As you can see we all enjoyed our day out to Blackpool .
Heather loved the bungie ropes.
So did Matthew.
See - they can be nice to each other !
Proud Dad or what.

Sorry for the lack of posts, I have been busy having fun with my wonderful children. These pictures were taken at the weekend when we went to our local country park.

I had meant to update you all about Matthew but things have been...I was going to say so busy but thinking about it they haven't - well no more than usual. I suppose life has happened, the last few weeks have seemed busy. Where do I begin ?
Matthew is now back at school minus a sling. He still has to take things easy, but without all the boring details he's generally fine. He came home from school today with a big beaming smile - he had his school assembly and was given a certificate for being considerate to others. Apparently at play time a girl in his class was freezing cold so Matthew gave her his coat. Then he was called back out because he was chosen to go on the school Wall of Praise. He's a happy bunny today.

Heather is doing well. Same old bouncy, curly bundle of mischief. Matthew and Heather had their school photograghs taken recently, it was Heathers first. They are beautiful. When we get them back I will pop a pic up so you can see.

My Mum and Dad - they're doing OK. We have had Mothers day and Katy's 13th birthday to get through but I think we have all coped well. Katy is growing so fast - every time I see her I am reminded so much of Donna. She's doing really well, at school - she has just finished a course to help mentor the younger children in the school.

Ian's getting there, he just needs to learn to switch off more. Our new shed is coming next week so he will have that to keep him busy.

Me...I'm fine. Mothers day was lovely with breakfast in bed, lots of beautiful cards and gifts. It was a lovely day. I went with my sister last Sunday for her wedding dress fitting, it was really nice. Katy and myself are bridesmaids. The wedding is in July, we have still not sorted the hen night or somebody to do our hair and make up on the day.
I finished work today for half-term for two weeks. Matthew and Heather finish on Wednesday.

So that's me about up to date !

Well how absolutely shitty do Ian and me feel then. Matthew fell whilst climbing on Sunday, we gave hugs and kisses and left things to see how he was. Yes he was in pain, but he had just fallen quite hard, and we both agreed to leave things and let him calm down then have another look. He had a bath and went to bed. Monday we weren't sure what to do about school. When Matthew got up it was obvious he was sore and in pain, but he does tend to exaggerate a little so after a long think we sent him to school.
Today, Matthew gets up very early, and we ask him how he is. He's still sore and not using his arm. We let him have breakfast and wake up properly and had a look at him. He was still in pain but our main concern was the lack of use and his reluctancy to use it. We decided to take him to the hospital.
After having an X-ray it was confirmed the Matthew has broken his clavicle. I cant begin to tell you how bad we both feel.
We have to go back tomorrow morning (Wednesday) so he can be seen in the fracture clinic. As to what treatment he will get, lets just hope its not a cast.
So as for today lots of T.L.C. - he deserves spoiling.

CHILDREN LEARN WHAT THEY LIVE.

If children live with criticism, they learn to condemn.

If children live with hostility, they learn to fight.

If children live with ridicule, they learn to be shy.

If children live with shame, they learn to feel guilty.

If children live with tolerance, they learn to be patient.

If children live with encouragement, they learn confidence.

If children live with praise, they learn to appreciate.

If children live with fairness, they learn justice.

If children live with security, they learn to have faith.

If children live with approval, they learn to like themselves.

If children live with acceptance and friendship, they learn to find love in the world.