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Welcome to the end of the week and another round of Best and Worst.
Our Friday Best and Worst post is your chance to come together and talk about the highs and the lows of your week, as well as anything else that’s on your mind.
You might have noticed that for the last couple of weeks, we’ve handed Best & Worst over to you. It’s our way of thanking all of you for being a part of this great tradition.
And of course you can have a chance to host – just email info@mamamia.com.au with your full name, headshot and a short bio (include any links to your blog/Twitter etc), and we’ll take it from there.
Now – introducing Sonia (or as you might all know her better, She’s Sonic).
Sonia writes:
Best: Social media. Through Twitter, I’ve been inspired to reignite a passion I’ve had for a long time but never really utilised to its full potential – writing. I love it. And the connections I’ve made through Twitter have led me to some very exciting opportunities. Writing, communicating, being creative…what more could I ask for?!
Worst: Very much a FWP, but not having enough hours in the day to do it all – exercise, work, blog, keep our house in some sort of reasonable state (no mean feat in the midst of renovating), spending quality time with the Mr – and do it all at 100%.
OMM: It is officially now less than a year until our wedding. Cue mild panic attack at said milestone. Gain perspective. Resume usual relaxed attitude towards planning said wedding.
Have a great weekend everyone!!
Sonia (AKA ‘She’s Sonic’) is an Executive Assistant and bride-to-be from Adelaide, South Australia. You can find her on Twitter here and she blogs here and here.
What were your best and worst bits of the week?
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BEST: losing two kilos since i last weighed myself (which probbaly wouldve been after xmas time)
WORST: my sister asking me money, and me saying no and feeling guilty about it.
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Worst: My mum’s MRI confirmed what we had suspected. Her cancer has spread. Anxiety and panic attacks are hovering around me like swarming flies. Must be strong. Road ahead will be tough. Dad not coping.
Best: She took it so well and we are banding together to get her through this as best we can. Love her so much.
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I am so sorry. I pray for peace and strength for all of your family.
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Best: reaching my first weight goal…
Worst: The constant noise from my neighbours.. 630am sunday and the kids are racing their bikes complete with ringing bells around the small apartment building and yelling and crying and the parents are yelling back (i dont know what they are saying, my friend tells me theyre speaking filipino) and smoking under my window which in the heat of summer leaves me to either shut my windows and swelter in my room or breathe in their secondhand smoke. There are 4 kids down there this morning and the lack of sleep is driving me crazy, there is yelling and crying and banging constantly! Ahhhhhh! I dont know what to do!
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Put a note in their mail box? Explain the smoke is wafting into your bedroom and making you unwell. Also explain there is a quiet policy with the local council where noise before certain times – especially on a Sunday – is not allowed. Worth try?
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This is my first time participating in one of these posts!!
Best: Oh that is a tie, between: 1) I finally got a new flatmate!! (after about 2 months of looking, leaving me incredibly broke). She’s awesome, we get along really well, and she is Chinese and speaks mandarin!! (Which I am trying to learn so that is perfect for me muahaha) This is also perfect because I was seriously concerned for my financial situation, and was almost left with no option but having to move out because I couldn’t afford rent.
and 2) BF finally got accepted for a job at a big-name film company. I’m so proud of him. He spent all of last year being rejected from jobs for lack of experience (ironic that no one would give it to him), and even though he considered changing his career path multiple times, I’m so proud of him for sticking with it. He’s now got a job which is perfect for him!
Worst: Being back at uni. nah just kidding. At the moment that is all I have to complain about (and the rain – yuck!), and in saying that I realise how incredibly lucky I am.
OMM: The rain, and the floods in NSW. QLD and VIC got hit really badly last year. My heart goes out to all the other NSWelshmen who have been forced to evacuate. I really hope there are no fatalities this time around. Mother Nature can be cruel.
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Best: the smile on my 9yo face when I drop him at school and he sees a friend…
Worst: 51 years old and still hate myself
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Best: my daughters are amazing (they just pranced off to gymnastics happily with pretty buns in their hair, looking like twins – two and a half years apart) and my little in utero baby is alive and kicking (literally).
Worst: Got my 26 week blood test results via a phone call. Turns out I have very low iron levels, low Vitamin D levels and I have high glucose levels which means I need to do a three hour second (and worse) glucose test on Monday. Fingers crossed I don’t have gestational diabetes. Work is still busy and I was hoping I’d get some down time to complete all my filing and just cruise towards the end. Not to be. They just gave me an urgent project to do that will take up all my time/energy until I go on mat leave. Aarrrgghh!
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Good luck on your glucose test! I had to do the long one, because my sugar levels were 0.1 above what they like it to be. Turned out not to be a problem. Can you try and see taking the test as having a 3-hour break while Dad looks after the kids?
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Best: got a lovely pink wrap dress from Isabella Oliver yesterday. Not cheap, but I can wear it everywhere. It’s a bit low cut, but I can wear a cami under it.
Worst: migraine earlier this week. Went back to bed as soon as the girls had gone to school.
OMM: the rain. Was qlds turn las year, now it’s poor NSW and Vic. I haven’t heard of any deaths at least.
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BEST: Work. I have an amazing team who have worked incredibly hard to execute some extremely difficult events. They’re incredible and I just cannot do it without them.
WORST: Work. I’m working too hard. I’m waiting for the burn out to come.
OMM: Home. See you in two weeks Sydney, I’ll bring the sunshine, you bring the good times.
xx Love
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Hiya folks it’s been awhile eh?
Bad stuff: medication changes. Uncomfortable hospital chairs. Resigned faces and whispered, “I’m sorry but there is nothing else we can do.”
Good stuff: Fatty and I went out for a night.
Love to all doing it tough. Tea and toast for all xxx
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Danya! Still thinking of you… even though it’s been a while. Take care xxx
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In my prayers. Always.
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Thanks for checking in Danya, you are often in my thoughts. Love and hugs, xoxoxoxo
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best – this week has been awesome! I LOVE UNI! I’m making new friends, I love my subjects and the extra stuff is awesome. I spent 4 hours dancing at uni today (ballet, jazz, contemp and musical theatre), so cheaply, and 2 hours at cheerleading, I’m so exhausted but so happy. exercise feels GOOD and I’m back into a routine, thats a best #2!
worst – still chilling in the overweight club. Being in a leotard, then a tight top and shorts today made me want to cry. Once I get the insulin pump it’ll be a lot easier to get back down to where I feel healthy!
OMM – thinking of transferring into a Double Degree of Arts/ Secondary Education, instead of the Arts + Dip.Ed plan I have now… Is the double degree better to get you prepared? do you get the same depth with subjects? I’d love some advice from teachers out there… I just want as much classroom experience as possible before I start teaching!
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Worsts:
Mr 7′s rude attitude at home.
Having to tip-toe around a close friend who is easily offended, and trying to combat her gossipy negativity about people and situations.
Bests:
Feeling less stressed, now that the house move is over. Finally have time to catch up with friends.
Feeling my creativity and enthusiasm for things coming back- I did my first op shop today for months, and am enjoying writing outfit posts again on my blog: http://ccurves.blogspot.com.au/.
Also loving the community on Twitter, and hanging out with you guys.
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Best #1: Completely superficial, but God my best was a good one this week… Had a bit of an online shopping spree last night for some new work gear… Asos had a sale + an extra 10% off on top of the marked down prices… Was SO great to spend some money and think “fuck it, I work hard – I deserve it” for once – instead of just feeling guilt!! Here are my purchases…
http://www.asos.com/au/ASOS/ASOS-Straight-Leg-Trousers-With-Contrast-Piping/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=1894552&SearchRedirect=true&SearchQuery=Straight%20Leg%20Trousers%20With%20Contrast%20Piping
http://www.asos.com/au/Aqua/Aqua-Travolta-Wide-Leg-Tailored-Trousers/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=1620948&SearchRedirect=true&SearchQuery=Aqua%20%27Travolta%27%20Wide%20Leg%20Tailored%20Trousers
http://www.asos.com/au/ASOS-Petite/ASOS-PETITE-Crop-Skinny-Trouser-With-Pintuck-Detail/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=1702245&SearchQuery=Crop%20Skinny%20Trouser%20With%20Pintuck%20Detail&sh=0&pge=0&pgesize=20&sort=-1&clr=Red
http://www.asos.com/au/ASOS/ASOS-Teddy-Boy-Chino/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=1460853&SearchRedirect=true&SearchQuery=Teddy%20Boy%20Chino
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/220947801525?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/280826292517?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/280828292387?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/260930085640?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
Best #2: Got our latest electricity bill… And we’ve been credited $85.00 – excellent! Solar panels were defs worth the money…
No worsts this week
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Aqua Travolta pants – want.
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Just wondering if the sizes given are american?I would be a US 10/UK 14.Thanks!
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The best part of the week for me is that it is finally friday and I can put my feet up, watch a rom com and have a warm cup of tea while it’s raining.
The worst part of my week is looking at friends pictures on facebook who are also my age… You know the pictures of them in little dresses running around the city… and realising that i would rather be in slippers and trackies, then heals after a long working week… gahh where is my youth going??
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Don’t worry, I’m the same. I’m 21 and I just can’t be bothered going out!
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I’m 19 and I can’t be bothered going out!!
I was never a “proper” 18 year old, only went clubbing twice. It all just seems so much effort for such little return for me!
Also, my pyjamas are my favourite items in my wardrobe!
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don’t worry you have a friend in me too! I was invited to a 20th tonight, pictures on Facebook right now are all ‘WOOO IN DA CITAYY’…I was exhausted, so I elected to stay home and watch Smash. Now tucked up in bed…we’re youthful, we’re just ‘different’ don’t worry!
and saving our money into the bargain
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I just got a “you should have come out!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!” message. I was very happy spending my inexpensive night at home watching Gnomeo and Juliet and How I Met Your Mother!
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quality choices!!!
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I thought so
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Best- made it through Febfast and bought myself a beautiful bunch of white daisies to celebrate!!
Worst- saw my ex at work and had a minor meltdown… We broke up a while ago, and had got into a ‘casual’ thing over the last few months. About a month ago, he told me he had met someone else and they’d just ‘clicked’. I got fairly upset, probably as I thought there was some hope that it would work out for us, but with the help of some awesome gf’s managed to keep going and plan some things to look forward to. Then just when I thought things were going OK, he comes into work today (he comes in periodically as he works for a company that owns our analysers) and I have to go to the bathroom to compose myself after the tears start coming… I know I’ll be alright but life sucks sometimes….
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I have had a ok/shit week. Here goes….
Bests: Exercising – feel great getting more done, more energy and all that.
Growing plants from seed, nice to see baby shoots on my baby hippeastrums.
My real babies are too cute – can I freeze them and rewind again?
Swimming going well, off to a carnival tomorrow. Will be a nice family day out.
Rain – fabulous for the garden.
Worsts: Ear infections for oldest boy. Crappy bush medical services meant I wasted time in getting the correct treatment due to Drs being too busy to look in his ear. And being prescribed the wrong medicine! Is getting better now, so worst is over.
Son no. 2 could be getting one too. It’s from all the swimming in our town pool that some of the population regard as their weekly bath.
A friend has tried to kill himself using Phostoxin. The most terrible stuff around. I have no idea how he even got that stuff close to his mouth to ingest. Possibly will survive, have no idea what will happen yet. Second male suicide close to me within a year. Just terrible!
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I’m really sorry to hear about your friend
My uncle killed himself (almost 2 years ago now…I can’t believe it’s been that long), so I understand and can empathise with how difficult it is to deal with suicide.
I really hope he is okay, and comes out of it all with a newfound respect and love for life.
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Best – all family members happy, healthy and looking forward to the weekend as we are going to visit the place my husband and I first met.
Worst – trap in pantry killed two mice today – Buddhist part of me is devastated, health professional in me is relieved.
OMM – Why are my kids less literate than I was at the same ages? It horrifies me that this is possible!
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best:
i have internet in my new apartment! why does it take so long to organise?
my b/f cooked dinner for me last night when i popped over after he had already eaten. it was a treat to have a meal just appear with no effort on my part (he is not known for his cooking skills)
worst:
work stuff. in a meeting where I disagreed with someone, and was admittedly pretty short with him, a third person intervened and made this big scene saying that we needed to agree to make an effort otherwise she would leave. it was nothing! a storm in a tea cup. and she made it into this big awkward deal. argg
also – rain. enough already
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This isn’t a best or worst. I just wanted to say how great it is that Mia’s profile pics always show her looking so………human…….and……..real. As pretty as she is (and she is), its still jarring to see a real woman, looking like a real human, instead of a perfectly preened plasticey she-bot. I’ve often thought to myself ‘god she bangs on about body image all the bloody time’ – but i totally get it now…..
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OK people, I need help. My 7 month old is STILL waking many, many times a night. I think I am ready to try controlled crying. The problem is I don’t know what to do! I tried a little last night but I thought you were supposed to comfort them in between until they stopped crying and he cried for over an hour even if I was patting and singing to him. He only stopped when I picked him up and started again as soon as I put him down. I know Bec and Mia have used CC and it has worked for them, but what exactly do you do? And please, if you don’t agree with CC feel free to move on and not comment.
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Hi JosieY, It really helps to go through this process in an environment where you are supported like Tresilian or QE2 (in Canberra). The nurses were fantastic with my baby daughter and myself over a four day residential stay. By the end of this time I was clear on what to do and it was so great to get some sleep at night. I required a referral from my GP and were fortunate to get in quickly due to a cancelation as the queues can be lengthy. But SO worth it. All the best to you and your family and hope you gain more sleep soon.
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I may not be the best person to give advice because I’ll readily admit I had it pretty easy. We did control crying when my baby was about 3 months old. She was fine and sleeping through the night but in the days she would only sleep on me.
Our rules were:
1. Put her down before she’s asleep
2. Let her cry it out unless her cries are really emotional
3. Give her 10-15 minutes – check her nappy, give her food and then put her right back down.
It worked well for us and only took about 3 days. Then when we had some trouble later on with her night sleeping we did the same things and it took 3 nights to get right. If you find it hard but know it’s going to help try and distract yourself while your baby is self soothing.
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I’ve done cc with my boys using advice from my gp.
This is basically what she told us.
http://raisingchildren.net.au/articles/controlled_comforting.html
It is tough but stick with it and your bub will be sleeping a lot better.
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See your local child health. There’s usually a bit of a process involved before they send you off to tresilian etc. they usually try day stay (either in your home or at the clinic) for a few hours first. You can get a referral from your GP, but as Tracey says there can be a wait, so the clinic nurses will go over some strategies to help you in the interim and you may be able to borrow DVDs from them.
You are supposed to comfort him til he stops crying when they’re little and let them cry for shor periods at this age (2 min, working up to 10), but he sounds like he knows what he likes (being held understandably) and has a pretty strong sleep association with this.
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Happy Friday and Mardi Gras!
its a long weekend in WA woo!! plenty planned – (BEST) new hair cut and colour and going to see My Week with Marilyn and then cocktails after with a gf on sat and on sunday catching up with my friend and her adorable 10 month old! cannot wait! not much time with hubby this weekend unfortunately as he has lots of physics homework to do! boo! – thats my worst.
mummy arrives next Thursday for 3 weeks cannot wait!!
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To add to my best further down, MM published my post raising awareness for MS today for Mamamia Cares!
http://www.mamamia.com.au/mamamia-cares/multiple-sclerosis-what-does-it-look-like/
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Congratulations!!
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Thanks my dear
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Lovely post, thankyou. My sister was diagnosed with MS last year and it was a big shock. She is having a hard time but I hope that she will find a way to cope.
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Your poor family seems to have bad luck when it comes to health! It was a shock when Justice was diagnosed. While she’s doing incredibly well, she most certainly has her days where she is not happy about her situation.
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Yeah, it’s been tough. She was diagnosed about a month or two before me, and that is what we though I had at first, but the MRI proved otherwise. Not quite sure which one I would have preferred
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Both are pretty shit. When she was first diagnosed, she had quite a few people say to her “get over it, it’s not like you have cancer” and I was mortified! I hope your sister hasn’t had to deal with that.
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Goodness, that is terrible. I know my sister has had a hard time at work with them understanding.
I wish your friend all the best.
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And your sister as well!
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I just wanted to add that I have a brother who is perfectly fit and happy lol! We aren’t all sickos and hypochondriacs!!
Just thought I should clarify for anyone thinking I was a bit odd tee hee
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Haha never thought you were hypochondriacs!!! Have your sister check out the story
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Best: I’m currently in Perth visiting family and friends with my almost-5-yo. It’s glorious weather and it’s so lovely to see everyone.
Worst: a vast amount of heavy stuff going on at work and I’m not there to help. My staff seem to be coping ok, but I still feel bad that I’m not there, plus missing my husband and younger son immensely.
OMM: I’m in Perth for a Guinness World Book of Records attempt. Will we get the numbers we need?
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best – had new air con installed, kids had sleep over at nanna’s, they are over their flu, spent time with mum and housework, feeling up to date with all things housewife!
worst – had to up the migraine meds again, still struggling with the dam things!
omm – my sister’s next MRI
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Best: My son got selected for the A soccer team. I cannot tell you how proud I am of him.
Best 2. I told him I think he should play with his friends rather than with the A’s and he agreed with me
Worst: The thought of another soccer season
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Lana I have a 10 year old boy and a husband who are both soccer mad so I know how you feel. That is great news about the A team. But even better news he is sticking with his friends. Our daughter is also going to play this year so that’s double the soccer for us! Plus my husband is part of the football club. He loves it. Got to say after two seasons of cricket I’d prefer soccer any day.
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My best is also my worst – in a way
I got in touch with my best friend from high school – after a long, long time – BEST!
Then she told me she’s going to be a grandmother in September – WORST
…because she is the same age as me and (a) grandmother???? that makes me feel ancient and (b) my kids are still in school so my grand-motherly years are far, far away – I’ll probably be too old and doddery to be of any significance or worse…will be riddled with dementia.
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I know how you feel Kathy. I went to my school reunion a few years ago and lots of the girls still lived in the same suburb and had teenage children – while mine were infant school and pre-school – and so would now probably be grandparents too. I’m only 48!
So does that mean your friend’s child is going to be a teen parent? Or did she have kids early herself?
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No, her son is 23 – still young though! Yes she did have kids early – well early in comparison to me. She was 23 as well when she had her first, and I was 33, followed by son number two when I was 38.
So yes, I hear you! I love being a late parent as I’m 50 with an 11 year old but I sometimes think about the future and being a grandparent. Not sure if I’ll be much use to my sons, especially the younger one, when they need me for grandmotherly duties.
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Worst: My sons pre-school teacher mentioned that he is having trouble making friend or bonding with others. He is happy enough & plays but mainly by himself. It made me sad to hear this. He is shy, and his teacher did say there are a few “loud” boys in the class which I know my son finds overwhelming. I’m worried that noone will play with him…. His teacher said we may arrange a play date with another child outside of preschool. Sigh!
Worst: My bestie is pregnant & has started spotting today – she is having a scan now and am waiting for the update. Fingers crossed all will be ok with the baby. She is 6 weeks.
No bests unfortunetly…..
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Pre-schoolers often play along or alongside their friends. Give him time. As long as he’s happy very little else matters x
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Thank Lana! Your comment has made me feel better x
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Pre-schoolers often don’t play ‘with’ other kids but instead just play alongside them. This is normal. Especially considering that the kids have only been at pre-school for 5 or 6 weeks so far this year, so the shyer or more retiring ones have barely had a chance to even make friends yet. Some children just don’t interact with others as much. If your son was not making friends by the time he is age 6 or 7 then maybe you could be worried but I certainly wouldn’t be overly concerned just yet. I am sorry for you that the teacher has burdened you with this when I really think it is premature to be raising a concern like that. Some children are just really happy in their own company at that age and maybe just the stimulation of being at pre-school is enough for him, without the added distraction of making friends just yet. Truly, the main thing at this point is that your son is happy.
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Thanks mum of three + preschooler. That has made me feel better about it
I agree with you about just being at preschool is enough stimulation for him as he comes home a very tired boy!
It is such a learning curve for mums aswell….
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I used to see my youngest happily playing by herself at preschool. She’s a bit of a floater still at 8. No drama with that as long as they’re happy. It’s always hard if you think your kids are struggling socially.
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My preschooler was the same,now a happy 18 yo,not a party animal,but has made gorgeous friends,socialises enough…..all good..don’t worry
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Best: I’ve had a great week with my family and my boyfriend surprised me with sending flowers for my birthday.
Worst: I’m torn, I really look forward to getting back to Sydney (I’m at the airport now) but I will also miss home.
OMM: it’s my boyfriend’s birthday today and I haven’t found him a present yet. I’m sure he won’t mind but it’s so nice to give a gift so hopefully I am successful in an airport somewhere.
I hope Sydney brings the sunshine tomorrow – or is it too much to ask?:)
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Best: Right now, the M&Ms Nat just sprinkled on my desk are looking pretty good…
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Best: Performing in a concert with the university symphony orchestra on cor anglais (alto oboe) – had lots of solos and my oboe professor watched and congratulated me several times afterwards.
Best: Spring is almost here! I didn’t wear a jacket until the evening today…but it’s going to snow again on Sunday. :S
Best: Weekend off!!
Best: Started a 7yo on flute today – she was adorable and sooooo excited. Wow, I have missed teaching a LOT! I had a ball!
Worst: Ummmm…tired? Nice not to have one this week!
OMM: Sleeeeeeep….
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Yayy for spring can’t wait! and great to hear about your performance and teaching
It always feels great to do what you love!
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Best: Snorkelling on the Great Barrier Reef last weekend. Bliss. (Except for when a 2m reef shark casually swam past. That part was not so blissful.)
Worst: I’m back at uni and it’s rather boring. First world problem, though
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Ahhh almost forgot, for the past few days I have been reading a blog which one of my friends posted a few times on her twitter and I’m addicted! Love reading all the tips for productive living.
The site is: http://www.marcandangel.com
So far I’ve read the following posts:
http://www.marcandangel.com/2012/02/27/12-things-to-start-caring-about-today/#more-417
http://www.marcandangel.com/2011/01/10/10-simple-truths-smart-people-forget/
http://www.marcandangel.com/2012/01/29/20-things-to-start-doing-in-your-relationships/
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Worst: thought my husband was having an affair.
Best: discovering that he isn’t.
OMM: so tired! Can barely function. Baby # 4 due in 2 weeks! Knackered! Probably paranoid too…
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I just downloaded the Foxtel app on my new iphone, registered on their website and now I can remotely record tv shows through my phone! Amazing!
Sorry, had to share! Carry on.
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Hmmm for some reason the site won’t let me log in…
First of all great B&W Sonia! I agree with you re Twitter, I definitely use it more then FB and often find great articles to read through others. And I agree with you on not enough hours in the day! Best of luck with the wedding planning
Best – I have decided to stick to an exercise routine after months of hiatus. I always had an excuse for not doing something (I’m too tired, I have to do other stuff, I don’t have time, it’s too late to go to the gym etc) but then I realised I was just tricking myself and so now I don’t even think about it, just put my shoes on and go! I’m starting off slow, since in the past I’ve gone head first into exercise routines and it has never worked, so I’m hoping starting of slowly won’t put me off!
Also my mum is sending husband and I some stuff over from back home, which I can’t wait for! I love receiving packages and one from home is going to be even better!
Worst – I can’t think of a worst right now, probably just the cold weather, although it hasn’t been too bad, but I am getting sick of wearing a huge jacket everywhere! Looking forward to spring and summer!
OMM – My blog, about a month after moving to the US I decided to write a blog since I wasn’t allowed to work for the first few months and was going crazy sitting in the house alone! I had always wanted to start a blog but had never gotten around to it, so it felt like the right time.
Even though it has been running for a while now, I still haven’t told everyone about it (some family and some friends), I don’t know if other people have been like this with their blogs, but I still feel slightly hesitant in letting people know about my blog, mainly those I know (again family and friends). I keep thinking, will they like it? what will they think etc. But I realised there’s no point writing a blog unless I tell people about it so I’ve decided to do exactly that
I first started writing under cinnamonthoughts.wordpress.com but this week I decided I needed a changed and a title that better reflected my blog, which is primarily a food blog and am now blogging under:
http://cinnamoneats.wordpress.com
I feel like the change was needed and now looking forward to writing more posts! If you happen to take a look let me know what you think
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Cinnamon, I also went back to the gym this week!! And I am also sick of wearing a jacket!!
Although yesterday was about 16°C, and today about 13°C and sunny!! Spring may be around the corner…
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Yayy for the gym! Now let’s hope we can stick to it haha
Oh wow it is definitely warmer there! it was 2C here today! and the next few days aren’t that great, 9, 5, 1, -0 (max temps!)
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I’m hesitant about telling people about my blog to…an irrational part of me worries that people will judge me, especially seeing as how ‘superficial’ beauty blogging can be. But yes, if you don’t let people know you won’t have any readers so you have the right attitude! Good luck with it all!
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Thanks Emma!
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Thanks so much Cinnamon!!
I haven’t had the best week with going to the gym. In fact, this week has been a total write-off. I think I just needed my downtime to rest. But, back into in the swing of it next week.
I’ve had the exact same thoughts as you about my own blog.
Good on you for sharing it here. I’m off to have a look!! x
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Hi Sonia, sorry for the late reply, the time difference doesn’t alway let me respond straight away. Hope you enjoy my blog and I am going to be looking over yours as well
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It took me about a year of blogging before opening up to people I know IRL that I do blog…
I don’t even know if any of them read it tbh, but I also don’t really care. I write for me, not for the amusement of my audience. (Although it is nice to receive comments from people, and I have met some wonderful people through it all!)
coffeefashionlaughterlove.blogspot.com if anyone is interested
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Best: Learning that I can get books shipped to my university library for free! My wish list on the book depository just dramatically reduced and I saved myself a good $100
Worst: Finding it very difficult to get back in the swing of uni, considering I’ve still got another 3 years to go and most of my friends finish this year.
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Best: having a long weekend this weekend, so have 3 days to play with my new puppy, and take her to the beach for the very first time!
Worst: getting a work phonecall at 11:30pm last night when I was fast asleep, and having to head into the office until 4:00am to do an urgent advice…ah, the joys of being a lawyer!
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Best: The Melbourne Club we seem to have started yesterday from the friends post. This could be the beginning of something awesome!
Worst: My Dad needs heart surgery to repair a weak valve in the coming months. Sure it’ll all be good, just a bit daunting!
OMM: Massive FWP. Travel decisions! BF and I thinking of going for a trip around Europe in September, we’ll have 5 weeks leave each, seems a good amount of time to see what we want to. Then recently my friend told me she’s planning a trip to Thailand to visit our old friend (who was an exchange student when we were at school). So, I can join her for a week and cut down my Europe holiday by a week, so four weeks in Europe instead…
Okay, good. Writing it like that makes it sound like a no-brainer! I really want to see my friend!
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Something writing things down really helps you make sense of things!
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Worst: Been working 13 days in a row
Best: DAY OFF TOMORROW
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Put your feet up!
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Best: Had a fantasticly fun engagement party on the weekend. God I am a lucky wench to have so many wonderful friends – and of course a wonderful fiance!
Best & Worst: I started full time Uni on Monday, whilst also working full time this week. I feel stressed, frazzled, exhausted but also very invigorated and my brain is overflowing with new information!
Best No. 2: The charity that I am involved with has asked me to take a more hands on role so along with my boy, we are taking over the Marketing/Communications side of things. I have so many ideas and can’t wait to get into it! (Botswanaorphanproject.com if anyone is interested).
OMM: Etiquette advice please! We received some lovely gifts at our party, and I am in the process of writing thank-you cards. Should we send a thank you card for a bottle of wine, or is it not neccessary?
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Yay for your engagement party. We also had the best time at our engagement party. Such an awesome feeling to have all the people that love you in one place wanting to celebrate you!!
Personally, I sent a thank you card to everyone. We received some smaller gifts (including a bottle of wine), but I still wrote out a card for them and posted it out.
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I’m a bit of a stickler for thank you cards, but I would write a card to all who attended.
MAYBE, if it was a casual do-eg invites by Facebook, text etc, then you may not want to thank everyone who came, but even then I’d thank anyone who just got me a card. It’s nice to get mail, and it’s a special event.
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BEST: Baby has finally learned to self settle and go down without being rocked to sleep so she is sleeping much better during the day and is generally a lot happier, which makes it easier for me to get things done.
WORST: Nothing too bad this week – probably just the pressure to find a part-time job in the next 3 weeks when my PPL runs out.
OMM: How to find more time to keep developing my (photography) business…I need to find couples in the Sydney metro area who want to have their pictures taken so I can keep practicing…
http://www.thesweetestthingsphotographyblog.blogspot.com.au
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Best – Enjoying my job. Nice working with a bunch of boys again, and its in construction so I can even drop a well placed F bomb and no-one bats an eyelid!
Worst – Still struggling post-breakup. He came over last wekeend and we did the grand swapping over of the stuff. First time I’d seen him since 5th Feb. I was very cool to him, and I saw him struggle. Was determined not to try and fix it again, only to have the same cycle happen next month.
And then of course my emotions got the better of me and I texted him mid-week. Bad move. Mixed msgs, emotional. Not pretty.
This weekend we were sposed to go to Day on the Green with another couple we are friends with. I’m still going on my own, with the other couple. Had a couple gfs who were sposed to come but now they cant. Just feeling the impact, knowing I did the right thing ultimately, but the journey is a bit rough.
OMM – Surgery for my skin cancer next thurs. One of my best mates is going to take me, bless her. Better colour my hair before hand!
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Seeing him would have been so hard. I haven’t seen my ex since it happened but I know I will fall apart when I do so good on you for holding it together. As for the texting, we all do it, so try not to feel bad about that!
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Best: One of my friends had her third baby this week, after a hard and complicated pregnancy Matilda is here at last. So thrilled for her and family. Can’t wait to meet her and sniff her little head.
Worst: Today is the last day of my month long trip to Chiang Mai in Thailand, it’s gone so fast.
OMM: Babies. I want one.
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Based on my experience,do not tell him under any circumstance.
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OMM: I cheated on my partner this week. I dont know what im thinking, feeling or doing.
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If I can give any advice, don’t even consider telling him until you’re in a clearer headspace. Take care x
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Agreed
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It’s selfish but think about what you want to happen if you tell your partner. If cheating made you realise how lucky you are, don’t tell! Otherwise it might be the wake up call you needed to get out. Good luck!
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Best: Attending a cracking zumba class with my sisters at Beenleigh. It was fantastic & I’m sore all over from it. I had a ball and I adore catching up with my fantastic family.
Worst & OMM: Cancer is everywhere for me right now. So many people I know have either just passed, are in the final stages of palliative care or have been freshly diagnosed. I have been so angry this week. Sometimes life is truly shit, and it unfortunately happens to the best people. It really puts things in perspective. Look after your loved ones!
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My dad just emailed this to me. Thought you could all do with it.
Awwwwwww, yeah! Flowers!
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That is just adorable
Thanks MissT
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So cute
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Glorious!! You rock, thank you!!
Just what I needed to combat the late-at-night glums.
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A gloomy week. Going to the funeral of a very dear family friend. I am overwhelmed with sadness.
A few Zumba classes have helped me leave my sadness at the door for a while.
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Hi Guys
Just wanted to say that I’m looking for new charities to feature for First Wednesday Club this year. Could be for donations OR for volunteering. If you have any suggestions … email them to me at rebecca@mamamia.com.au
Bec xxx
PS Preference is for maybe lesser-known charities … but I’m open to all suggestions anyway!
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Emailed you the one I help with and got a bounce saying you’re on leave.
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Fear not! All the emails still come through to me (you just get an auto reply telling you I’m on maternity leave). But I can still (sneakily) read my emails!
xxxx
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Careful! Next thing you’ll be leaving your kids at the library!
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Bec, not about the charities, but for some reason before when I saw your comments the pic in the avatar looked nothing like you, was getting confused there for a bit!
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It has that weird avatar when I view it on my iPhone
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Ahhh so it wasn’t just me, I kept thinking this is so weird!
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Oh Lord … when I don’t sign in properly this weird picture of some random woman comes up on some people’s iPhones. Are you using an iPhone??
I must remember to sign in properly. Mikey thought he’d fixed the weird random photo (we have no clue who that woman is) but clearly it’s still there! D’oh!
Thanks for letting me know! I will make sure I am signed in – in future!
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Hahah omg! Yes I do use and iPhone and I swear every time I saw that picture I wanted to send you a comment saying who is that? I was so confused and thought that someone else was writing under your name lol.
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It happens to me too when I am using my android tablet. It’s always the same girl in the avatar
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Bec, I just sent you an insanely long email!
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Best 1#: # weeks today and I will be spending my first night in my new home with my man! EEEP!
Best 2#: Parents come back next week after a 3 week cruise. Been missing them heaps as I ave been going through a lot and haven’t had them there for advise or cuddles.
Best 3#: My best friend and I seem to be getting back on track after a blow up that was pretty intense.
No real worsts I can think of.
OMM: Old work is offering me my job back. I since have had a large pay increase and I know they dont pay great. They know what I am on now, and that I wont take a cut, but still interested.
Made friends there, but I know they are in chaos, hence them contacting me…..
Spoke to my partner and as I am already looking for other jobs for more money, there is no point me moving for the same………….so I am going to call the manager see what they have to say…..
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Why did you leave your old job? Just make sure you’re not going back because you’re forgetting/choosing to downplay what made you leave in the first place. But if they come to the table with the pay, you wouldn’t mind going back and you’re looking for a new job anyway…seems like it would be worth pursuing!
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I left before because my partner got work in Korea and I went with him.
My old manager is offering the same I am on now, with promise the job will grow and develop with more pay in time.
If I can get maybe $2K more, I would seriously consider it.
Better than nothing.
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Definitely! That was a pretty good reason to leave, too
This sounds like it could be a good opportunity, especially if you can milk them for a bit extra. Good luck!
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Best: I’m really settling in to my new job now, after a bit of an uncertain start. I guess making new work friends and getting into the swing of a new job for the first time in 5 years will do that to you! My boss is so lovely…she bought us delicious cupcakes to finish up the day on Wednesday!
Worst: I actually didn’t have one until this morning…I really need to stop reading “positive body image” posts on Mamamia. It almost never ends up being positive.
OMM: I’ve been saving for a house deposit and I’m almost halfway there, but a whole lot of my friends have disappeared to go travelling…I’ve already been overseas twice, but not on a long-term leisure experience and I’m wondering if I should turn my funds towards that instead?
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What positive body image post was that?
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It doesn’t matter, it was an old one and the problem wasn’t with the post itself, just comments on it, particularly in response to me
Put me in a bad mood, is all. It shouldn’t have, though! I need to not be so sensitive.
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Save the money for your house!
My partner and I bought a house and I get very jealous when I see all my friends heading off travelling, but my lovely man reasures me we’ll be better off in the long run, and he’s right. So save it for the house. Have a weekend getaway if you need a holiday!
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I am constantly struggling with the house deposit vs travel thing. I am thinking of compromising and putting half the money I have saved at the end of this year in a term deposit or something, then traveling next year for 6 months with the other half.
I really want a house, but I really want to travel and I think it’s so important that I travel now while I’m not tied down, that is worth waiting a little while longer to buy a house I think.
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Personally, if I were you I would stick with the house deposit. I bought my house about 4 years ago now and so glad I did it! I know a few people back home struggling to buy now and am so glad I had invested in something, even though I only ended up living in it for a year. But it’s there and I’m glad I have it
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Depends on where you want to buy.
Being in Perth, house prices have suddenly jumped up! And we knew they were going to. I am so glad my partner and I got in before the jump and we are both major traveling buff’s.
Check the market and maybe get some professional advise on it.
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How much do you want to travel? I wanted to travel desperately, and am so glad I did (I lived and worked in London for a year). Because we worked we (my boyfriend and I) didn’t come back much worse off financially, barely used our savings, but we didn’t get ahead for the year.
Yeah, we are just buying our house now, a few years after some of our friends, but I wouldn’t have changed it for the world.
If you REALLY want to travel, are you going to feel locked in if you buy a house. It’s a LONG mortgage.
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this is my thoughts exactly.
Also, I’m the kind of person who prefers to spend money on passions and experiences. Of course house deposits are an important thing to save for, but I think travelling is also incredibly important!
Maybe you could put a little bit of money away each week and go somewhere cheap at the end of the year? The bf and I got back from Bali last week, and we did HEAPS of stuff. For the entire holiday we spent about $2400 for both of us (including hotel and flights, and spending money!) I blogged about it coffeefashionlaughterlove.blogspot.com if you’re at all interested.
But a little bit of cheap travel could maybe help cure the case of “itchy feet” but not put too much of a dent in your savings?
Live for today!
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Bit of a doozy of a week for me. 1 best, 3 worsts, 1 OMM. I’ll try to keep it short (but will fail I’m sure).
Best: Launched a new website http://kikiandtea.com My husband (super talented as he is) made it for us and I painted the artwork. JJ wrote more below.
Worst Worst: This week we were told my aunt, who has been sick for a long time, had now reached a point where there was nothing that could be offered except palliative care. Yesterday she was admitted to hospital. I didn’t know it would be so quick. No news yet on whether or not she’s coming back out of hospital. She’s 5 hours away from me, so if we hear anything we will go. For now I figure no news is good news.
Worst: My husband had an accident and he broke his fibula (small bone in knee). It can’t be set or put in a cast, it just hurts like the blazes and he has to stay at home for a couple of weeks. He’s already gone stir crazy. This also means if something happens with my aunt, I will have to go without him.
Worst: On top of Husband’s knee, we both have had stomach viruses so we have barely been able to eat since last Friday. Just enough to keep us going, and mostly fruit.
OMM: Some of you may remember I was planning a wedding for a friend. Well, it’s tomorrow. I’m nervous. Depending on what happens with my aunt, I may not even be going. Husband is determined to go as it’s one of his best friends, on crutches. At least as I planned it, I know there will be seating for him.
Frankly, this week has been… big. Next week shall be dedicated to rest.
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I’m so sorry to hear about your Aunt, Miss T
It certainly sounds like you and your husband are having a bit of a rough trot, too.
But I’m already enjoying reading kikiandtea!
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I want to thank MissT’s wonderful husband for all his hard work too…for the period of this comment, I will refer to him as Mr T…he literally broke a leg to wish us good luck (I think)…
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First of all, congrats on Kiki & Tea – it looks fantastic. Can’t wait to read more.
Sorry to hear about your worsts, especially your aunt. My thoughts are with you.
All the best for tomorrow. I’m sure it’ll go brilliantly.
Make sure you look after yourself!! Rest next week is a must. xx
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The site looks great Miss T, congratulations !
I have added Kiki & Tea to my favourites and look forward to stop by during the day
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Yay for Kiki and Tea, really looking forward to contributing (just polishing up my stuff
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I’m really sorry about your worsts, it seems like it’s been a pretty shitty week and I just hope next week is better!
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Aww, MissT. Sorry to hear about your Aunt, sending you and your family love and strength.
Hope your hubby gets better quickly, and things look up for you soon.
I have to say, I’m super excited about Kiki & Tea, well done to all of you for creating it!
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Signed up to the site yesterday, and can’t wait to have a closer look at it. Looks great
Sorry to hear about your aunt, hope things get better for you and your husband.
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Big hugs!
What a huge stressful week.
I hope Mr T heals up quickly and well.
Your (&JJ’s) website is awesome, I love the idea of being to contribute too. And so many subjects- I’m looking forward to seeing them filled as time goes on.
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Sorry to hear about your Aunt.
Congrats on the website. I’ve signed up too and it looks great, very exciting.
Hopefully Mr T feels better soon. If it’s any consolation, people can actually have thier fibula’s totally removed and still function quite fine. It isn’t needed for weight bearing. (not saying he should walk on it until it heals, but just saying
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