8th

Saturday night took a turn for the vomitty. Poor big girly was very Ill, washing machine working overtime which meant that...
....Sunday 6 was quarantine day. Tv and Aida. Luckily no more poorly. Marcus was out doing chores all day so I went a little stir crazy. When he came home, me and Rosalind went for a nice hour out at Costa.
Monday 7 was supposed to be our trip to the Santa Workshop , but, sods law, Eleanor was Ill again. So, no Santa, more tv. One very upset but mature and understanding three year old.
Today, Tuesday 8th, is Rosalind's hip scan. All babies here have them if they are born breech. So far, no more poorly Eleanor, but she has taken herself up to bed for a morning nap. Hopefully she's on the mend. Also today, I tried Rosalind in cloth nappies for the first time; scary stuff!!

Really hoping December gets better! My December Daily album is looking very dull!!

Also, this week is Hanukkah! So for all those who celebrate, have  a wonderful week (Menorah belonged to Marcus's grandparents).

The 5th

Lazy morning. Not much achieved. Costa trip. Mini tree for Ella's bedroom - probably no big tree this year due to nutty cat, so little one in ellas room. Last episode of Dr Who.

Do i?

I don't need another filofax do I? Especially a lovely gold one? Really? Somebody tell me I don't...

December 4.

Yes I know I've skipped Dec 3, but Thursdays and Fridays are my Ella free days and I don't feel they're that interesting! They tend to be full of 'getting stuff done'.
I started writing Christmas cards yesterday and managed two. Watched half a film between chores and baby snuggles. Time out in Costa with my sister.
Today has been more jobs with Rosalind attached to me in the wrap. Bought a bag full of tinned food for a local persons trip to a refugee camp in Calais and dropped it off with some clothes. Spent a few minutes on my December Daily.

Second

A day of ups and downs.
Tired legs, screaming, shouting.
Kisses and cuddles.
Bus rides.
Christmas hats.
Lost post. Happy mail.

Dec first

I really wanted to do a Dec daily this year. I even won a selection of Claus and Co. goodies from Simple Stories. But there just doesn't seem to be the time! Rosalind is not a napping by self baby, which means mummy can't just do stuff..even day to day stuff!! So I'm going to take photos and as and when I get the chance, put together a really simple album. It won't be a style I want but at least using my free goodies, I might actually complete an album for once!

You cant be perfect all the time

Its true. And trying to be is nearly making me ill. Hand in hand with a new baby is remembering that jobs need to be prioritised and its ok if the washing doesnt get done. Having a three year old around the house three days out of five in the week is HARD; tempers get frayed..breathe. Timings go to pot. Ask for help. Crying is ok, as is chocolate. Lack of sleep is a killer but fingers crossed, wont last forever; babies are meant to wake, adults are not.

It will get better.

I want my mojo

I remember this phase from last time..wanting to be creative but not having the oomph to do it. I want to crochet, to scrapbook, write letters, bake, play with my planner. I want to have a go at Project Life, read....anything! Not only do new babies suck your energy, they also suck your creativity. Im waiting eagerly for its return!

*gingerbread man mummy with boobies by my darling three year old*

First fireworks

Last week we took the girls to see fireworks. Rosalind was not bothered at all. Eleanor just wanted a glow stick!

All change

Well its been a tough ten days. Sleepless nights go without saying. Add a grumpy three year old to the mix and it turns into a very stressful time. We understand shes feeling pushed out, as hard as we try not to. It will be ok. Give it time.