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Friday, December 31, 2004
This Year !!!!!!
1. What did you do in 2004 that you’d never done before? went to New York by myself to see one of my oldest friends.
2. Did you keep your new year’s resolutions, and will you make more for next year? I didn’t make any to break
3. Did anyone close to you give birth? No I didn’t know anyone .so I have had no new babies to hold this year
4. Did anyone close to you die? A friend of mines wife died of cancer a week before Christmas.
5. What countries did you visit? I have had a good year, Belgium,states,Holland,France.
6. What would you like to have in 2005 that you lacked in 2004? Some money would be nice and some good luck.
7. What dates from 2004 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
May 9th jamie became a teenager (and didn’t we know it)
April 21st mine and Andys anniversary 14yrs
August 25th we got Bruno
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year? My pal Len setting up my blog and Andy teaching me to keep up with it and using the computer more ( hooray for me as I have)
9. What was your biggest failure? I don’t think I have failed at anything this year not that I can think of
10. Did you suffer illness or injury? I got the horrific flu bug that took me 2 months to get over
11. What was the best thing you bought? the plane ticket to New York and Bruno
12. Whose behavior merited celebration? Andy he has now become a dab hand at the ironing , I can’t remember the last time I did any.Lessons on cooking this year…
13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed? a kid who made jamie’s life hell for a while
14. Where did most of your money go? On trying to get a date with George Clooney.
15. What did you get really, really, really excited about? Definitely going to New York
16. What song will always remind you of 2004? Feel so good…Atomic Kitten( stephanie has constantly sung it)
17. Compared to this time last year, are you:
a) happier or sadder? Happier b) thinner or fatter? Thinner
c) richer or poorer ? poorer
18. What do you wish you’d done more of? Had more money so we could have done more with the kids
19. What do you wish you’d done less of? Work all I do is work , having three jobs .
20. How will you be spending Christmas? At home with my family having the best time
21. Did you fall in love in 2004? I fall in love every year I am just not telling you who with.
22. How many one-night stands? Don’t do one night stands( two maybe?)
23. What was your favorite TV program? Spooks although the best are either dying or leaving.
24. Do you hate anyone now that you didn’t hate this time last year? I don’t do hate it takes up to much time..
25. What was the best book you read? I feel sorry for myself this Year I haven’t read a book .
26. What was your greatest musical discovery? Stephanie loving Meatloaf and singing it so loud with me in the car.
27. What did you want and get? Andy atcually bying me something sexy….
28. What did you want and not get? A lottery win.
29. What was your favorite film of this year? “Shrek 2,Blade trinity ( those muscles , to die for)
30. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you? Went out to dinner with friends, I was 41yrs( but you wouldn’t know it) HA HA
31.What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying? Meeting with old friends in Belgium when Andy and I were there…..
32. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2004? Hip mum so my teenage son’s friends say…
33. What kept you sane? Walking my dogs first light in the morning with the morning dew.
34. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most? Get real George Clooney of course
35. What political issue stirred you the most? The us election I was there the week before
36. Who did you miss? Family and friends I have lost..
37. Who was the best new person you met? ”Amelie” Samanthas little girl when I went and stayed with them in the states.
38. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2004. Do not bottle things up …. Just let them out.
39. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year.
Tonight you are mine completely, you give your love so sweetly, tonight the light of love is in your eyes, but will you love me tommorow,is this a lasting treasure or just a moments pleasure,. Can I believe the magic of your smile, will you still love me tommorow.This is for Andy and the kids.
2. Did you keep your new year’s resolutions, and will you make more for next year? I didn’t make any to break
3. Did anyone close to you give birth? No I didn’t know anyone .so I have had no new babies to hold this year
4. Did anyone close to you die? A friend of mines wife died of cancer a week before Christmas.
5. What countries did you visit? I have had a good year, Belgium,states,Holland,France.
6. What would you like to have in 2005 that you lacked in 2004? Some money would be nice and some good luck.
7. What dates from 2004 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
May 9th jamie became a teenager (and didn’t we know it)
April 21st mine and Andys anniversary 14yrs
August 25th we got Bruno
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year? My pal Len setting up my blog and Andy teaching me to keep up with it and using the computer more ( hooray for me as I have)
9. What was your biggest failure? I don’t think I have failed at anything this year not that I can think of
10. Did you suffer illness or injury? I got the horrific flu bug that took me 2 months to get over
11. What was the best thing you bought? the plane ticket to New York and Bruno
12. Whose behavior merited celebration? Andy he has now become a dab hand at the ironing , I can’t remember the last time I did any.Lessons on cooking this year…
13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed? a kid who made jamie’s life hell for a while
14. Where did most of your money go? On trying to get a date with George Clooney.
15. What did you get really, really, really excited about? Definitely going to New York
16. What song will always remind you of 2004? Feel so good…Atomic Kitten( stephanie has constantly sung it)
17. Compared to this time last year, are you:
a) happier or sadder? Happier b) thinner or fatter? Thinner
c) richer or poorer ? poorer
18. What do you wish you’d done more of? Had more money so we could have done more with the kids
19. What do you wish you’d done less of? Work all I do is work , having three jobs .
20. How will you be spending Christmas? At home with my family having the best time
21. Did you fall in love in 2004? I fall in love every year I am just not telling you who with.
22. How many one-night stands? Don’t do one night stands( two maybe?)
23. What was your favorite TV program? Spooks although the best are either dying or leaving.
24. Do you hate anyone now that you didn’t hate this time last year? I don’t do hate it takes up to much time..
25. What was the best book you read? I feel sorry for myself this Year I haven’t read a book .
26. What was your greatest musical discovery? Stephanie loving Meatloaf and singing it so loud with me in the car.
27. What did you want and get? Andy atcually bying me something sexy….
28. What did you want and not get? A lottery win.
29. What was your favorite film of this year? “Shrek 2,Blade trinity ( those muscles , to die for)
30. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you? Went out to dinner with friends, I was 41yrs( but you wouldn’t know it) HA HA
31.What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying? Meeting with old friends in Belgium when Andy and I were there…..
32. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2004? Hip mum so my teenage son’s friends say…
33. What kept you sane? Walking my dogs first light in the morning with the morning dew.
34. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most? Get real George Clooney of course
35. What political issue stirred you the most? The us election I was there the week before
36. Who did you miss? Family and friends I have lost..
37. Who was the best new person you met? ”Amelie” Samanthas little girl when I went and stayed with them in the states.
38. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2004. Do not bottle things up …. Just let them out.
39. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year.
Tonight you are mine completely, you give your love so sweetly, tonight the light of love is in your eyes, but will you love me tommorow,is this a lasting treasure or just a moments pleasure,. Can I believe the magic of your smile, will you still love me tommorow.This is for Andy and the kids.
Thursday, December 30, 2004
tv
Andy and i have looked long and hard at the tv papers tonight and cannot find a thing to watch.... so kids come to the rescue, they got at least 25 new dvd's for Christmas. We helping them along to make sure they are suitable of course, will be watching King Arhtur tonight.
A bit of Keira knightly for Andy to drool over and well for me i'm sure there will be some hunk of a man in there somewhere. It really comes down to something when we have to blag from the kids to find something to watch but hey we bought most of them.......
A bit of Keira knightly for Andy to drool over and well for me i'm sure there will be some hunk of a man in there somewhere. It really comes down to something when we have to blag from the kids to find something to watch but hey we bought most of them.......
Wednesday, December 29, 2004
the boys
The boys have enjoyed Christmas, bones on Christmas Day, extra walks and Andy being home while i have to go back to work.
The great thing about dogs is their love for you is total. As i walk through the door every time i have two beautifull beasts run at me, each trying to get to me first with their tails wagging like crazy( well bruno's does poor Tyson only has a stump).They give me so much pleasure like the kids they fight they play, you know when they are happy,moody and sad.
I have actually got Andy out with me quite a few times while he has been home and it has been so much fun. a thing we can either do with the kids or as a family, all six of us together.
The great thing about dogs is their love for you is total. As i walk through the door every time i have two beautifull beasts run at me, each trying to get to me first with their tails wagging like crazy( well bruno's does poor Tyson only has a stump).They give me so much pleasure like the kids they fight they play, you know when they are happy,moody and sad.
I have actually got Andy out with me quite a few times while he has been home and it has been so much fun. a thing we can either do with the kids or as a family, all six of us together.
Sunday, December 26, 2004
the big surprise
The folding of the dustsheet to reveal the bikes, one word to desribe their faces......
priceless.
priceless.
Merry Christmas
I wish you all a very Merry Christmas....
The kids have been great ,they did not get us up too early, they fed the dogs and Andy and I came down about 8am. The customary coffee and into the lounge we go ....
Their faces were the pictures of delight as they open their presents, I had got it right for yet another year. the best was to come . We had got them their new bikes and were safely hidden under a dust shheet at the back of the lounge,all the presents were at the top end so they didn't even notice. When all were unwrapped and happily put upstairs, we call them down,
Mum....Jamie,Steph come downstairs a minute.
Steph..... Ok just coming.
Jamie....Ok just coming.
Dad...... Ok you two can you please fold up that dustsheet for me.
(jamie and steph grab the cover and start to pull.
Jamie......Oh wow you got the one i wanted.....
Steph........You got it '''''you got it jumping up and down.
Well the heart of mine fills with emence joy as i have given the two people i love most in the world (exept Andy) the gifts most wanted.
I shall post photos later when Andy gets back as he has just taken Jamie's godfather to the airport.
The kids have been great ,they did not get us up too early, they fed the dogs and Andy and I came down about 8am. The customary coffee and into the lounge we go ....
Their faces were the pictures of delight as they open their presents, I had got it right for yet another year. the best was to come . We had got them their new bikes and were safely hidden under a dust shheet at the back of the lounge,all the presents were at the top end so they didn't even notice. When all were unwrapped and happily put upstairs, we call them down,
Mum....Jamie,Steph come downstairs a minute.
Steph..... Ok just coming.
Jamie....Ok just coming.
Dad...... Ok you two can you please fold up that dustsheet for me.
(jamie and steph grab the cover and start to pull.
Jamie......Oh wow you got the one i wanted.....
Steph........You got it '''''you got it jumping up and down.
Well the heart of mine fills with emence joy as i have given the two people i love most in the world (exept Andy) the gifts most wanted.
I shall post photos later when Andy gets back as he has just taken Jamie's godfather to the airport.
Friday, December 24, 2004
on the eve of Christmas
Well i have been to work and have now finished, i can now relax for 4 days.
I have come home to find house completely tidy ironing done by fantastic husband, kids have hoovered and dusted , cleaned bedrooms and walked dogs...Me i come home and do all the veg and make 2 coffee cakes, 3 apple crumbles, cook the turkey and so we have had take out tonite , kids have just gone to bed .
Andy and i can now have our time it,s 9pm and we can sit down have a quiet drink and wait for the quiet of sleeping children..It will be a quick dash up the attic fill the sacks bring the present bags down, give santa his treat . This year he has an extra special one , when i went to the states i bought back 2 very large hershey mugs with marshmallows in them along with hot chocolate and also a bar of chocolate. so just before bed when it is nice and still we shall sit down and indulge. and wait for the merry sound of santas sleigh......
Everybody have a great Christmas ..... Oh and don't forget to put the stockings out...........
I have come home to find house completely tidy ironing done by fantastic husband, kids have hoovered and dusted , cleaned bedrooms and walked dogs...Me i come home and do all the veg and make 2 coffee cakes, 3 apple crumbles, cook the turkey and so we have had take out tonite , kids have just gone to bed .
Andy and i can now have our time it,s 9pm and we can sit down have a quiet drink and wait for the quiet of sleeping children..It will be a quick dash up the attic fill the sacks bring the present bags down, give santa his treat . This year he has an extra special one , when i went to the states i bought back 2 very large hershey mugs with marshmallows in them along with hot chocolate and also a bar of chocolate. so just before bed when it is nice and still we shall sit down and indulge. and wait for the merry sound of santas sleigh......
Everybody have a great Christmas ..... Oh and don't forget to put the stockings out...........
Wednesday, December 22, 2004
The boys
Bruno has now seemed to have well and truly turned into his cheeky phase.He is worse than any of the kids were of taking things he shouldn't.While on blogging tonight i left a pen on the side table . Out of the corner of my eye( which mums become very good at doing) he carefully sneaks up , leans over the side and quicky runs for it . Me chasing behind him saying :..... give.
He can now leap from standing at least 3ft, this is bad news and so the Christmas tree is now well of the floor.....the worst thing is Tyson seems to be teaching him all the tricks so yes we have it in full force ...Double Trouble or Little and Large as they are now being called....if it has stopped raining i shall try and post a photo tommorow of my little leathel weapon.....
He can now leap from standing at least 3ft, this is bad news and so the Christmas tree is now well of the floor.....the worst thing is Tyson seems to be teaching him all the tricks so yes we have it in full force ...Double Trouble or Little and Large as they are now being called....if it has stopped raining i shall try and post a photo tommorow of my little leathel weapon.....
Monday, December 20, 2004
nearly there
Life has nearly returned to normal in our house, the kids have broken up from school, sleepovers have started , Andy has just about broken up from work and i finish 1pm on Christmas eve.
I can safely say i am now ready, all i have to get is the fruit and veg and that will be done at a godforsaken time on Thursday morning. Andy will go with me his contribution to Christmas, the fun will be getting him up at 5am, mind you i am hoping tesco will be availiable for a cooked brekfast at that time.
I am now getting into the spirit of Christmas although it seems to have taken a lot longer this year, is this becaus the kids are getting older and it becomes a little less magical , or is it because we know how much it is costing us as they get older and the presants wanted are so much more expensive. It is a good job i am easy to please,the best part of Christmas is still seeing their faces as they open up something that they really wanted and as good as Father Christmas is at getting it for them.......
I make a great Father Christmas...........
I can safely say i am now ready, all i have to get is the fruit and veg and that will be done at a godforsaken time on Thursday morning. Andy will go with me his contribution to Christmas, the fun will be getting him up at 5am, mind you i am hoping tesco will be availiable for a cooked brekfast at that time.
I am now getting into the spirit of Christmas although it seems to have taken a lot longer this year, is this becaus the kids are getting older and it becomes a little less magical , or is it because we know how much it is costing us as they get older and the presants wanted are so much more expensive. It is a good job i am easy to please,the best part of Christmas is still seeing their faces as they open up something that they really wanted and as good as Father Christmas is at getting it for them.......
I make a great Father Christmas...........
Saturday, December 18, 2004
Thursday, December 16, 2004
i have my house back
Oh how i am in bliss tonight, My parents finally went home this morning, please don't get me wrong i love them both dearly but they have been with me since 1st November. I came home from work and yes there was the best sound.....( there was no sound) peace. There was however lots of tidying up to do, unfortunately they left at 7.30am, i had already left for work so i came home and had to tidy up.
I can now plan for Christmas... yipee!!!!!!!!!. The only bad news is my car broke down again. The alternater siezed and caused the fan belt to snap.Me and stef on the way to the disco, suddenly no lights, no indicater, pitch black and stops in the road. My luck seems to be very thin on the ground at the moment, still we ran round to the disco and i wait for the good old RAC, an hour later he arrives . Meanwhile my knight in shining armour arrived to keep me company(andy) and stopped me from getting cold while waiting.Bless him he again went with the Rac leaving me his car to then go and get Stef,I just think as my dad has been borowing my car he has cursed it, still the mechanic comes tommorow to fix it. I hate cars.............
I can now plan for Christmas... yipee!!!!!!!!!. The only bad news is my car broke down again. The alternater siezed and caused the fan belt to snap.Me and stef on the way to the disco, suddenly no lights, no indicater, pitch black and stops in the road. My luck seems to be very thin on the ground at the moment, still we ran round to the disco and i wait for the good old RAC, an hour later he arrives . Meanwhile my knight in shining armour arrived to keep me company(andy) and stopped me from getting cold while waiting.Bless him he again went with the Rac leaving me his car to then go and get Stef,I just think as my dad has been borowing my car he has cursed it, still the mechanic comes tommorow to fix it. I hate cars.............
Monday, December 13, 2004
just about ready
I am now just about ready for Christmas. The decorations are up at last inside and out.I have wrapped and bagged up all the presants,cards have been sent and the hand delivered ones are ready to go.
The parents are now leaving on thursday, so it shall be all systems go and finish getting the house ready for friends visiting and then on Christmas eve i finish work so i can finally relax.I love Chrismas normally but festivities have been a bit slow starting in my house this year. The kids break up from school on Friday so the fun should start then.
Stephanie has a school disco Wednesday night and new outfit has been bought, It is quite frightening how much girls seem to grow up nowadays, I would never have been allowed to wear what she is, and Nanny showed her dissaproval when seeing it on along with the boots which were way to high according to her. It is very hard trying to explain that is what kids are wearing today. I shall post a pic after Wednesday. But hey i think she looks cute......and at the end of the day i'm mum and what i says goes.
The parents are now leaving on thursday, so it shall be all systems go and finish getting the house ready for friends visiting and then on Christmas eve i finish work so i can finally relax.I love Chrismas normally but festivities have been a bit slow starting in my house this year. The kids break up from school on Friday so the fun should start then.
Stephanie has a school disco Wednesday night and new outfit has been bought, It is quite frightening how much girls seem to grow up nowadays, I would never have been allowed to wear what she is, and Nanny showed her dissaproval when seeing it on along with the boots which were way to high according to her. It is very hard trying to explain that is what kids are wearing today. I shall post a pic after Wednesday. But hey i think she looks cute......and at the end of the day i'm mum and what i says goes.
Tuesday, December 07, 2004
i hate colds
My house at the moment is full of colds, luckily the kids don't get them to badly as they get free flu jabs along with Andy. Me i would have to pay for mine as i don't suffer from asthma. So here i am snivlling away and spluttering, but still carrying on with all the motherly duties i have to perform.
I am now back at work but wish i hadn't ,so far i have managed to tear some of my stitches so i shall have to take it a bit easier,(Not in a mothers nature ) but i shall try. The stitches come out Friday and then i can have terry stitches for another 10 days. Roll on theday when i can fully stretch my arm again.
The parents are still here and so i am desperately trying to get into Christmas mood. The kids are trying to get me to put up the decorations, so with a bit of help from the crowd i shall endevour to that this weekend....
I am now back at work but wish i hadn't ,so far i have managed to tear some of my stitches so i shall have to take it a bit easier,(Not in a mothers nature ) but i shall try. The stitches come out Friday and then i can have terry stitches for another 10 days. Roll on theday when i can fully stretch my arm again.
The parents are still here and so i am desperately trying to get into Christmas mood. The kids are trying to get me to put up the decorations, so with a bit of help from the crowd i shall endevour to that this weekend....
Thursday, December 02, 2004
i was brave
I had my operation on tuesday and am pleased to say it went ok. I had to have a slightly larger cut than orinally planned but it was not to bad. I was not looking forward to the fact of only having a local anesthetic but i survived, i just turned my head away so i didn't have to watch.
I am now a bit sore and can have my stitches out in 10days , then i will have to have sutcher stitches for another 10days. The only good thing is i won't have to lift anything to heavy at work which is a big plus, hopefully i can just do most of the switchboard for my shift. Still i shall go back on Monday and see how it goes. ON top of all this i have Andy home with a cold, me with a cold and i shall now wait for the kids to get it so we are a fun household at the moment.
I am now a bit sore and can have my stitches out in 10days , then i will have to have sutcher stitches for another 10days. The only good thing is i won't have to lift anything to heavy at work which is a big plus, hopefully i can just do most of the switchboard for my shift. Still i shall go back on Monday and see how it goes. ON top of all this i have Andy home with a cold, me with a cold and i shall now wait for the kids to get it so we are a fun household at the moment.
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