Lots has happened over the last 3 weeks. My children are still poorly (on and off all of them have spent a few days at home not able to go to school!). Tamsyn went back yesterday after having the start of the week off but she still isn't all that well and was too tired to go to the school disco last night :-(
Our decorations are now up YEAH and our tree looks fantastic, or so I think hehe. We all got very excited again when we took out of the Christmas box, all our favourite decorations. We spent ages talking about when we got certain dec's and how old the children were at the time. We decided to put them up earlier than we normally do so that our house would look all christmasy for Dad's birthday party / MND fundraiser on Wednesday just gone. My house was full to brimming and all my lovely friends, family and new friends (met through our families being affected by Motor Neurone disease) got together to celebrate what would have been Dad's birthday and to raise money for the association. So far we have raised £530 and there is still some to come in. Such generosity just before Christmas, when we all all feeling the pinch, is just amazing and I can't thank them all enough. It was such an amazing day and such fun (if not a little hard work at times!). I know he would have been very pleased with our efforts. Happy birthday Dad xx Love you xx
Amid the 'poorlyness' and chaos we had a very lovely night at the college when we met with Emily's teachers for the first time. It was such a surreal evening, drifting around with teachers telling you that your lovely Emily was such a joy to teach and doing really very well!!!!!! Ben and I was so proud - on the way home Ben said "haven't we done a good job so far" hehehe that I'm not sure of, but she has done so well to go to a new school, settle in and improve so much that I think she has done a fabulous job. Massive hugs all round that night.
Christmas is only a week ago and I've still to get a few presents but I don't think I'm doing too bad! I've yet to get it all out and actually see what I'm missing (hopefully not too much). The lead up to this Christmas has been so hectic and this week is no different I'm afraid. We are out tonight for Liz's birthday and tomorrow night is Ben's works Christmas party. On Sunday we are 'dispatching' the turkeys!!!!!! Poor things......
I am home today though as it snowed last night and the home visit planned at Liskeard hospital was cancelled so I decided not to go over (it was an extra day anyway). Gives me a day to clean up after the party and to get some washing done!!!!!!! How dull my life is :-)
I think tomorrow I'm going to make a gingerbread house with the children. We bought a kit last year but this time we are going to try and make it ourselves. Lots of sweets are needed me thinks :-) Will put some pictures up tomorrow xxxx
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