Finally the runner beans seeds that I carefully planted weeks ago and nurtured in the kitchen before taking outside to climatise are in the ground. Having been abandoned at the side of the house for many weeks, I hope they survive and offer a good crop too!
Its half term now, the kids have been to play with their village friends today, and have plans to meet others tomorrow. The latter part of the week, I hope, will be peaceful play and craft at home. We have over indulged them for many years, lavish trips, memberships to childrens parks and too many treats. Adopting a more waldorf way of thinking and living has impacted things massively. We have been tv free for six months, no computers or electronics for the kids either. They are a lot calmer now, it's amazing really. A enjoys playing outside more than ever and his speech has developed too.
I would love to be greener and eat less meat/ sugar, that's the plan for this year. I am surprised at how adaptable they have been so I'm sure it will be possible.
My fabric and yarn stash is growing, I keep buying bits here and there, often bargains from charity shops, but finding the time to craft is hard. For now it can all look pretty in the craft room, ready for another day! The pencil case and purse I made for L's birthday were a success though, and she was so pleased to have handmade gifts. her aunties had also made lots of little treats for her, and a few silver charms for her bracelets completed her gifts.
Tomorrow I hope to add some pics to this blog, I take hundreds every month, but have to work out how to add them via my iPad!
Monday, 6 June 2011
Sunday, 5 June 2011
How exciting.....
A blog viewer from Germany! This was supposed to be a journal of or everyday lives, something to look back on, Not really for strangers to read. I don't take time over the posts or post pretty pics or useful ideas yet but getting this 'hit' inspires me to try harder.
I assume the midwifery element to my page probably brought it up in the search, so I will try to talk about that side of life more too.
The celebrations today were altered by the weather, after days of glorious sunshine the heavens opened...all day. A change of venue was needed, not wanting 10plus children trashing the house,so we hired the village hall for a couple of hours and it all went well.
We cooked hotdogs on the cadac BBQ, had ice cream 99's, and the cake, clad with an icing bell tent, as requested. Mother in law even managed not to ask if I'd made it, for the first year ever.
I have an early shift back on nicu tomorrow, it's half term for L so cal has all three with no meals prepared for him. He will be fine of course but I like to be prepared. Three shifts then two uni days this week, roll on the weekend.
Iwould rather be taking the kids away in the bell tent for half term, but midwifery students only get five weeks a year, and only two are at the same time as the kids so it's hard.
We had a good time at centerparcs earlier in the year so i can't complain really. and it's not forever. assignments are mounting though, and I have revision galore.
But for now I'll dream feed the smallest girl to sleep and enjoy a cuppa with the latest 'practising midwife mag', midwifery in newzealand sounds fantastic.
I assume the midwifery element to my page probably brought it up in the search, so I will try to talk about that side of life more too.
The celebrations today were altered by the weather, after days of glorious sunshine the heavens opened...all day. A change of venue was needed, not wanting 10plus children trashing the house,so we hired the village hall for a couple of hours and it all went well.
We cooked hotdogs on the cadac BBQ, had ice cream 99's, and the cake, clad with an icing bell tent, as requested. Mother in law even managed not to ask if I'd made it, for the first year ever.
I have an early shift back on nicu tomorrow, it's half term for L so cal has all three with no meals prepared for him. He will be fine of course but I like to be prepared. Three shifts then two uni days this week, roll on the weekend.
Iwould rather be taking the kids away in the bell tent for half term, but midwifery students only get five weeks a year, and only two are at the same time as the kids so it's hard.
We had a good time at centerparcs earlier in the year so i can't complain really. and it's not forever. assignments are mounting though, and I have revision galore.
But for now I'll dream feed the smallest girl to sleep and enjoy a cuppa with the latest 'practising midwife mag', midwifery in newzealand sounds fantastic.
Saturday, 4 June 2011
Birthdays and questions
Birthday for L today, a garden party planned but it's raining. Lots. The lovely tent and bunting are flapping in the wind so it looks like we will postpone for now. Inlaws coming this afternoon so we will have a tea party inside with them instead.
A has just charged in with the usual....the house is awake, and dad, horses have really thick willies don't you know dad? They really do. Even the baby is laughing!
So it's American pancakes with maple syrup and cream for breakfast then presents. 10 years have flown by, 10 years of being parents, my god! Lots of excitement this morning.
A has just charged in with the usual....the house is awake, and dad, horses have really thick willies don't you know dad? They really do. Even the baby is laughing!
So it's American pancakes with maple syrup and cream for breakfast then presents. 10 years have flown by, 10 years of being parents, my god! Lots of excitement this morning.
Friday, 3 June 2011
And more time has passed......
Well June is now here. Birthday month for us, big girl turning 10 this weekend, and the lad will be 7 at the end of the month.
This week I have been working on nicu/scbu unit. I looked forward to this placement, having visited there briefly in the past. But a few shifts in and it's proving hard. Sick babies make me sad, and they are so very poorly in there. I can't believe how few visits the little things have from their parents. It must be a scary place for them, I like to think I would be there 24/7 if it were my baby. The twin I'm caring for has not had a visitor at all during her three week stay. She is tiny, fragile and may not live. Her mother is young herself and has not returned since giving birth over 3months early. I hope she goes to a loving family, she deserves to. Poor tiny girl.
My baby is huge now. She is 15 months and becoming a cheeky chimp, just like her siblings!
She squeals with delight as she plays with them, she runs and climbs. Loves to bounce on the trampoline and generally behaves like a five year old. She will not be fed or put to bed, everything is on her terms, she is very spirited and I fear is getting to spoiled by us all. Having four people doting on her and giving her exactly what she wants at all times could be creating trouble....we will see. But she is adorable with it, so funny and cuddly. She says hello and waves goodbye.
We are well in to planning the party this Sunday, family all invited so about 10 adults and 12 children in total. Hubby is on the BBQ doing hotdogs, burgers and coleslaw in buns.
Then we have an ice-cream shack with 99's and sauces. Lots of games and races. Pics to follow.
This week I have been working on nicu/scbu unit. I looked forward to this placement, having visited there briefly in the past. But a few shifts in and it's proving hard. Sick babies make me sad, and they are so very poorly in there. I can't believe how few visits the little things have from their parents. It must be a scary place for them, I like to think I would be there 24/7 if it were my baby. The twin I'm caring for has not had a visitor at all during her three week stay. She is tiny, fragile and may not live. Her mother is young herself and has not returned since giving birth over 3months early. I hope she goes to a loving family, she deserves to. Poor tiny girl.
My baby is huge now. She is 15 months and becoming a cheeky chimp, just like her siblings!
She squeals with delight as she plays with them, she runs and climbs. Loves to bounce on the trampoline and generally behaves like a five year old. She will not be fed or put to bed, everything is on her terms, she is very spirited and I fear is getting to spoiled by us all. Having four people doting on her and giving her exactly what she wants at all times could be creating trouble....we will see. But she is adorable with it, so funny and cuddly. She says hello and waves goodbye.
We are well in to planning the party this Sunday, family all invited so about 10 adults and 12 children in total. Hubby is on the BBQ doing hotdogs, burgers and coleslaw in buns.
Then we have an ice-cream shack with 99's and sauces. Lots of games and races. Pics to follow.
Monday, 2 May 2011
Late egg hunting
We enjoyed a lovely afternoon with L's friends hunting for eggs at one of the children's farm. The sun shone and the children happily collected eggs, played with the sheep and even paddled a canoe on the large pond.
she is settling in well to her new school and we look forward to A starting in September too. her favourite subject is handwork and she now loves to knit, something her previous school did not offer. Tomorrow she is maypole dancing, for now my study continues. Why is it so sunny when I have work to do?
We have empty washing baskets, this makes me happy! (a shame it never lasts!) I hope this weather lasts, we have a fab bell tent waiting to be used again this year.......can't wait!
C is almost running now, she loves to be outside which is great as I get much more done when she is happily exploring the garden. The cheeky girl managed to climb on to the trampoline today so the ladder has now been removed!
I love bank holidays, we are having a curry for dinner later, diet starts tomorrow. I am almost 10 stone, I have never been this heavy and it's getting me down. Oh well.
she is settling in well to her new school and we look forward to A starting in September too. her favourite subject is handwork and she now loves to knit, something her previous school did not offer. Tomorrow she is maypole dancing, for now my study continues. Why is it so sunny when I have work to do?
We have empty washing baskets, this makes me happy! (a shame it never lasts!) I hope this weather lasts, we have a fab bell tent waiting to be used again this year.......can't wait!
C is almost running now, she loves to be outside which is great as I get much more done when she is happily exploring the garden. The cheeky girl managed to climb on to the trampoline today so the ladder has now been removed!
I love bank holidays, we are having a curry for dinner later, diet starts tomorrow. I am almost 10 stone, I have never been this heavy and it's getting me down. Oh well.
For the sat few months we have been using a four week menu, it is proving to be much easier and cheaper as I order at the beginning of the month everything that we need then have a small list for each week of the fresh veg and bits that kal buys as he has more willpower in the shop than me.
We tend to eat out with family on a Friday or have a takeaway after swimming and the weekends are free to eat whatever we fancy.
This is the new summer menu, it will probably change a bit as we go and I may add more salads and new things things to try.
Summer four week menu
Week 1
Monday- chicken parmesan wrapped with panchetta or bread crumbs. Mixed veg and mash .......fruit salad and cream
Tuesday- salmon parcels with ratatouille and noodles or veg
Jelly and ice cream
Wednesday- chicken curry, rice and nann..... Yougharts
Thursday- spanish tortilla w/ chorizo and paprika home made chips
Ice cream
Week 2
Monday- chicken and veg quesidillas w/ rice salad..... Cheese cake
Tuesday- gammon, new pots, pineapple and egg w/ mixed salad
Wednesday- pasta carbonara w/ salad ....youghurt
Thursday- peppered butchers steak with peppers, home made onion rings and mash
Week 3
Monday- lasagne w/ sweet potato wedges and salad...strawberry/ grape kebabs
Tuesday- butchers pie with veg ....ice cream
Wednesday- quorn vegi chilli w/ rice and sour cream.....jelly &fruit
Thursday- home made salmon and broccoli quiche w/ chips and salad..... Pancakes!
Week 4
Monday- fish cakes w/salad/veg.......lemon pudding
Tuesday- lamb steaks minted pots and veg.....ice- cream and fruit
Wednesday - chicken in sauce w/ garlic pots and veggies ....
Thursday-home made pizza.....jelly or yoghurt
We tend to eat out with family on a Friday or have a takeaway after swimming and the weekends are free to eat whatever we fancy.
This is the new summer menu, it will probably change a bit as we go and I may add more salads and new things things to try.
Summer four week menu
Week 1
Monday- chicken parmesan wrapped with panchetta or bread crumbs. Mixed veg and mash .......fruit salad and cream
Tuesday- salmon parcels with ratatouille and noodles or veg
Jelly and ice cream
Wednesday- chicken curry, rice and nann..... Yougharts
Thursday- spanish tortilla w/ chorizo and paprika home made chips
Ice cream
Week 2
Monday- chicken and veg quesidillas w/ rice salad..... Cheese cake
Tuesday- gammon, new pots, pineapple and egg w/ mixed salad
Wednesday- pasta carbonara w/ salad ....youghurt
Thursday- peppered butchers steak with peppers, home made onion rings and mash
Week 3
Monday- lasagne w/ sweet potato wedges and salad...strawberry/ grape kebabs
Tuesday- butchers pie with veg ....ice cream
Wednesday- quorn vegi chilli w/ rice and sour cream.....jelly &fruit
Thursday- home made salmon and broccoli quiche w/ chips and salad..... Pancakes!
Week 4
Monday- fish cakes w/salad/veg.......lemon pudding
Tuesday- lamb steaks minted pots and veg.....ice- cream and fruit
Wednesday - chicken in sauce w/ garlic pots and veggies ....
Thursday-home made pizza.....jelly or yoghurt
Sunday, 1 May 2011
Must try harder....
I really must! This blog was supposed to capture my journey to becoming a midwife, so I will try to post twice a week from now on.
Well, I have big oral exams on Thursday, and have only begun my study today. Kal took the children to enjoy some maypole dancing near to my mum, leaving me to study. And eat too many scones that I'd baked yesterday!
I always leave it to the last minute, all Easter I could have been revising but instead talked
Kal into fitting new kitchen while I enjoyed days out with the kids.
living without a cooker and sink for two weeks was less enjoyable! it's all finished now and looks lovely, but I'm facing a week of very late nights cramming for this exam. Some days I do wish it was over, I could easily walk away from it all.
The chances of getting job when I qualify are slim, there just aren't any. And if I am lucky it will be High risk stuff that I hate, I want to be with women having their babies at home. It all seems so out of reach at the moment.
I have to remind myself of hard it has been to get here. A year getting the qualifications to apply, a year of reading and obsessing over midwifery and than the stress of the interviews.
My place was chased by 20 others, they were unsuccessful. I AM lucky, but some times I just want to be with my baby. She was not here when I planned this journey, and it is hard to leave her.
But thankfully university and hospital have supported me, we are still breastfeeding at 14 months, exclusively! And co- sleeping and baby wearing and baby led weaning. And she is happy, and one day I may earn some money doing this too!
Well, I have big oral exams on Thursday, and have only begun my study today. Kal took the children to enjoy some maypole dancing near to my mum, leaving me to study. And eat too many scones that I'd baked yesterday!
I always leave it to the last minute, all Easter I could have been revising but instead talked
Kal into fitting new kitchen while I enjoyed days out with the kids.
living without a cooker and sink for two weeks was less enjoyable! it's all finished now and looks lovely, but I'm facing a week of very late nights cramming for this exam. Some days I do wish it was over, I could easily walk away from it all.
The chances of getting job when I qualify are slim, there just aren't any. And if I am lucky it will be High risk stuff that I hate, I want to be with women having their babies at home. It all seems so out of reach at the moment.
I have to remind myself of hard it has been to get here. A year getting the qualifications to apply, a year of reading and obsessing over midwifery and than the stress of the interviews.
My place was chased by 20 others, they were unsuccessful. I AM lucky, but some times I just want to be with my baby. She was not here when I planned this journey, and it is hard to leave her.
But thankfully university and hospital have supported me, we are still breastfeeding at 14 months, exclusively! And co- sleeping and baby wearing and baby led weaning. And she is happy, and one day I may earn some money doing this too!
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