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Friday, April 28, 2006
Wednesday, April 26, 2006
The Apprentice
Thank goodness that Syed has gone. That bloke was driving me crazy. In my previous life (the one where I wore suits and went out to work) I have met several people just like Syed and they all did my head in - so the correct decision was made when he was fired (bet Alan Sugar is pleased that I am confirming his decision!)
Just a thought - I expect he smells really nice though!
In other news today - I have suffered with really bad hayfever - so much so that my eyes closed up and I was unable to see for half an hour. Several hours after this rather exciting event I read in the paper that April is the month for Silver Birch pollen and that more and more people are becoming allergic - great! I live in a place full of trees - maybe we should move back to Slough where the only tree to be seen in the town is this one - it's metal!!!!
Just a thought - I expect he smells really nice though!
In other news today - I have suffered with really bad hayfever - so much so that my eyes closed up and I was unable to see for half an hour. Several hours after this rather exciting event I read in the paper that April is the month for Silver Birch pollen and that more and more people are becoming allergic - great! I live in a place full of trees - maybe we should move back to Slough where the only tree to be seen in the town is this one - it's metal!!!!
Poke Her
What is it?
I can't play ANY card games at all. The only two that I attempt are Noddy snap (I know!) and a basic form of Rummy (this is only played on holiday whilst drinking sangria - that's a rule).
So why is it that I can't stop watching Poker on the tv. I am glued every evening to the game. I like watching the celebs but it's not even that. I just love the game - BUT..... I don't understand it at all.
I feel I need to know how to play. How do I learn? Hubby knows how to play but I will never learn from him for the following reasons....
1. He's never home
2. When he is home, the Princess gets 100% attention (as it should be)
3. When she is in bed - so are we!
So, I need to find someone to teach me. Any offers?
Call me shallow but I am imagining slinky evening dresses, cocktails, cigars and these two - ok ok so now everyone knows how far from reality my dreams have become!!!!
Seriously though, I really want to play.
I can't play ANY card games at all. The only two that I attempt are Noddy snap (I know!) and a basic form of Rummy (this is only played on holiday whilst drinking sangria - that's a rule).
So why is it that I can't stop watching Poker on the tv. I am glued every evening to the game. I like watching the celebs but it's not even that. I just love the game - BUT..... I don't understand it at all.
I feel I need to know how to play. How do I learn? Hubby knows how to play but I will never learn from him for the following reasons....
1. He's never home
2. When he is home, the Princess gets 100% attention (as it should be)
3. When she is in bed - so are we!
So, I need to find someone to teach me. Any offers?
Call me shallow but I am imagining slinky evening dresses, cocktails, cigars and these two - ok ok so now everyone knows how far from reality my dreams have become!!!!
Seriously though, I really want to play.
Friday, April 21, 2006
Wednesday, April 19, 2006
All Grown Up
Today I received a picture message on my mobile - it was a very beautiful scan of my friend's baby, who will be arriving in October.
Back in the day there were three of us who would regularly hit the town and paint it every colour of the rainbow - not just red! Now, it's all changed. I have the princess and the other two are now expecting. There is talk of mortgages, home improvements and baby stuff. Wow, how a couple of years can change everything.
Another of my bestest mates has just got married and is also expecting in the summer.
It's lovely how life changes, moves on and people themselves although essentially remain the same person also change and grow just a little.
I hope that my pals find as much joy with their babies as I have with the Princess.
Good luck girls - your life is about to change - for the better!!!!
Back in the day there were three of us who would regularly hit the town and paint it every colour of the rainbow - not just red! Now, it's all changed. I have the princess and the other two are now expecting. There is talk of mortgages, home improvements and baby stuff. Wow, how a couple of years can change everything.
Another of my bestest mates has just got married and is also expecting in the summer.
It's lovely how life changes, moves on and people themselves although essentially remain the same person also change and grow just a little.
I hope that my pals find as much joy with their babies as I have with the Princess.
Good luck girls - your life is about to change - for the better!!!!
Tuesday, April 18, 2006
It seems from this spoof magazine cover of US Weekly that Americans are just as obsessed as our media with who is or isn't having a baby. Heat magazine and all the others seem to print pages and pages of belly pics, skinny celebs or fat ones and that's it!
I'm as obsessed as the next person with preggo celebs. I have this in my favourites - but really - isn't this just getting a little tiresome now.
Monday, April 10, 2006
Alternatives To A Summer Of Football
Summer to me is all about chilled white wine, bbqs, brown skin, gorgeous clothes, relaxing, painted toenails, chilled white wine, chilling, smooth tunes... you get the picture. Summer is NOT about football.
Take a look here for a couple of very good reasons to visit Switzerland this year....
It seems there, that the men there are less into footy and more into 'natural pursuits' - or that's what their marketing board want us to believe.
Take a look here for a couple of very good reasons to visit Switzerland this year....
It seems there, that the men there are less into footy and more into 'natural pursuits' - or that's what their marketing board want us to believe.
Tuesday, April 04, 2006
Emotional Chick Alert
If you know me, you will know that I am very emotional and am always close to tears. Anything can set me off. Happy or sad it doesn't matter. I cry at tv programmes, films, couples kissing goodbye at airports, children being told off - I have even cried at work whilst sitting with the boss getting an appraisal - I KNOW!!
Anyway, I don't know why I was surprised when it turned out the Princess has this emotional gene! She is such an adventurous, outgoing, thrill seeking little miss but it just takes something unexpected to throw her off balance and the tears appear.
Whenever she is teething we go through a terrible time with her crying for no reason whilst in groups of other children. This did worry me a little but I think I have found out why she has these moments.
I have been reading up on attachment parenting and theory. Primary attachment happens at about 18 months and as the Princess is not in childcare she has attached to me as Primary Carer. This means that basically she puts 100% of her trust in me and can open up all the emotions she has. She feels secure enough to say - 'hey Mummy that child just made a weird noise - it frightened me and I need you to reassure me'
It is kind of like the way we as adults can deal with something stressful & be really calm, but then when we are at home safely with our partner, we breakdown into tears as we tell them about it.
This is also why children can be 'a nightmare' for you but then go off with someone else (grandparent/friend/childcare) and be 'as good as gold'. They don't have that emotional attachment to that person in the same way as they do to you.
As I am a SAHM this is amplified as all of her emotional trust is in me.
Sounds simple but it can still be distressing to see her visably upset - but then I only have to look at myself to see where she gets it from!
Anyway, I don't know why I was surprised when it turned out the Princess has this emotional gene! She is such an adventurous, outgoing, thrill seeking little miss but it just takes something unexpected to throw her off balance and the tears appear.
Whenever she is teething we go through a terrible time with her crying for no reason whilst in groups of other children. This did worry me a little but I think I have found out why she has these moments.
I have been reading up on attachment parenting and theory. Primary attachment happens at about 18 months and as the Princess is not in childcare she has attached to me as Primary Carer. This means that basically she puts 100% of her trust in me and can open up all the emotions she has. She feels secure enough to say - 'hey Mummy that child just made a weird noise - it frightened me and I need you to reassure me'
It is kind of like the way we as adults can deal with something stressful & be really calm, but then when we are at home safely with our partner, we breakdown into tears as we tell them about it.
This is also why children can be 'a nightmare' for you but then go off with someone else (grandparent/friend/childcare) and be 'as good as gold'. They don't have that emotional attachment to that person in the same way as they do to you.
As I am a SAHM this is amplified as all of her emotional trust is in me.
Sounds simple but it can still be distressing to see her visably upset - but then I only have to look at myself to see where she gets it from!
It's here!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Spring that is.
I have spent the past two days in a whirl of spring cleaning and gardening. The Princess has been helping with weeding, cleaning garden furniture and getting generally very muddy - what fun.
I am attempting to turn myself into a Bree van de Kamp/Anthea Turner hybrid, but I seem to be creating more mess than I started with. I ntend to clean and declutter like a demon for the next two weeks and hopefully our little palace will gleam (and I can sit back all summer with a glass of pinot grigio in hand!!!)
Gotta go - windows to clean!
I have spent the past two days in a whirl of spring cleaning and gardening. The Princess has been helping with weeding, cleaning garden furniture and getting generally very muddy - what fun.
I am attempting to turn myself into a Bree van de Kamp/Anthea Turner hybrid, but I seem to be creating more mess than I started with. I ntend to clean and declutter like a demon for the next two weeks and hopefully our little palace will gleam (and I can sit back all summer with a glass of pinot grigio in hand!!!)
Gotta go - windows to clean!
Saturday, April 01, 2006
In Six Weeks Time.....
the Princess will be TWO YEARS OLD. TWO YEARS OLD!!!!
When did that happen - when did my baby turn into a beautiful girl. One who is funny and witty, cracks jokes and plays games. One who is so beautiful it swells my heart to look at her. One who no longer needs me constantly. One who dances and laughs and makes friends with every one she meets. One who has a real personality.
It has happened and she fills my life with joy. We waited for her for ten long years. Now I know why.
My girl!
When did that happen - when did my baby turn into a beautiful girl. One who is funny and witty, cracks jokes and plays games. One who is so beautiful it swells my heart to look at her. One who no longer needs me constantly. One who dances and laughs and makes friends with every one she meets. One who has a real personality.
It has happened and she fills my life with joy. We waited for her for ten long years. Now I know why.
My girl!
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