Slacker Much?!

Oooh, so I just realised that it has been aaaaages since my last post and, you know what, I can't actually remember all that much that has happened between then and now. 

I supposed the things that most stick in my mind are: 

Brandon turning 4. 
Me turning 30. 
My wedding dress arriving. 
Us getting a snake. 
And it's 4 n a half weeks until the wedding now. 

For the fact that I can't remember much I'm  just gonna add a couple of photos (none of the dress though - Matt isn't allowed to see it until the big day).  

I promise I will try and keep up with the blogging thing. =) 

Brandon giving a tearful mummy hugs on her birthday

Brandon blowing his candles out

Birthday boy

Azzy - our snake

My wedding tattoo

A bit scary...

Well not so much "scary" as in the Monsters and Murderers sense of the word, but more the "OMFG" sense of it...

Me & Matt at the gig in Brighton (14/04/11)

I was sitting on the sofa, all happy minding my own business and it hit me! I have been with my wonderful fiance for 2 and a half years today.  Yep, today, Sunday 17th April 2011, is our "half' anniversary.  I can't believe it, the time has flown but, at the same time, it seems longer...does that even make sense?? 

That wasn't so much the thought that made me "OMFG", but more the thought that at this precise time (17:43) in 3 months time I will have been married for 28 hours!!  The thing that scared me is that I happened to look at the clock at 13:00 initially and I realized that if it were 3 months time I'd be thinking "this time yesterday I was walking down the aisle!" 

I can't wait to marry Matt.  My other half (better half? hm...). My missing puzzle piece.  My soulmate.  

Goodness only knows what I'm going to be like nearer the time, I'm getting butterflies in my stomach just writing this....

T.T.F.N. x

Wait and See....

Hello one and all, so we made it to Brighton and back in one piece.  It was a truly wonderful evening and, once again, Jaret Reddick and Erik Chandler showed just how incredibly talented they are.  Together with Ryan Hamilton and Linus of Hollywood they certainly made it a show to remember.  

L-R: Jaret Reddick, Me, Erik Chandler

There was  of course the added bonus that we got to meet the guys before the show. We had previously met them when we went to Norwich last October.  

We had VIP tickets but didn't realize that we had to get to the venue an hour before everyone else, so we ended up missing out.  We got to meet them though...admittedly we had to wait around for almost 4 hours afterward, but it was worth it for the hugs.  

L-R: Jaret Reddick, Matt, Erik Chandler

 I am a self-confessed Celebrity Whore.  Some say stalker, but I prefer Celebrity Whore. Lol. 

I have been tweeting Erik and Jaret for some time and, on the way to the Norwich gig I noticed I had a tweet from Erik that he had sent the day before saying "see you tomorrow" - I nearly went through the roof of the car - Matt thought I was "special" and I don't mean in a nice way!!  When I saw Erik outside of the venue in Norwich I told him I was Jubbly_1 from Twitter and in his amazing Texan accent he embraced me with an "Oh my God, hi!!"  This time round I got a tweet from Jaret saying "thank you for the 2 hugs".  Things like that make me unbelievably smiley, again earning me the "special" title from Matt. 

It would be fair to say we had some quality time off.  

The drive to and from Brighton was actually a lot easier than I thought it would have been and, even after a long day on Thursday, I felt surprisingly refreshed on Friday.  

Eventually we got ourselves outta bed and went over to Matt's mum's to collect Brandon.  

When we had walked in on Thursday she had looked at the apparently "viral" rash that Brandon had and the first thing she asked was if it was German Measles?!  I assured her that the Doctor had told me that it was viral and, therefore, nothing to worry about.  She kept him dosed up on Calpol and Ibuprofen and he seemed to be over the worst.  Yet last night (Friday), Matt went up to check that he was sufficiently covered and discovered that he was absolutely wringing wet with sweat.  He was soaked, as were his pajamas, bedsheets, pillow, etc.  He also felt very cold and clammy to touch.  

To cut the story relatively short, I went with "Mother's Instinct" and phoned the out of hours Doctors.  We ended up with a 23:20 appointment and it turns out that Brandon actually has Conjunctivitis, Tonsillitis and German Measles!  He is now on antibiotic for the Tonsillitis, the German Measles just has to run it's course.  

It is now a case of "wait and see" to see whether I, Matt's mum or Matt's Step-dad (or in fact all of us) have contracted the German Measles too.  None of us have had it, and none of us particularly want it either.  Thankfully Matt had it when he was young, it's just the rest of us.  Just have to hope that if I do get it I don't turn out to be pregnant as well.  We shall see! 

Time for me to be off.  Got the boy watching Cars, Matt's out cutting the grass, I'm deciding whether to go out and enjoy some sun or stay here and watch Cars with Brandon for the umpteenth time this week.  

T.T.F.N. x

Off on a jaunt...

Apologies one and all for the recent lack of posting...I would say it's because I've been really busy but, in all honesty, I can't really remember anything I've done recently - wow, what an exciting life I must lead?! 

Poorly Baby, having a snooze on Mummy's shoulder

Well, it is half term, which means a whole 2 weeks with Brandon at home.  It really isn't as headache inducing as I thought, however, that might be due to the fact that he has been a poorly lil chicken these past 2 days.  After 2 trips to the doctors over the past 2 days, it has been decided that he has an Upper Respiratory Tract Infection and Eye Infection (yuck!!). He has a cocktail of medicines, eye drops and nasal drops to keep being plied with.  

I had nightmares that this was going to end up being something serious, as is every Mother's nightmare, but also because Matt and I have some very rare time off booked for tomorrow.  

L-R: Me, Erik Chandler, Me, Jaret Reddick

We are off on a jaunt to Brighton for the day (after dropping Brandon off at Matt's mum's that is).  

We are going to go and see Jaret Reddick and Erik Chandler from the American Pop/Punk Group, Bowling For Soup. They are doing an acoustic tour and, after seeing them live last year, it fueled my love for them all the more, so Matt and I were gutted when we couldn't afford tickets to go. However, somewhere along the line, Matt's luck changed and he won 2 tickets to any show on the tour!! RESULT!!! 

We will be driving back tomorrow night, but Brandon is staying at Matt's mum's. We can't wait, looking forward to getting up when we're ready (rather than being woken up), taking some time for us and then heading over for dinner and collecting the boy.  

We're hoping that, after the wedding n all, we will be able to afford tickets to their October Tour, when the whole band will be together doing what they do best =) If you do one thing this year, try and get to see Bowling For Soup play live - they really are awesome to watch.  Failing that, if you can't get to a show (or afford it), go to YouTube and watch some of their live videos. 

Sorry things aren't more exciting at this end, I'm quite sure when something exciting does happen you will be some of the first to know about it. 

Much love to you and yours. 


T.T.F.N. x

Another Day Done & Dusted

Mother's Day done and dusted.  Watched my DVD with the lil man twice.  The second time was necessary to take his mind off of his freshly grazed knees =( Poor lil thing went heels over head in the garden. 

I seem to have another busy week ahead: 

- Monday: Drop Brandon to Nursery, fly back to the college for a hair styling assessment I've been asked to do, get home for my Sister who is coming up to visit, go and get lil man from nursery, pick up some dog food n stuff
-Tuesday: Sister still here, hair cut for an assessment at the salon and then see what things we can do to keep Brandon entertained 
 -Wednesday: Brandon is at nursery again, may or may not be over to Margo after, need to confirm with her 
-Thursday: Down to my parents 

At the moment, I think that is about all. It doesn't sound a lot when I write it down, but it will be enough to keep me busy when it actually arrives.  Somewhere in that lot I have to get more work done on my back tattoo so that it actually looks finished for the wedding.  

My mind is actually fuzzing over at the moment so I think I am going to go and find some sheep and bees.  


Free MySpace Comments


T.T.F.N. x

Life Is A Rollercoaster (and I wanna get off!!!!)

I know that's not how Ronan Keating's lyrics go, but I don't wanna ride it. 

It's not that there are too many ups and downs, twists and turns for my liking - although if the ride was slightly smoother I wouldn't complain.  It is the sheer unadulterated, uncontrollable, bat out of hell speed that it seems to be going out that freaks me out ever so slightly.  

This minor freak out may be being caused by the fact that, in just a few weeks, I am turning 30.  Or shortly before that my little boy turns 4.  Or that my little boy is starting school this September.  Or all 3.  Can anyone else hear the deafening screaming that has got louder and louder or is it really just in my head?? 

I know time moves on, but it was only a few weeks ago that I was 25 and holding my newborn baby.  Now I'm nearly 30 and he's nearly 4!  I am almost certain that one of these days I am going to go to sleep, wake up and he will be 18! (I'm not even thinking about how old I'm going to be on that day! 

As for this starting school malarkey, well that hit me like a ton of bricks in January and went a little like this: 
Mum: "have you looked at any schools yet?"
Me: *Blank look* 
Mum: "Schools? For Brandon?"
Me: "No, why?" 
Mum: "I thought the submission deadline was coming up?"
Me: "Yeah, and?" 
Mum: "And hadn't you better look at some so you know what ones you might want him to go to?"
Me: "Not like there's a rush, we might not even be on the Island next year" 
Mum: "What's next year got to do with it? It's for this September" 

The conversation went on and it was with a deafening thud I realized that my baby boy is not such a baby anymore and my mum was in fact right: Brandon is starting School this September, not next as I foolishly thought.  

It was then that I realized I had approximately a week to view schools and get my choices submitted! Thankfully the schools were accommodating and fitted me in for visits and, I am pleased to say, Brandon has been accepted into his number 1 choice. 

I have had people saying to me that now would be the best time to get pregnant because then I'll have the baby and Brandon will be at School however, I have quite a busy year as it is, so maybe the bump will have to wait - although my dream mind is almost putting me off of the idea: 
Last night's dream: Me pregnant with what was thought to be quads, but turned out to be 5!  I woke up this morning in a cold sweat. 

So today is Mother's Day here in the UK and so I extend a heartfelt Happy Mother's Day to all Mothers. Also to all who have lost their Mum and can't say "I Love You Mum" and to all who have lost a child and can't hear them say "I Love You Mum". Don't take your mum's for granted, all too soon the precious time will be gone and you will wish that you had just 5 more minutes, just enough time to give them a hug, tell them you love them and say thank you for everything they ever did for you. 

I'm one of the lucky ones, I still have my mum and my Child.  My Child told me loves me and we spent the morning watching my Mother's Day Present, Green Day's Awesome As F*ck =) Thank you little man.  

That is all from the mind of this slightly emotional, but loved Mummy. 

T.T.F.N. x

Apologies...

So, apologies for lack of service yesterday but it ended up being a much more busy day than I first anticipated.  

The hair is now vibrant and beautiful once more, which always makes me a happier Mummy.  If you couple that with the glorious weather that we have today, I am a very happy and content Mummy.  My 2 boys are doing the gardening while The Doggles and I bask in the April Sunshine.  

Perfect.  

Until later my lil sun bunnies, T.T.F.N. x

Suki enjoying the sun

Sox, the lil sun bunny

Sammy taking it easy

Special Man in My Life

Special Man in My Life....

Us two being together is a priceless dream come true,
I made so many wishes for a special man like you.
And now you've come into my life and stolen my heart away,
Everything is perfect and I wouldn't change a day.

I feel like I've been blessed with such a very special thing,
I'll never take for granted all the happiness you bring.
I'm lucky to have found someone so easy to adore,
You'll always be the special man that I was waiting for.


I love you Matt. xx

Perfection ♥

To The Love of My Life...

To the Love of My Life,
How many ways can I say I love you and still make you smile?

I'll cross my fingers that whether or not my words measure up,
you'll at least know that you and you alone hold the key to my heart.

I love you for your thoughtfulness and tenderness,
For always being so good to me,
For your easy attitude,
Your faithfulness and loyalty,
And your commitment to us.
I love you because you let me be who I am,
Because you want the best for me,
And because you love me,too.

I want to be the happy in your birthday,
The merry in your Christmas,
The light in your darkness.
I want to be everything to you that you are to me.

Does this sound like I love you,
That I'm smitten to the core,
And that no one could ever take your place?

I just know this...
As long as my heart beats,
I will love you - my partner,
My funny valentine,
The love of my life,
And my best friend.

No matter what happens,
I'll be fine just as long as you are my roommate in this place called life. 

Me with the Mr. ♥

♥Never Stop Falling In Love♥

Falling into that beautiful thing called Love

ATTRACTION, FLIRTATION, EUPHORIA, DOUBT, THE TRUTH
(I don't know why I want you, but I really do)
Here it is. That inexplicable, elemental tug. That surprising sudden feeling you've been waiting for. This is yesyesyes. This is where you find something or someone, and just fall for them, illogically, irresistibly. And find yourself thinking of nothing else
Because it's attraction, and the dream of love to follow, that keeps the imagination alive. It's attraction that makes like sparkle and pop and fizz.

ATTRACTION, FLIRTATION, EUPHORIA, DOUBT, THE TRUTH
(The longer the better)
...And so you dance around it. You draw it out. You tease towards love.
This is pure physical poetry. It's the thrill of communicating by give and take, the simple charm of tugging at another heart and waiting (hoping) for a response.
It's the improbably joyous creation of going absolutely nowhere for a long, long time...all in the anticipation that you're actually on your way (slowly, tiptoe-ingly) to somewhere truly marvelous...

ATTRACTION, FLIRTATION,EUPHORIA,DOUBT, THE TRUTH
(Or: You love me too!)
...You feel fizzy. You feel funny. You don't want to stop and breathe. You don't want to think. You just want to hold onto this unbelievable rush.
You tell yourself, I could learn to live with this feeling.
You tell yourself, this love, I won't question.
This love, I will simply enjoy.
Because this love is, quite possibly, the one...

ATTRACTION, FLIRTATION, EUPHORIA, DOUBT, THE TRUTH
(Also known as: Hang on a minute...)
But wait. Now come those pesky, inevitable things; the questions. You wonder, Could this really be as good as it seems? You ask, Is this love, or just foolishness?
Is this really it?
Maybe you're being too hopeful. Naive, even.
Maybe you just want to believe it so much...And yet. And still. You can't shake that inexplicable tug.
And you kind of don't want to...

ATTRACTION, FLIRTATION, EUPHORIA, DOUBT, THE TRUTH
(Also known as the big whooperdoodle, or, the most important part of this whole sloppy, thrilling, infuriating, marvelous experience)
So this is love. As wondrous and scary and fabulous as it can be. It may have started with mere attraction, but where it's ended up is somewhere deeper and truer and endlessly more fulfilling.
And despite yourself, you will have learned a little something along the way.
That euphoria doesn't have to be fleeting.
That love can survive doubt.
That a joyful instinct should never be repressed.
And so you throw yourself into love.Heartfirst.

♥Never stop falling in LOVE♥

My beautiful husband to be and I ♥

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