Sunday, 29 May 2011
Tuesday, 24 May 2011
Caravan
Hello Blog. Did anybody miss me? Did you notice I'd gone?
I have broken my lifeline. Yes I dropped my laptop on the floor. And yes I did cry when I did it. But it's hopefully just the screen and it's being fixed as we speak (fingers crossed).
I'm typing this on an ancient computer that did actually come from the ark ;) I'm terrified of losing everything as I type, so I'm copying and pasting to word as I go lol. Such fun. Oh and I don't like the keyboard either. The keys stick up too much!! So there you go. Anyway what's been happening since I've been away? I know you're dying to know.
We bought a caravan!! Yes - a caravan. Not a chalet or a campervan, but a static caravan.
So last Sunday all 7 of us piled into the car to go see our new holiday home. It was a long and winding journey, which resulted in Brandon being car sick. You know that advert where the little boy wants a wee and all the men are shouting, well it was sort of a re-enactment of that advert. Apparently the sick was like a fountain. This resulted in everyone feeling sick. Cue a quick pullover onto a grass verge and out with the bin bag, kitchen roll and baby wipes. Oh yes. We do know how to have fun.
Eventually we arrived in Wales to go see our "lovely" chalet. Remember me telling you about it?? Well let me tell you people, the camera does definitely lie!! Either that or the photo's were taken when the chalet was new, back in the 1950's.
We arrived to meet the lovely owner (and his very hyperactive 3 year old). Looked lovely from the outside. So far, so good. Inside - not so good! There was a "smell", and the ceilings were literally bowing down. The living room led straight onto the kitchen, which was as wide as my bum. Really!! I mean I do have a wide bum but I'd like my kitchen a bit wider. I'm not even sure if the oven door would have opened fully. The kitchen then led onto the toilet to the left and the bedroom straight in front. Yes people. The kitchen had an en-suite bathroom and bedroom I'm sure not many places can boast that! I do use the term bedroom very loosely though. I didn't even attempt to go into the "bedroom". There were bunk-beds, and although we didn't try this out, just by looking I could see that if you were lying in the bunk you wouldn't be able to stretch your arm out, as the wall was about 6 inches away. That's assuming that you manange to slide up the wall and into the bunk. There was no room for a ladder.
Hubby and the owner went for a look round the outside whilst the rest of us just laughed. I think we were all hysterical. I was getting a bit tired of holding Brandon by now, so I decided to sit him on the sofa. Remember he was car sick? Well I'd forgotten that detail until he puked on the settee. Then I did a "very bad thing" I wiped it up with the teeny bit of tissue I could find and then hid the wet patch with a cushion :(
We made a swift exit and sat outside the chalet on the bench. Hubby and owner were back inside by now. Arran was whispering at me that if we ever bought it he was never ever going on holiday there.
By now we could hear the 3 year old mad child crying behind the chalet, and when I went to look he'd stripped off naked and had pooed in the grass and now had grass stuck to his bum!! I think that was a suitable end to our tour!!
Luckily for us my darling husband had arranged for us to see some caravans at the same time. After that experience we weren't holding out much hope, but we were pleasantly surprised. Apart from the fact that one of the caravan's had the poor evening entertainer in, eating his lunch while all 7 of us trooped through his accomodation, all of the vans were nice.
We chose the first one that we went to see. It only had 2 bedrooms, but the double bedroom was very big and has plenty of room for a travel cot, so that swayed us really.
We put down a deposit and are now in the process of buying a million things to kit out the caravan. We're going down on Saturday/Sunday to try and get some of the stuff down there and to stay for a week's rest, because I think we're going to need it after middle son's 18th Birthday Party on Friday.
Here's a few photo's of our new home :)
I have broken my lifeline. Yes I dropped my laptop on the floor. And yes I did cry when I did it. But it's hopefully just the screen and it's being fixed as we speak (fingers crossed).
I'm typing this on an ancient computer that did actually come from the ark ;) I'm terrified of losing everything as I type, so I'm copying and pasting to word as I go lol. Such fun. Oh and I don't like the keyboard either. The keys stick up too much!! So there you go. Anyway what's been happening since I've been away? I know you're dying to know.
We bought a caravan!! Yes - a caravan. Not a chalet or a campervan, but a static caravan.
So last Sunday all 7 of us piled into the car to go see our new holiday home. It was a long and winding journey, which resulted in Brandon being car sick. You know that advert where the little boy wants a wee and all the men are shouting, well it was sort of a re-enactment of that advert. Apparently the sick was like a fountain. This resulted in everyone feeling sick. Cue a quick pullover onto a grass verge and out with the bin bag, kitchen roll and baby wipes. Oh yes. We do know how to have fun.
Eventually we arrived in Wales to go see our "lovely" chalet. Remember me telling you about it?? Well let me tell you people, the camera does definitely lie!! Either that or the photo's were taken when the chalet was new, back in the 1950's.
We arrived to meet the lovely owner (and his very hyperactive 3 year old). Looked lovely from the outside. So far, so good. Inside - not so good! There was a "smell", and the ceilings were literally bowing down. The living room led straight onto the kitchen, which was as wide as my bum. Really!! I mean I do have a wide bum but I'd like my kitchen a bit wider. I'm not even sure if the oven door would have opened fully. The kitchen then led onto the toilet to the left and the bedroom straight in front. Yes people. The kitchen had an en-suite bathroom and bedroom I'm sure not many places can boast that! I do use the term bedroom very loosely though. I didn't even attempt to go into the "bedroom". There were bunk-beds, and although we didn't try this out, just by looking I could see that if you were lying in the bunk you wouldn't be able to stretch your arm out, as the wall was about 6 inches away. That's assuming that you manange to slide up the wall and into the bunk. There was no room for a ladder.
Hubby and the owner went for a look round the outside whilst the rest of us just laughed. I think we were all hysterical. I was getting a bit tired of holding Brandon by now, so I decided to sit him on the sofa. Remember he was car sick? Well I'd forgotten that detail until he puked on the settee. Then I did a "very bad thing" I wiped it up with the teeny bit of tissue I could find and then hid the wet patch with a cushion :(
We made a swift exit and sat outside the chalet on the bench. Hubby and owner were back inside by now. Arran was whispering at me that if we ever bought it he was never ever going on holiday there.
By now we could hear the 3 year old mad child crying behind the chalet, and when I went to look he'd stripped off naked and had pooed in the grass and now had grass stuck to his bum!! I think that was a suitable end to our tour!!
Luckily for us my darling husband had arranged for us to see some caravans at the same time. After that experience we weren't holding out much hope, but we were pleasantly surprised. Apart from the fact that one of the caravan's had the poor evening entertainer in, eating his lunch while all 7 of us trooped through his accomodation, all of the vans were nice.
We chose the first one that we went to see. It only had 2 bedrooms, but the double bedroom was very big and has plenty of room for a travel cot, so that swayed us really.
We put down a deposit and are now in the process of buying a million things to kit out the caravan. We're going down on Saturday/Sunday to try and get some of the stuff down there and to stay for a week's rest, because I think we're going to need it after middle son's 18th Birthday Party on Friday.
Here's a few photo's of our new home :)
Wednesday, 11 May 2011
The Gallery - Chilled Out
Sorry it's a bit predictable this week, but you know me, any excuse to put up a photo of my darling baby lol
Brandon chilling out, at just over 2 weeks old. Awwwwww
Brandon chilling out, at just over 2 weeks old. Awwwwww
Tuesday, 10 May 2011
Holiday Home
For years my husband has been talking about getting a campervan so that we can go to festivals and to just get away for weekends on the spur of the moment, and I was all for it.
Recently though we went to see a campervan in our price range, and I just don't think it's such a good idea now,especially with Baby B on the scene. Most of the time there isn't just us 5 to consider. We also have 2 girlfriends to take into account as well.
I really don't think 7 of us in a campervan is going to work. Especially if we're stuck inside in the rain (typical English weather). I also worry that it's going to take up a lot of space on our drive. We can get 3 cars on there now. We have 2, but a campervan will take up a lot of space and I don't want cars stuck out on the road. I'm also not convinced about parking a campervan. We have a Galaxy at the moment, and with a roof-rack on top we're restricted to some of the car parks we can get in. Not to mention the numerous times hubby has forgotten about it and nearly ripped it off the car. I'm imagining us having to park miles away with a campervan just to get a parking space.
Hubby doesn't want to tow a caravan, so our other option was to buy a static caravan. We've now actually found aposh shed chalet for sale. Half the price of the campervans we were looking at, and everything is in with the sale, bed setees, crockery, coffee maker even fairy lights and paint.
We've stayed on the site in the past. I think it will be an ideal place to stay with a little baby. Lots of facilities and only 2.5hrs away from home. Not quite a campervan and doesn't solve the festival situation, but I think it will be a good compromise.
We've been sent photo's, and it looks perfect. Hopefully going to see it on Saturday, so keep your fingers crossed for us.
Recently though we went to see a campervan in our price range, and I just don't think it's such a good idea now,especially with Baby B on the scene. Most of the time there isn't just us 5 to consider. We also have 2 girlfriends to take into account as well.
I really don't think 7 of us in a campervan is going to work. Especially if we're stuck inside in the rain (typical English weather). I also worry that it's going to take up a lot of space on our drive. We can get 3 cars on there now. We have 2, but a campervan will take up a lot of space and I don't want cars stuck out on the road. I'm also not convinced about parking a campervan. We have a Galaxy at the moment, and with a roof-rack on top we're restricted to some of the car parks we can get in. Not to mention the numerous times hubby has forgotten about it and nearly ripped it off the car. I'm imagining us having to park miles away with a campervan just to get a parking space.
Hubby doesn't want to tow a caravan, so our other option was to buy a static caravan. We've now actually found a
We've stayed on the site in the past. I think it will be an ideal place to stay with a little baby. Lots of facilities and only 2.5hrs away from home. Not quite a campervan and doesn't solve the festival situation, but I think it will be a good compromise.
We've been sent photo's, and it looks perfect. Hopefully going to see it on Saturday, so keep your fingers crossed for us.
Monday, 9 May 2011
Books My Dad Buys #2
And for the second installment of "Books my Dad Buys"
We're still going with the theme of healing my body, but we're off the jobs and onto a new hobby for me.
We're still going with the theme of healing my body, but we're off the jobs and onto a new hobby for me.
Sunday, 8 May 2011
Friday, 6 May 2011
Boots Pharmaceuticals Nappy Rash Spray
Product:- Boots Pharmaceuticals Nappy Rash Spray
Price:- £5.60
Brandon is nearly 9 months old and we have always used a cream to prevent nappy rash. I have to say that I don't tend to use it after every nappy change, as I'm not very keen on the thick texture and I feel that it can't be that comfortable for the baby. So when I was asked if I'd like to try Boots Nappy Rash Spray I was happpy to give it a go. I'd never heard of it before as I was just so used to buying the same cream.
It comes in a nice neat handy little spray, which fits easily into a side pocket of a bag. All it takes is a couple of sprays before putting on a clean nappy. No need for rubbing in, and it leaves a nice thin barrier to protect againt irritation.
I find this much easier and nicer to use than nappy cream, and also more hygienic, as there is no cross contamination from putting your fingers into a tub of cream.
This is definitely a must have for popping into your baby's changing bag.
Price:- £5.60
Brandon is nearly 9 months old and we have always used a cream to prevent nappy rash. I have to say that I don't tend to use it after every nappy change, as I'm not very keen on the thick texture and I feel that it can't be that comfortable for the baby. So when I was asked if I'd like to try Boots Nappy Rash Spray I was happpy to give it a go. I'd never heard of it before as I was just so used to buying the same cream.
It comes in a nice neat handy little spray, which fits easily into a side pocket of a bag. All it takes is a couple of sprays before putting on a clean nappy. No need for rubbing in, and it leaves a nice thin barrier to protect againt irritation.
I find this much easier and nicer to use than nappy cream, and also more hygienic, as there is no cross contamination from putting your fingers into a tub of cream.
This is definitely a must have for popping into your baby's changing bag.
Thursday, 5 May 2011
Gender Disappointment
I remember watching a programme last year about gender disappointment, whilst I was pregnant with Brandon.
At the time I already had two boys and we had decided not to find out the sex of the baby I was carrying. Both of us weren't bothered what sex we had next and we also thought it would be a nice surprise after days of labour.
I've written about my experience already, so I won't go on about it :) I still can't understand it though. I was so happy when Brandon was born, and so totally in love with him that I can't imagine that I would ever have not wanted him because he wasn't a girl. Even my in-laws who told me that I had to have a girl every single time I got pregnant are totally smitten with him.
On to the point of this post. Someone I know found out she was having a boy last week and was totally devastated. She cried and cried. I just can't get over this because although she has a son she's been trying to get pregnant for years and years. She's 40 and suffered a late miscarriage last year. I honestly thought she would be over the moon just to have another baby.
I'm still totally shocked by her reaction.
If I have another one I'm already prepared for the hoardes of people that will be willing me to have a girl. I won't find out the sex (just to keep them waiting lol). But you know what really worries me? The fact that if I did actually have a girlmy in-laws people would pay her more attention just because she's the only girl. I also don't want people thinking that I would love her more than my boys, just because she's a different sex. Especially the person (who didn't even know me) that commisserated with my Dad at work because she'd heard that I was disappointed with another boy!!! Seriously whoever that was hasn't met my boys, because there's no way I would be disappointed with a 4th if he turned out like the others.
Yes girls clothes are cute and I do love a bit of pink, but if I'm lucky enough to have a baby then I shouldn't worry about the sex.
I know it's real, and gender disappointment does exist, but I just don't understand it.
At the time I already had two boys and we had decided not to find out the sex of the baby I was carrying. Both of us weren't bothered what sex we had next and we also thought it would be a nice surprise after days of labour.
I've written about my experience already, so I won't go on about it :) I still can't understand it though. I was so happy when Brandon was born, and so totally in love with him that I can't imagine that I would ever have not wanted him because he wasn't a girl. Even my in-laws who told me that I had to have a girl every single time I got pregnant are totally smitten with him.
On to the point of this post. Someone I know found out she was having a boy last week and was totally devastated. She cried and cried. I just can't get over this because although she has a son she's been trying to get pregnant for years and years. She's 40 and suffered a late miscarriage last year. I honestly thought she would be over the moon just to have another baby.
I'm still totally shocked by her reaction.
If I have another one I'm already prepared for the hoardes of people that will be willing me to have a girl. I won't find out the sex (just to keep them waiting lol). But you know what really worries me? The fact that if I did actually have a girl
Yes girls clothes are cute and I do love a bit of pink, but if I'm lucky enough to have a baby then I shouldn't worry about the sex.
I know it's real, and gender disappointment does exist, but I just don't understand it.
Wednesday, 4 May 2011
The Gallery - April
The theme of The Gallery this week is "April".
April this year has meant to me BBQ's,blue skies, walks, and playing in the garden. Goodbye April we'll miss you :)
April this year has meant to me BBQ's,blue skies, walks, and playing in the garden. Goodbye April we'll miss you :)
Tuesday, 3 May 2011
Sick of Myself
Yes I am sick of myself. I don't know how my husband puts up with me. I'm letting my weight rule my life again!! I've done it to myself and I feel very stupid.
I hide away from places that there might be people that know me. In fact I just hide away really. I keep away from cameras and only allow face shots of me anywhere (that's not too bad lol). But this weekend my son's girlfriend took a photo of me with out me knowing and posted it on FaceBook (yes Laura - naughty girl lol). Obviously she didn't know it would upset me, I've always looked the same since she's known me. But I just don't want people I went to school with to see what I look like now. Why??? Who care?? Seriously they can look and gasp and then they'll just get on with their lives won't they?
I've lost 20lbs this month and I'm happy with that. I have a long long way to go. Longer than I would want, but I've done it before and I know that I can do it again. I have a little baby to think of now, after all.
So today I posted a full length photo of myself on FB, as I look now. Today. And strangely I feel quite calm about it. They can look and talk about me, but I will get back to normal again. It's not going to affect their lives seeing a FAT photo of me. It's not really going to affect my life. Who do I need to impress? My real friends love me whether I'm fat or thin. I have a wonderful family and husband, a gorgeous baby, so that's it. No more hiding away. I'm losing weight and I'm starting to feel a bit better about myself.
I hide away from places that there might be people that know me. In fact I just hide away really. I keep away from cameras and only allow face shots of me anywhere (that's not too bad lol). But this weekend my son's girlfriend took a photo of me with out me knowing and posted it on FaceBook (yes Laura - naughty girl lol). Obviously she didn't know it would upset me, I've always looked the same since she's known me. But I just don't want people I went to school with to see what I look like now. Why??? Who care?? Seriously they can look and gasp and then they'll just get on with their lives won't they?
I've lost 20lbs this month and I'm happy with that. I have a long long way to go. Longer than I would want, but I've done it before and I know that I can do it again. I have a little baby to think of now, after all.
So today I posted a full length photo of myself on FB, as I look now. Today. And strangely I feel quite calm about it. They can look and talk about me, but I will get back to normal again. It's not going to affect their lives seeing a FAT photo of me. It's not really going to affect my life. Who do I need to impress? My real friends love me whether I'm fat or thin. I have a wonderful family and husband, a gorgeous baby, so that's it. No more hiding away. I'm losing weight and I'm starting to feel a bit better about myself.
Note to Self (3)
Even though your hair is so dark you can't tell that it's been dyed red, your cream pillowcases will know.
Monday, 2 May 2011
Nearly a Day Out
Another Bank Holiday and miracle of miracles another sunny one. We did our usual search of the internet to find out what was on and finding nothing much we decided to go to Telford Town Park. One problem, no-one told me they were doing work on it. Work which involved closing most of it off. Getting rid of the little children's playground completely and a hundred mile very long walk to get into the park itself.
After a long and picturesque (see next photo!) walk we finally got to the park and found a bench to sit on. We sat for, oh about 5 minutes in the force 10 gale before we decided to move. Oh and I forgot to say when we were on that picturesque walk all that dirt blew over us and stuck to the suntan lotion on the baby's face and covered his lovely sparkling white dungarees (yes I know, what silly Mother buys white dungarees for her little boy?)
We walked a bit further and found a lovely flower garden. We were in there for at least 7 minutes when we heard "Park closing" "Park Closing".
Just had time to take these photo's before they physically removed us, and we decided to give up on our day out and go home. So, you see, we nearly had a day out, sort of :)
After a long and picturesque (see next photo!) walk we finally got to the park and found a bench to sit on. We sat for, oh about 5 minutes in the force 10 gale before we decided to move. Oh and I forgot to say when we were on that picturesque walk all that dirt blew over us and stuck to the suntan lotion on the baby's face and covered his lovely sparkling white dungarees (yes I know, what silly Mother buys white dungarees for her little boy?)
We walked a bit further and found a lovely flower garden. We were in there for at least 7 minutes when we heard "Park closing" "Park Closing".
Just had time to take these photo's before they physically removed us, and we decided to give up on our day out and go home. So, you see, we nearly had a day out, sort of :)
Sunday, 1 May 2011
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