While Husbando is ironing shirts for the morning, I am sat in my pyjamas and cosy slippers, knowing that in the morning I can slip them right back on if I so wish.
Sunday, 11 March 2012
That Sunday night feeling
Some days I miss going out to work, leaving the house and doing a job, but a Sunday night is not one of those times.
Saturday, 10 March 2012
Today
Sometime life with CFS is fine, other days it really gets me down, and today is one of those days. I'm just a little weary of it all.
We have had a lovely hour or two with some friends today and their little one, I also bought some paint from B+Q ( yes I am one of life's unusual people who actually looks forward to going to B+Q) so I shouldn't really complain, but once our friends left, I crashed a little, not because of them, just because I hadn't rested enough earlier, bla bla bla bla. So once more I took up my place in bed. I hate lying in bed so frequently watching hours upon hours of mindless, MINDLESS tv.
Yes my life is mostly like a rainbow, full of colour and life, I am so very blessed, so much more than I ever hoped for, I really do mean that. But lurking behind the rainbow is a grey cloud of complete exhaustion, physical pain and foggy fatigue, and occasionally the grey cloud covers up my rainbow a little.
Tomorrow is a new day.
I'm hoping for clearer skies.
We have had a lovely hour or two with some friends today and their little one, I also bought some paint from B+Q ( yes I am one of life's unusual people who actually looks forward to going to B+Q) so I shouldn't really complain, but once our friends left, I crashed a little, not because of them, just because I hadn't rested enough earlier, bla bla bla bla. So once more I took up my place in bed. I hate lying in bed so frequently watching hours upon hours of mindless, MINDLESS tv.
Yes my life is mostly like a rainbow, full of colour and life, I am so very blessed, so much more than I ever hoped for, I really do mean that. But lurking behind the rainbow is a grey cloud of complete exhaustion, physical pain and foggy fatigue, and occasionally the grey cloud covers up my rainbow a little.
Tomorrow is a new day.
I'm hoping for clearer skies.
Friday, 9 March 2012
Toddler group
Today was 'toddler group' day. I try to get to one a week, and this one fits us just nicely. It is kind of how toddler groups were about 20 years ago. Well most of them still are, but this one has a particularly vintage feel !
In an old methodist church with parke (sp ?) flooring, old metal chairs with real wood seats, and lovely retired, apron wearing ladies who bring you a cup of tea and smile sweetly.
I do like children's centres, but there is just something very comforting about an old skool toddler group don't you think?
There is toast with lashings of cheap margarine spread over it, the usual toys plastic and wooden, all set out on a old dusty floor. It's all in one room instead of spread over 3, so sitting down is an option as you can see your little un at all times.
And of course, one of these......
Whoever designed this little vehicle really knew what kids like.
My Little tike is now safely tucked up for her lunchtime nap, while I rest my toddler group weary muscles.
In an old methodist church with parke (sp ?) flooring, old metal chairs with real wood seats, and lovely retired, apron wearing ladies who bring you a cup of tea and smile sweetly.
I do like children's centres, but there is just something very comforting about an old skool toddler group don't you think?
There is toast with lashings of cheap margarine spread over it, the usual toys plastic and wooden, all set out on a old dusty floor. It's all in one room instead of spread over 3, so sitting down is an option as you can see your little un at all times.
And of course, one of these......
Whoever designed this little vehicle really knew what kids like.
My Little tike is now safely tucked up for her lunchtime nap, while I rest my toddler group weary muscles.
Thursday, 8 March 2012
Week in pictures
My week in pictures..........washing, chopping, garden appreciation, and toys.
Washing
Garden appreciation
The bits which didn't make the pot
Teddy
Tuesday, 6 March 2012
Ten on Tuesday
Tuesday, ten, on.
1. Willow has gone to bed on a sugar high this lunchtime, loooooooong wait at hospital clinic = chocolate bribe was necessary. She thought it was christmas, and will probably ask to visit the hospital again very soon.
2. Sunshine I have missed you, but please ask your friend 'Mr warm air' if he can come and visit us as well.
3. Birds live in tall trees near our house, very lovely. However very noisy at 4am when trying to sleep.zzzzzzzzzzz
4. I did quite a grown up thing this week, I actually sat down and worked out what clothes Willow would need for spring/summer, how I could maximise the things we have been passed down, and ordered them all, in the correct size. My usual style is to wander into the shops near our house and kind of pick up things which might be half price, Sometimes a false economy and also end up spending more with frequent trips to said retail establishments.
5. Am still very much liking my newly painted lounge wall, now to finish painting the cupboard and persuade husbando to put up the shelves. ( yes I can work a drill and am fairly handy at DIY myself, but the precious energy has to be saved for caring for the little un )
6. In my past life I have dabbled here and there in ceramics type arty stuff. I did it at A-level and took it as a night class thingy a while ago. It's not something you can really do without a kiln etc, but my mum and her friend suggested me finding a cheap second hand one on ebay and putting it in the garage. This my friends, has set my little clay loving fingers plotting.......watch this space.
7. This evening if the brain is focussed enough I am going to venture into the world of what this setting does on my camera !
8. I had a moment of energetic thought the other day, and was looking longingly at my wetsuit, how I would love a holiday near the sea,with a bodyboard in hand. Granted there aren't many waves on this beach, but this was a lovely holiday we had a few years ago.
9. I am a bit of a closet hippy, and love a bit of banjo playing, mandolin tinkling music. My brother is hoping for a Jesson family weekend away to this a folk festival in edale. another plan of mine....I always like to have a plan on the boil.
10. Putin's tears - do we buy them ? ahem, I think it might have been a 'tweezers in the trouser pocket moment' no ? #suspiciousoftherussianleader.
1. Willow has gone to bed on a sugar high this lunchtime, loooooooong wait at hospital clinic = chocolate bribe was necessary. She thought it was christmas, and will probably ask to visit the hospital again very soon.
2. Sunshine I have missed you, but please ask your friend 'Mr warm air' if he can come and visit us as well.
3. Birds live in tall trees near our house, very lovely. However very noisy at 4am when trying to sleep.zzzzzzzzzzz
4. I did quite a grown up thing this week, I actually sat down and worked out what clothes Willow would need for spring/summer, how I could maximise the things we have been passed down, and ordered them all, in the correct size. My usual style is to wander into the shops near our house and kind of pick up things which might be half price, Sometimes a false economy and also end up spending more with frequent trips to said retail establishments.
5. Am still very much liking my newly painted lounge wall, now to finish painting the cupboard and persuade husbando to put up the shelves. ( yes I can work a drill and am fairly handy at DIY myself, but the precious energy has to be saved for caring for the little un )
6. In my past life I have dabbled here and there in ceramics type arty stuff. I did it at A-level and took it as a night class thingy a while ago. It's not something you can really do without a kiln etc, but my mum and her friend suggested me finding a cheap second hand one on ebay and putting it in the garage. This my friends, has set my little clay loving fingers plotting.......watch this space.
7. This evening if the brain is focussed enough I am going to venture into the world of what this setting does on my camera !
8. I had a moment of energetic thought the other day, and was looking longingly at my wetsuit, how I would love a holiday near the sea,with a bodyboard in hand. Granted there aren't many waves on this beach, but this was a lovely holiday we had a few years ago.
9. I am a bit of a closet hippy, and love a bit of banjo playing, mandolin tinkling music. My brother is hoping for a Jesson family weekend away to this a folk festival in edale. another plan of mine....I always like to have a plan on the boil.
10. Putin's tears - do we buy them ? ahem, I think it might have been a 'tweezers in the trouser pocket moment' no ? #suspiciousoftherussianleader.
Linking in with a few other ten on tuesdayers !
Monday, 5 March 2012
Smugness and judgement
This evening I fully embraced both of the above acts. As I wandered into my Dr surgery fully expecting a loooooong wait ( my gp is very lovely, but always runs over by at least 30 mins ) I had my trusty magazine under my arm, wandered past a whole row of people who were sat there, no reading material in hand staring blankly at the latest NHS display board. Being a frequent flyer at my gp surgery I have finally learnt that going armed with reading material is a must.
So with smugness clinging onto me like a bad smell, I then was to embark on my next less than pleasant character flaw. Next, came the judgement. Who to sit next to ? The long row of people...........old smelly man ? Old but slightly healthier looking lady ? Teenager ? Lady my age, might have young kids, lady in her 40's smart looking albeit a little impatient.You see it's a gamble when you go to the Dr, you might come out with something you didn't go in with, that the prescription you leave with can't cure.
The Old smelly man got a miss, cos I knew i'd be there a while and well, I like a nice smell. not a bad one, then there was the old lady, looked like a good option but was too close to old smelly man. Teenager, potential for loud conversations on pink blackberry in hand - not a risk I was willing to take, so that left me with the lady my age, might have kids with different germs to me, didn't want to take those home too, and the lady in her 40's.
Lady in her 40's with good personal hygiene won, I decided she was visiting for something very simple and not contagious. Thrush or athletes foot maybe?
I sat, for 50 minutes, I saw the Dr, I left with a prescription a sick note and hopefully nothing else.
So with smugness clinging onto me like a bad smell, I then was to embark on my next less than pleasant character flaw. Next, came the judgement. Who to sit next to ? The long row of people...........old smelly man ? Old but slightly healthier looking lady ? Teenager ? Lady my age, might have young kids, lady in her 40's smart looking albeit a little impatient.You see it's a gamble when you go to the Dr, you might come out with something you didn't go in with, that the prescription you leave with can't cure.
The Old smelly man got a miss, cos I knew i'd be there a while and well, I like a nice smell. not a bad one, then there was the old lady, looked like a good option but was too close to old smelly man. Teenager, potential for loud conversations on pink blackberry in hand - not a risk I was willing to take, so that left me with the lady my age, might have kids with different germs to me, didn't want to take those home too, and the lady in her 40's.
Lady in her 40's with good personal hygiene won, I decided she was visiting for something very simple and not contagious. Thrush or athletes foot maybe?
I sat, for 50 minutes, I saw the Dr, I left with a prescription a sick note and hopefully nothing else.
Sunday, 4 March 2012
Sunday catch up
Well this week has been an odd old one. I've been very low on the old energy and had lots of exciting things happening all at the same time. ( which is a tricky one to juggle )
My lovely sister, my beautiful mum and little ( well quite big actually) old me went to a few bridal shops for lovely sis to try on some dresses. Mum and I sat on sofas while lil sis stood there looking radiant. We drank tea, chatted, flagged down taxis, ate lunch, the whole caboodle. It was lovely.
My sister has what some people might call a 'Pippa Middleton bum' yes it really is that good, so we were trying to find a dress to accentuate her acet !! he he, there was much laughter, and I think some of the ladies in the shop were probably a little confused by our constant commentary on every dress................every aspect............. every detail. Imagine if you will, three ladies who can talk, really talk, then put them all together, with the ease that comes from being related, and hey presto - you have A LOT of words, lots of fun, a tiny bit of stress and a wonderfully memorable day.
My lovely sister, my beautiful mum and little ( well quite big actually) old me went to a few bridal shops for lovely sis to try on some dresses. Mum and I sat on sofas while lil sis stood there looking radiant. We drank tea, chatted, flagged down taxis, ate lunch, the whole caboodle. It was lovely.
My sister has what some people might call a 'Pippa Middleton bum' yes it really is that good, so we were trying to find a dress to accentuate her acet !! he he, there was much laughter, and I think some of the ladies in the shop were probably a little confused by our constant commentary on every dress................every aspect............. every detail. Imagine if you will, three ladies who can talk, really talk, then put them all together, with the ease that comes from being related, and hey presto - you have A LOT of words, lots of fun, a tiny bit of stress and a wonderfully memorable day.
I want to put a little add in for this bridal boutique. Beautiful setting, wonderful service, just a little bit of a cut above the rest.
Today I am 'recovering' from said activities in bed. Never quite where I want to be for the entire day, but such is life.
(Although I have just watched a film about some children trying to find their Dad in the middle of Alaska with a polar bear cub as their guide. So, you know, imagine if i'd missed that ey ?! )
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