Well that is what life is all about isn't it? Moments passing?
Today I am reflecting my little boys 5th birthday. He is at the moment at school, hopefully having a lovely time and looking forward to coming home to his little pile of presents.
I've put a Ben 10 tablecloth on the dinning table and wrapped the presents, there are 'Happy Birthday' banners adorning the doors and walls and balloons in pretty colours everywhere.
Looking back to his first day in our lives he was a tiny little thing, little arms and legs and tiny feet. Although he was born at 8lb 12oz he wasn't teeny, he was still our precious newborn baby.
He had dark hair and beautiful blue eyes full of intellegence - the midwife said 'he's been here before' as she stroked his beautiful face and watched his knowing looks.
As he has grown he has excelled in everything, he grew brilliantly and is a tall boy now, perfect to look at and still with those beautiful dark brooding eyes so full of knowledge. He has his moments, he is a little pest at times, and has always from the moment he was born cried more than he really needs to.
He learned to speak early, smile, laugh, and now he is learning to read and learning music, always keen to learn new skills.
That tiny baby who laid in my arms, cried a lot, put me through hell with his feeding and sleeping issues, is now that beautiful little boy, who cries a lot and puts me through hell with his huge personality and lack of understanding for rules!
He plays with his little sister now with love and care, he is thoughtful and kind beyond his five years, and I get excited at the prospect of a cuddle with that lovely boy, or a chat or a chance to share a nice meal or watch some television. We have giggles and fun, and serious chats, he has input into the weekly menu and understands the importance of a balanced diet.
He is my son and I adore him.
Happy Birthday sweetheart xxx
Wednesday 27 January 2010
Saturday 9 January 2010
Someone help us?!
It should be 'God help us' but as I have zero believe or less in a higher power existing I had to think of something else....
I am going to have a little rant now, close your eyes and navigate away from the page if this is likely to annoy you!
Snow - it falls from the ground, as far as I am aware the government don't have a great deal to do with the actual ordering of the snow, or the stopping of the snow.
They also have no idea how much snow the country will get from year to year - and so they cannot possibly be prepared with snow plows and grit for the amount of snow we have had this year.
YET - all I hear is how the government/local council are negligent in their efforts to combat the snow fall - even the roads that have been gritted are getting covered as soon as we get the next lot of snow fall - its what some might call a loosing battle.
So sick of hearing moaning about school closures, the country grinding to a standstill - is it really that bad? Honestly?
The problem is not the country being un-prepared, its the people, the people who cannot understand that things will have to be a bit different - you cannot go on 'as normal' when the country is covered in snow!
Is it really so bad that you can't get out driving? You can't go out boozing it? You might have to stay at home and spend some time with your family?!?!?
Really?
Its been a pain from my point of view only because I have had to take holiday from work - other than that, its been a good opportunity to spend time with my children - and as we live at the bottom of a big hill no one can visit us!!!!!!!
I am going to have a little rant now, close your eyes and navigate away from the page if this is likely to annoy you!
Snow - it falls from the ground, as far as I am aware the government don't have a great deal to do with the actual ordering of the snow, or the stopping of the snow.
They also have no idea how much snow the country will get from year to year - and so they cannot possibly be prepared with snow plows and grit for the amount of snow we have had this year.
YET - all I hear is how the government/local council are negligent in their efforts to combat the snow fall - even the roads that have been gritted are getting covered as soon as we get the next lot of snow fall - its what some might call a loosing battle.
So sick of hearing moaning about school closures, the country grinding to a standstill - is it really that bad? Honestly?
The problem is not the country being un-prepared, its the people, the people who cannot understand that things will have to be a bit different - you cannot go on 'as normal' when the country is covered in snow!
Is it really so bad that you can't get out driving? You can't go out boozing it? You might have to stay at home and spend some time with your family?!?!?
Really?
Its been a pain from my point of view only because I have had to take holiday from work - other than that, its been a good opportunity to spend time with my children - and as we live at the bottom of a big hill no one can visit us!!!!!!!
Friday 8 January 2010
Sneefal
Probably spelt wrong, but there you go!
Well we are covered in about a foot of snow now! So much snow fell last night to cover what we had already - I can't see us ever getting out again!!!
The school is closed, I have used 3 days holiday so far - they have run out of grit - journeys are taking 4 times as long as they should - kids are going a bit stir crazy!!
I am enjoying the extra time off with the children, there have been arguements and misunderstandings, fights and cross words, but there have also been snuggles, songs, movies and cosy dinners. There is more good than not so good.
Standing at the back door last night with it open and watching the huge clumps of snow fall in the garden, I am always amazed at the pure silence that comes with the snow. How wonderful it must be to live in a country better equiped to deal with this kind of weather. Its unfair to be cross with the UK for not being prepared - I don't want the council spending my tax money on extra grit and snow plows for this kind of snow every 30 years! I say sit back and enjoy! Use a couple of days holiday if you can, and just have a few days where you don't see anyone else, you just rely on your own company and those of the ones you love.
Well we are covered in about a foot of snow now! So much snow fell last night to cover what we had already - I can't see us ever getting out again!!!
The school is closed, I have used 3 days holiday so far - they have run out of grit - journeys are taking 4 times as long as they should - kids are going a bit stir crazy!!
I am enjoying the extra time off with the children, there have been arguements and misunderstandings, fights and cross words, but there have also been snuggles, songs, movies and cosy dinners. There is more good than not so good.
Standing at the back door last night with it open and watching the huge clumps of snow fall in the garden, I am always amazed at the pure silence that comes with the snow. How wonderful it must be to live in a country better equiped to deal with this kind of weather. Its unfair to be cross with the UK for not being prepared - I don't want the council spending my tax money on extra grit and snow plows for this kind of snow every 30 years! I say sit back and enjoy! Use a couple of days holiday if you can, and just have a few days where you don't see anyone else, you just rely on your own company and those of the ones you love.
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