The first half term of the year is almost over. We’ve adopted a slower pace of life this week which has done us all the world of good – although Tigger is looking rather peaky. A mix of essential tasks such as new brakes for my car and a family trip to the dentist. Alongside local trips into the city, the forest and SEA LIFE Centre.
Once upon a time, I was a bit of a risk taker. Jumping into situations with both feet and thinking about everything afterwards. Nowadays I am a creature of comfort and very indecisive. Recently I’ve been pushing my boundaries and this week has really put me out of comfort zone. There are many positives to take from it but I naturally still question whether I should have put myself out there.
Poor Piglet didn’t have a great start to the week succumbing to one of the winter bugs. It’s so hard to see any of the children poorly especially when vomiting is involved (I just can’t deal with vomit). Thankfully with lots of mummy cuddles and the assistance of Frozen she is back to her usual self.
As I went to bed last Sunday my body was aching from top to toe. Thinking that I’d just over done things that week I went to sleep. Waking on Monday morning to find that I’d managed to pick up one of the many bugs doing the rounds at the moment. I felt truly awful, the worst I have felt in a long time. It forced me for most of the week to take things at a slower pace, which really helped not only in terms of recovery but my general wellbeing.
I was asked recently what was the one thing I wanted my children to know about myself. If you asked Mr. Boo this he would most certainly answer that I cannot make a decision. Which for the most is true, however, it is the small, silly decisions that I cannot make. Such as what we should have for tea tonight, should we go to X today or Y? Decisions that when I see them written done or replayed to me when they are all teasing me are silly. Decisions that hold no weight, no real consequence, yet are the hardest ones for me to make.
I attacked this week armed with a to-do list and a calendar of school events, shopping trips and car repairs that needed to be completed. Finally, I feel as though I’m back to work mode. Making an effort to utilise my renewed energies and enthusiasm to clear the backlog of tasks.
This week has not been plain sailing though. It has tested me in ways I’d rather wish it hadn’t. And I’ve already muttered the words ‘it is February yet?’ on more than one occasion. Alas, these things are sent to try us and try me they have.
The reality of being back at school, nursery and work for a whole week hasn’t quite sunk in. I’m completely…
One of the things on most people’s New Year wishlists is good health. After a festive season blighted by illness it was something that we were certainly wishing for. As it turns out we are not out of the woods quite yet. Piglet has a chesty cough, wheezy and an ear infection. Cue lots of cuddles, not really knowing what to do with herself and restless nights. Over the past few days Tigger’s eyes have been swollen in the mornings which is usually an indication that he too is coming down with something. I think I’ll paint a red cross by the front door and put us all into quarantine.
Just like that we have reached the final #LittleLoves of the year. I’m actually quite annoyed with myself that I wasn’t able to complete a whole year. With my post falling by the wayside this month between the chaos of Christmas, school activities and family life. Chasing my tail for at least the last month, I don’t know if I’m coming or going. The New Year needs to see changes in lifestyle made, I cannot continue in the manner I have been. A balance needs to be found, goals to be set and a different way of thinking.
I seem to be playing catch up all the time at the moment. That juggling act of running myself down versus letting people down. Any thoughts of being organised etc. are firmly on hold. From constant illness that is sweeping through our house, which I wish quite frankly would do one. To family life feeling especially hectic with birthdays, activities and school events. I can’t even console myself that it will get better in the next few weeks as we are now in the run up to Christmas.
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