Life in General

I am thinking about how I as parent really spoil my children. My children have been very spoilt over the lives. I really wish that I didn't spoil them and make them work for things. I am really feeling the pain now as my children expect to be given everything. They are very lazy. Is it too late to stop giving them everything they want. I think life for them is too easy. They complain if they don't get want them want.

I have made the decision that I can not keep helping them by giving them money for what they want. I think they will have to learn pretty quick and I need to be strong.

Wakefield Park

Today Brad has a 'trackday' at Wakefield Park in Goulburn. I just loved watching his face as he raced around the track. He throughly enjoyed his day. I thought it was boring but I did have fun watching (and timing) Brad. I couldn't believe that I didn't get scared when he was going very fast. It was a beautiful day and it was nice just having Brad to myself. He is such a great person, except he did call me Big Bum.

Can't wait for the weekend, very busy. I also plan to scrap tomorrow for the day (Friday). Have a great day.

New school for Liam

My youngest (Liam) started at his new school today. Brad and I decided to take him out of his other school due to being bullied. He is now in Year 5. I was extremely worried as he is very small for his age (only just got into size 6 clothes), has ADD and has a small speech problem therefore he is a perfect target for bullies.

Liam stated he was very nervous and scared. I dropped him off at the library and didn't get to say goodbye. I was lucky to have a friend whose child goes to the school. I cried my heart out, thinking have I done the right thing, will Liam be okay? I went home and cried, phoned DH (Brad) who stated that Liam would be alright, not understanding how I felt. Tried to get on with the housework etc. but every now and then I would start to cry. I couldn't wait to pick him up.

Yep, I hate to admit it but Brad was right, Liam had fun and I am a big sook. He was so talkative and loved his first day. I was amazed how many of the other children would say bye to Liam at the end of the day and he didn't get bullied at all. He also had a comment from some other kids in his class, telling him how cool he is. I know it is only the first day but hopefully this is a positive sign.

Declan (DS1) went back to school, Year 9. Had the attitude, didn't want to go etc, etc. Came home, stating that he disliked most of his teachers. However, at dinner he was telling us positive things about the teachers. He also had a phone call from one of his friends asking about homework, (tried to hide it from his mum).

I need to stop worrying so much and get on with my life. Now I have to go and start looking for employment. Not necessarily in teaching (although I would love too), maybe in the public service. I am really looking forward to the next few weeks and start doing some more scrapping.

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HAPPY 14TH BIRTHDAY!!!

Happy Birthday to my darling son, Declan. He turned 14 years today.

I still remember when he was born at 2am. He was such a beautiful baby and is growing into a beautiful man.



He is a cheeky, smart alec teenager but he still has compassion for his family. He just loves his little brother almost as much as chocolate (trust me, he really loves his chocolate). He is very intelligent, smart and good looking (I think so anyway). I just enjoy listening to his conversations with his dad and watching him will looking after animals.

His dad and I are so proud of him and just love him to bits.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DECLAN!! MAY ALL YOUR DREAMS COME TRUE.

(PS. Please begin to study this year, LOL)

I'm back

Well, the school holidays are well and truly over. These holidays went extremely fast. The trip to Queensland was fantastic.
We left on Saturday 13th Jan and stay at Dad's overnight in Newcastle. We then drove to Ballina where we stayed overnight. The hotel room was not the best, relatively cheap though. The best thing was the dinner at the Mexican Restaurant. YUM, YUM, it was the best mexican food we ever had. The next day we drove to Byron Bay to have a quick look around. I really liked the area and would love to live there but it would have to be beach front (of course). Then we travelled to our holiday destination at Palm Beach.

It was great. The rooms were big, roomy and nice. It had Foxtel, (which both Liam (DS2) and I loved) and the pool was very nice and clean. The beach was only a small walk down a lane way. Nearly every morning, Declan (DS1) and I went for walks along the beach, usually before it rained. It only rained for about 1 hour in the morning. We went to the theme parks but the most fun was on the beach or in the pool. I really would love a pool but it gets to cold in the mornings. here in Canberra.

Before we knew it, it was time to go home. We didn't want to leave as we had so much fun. I have posted some photos which I will scrap over the next few weeks.

Liam starts at his new school tomorrow, he is going into year 5. Both Brad and I are very nervous and hope that this school will help Liam. Declan doesn't start until Tuesday (Year 9, OMG I must be getting old). He also turns 14 tomorrow. This time 14 years ago I was in pain!!!!! but it was worth it.

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