on with the make up.  Yesterday was such an example of the full on make up although, thinking about it now, Brandon didn't see me with the make up on. I don't make a habit of putting it on with a trowel (anymore) but yesterday I was a model for a hair show and the theme was Caribbean, so I needed bright, funky makeup.  


Matt and I have noticed that when Brandon has chocolate, some time later, he turns into the devil child - today has been no exception!  He has been in time-out several times this afternoon for shouting, screaming, not listening, throwing things, spitting, the usual really...See, I'm not one of these parents that pretends my child is absolutely perfect, he has tantrums, he doesn't always do as he's told and he does go in time out!  I'm not also going to pretend that I am a perfect parent and that I never shout at him, my throat is actually sore as I type this after shouting at him for gobbing off to me.

He's started behaving to a degree now, although is still being a little devilish.  Matt is home soon so at least I will have some back up!  Roll on bedtime for Brandon, I think an evening on the sofa playing Warcraft is in order (unless I fall asleep first). 

This may be my last post for today, it may not, I guess it all depends on what happens.  I also can't promise that I will be this good every day and blog 3 times.  However, I can promise that I will, eventually, mention some wedding related ramblings.


T.T.F.N. x

Bliss...?

Is there anything more blissful than sitting out in your not so sunny garden watching your mad child play?

Brandon on his slide (when it was new, not taken today)

The garden was lovely, blue skies, sunshine...that was until we decided it would be a good day for sitting out!  All of a sudden it's overcast and, when the breeze picks up, a lil chilly too. But it's not dampening Brandon's spirits.

He is enjoying being out in the fresh air, playing with his various bikes that he has, every now and again stopping to go down his slide or, if some unwitting wildlife flies or crawls into his line of vision, terrorizing it until it either moves on or dies from fright!! So far a worm has been poked, prodded and screamed at, a butterfly has been chased and a ladybird has been followed...that was until it decided to fly away, which resulted in Brandon taking to his heels, turning round and giving the offending bug (or rather blank spot of sky) the filthiest look I have seen on him to date (and one I would have been proud to call my own).

The peace, other than the odd shout from Brandon, has now been shattered by some pneumatic drill that my neighbors have started up...time to retreat indoors now me thinks for some lunch and, no doubt, if Brandon has his way, Finding Nemo, followed by Toy Stories 1, 2 and 3!

Brandon with one of his bikes
(taken last year on his birthday - we now have green grass n everything!!!)

The films I can cope with, it's the lunch that makes me jealous. When Brandon hasn't had a day at nursery he has a "snack plate" for lunch which usually comprises: a few chocolate buttons, a banana and/or a satsuma, wotsits/quavers, cheese and a small yogurt...lucky him! I usually sit watching, green eyed as I "enjoy" my Slim-Fast Shake or Bar but today, when we're all run out of milk and shake powder, I'll be quite happy as I sit and eat my Chicken Super Noodles!! :-)

Looking forward to, hopefully, a quiet afternoon with the boy. He's at nursery all day tomorrow, over to the neighbor's house tomorrow after nursery for dinner and a play-date for Brandon and her little boy, my parents are up on Thursday with my niece and then Friday Brandon's at nursery in the afternoon so I'm getting my hair colored and Matt's gonna pick the boy up from nursery. Busy mummy me! 

That is all in the Mummy's mind at the moment so  T.T.F.N

My first blog, a bit about me n mine...

Here it is, my first blog post....So for those of you reading this that don't know me, I really should give you a bit of background on me, my family and my life shouldn't I.

Well I am a mummy, a fiancee, soon to be bride, a lil mad but then I'll let you make your own mind up on that one. 

I have 1 amazing little boy, Brandon. I know all parents go on about how wonderful their offspring are, but the we are biased. Brandon will be 4 in June. He is a cracking lil red head but that has it's downfalls.  Not only does he have my temper, he has the temper of a redhead! So when he blows we all take cover. 

He is funny, quirky and moody....bit like his mummy really! He is going through a proper lil sod phase at the moment too, but at the same time, he will be a lil bugger all day and then, totally out of the blue, when I am completely ready to kill him, he will say or do something so sweet it will leave me questioning my reasons for wanting to kill him ;P 

I am, as mentioned above, a fiancee, soon to be bride. Matt is my fiance. He is lovely (most of the time). He is 2 years my junior, black hair, blue eyes, beautiful teeth...

We met on an internet dating site, chatted for a few weeks, arranged a date and it was love at first sight. We have been together for just under 2 & a half years. We got engaged after 9 months. I know many people thought/think we did it too soon, but when something is right what is the point in waiting? 

The wedding was set to be October 2012, but somehow, in January this year, it got moved...to July this year!! No pressure. 

I am looking forward to the wedding, but am so unbelievably nervous too. 

The Doggles in Winter (L-R: Sox, Sammy, Suki)

Other things that feature in my life are my dogs, "The Doggles". I have 3 Chinese Crested. 

Sox: 7 years old, getting cantankerous in her old age. I have had her since she was a pup and she got me through some of the hardest times of my life. She is a yorkie/hairless cross so she can either be really hairy or, if I clip her, not so hairy. 

Sammy: Also 7 years old. The only male doggle in the pack. I got Sammy as a rescue from The Chinese Crested Rescue Service.  Since he has been with me he has come out of his shell and really developed his own little foibles.  He is a hairy hairless so gets "bumfluff" around his face, back and legs, and looks really funny if I don't keep him clipped.

Suki: The youngest doggle. I think she is about 18 months old.  Suki was rehomed to me due to the dynamics in her last pack not being right for her. She is a pretty lil hairy hairless who does a brilliant impression of a pig and will also give you a high five.

I guess this blog is just a place for me to vent, rant, share stories, etc. There will obviously be the excitement in the run up to the wedding, the trials and tribulations of being an overweight bride with no self-esteem and also all the "fun" of being a full time mummy. 

I hope (if anyone reads this) you enjoy it and can share the laughter and the tears with me. 

So, there it it, my first blog all done and dusted. Yay me. 


T.T.F.N