Is it February already?
For weeks now I have been writing blog posts in my head but they never seem to make it the point of publishing.
In the past weeks, I have had my break from work (and gone back), covered school books for Miss Seven to go back to school, said farewell to Mr19 as he heads off to Melbourne for the year, spent lots of time with my gorgeous grandbabies and just got back into the swing of life in general.
Right now, everything on tv, radio and in general conversation is related to the devasting Victorian Bushfires. My heart breaks for the loss of lives and of homes. Over 1000 homes lost. And a death toll that is rising every day. So many people have lost their loved ones. You can rebuild a home but you can't rebuild a life that has been lost. I can't fathom how quickly the fires reached these people. Some had absolutely no warning at all before the fires were upon them. Each day the police are getting closer to the *@%^! that lit the fires. May the wrath of the nation fall upon them.
I think I'll just go with 10 random facts for this post again. I really must resize some photos to post here. I have a fun one taken at Mr 19's farewell bbq that shows just how spirited and determined Miss Ava is....another time. It's on the laptop. lol
1. Miss Seven is in Grade 3 this year. She has a love/hate relationship with school right now. Although she loves learning she places such high expectations on herself and hates to fail. Right now they are working through last year's State testing to see where their strengths and weaknesses are. She is hating every minute of this. On the upside of school - she has made new friends and swimming has started back.
2. I must make an appointment to get Miss Seven's eyes tested again. She is doing a lot of blackboard work right now and she is having troubles.
3. Mr 19 is appearing to settle in Melbourne. He rides the trams every day and says he has a great group of people that he is with. Their course is a bit disjointed right now because those usually involved with the teaching are up working at the firefronts. He tells me that his group are asking to be sent up to help there also.
4. Our local scrapbook shop is closing in less than two weeks. I call in as often as possible to see what they have marked down. I've been collecting some papers but generally it is other craft stuff such as inks, stamps, albums, adhesives, brads, eyelets, paints etc that I am picking up. And I'm stocking up on cardstock. I also have some of their shelving paid for... gonna look great in my craft room!!
5. We have finished (well the MOTH has finished) painting Mr 19's old room ready for Miss Seven to move into. We now have to go and buy the bed we have our eye on for her. Hope it's still there.
6. Once Miss Seven is safely ensconced in her new room, then I can start work on my craft/computer/library room. I can't wait. Then we're going to work on the rest of the house and the shed. The MOTH wants his workbench back again.
7. I am helping coordinate a Bushfire Appeal sausage sizzle at work. One of the clients had the idea and the rest of the clients are enthusiastic about helping out. It's great to see them notice what is going on in the world around them.
8. Mentally, I'm not doing so well again. The dr has increased my medication. Also had a biopsy done on a sun cancer on my arm the other day.
9. Miss Ava and Miss Amelia are just growing in leaps and bounds. Miss A just adores all babies right now. She is always wanting to 'mwah' Miss Amelia and cuddle her. The other night at Mr19's farewell, I took a photo of her trying to cuddle her little cousin Lily. The photos are amusing. Miss A is full of love and Miss Lily has a pained expression on her face.
10. It's time for me to get ready for work. My roster is filling. I am almost finished my Cert 3 and I'm looking at options to do my Diploma. Unfortunately not finding too many places that I'm going to be able to keep working and study at the same time. Off to a Behaviour Management Training course next week. That is going to be interesting and I'm looking forward to that. I'm doing it with one of the guys from work and he's a lot of fun.
Well, until my next random update. Stay strong everyone!
In the past weeks, I have had my break from work (and gone back), covered school books for Miss Seven to go back to school, said farewell to Mr19 as he heads off to Melbourne for the year, spent lots of time with my gorgeous grandbabies and just got back into the swing of life in general.
Right now, everything on tv, radio and in general conversation is related to the devasting Victorian Bushfires. My heart breaks for the loss of lives and of homes. Over 1000 homes lost. And a death toll that is rising every day. So many people have lost their loved ones. You can rebuild a home but you can't rebuild a life that has been lost. I can't fathom how quickly the fires reached these people. Some had absolutely no warning at all before the fires were upon them. Each day the police are getting closer to the *@%^! that lit the fires. May the wrath of the nation fall upon them.
I think I'll just go with 10 random facts for this post again. I really must resize some photos to post here. I have a fun one taken at Mr 19's farewell bbq that shows just how spirited and determined Miss Ava is....another time. It's on the laptop. lol
1. Miss Seven is in Grade 3 this year. She has a love/hate relationship with school right now. Although she loves learning she places such high expectations on herself and hates to fail. Right now they are working through last year's State testing to see where their strengths and weaknesses are. She is hating every minute of this. On the upside of school - she has made new friends and swimming has started back.
2. I must make an appointment to get Miss Seven's eyes tested again. She is doing a lot of blackboard work right now and she is having troubles.
3. Mr 19 is appearing to settle in Melbourne. He rides the trams every day and says he has a great group of people that he is with. Their course is a bit disjointed right now because those usually involved with the teaching are up working at the firefronts. He tells me that his group are asking to be sent up to help there also.
4. Our local scrapbook shop is closing in less than two weeks. I call in as often as possible to see what they have marked down. I've been collecting some papers but generally it is other craft stuff such as inks, stamps, albums, adhesives, brads, eyelets, paints etc that I am picking up. And I'm stocking up on cardstock. I also have some of their shelving paid for... gonna look great in my craft room!!
5. We have finished (well the MOTH has finished) painting Mr 19's old room ready for Miss Seven to move into. We now have to go and buy the bed we have our eye on for her. Hope it's still there.
6. Once Miss Seven is safely ensconced in her new room, then I can start work on my craft/computer/library room. I can't wait. Then we're going to work on the rest of the house and the shed. The MOTH wants his workbench back again.
7. I am helping coordinate a Bushfire Appeal sausage sizzle at work. One of the clients had the idea and the rest of the clients are enthusiastic about helping out. It's great to see them notice what is going on in the world around them.
8. Mentally, I'm not doing so well again. The dr has increased my medication. Also had a biopsy done on a sun cancer on my arm the other day.
9. Miss Ava and Miss Amelia are just growing in leaps and bounds. Miss A just adores all babies right now. She is always wanting to 'mwah' Miss Amelia and cuddle her. The other night at Mr19's farewell, I took a photo of her trying to cuddle her little cousin Lily. The photos are amusing. Miss A is full of love and Miss Lily has a pained expression on her face.
10. It's time for me to get ready for work. My roster is filling. I am almost finished my Cert 3 and I'm looking at options to do my Diploma. Unfortunately not finding too many places that I'm going to be able to keep working and study at the same time. Off to a Behaviour Management Training course next week. That is going to be interesting and I'm looking forward to that. I'm doing it with one of the guys from work and he's a lot of fun.
Well, until my next random update. Stay strong everyone!
posted by Sue Jones | 7:17 AM
2 Comments:
Hey Mummy, Its Mr19 here, lol.
Great Blog but It's really scary that you feel like that, I'll pray.
Getting worried about going down to help with teh bush fires tommorow but I am just playing with the kids in hope to take there minds off it.
Love you lots and take care.
Oh and P.s. My room is remarkbly clean... LOL
You're lovely Mr 19. What a beautiful soul. Is he OK or is he still fighting the fires. Which shop is closing down? Is it worth a trip?
I sorry to hear that you are not doing too good, like you I have my good and bad days. Work really helps.
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