February round up

Transform study into treatment/studio room

Furniture for garage

Rearrange den

Rearrange office

Paperwork for SMB

Update SMB website

carried forward from Jan: book - job - scan paperwork

Have started on the study (photo from earlier this month) and hope to make a big hole in it this weekend. Not a literal hole in the study obviously ;) Furniture has been emptied. Decorated a tea trolley. Paperwork has been sorted into work - business - personal - and I have shredded so much the motor's nearly burnt out on the poor machine LOL

Oh dear! The list has not taken a battering this month. I openly admit to losing 2 weeks thanks to Joseph. I rallied slightly and then one of the other kids threw (not literally LOL) something at me and down I went again. But, once this morning's over then I shall be be able to get on with life - starting with the house, it has been rather neglected. But it hasn't been a complete wash out .....

 Still busy, busy, busy with the Governor stuff, as well as new Head, it's also admissions time of year.

Ella's been to a couple of parties, including our God-daughters third. Time is going too quickly.

Alf (SW) been to see Ella and that's all okay :)

Josh did really well in his SAT. Considering it's not something he had any knowledge of until December, and refused to open the book to study till 1st Jan, I think he did well. Ben has longer to get to grips with it. He struggles with the maths questions, but he's not alone. I sometimes look at the question - we get one in the email every day - and I think "They wanna know what???" But then, as we all know, if you get a U for maths in an O Level, you're never really going to get it LOL

Joe - well, we knew he was going to get a custodial, but it still knocked the stuffing out of me.

Been to a couple of exhibitions. Didn't get to the NEC Spring Fair - like I didn't with the Autumn one, so spent hours - and hours - saving websites and info off of their website.

Ella went to see a doctor at CAMHS, who thankfully had her head screwed on the right way and agreed that she is fine, so why rock the boat.

But the absolutely best part of the month was the girls who came round a couple of weeks ago and had a drink - or three - with me :) Have some photos to share, but will save that for another post.


Balance(2009) - Gratitude(2010) - Family(2011) - Faith(2012) 

We all love a bargain, and this is another fab find :) Ebay starting price £20.00...... so I bid ....... Ebay finishing price £20.00!! No other bids at all, what are the odds! It's almost brand new, really lightweight and folds flat. And the best part of all? We get our days out back, we hardly ever go out nowadays as Ella gets exhausted so quickly, but now hopefully we can start enjoying some days out again. I am thinking it might need a little girly makeover, but got a few other projects first, so that's most definately not the top of my list.

BEFORE

AFTER

Bought this tea trolley from a charity shop for a few pounds. Jeff was less than polite about me buying it, but of course I won out! Anyhow, he now admits that although it's not his 'thing' it looks good! Sandpaper, wood glue and undercoats all already in the garage. Ben helped put a layer of paint on and Jeff managed to remove the green vinyl. Mixed up the end of 2 different shades of cream paint in the garage to make the top coat. So the only expense was the Cath Kidston oilcloth. But I thought it would be worth it and it has made all the difference. Plus still have half a metre left for another project.

Had a lovely evening with some of my dearest friends on Friday, but God did I have a hangover the next day. I honestly didn't think I had drunk that much, but I haven't had my fav drink for a while, and obviously I'm not as tolerant to it as I used to be LOL Does that make it sound like I used to drink a bit? Oh well, tis true, but only Pernod.

Sunday we went to our God-daughters third birthday. Had a noisy time! Little kids everywhere, took me back to when we used to have parties for the kids and you couldn't move for under-fives.

Governor stuff manic at the moment. As well as being involved in the recruitment of the new head - you wouldn't believe how much work there is for that! It's also admission time of year, so up to my eyes in charts, Baptism forms, etc.

Ben has started to clear out Joe's room - he's actually waited about 10 days, so that's not bad, as he has been dying to move into it. That's about it. Informative post only really, cos if I start going on I might just end up going on .... and on ...... and on ......

Joshua going to extreme lengths to avoid some housework!!

Have had a pretty rough week. I love my children dearly, but sometimes ...... I think most people that know me say that I'm a very positive, cheerful individual, but this last hit - on top of the past 4 years - was almost the thing that beat me. But, and I've said it before, I have the most amazing friends that have supported me through the latest drama and have texted, visited etc. etc. And as for the roses and flowers, I am a lucky girl! And I'm almost back, but come March 2nd I could have a slip back, so watch this space, more hugs may yet be needed!

Just love this photograph of Joshua taken by Ben LOL

Part of February's to-do list is to convert the study into a therapy room. Unfortunately the study has been used as a dumping ground in recent times, so we are looking at a major job! The desk needs to be moved into the den - which in itself needs a clean out - and every drawer and box needs going through! Not an overnight job. Then fill in holes, repaint walls and fireplace and decorate. All by the weekend? No sweat! Also have some crafting and furniture updating desperately need doing. Have I ever mentioned there's really not enough hours in the day?!

Also, Ella's social worker has visited, been to Anna's for a coffee and Ella coped really well at Kids Club. Today may be SAT result day from Josh, everything crossed. And usual stuff with kids and life.

Funny tale about my adorable God-Daughter ......... reciting the alphabet with Orla in the bath (as you do)...O: "A..B..C.....M...N... O, that's me Mummy, P..." Me:"Q...what comes after Q?" O: "arse" Me: "pardon?" O: "arse...T"...:0) I think maybe they've been saying it a bit quick at school! LMAO!

Yours truly receiving the Governor Award for Outstanding Service - not often I brag about myself - usually the kids! Well chuffed, and whoever did the write up - Mirielle was it you? - it was lovely, thank you sooo much! See you later for that cuppa. Off to the kitchen in a bit to make some cupcakes for us :) Have to leave it quite late to bake them, or the kids will eat them all before you come round LOL

What else? Joshua's and Ben's football matches are cancelled this weekend, frozen pitches. Jeff's a bit disappointed as it's his weekend off.

Had a wee windfall yesterday, not much, but enough to be able to treat myself to a couple of bits from Cath Kidston and Amazon. And got the most gorgeous bowl glass bowl from Cargo - pictures once I've done the sweetie bar for my girlfriends :)

Jeff's off to a computer fair tomorrow, Ella's got a party to go to tonight, Jeff's got a works night out tonight. Me?  I'm off to 2 wedding fairs tomorrow, work related, and got some DVD's to rent! What an exciting life I lead *resigned smilie* Josh was talking about some all night party his friend had been to in London. That used to be me!!!! Now I get to watch chick flicks on a Saturday night ... sigh....

You know, even if snow isn't your thing, you can't deny there's something magical about snow falling at night. Makes me feel all warm inside!

In other news .....looks like Joshua will be  going to USAO! Wow! So proud, and so happy for him.