Mourning the loss of a friend

Today we mourn the passing of a beloved old friend, Common Sense, who has been with us for many years. No one knows for sure how old he was, since his birth records were long ago lost in bureaucratic red tape. He will be remembered as having cultivated such valuable lessons as:


Knowing when to come in out of the rain; why the early bird gets the worm; Life isn't always fair; and maybe it was my fault.

Common Sense lived by simple, sound financial policies (don't spend more than you can earn) and reliable strategies (adults, not children, are in charge).

His health began to deteriorate rapidly when well-intentioned but overbearing regulations were set in place. Reports of a 6-year-old boy charged with sexual harassment for kissing a classmate; teens suspended from school for using mouthwash after lunch; and a teacher fired for reprimanding an unruly student, only worsened his condition.

Common Sense lost ground when parents attacked teachers for doing the job that they themselves had failed to do in disciplining their unruly children.

It declined even further when schools were required to get parental consent to administer sun lotion or an Aspirin to a student; but could not inform parents when a student became pregnant and wanted to have an abortion.

Common Sense lost the will to live as the churches became businesses; and criminals received better treatment than their victims. Common Sense took a beating when you couldn't defend yourself from a burglar in your own home and the burglar could sue you for assault.

Common Sense finally gave up the will to live, after a woman failed to realize that a steaming cup of coffee was hot. She spilled a little in her lap, and was promptly awarded a huge settlement.

Common Sense was preceded in death by his parents Truth and Trust, by his wife Discretion his daughter, Responsibility, and his son Reason.


He is survived by his 4 stepbrothers;


I Know My Rights.


I Want It Now .


Someone Else Is To Blame .

Not even in to January yet

We're not into January yet and I am considering Eilidh's birthday already. She's having a day out to the science centre on her actual birthday and a birthday tea the night before. With the issues with bullying this year at school, I'm not keen on doing a big party. Keep it in the family and make it easier for us all.

She's loving her ipod and Muzz has asked if he can have a blue nando. Think he would really like a nano.

I've cheekily ordered an ipod touch. Ended up ordering from amazon and paying for next day delivery. Am very excited. Can't wait for tomorrow.

Schools hols are going too fast. This time next week I will be looking at going back to work. No idea where I will be or what I will be doing. With all the school closures I think I would be better looking for a new job. I could give up work but I enjoy working and like the extra cash. But what will be will be.

All that Build up and then it's over

Christmas has been a quiet affair here this year. My mum and dad are in Oz (well dubai now) and so it was just the 4 of us and my gran for dinner. We went to a local hotel. It was lovely to have someone else do it for me. We were home by 4.30pm and all 4 of us put our PJ's on and lazed about.

Boxing day was a visit to David's parents.

We were wakened on Christmas Morning by Eilidh at 2.45am as she's misread the clock. Was quite funny but she did go back to sleep and Murray got us up at 7am as we heard him going through to get Eilidh as he didn't want to be the one who had to go downstairs to see if we had had a visitor.

My mum and dad get back on Monday and things will be strange to be back to normal. It will be nice to spend some time with my family over the new year.

Finally on School Holidays

The school holidays have started whoooo. Been a busy few days with a few mishaps. One was that dd tried to warm a pancake and instead of just the 10 seconds she put it in for 10 minutes resulting in a burnt pancake, plate and smoke billowing out.

Then the gale force winds blew the car door on me. I have been to the hospital where I have a badly bruised leg and painkillers. The new A&E department is quite nice.

The TV in our bedroom blew up last night too. Not having a good time haha.

First day of the holidays

I finished my contract last week. Was sort of relieved while sad as I have been exhausted doing 4 days. I won't be doing more than 3 days again. The kids have been so much easier and I've realised it's because we are finally back to normality.

Had a nice morning having a coffee. Then came home for lunch and then on to the shops for a wee while. Picked up the kids and we went to the library and then we went to the shops after tea.

Looking forward to my sort of full but fun week.

Dinner and Show

For David's birthday on Thursday we hit Fabio's for dinner. It was very busy for a Thursday night but they are such a good restaurant that I am not surprised.

Last night we went to see Sunshine on Leith which is based round proclaimers songs. It was a fabulous show with a rousing Walk 500 miles song as the finale.

Today it took us 3 hours to take my gran shopping. It was very hard work.

Kids came home and we've lazed about. It's done us all the world of good. We're about to get Eilidh's soap set out and make some soap with a set she got for her birthday this year. So only taken 10 and a half months.

Happy Birthday David

My hubby is 39 today. Just one year off being over the hill. So Happy Birthday to him.

Sad News

My friend Jennie's mum is with the angels now and I just want to send some cyber hugs to the whole family.

We're starting to get organised.....

It seems like we are the only ones without our Christmas tree up. So tonight, We've changed the tables over and prepared for getting our new unit on Friday to go under the TV now it is on the wall.

Tomorrow we have D out and E is at a brownie trip and so on Wednesday when we get home we'll get the tree down and decorate the tree and the windows. It may make me feel more christmasy.

Got David's pressies wrapped for his birthday on Thursday. It's my gran's birthday on Thursday too so will have to get birthday cakes sorted out for them both. Will have my gran's stuff sorted so that David can drop my mum's stuff off to her and I'll take our stuff up after school.

It's my last week at work. The last 16 weeks have flown past. But am looking forward to having some chill out time and sometime to myself again as I feel like I'm pulling into that black hole again.

Late Night

I was out last night. Cheap night out. paid £5 deposit away back in October and last night only had to fork out £21 for the rest of our meal and the drinks. I didn't drink as I wasn't in the mood. Nice night out though and the food was good. Am so tired now but we got until 8.11am this morning which was nice.

Just need to do some food shopping and get some jelly made for my gran. Otherwise it's a rest and laze for the day.

I'm Sorry

I was very rude on my blog about someone and really hurt their feelings in the last 24 hours. I took a moment of ranting without thinking about the other person and how it may make them feel. I feel terrible for the hurt I have caused them and I want to say publicly that I am sorry and I acted out of character through my own selfishness. I truly am sorry that I did it and even thought those things.

Quote of the Year

"I'm not shouting.... I'm just talking loudly."

I must try this on E and M when they tell me to stop shouting. Usually at 7.30am when we are trying to leave the house.

Anyone on Vodafone? and also some prayers needed

E's on a vodafone PAYG phone for when she goes to a friends house or walking home from school on a Tuesday and I've manged to delete all the text messages on it. Does anyone know how to get your balance on the phone with a special number? That will teach me to muck about with her phone.

*edited as I can't spell vodafone

I've had bad news from my friend Jennie. Her mum's had a cardiac arrest and is on life support.
Unfortunately, the prognosis isn't looking good.

For those who believe, she's asked if we could say a prayer for her mum.

Jennie is one of those wonderful ladies who doesn't have a bad bone in her body. She is very close to her parents and must be devestated.

Where's the snow?

We were told to expect heavy snow in the middle of the week. We seemed to have horrendous ice causing many people to slip and fall and now we have rain. I WANT SNOW. Ok, so I'll moan once it become slushy and frozen over, but all week I've waited for snow instead it's not happened. I want children to experience all the fun we used to have making snowmen in the circle. We used to clear the road by rolling the bottom round the road! Then we used to make the head from the snow on the grass.

One year I remember saving a snowball and my brother in law who was about to marry my sister found it in the freezer about 5 months later got me to throw it at her when she was sunbathing in the back green. In my defence I was 6 and he was 23!