Feeling rather down at the moment:(
Heather has for the past three nights not been sleeping. First night it was about 10 when she finally went to sleep, last night it was 11'ish, and tonight well she went to bed at 7.20 stayed asleep for half an hour or so and woke up crying. I went and gave her a cuddle, and after a while put her back to bed awake. She began to cry before her head touched the bed but I still put her down, said goodnight, and left the room. I have been in and out of her room for the past hour and a half. She is at the moment quiet - I think asleep. It is so draining listening to the sobs and going in and out. Poor Matthew can't sleep as his room is next to Heathers.
I think its funny that if another mum asks me what they should do with there child/baby I put my work head on and usually have some help or advice but when its your own children it's not so easy.
It's my birthday tomorrow (I am 30 something). I have bought lots of cakes for both the staffroom and the class. What a strange thing to do, where did it start? Is it just a school thing or does it happen elsewhere?

Well, touch wood and all that - Heather has really taken to her bed and loves it. She looks so small in the bed but I remember saying the same thing about Matthew.

Today is our 9th wedding anniversary. It has gone so quickly and has been the best part of my life. I remember when we got married people said we were too young, we were 25, but we had been with each other since we were 16. I don't regret one day of being with Ian. Thank you for 9 wonderful years and 2 wonderful children. I love you always and forever.

My little baby is sleeping in her first bed tonight. The bed arrived today and I was too impatient to wait until the weekend for Ian to do it, so I put it together myself. It seems like a big step - our baby has gone and a very cheeky little girl has replaced her. We had an awful time getting Matthew in a bed and spent a few very unpleasant months trying to cope with knowing that each night he would not go to sleep. We even turned to our health visitor for help, but she was hopeless. After months of trying lots of different things it just happened one night - he went to sleep and he has been wonderful ever since, so as you can imagine we are a little apprehensive tonight although I have to say she has been up once and had a play with her toys. Ian sorted her out and she is now fast asleep.

I really think there should be compulsory parenting classes when you become pregnant (I know this would never happen but I can think about it in my ideal world). Somebody should let you know how hard it is going to be. Don't get me wrong, I love my children more than anything but sometimes its hard.

How could I forget to tell you, my new toy, my pride and joy, yes my car - well some little monster shall we say has scratched it. There are always children playing outside and I sometimes very politely ask them to move and they do. Well the other night I went to put something in the bin when I noticed a big mark on the front passenger door. When I cleaned it I was so pissed off to realise it was a scratch. Coincidence or not the children had just been playing outside. As I didn't see them I cant do anything about it. But I will now be the nasty lady who chases them away if they even come on the drive :)

Well I survived my first week back at work. It wasn't that bad after all.
Matthew was indeed not happy about his fish and would like some new ones, Hmm...still thinking about that.
Most people who read this also read Ian's site as well (SimeWorld) and will know about somebody using pictures of Matthew on their site without our permission. It is not the first time this has happened. I tend to agree with Ian on this one and am absolutely furious. Ian is looking into what can be done.

My two nephews made their Holy Communions today and had a party afterwards in my Mum's house. We had to be in church at 10 a.m then back to Mums. The invites to non-family was for 1 p.m. By the time quests arrived I had enough. I may just be a miserable sod but I don't like family get togethers when there is drink and children. It just doesn't mix, especially as my family like a drink, shall we say. I couldn't wait to get out of there. Matthew ended up with a bump to his eye and a nose bleed which made him quite fed up and wanted to go home - Hooray! We had an excuse, the moment was seized, and out we got. Only to remember the whole thing is going to be repeated for my sisters wedding.

Happy Fathers day to all you Daddies for tomorrow. I am sure there will be lots of ties and socks about.

What a day ! One of the kids in class decided today would be 'Hate Teachers Day' and has therefore spent the morning doing his best to get the rest of the children on side, which isn't that hard. After refusing to work and lots of chances he was very reluctantly taken to the chill out room.
Maybe a little late as we only have five weeks left but I am finally going on a restraining course. It is much needed and possibly too little too late but there you go.
I found out today a child who I used to work with is in hospital very ill with a brain tumor we told the class today they seemed fine with it, asking lots of questions.

Matthews goldfish died last night - he has had it for about 4 years. He doesn't know yet, but I will tell him when he comes home. Also as if that wasn't bad enough, his new frosty mug is broken. He wont be a happy bunny :-(

Well I survived my first day back with the children. Only a few asked why I had been off for so long - I'm not even sure if the others noticed. I don't know if I have mentioned before but I work with deaf children who also have additional problems, either behaviour or learning. At the moment its severe behaviour problems. There are only 7 children in my class but they are hard work.
It was nice to see my friends and even the head came to see me and had a talk - that doesn't happen that often.
After school today my son is going to his friends for tea so I now feel obliged to have his friend for tea sometime. It was the first day back at breakfast club for him today as I have been off I have been taking him to school myself. I don't like him going to breakfast club but I don't have a choice. He loves it.

Well now, where to start. For those of you who didn't read Billys site yesterday I will fill you in. I have never hidden the fact that I am married with two kids, where I live so on. But yesterday little mister detective Billy put two and two together and came up with me and SimeWorld. "So what" you may think. Well, Ian from SimeWorld is my hubby.
I began this blog firstly as a laugh with Ian. I kept saying I would do one, then one day I did. I also wanted to do it on my own as it would be only too easy to ask Ian for help. There have been a few things I have needed his help with but I want to try on my own. It has never been intentional but we keep our sites separate - we are two very different people and two very very different sites.
I think this is the most I have ever written but my little angel needs to be woken from her sleep so I think that will do for now.

Its been along time since I posted so I thought I would. Today is the last day of half term so back to some normality on Monday.
I have been off work for nearly two months and I am going back on Monday. I am feeling quite anxious about it. I cant say I have missed any of my colleagues or any of the children that much. I just want to get back to a normal routine although it has been wonderful being at home with the children.
How can I forget to mention that my WONDERFUL hubby bought me a brand new car so I have been doing lots of visiting so I could show it off. Thank you hubby. My eldest said he cant see why I want to show it of or why I am so bothered about it after all its only a car. Its lovely to drive and as my old tank didn't have power steering it is so easy to park.
My little angel had her birthday, lots of fun and mess was had. Time goes so fast.

It's half term for two weeks so I won't get much time to post. I will be going out a lot and doing lots of visiting. I took the kids to our local farm today. My son was as usual very aware of the animals and took a lot of persuasion to go near any of them. Whereas my very nearly 2 year old daughter wanted to touch anything and everything. Before I could stop her she decided to put her hand into the chickens to say hello, they said hello back (much to her horror) when one pecked her hand.
The animals were very good and moo'ed, oink'ed or baa'ed right on cue when we got to them. We had a very enjoyable morning and we may go back on Sunday to milk the goats and make ice cream.