Hurt my back 3 weeks ago. It sorted itself out when I was in Dublin but was agony by the next morning again. Got physio for it tomorrow.
Work has been busy this month. I've only done one job for the office. The rest of the time has been the original job and one other school needing me. Am hoping to go back to the job from the office as I had a lovely time there and really liked the staff.
Eilidh sat level C Reading and passed no bother. We're really proud of her. She's done so well. Murray is just Murray and is happily enjoying most things.
Hoping to finish up at work for the holidays on Tuesday but we will see. We've booked Easter Weekend in Inverness. We're very excited by it and can't wait to head up there.
Otherwise none of us can believe we are at the end of March already. Where has the 1st quater of the year gone? Before we know it, we'll be at the summer holidays.
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Sunday, March 15, 2009
In Dublin's Fair City
Seeing as we took the children away on our 10th wedding anniversary. When an opportunity arose to go to Dublin on our own we jumped at it. Cheap flights and just for the day. One of the first things we found was this a bar. We just had to take a picture of our baby boy's name.
Then it was on to the Guinness Storehouse where 250 years ago Arthur Guinness founded the famous brand. To be honest I was bored, it's not my sort of thing but David enjoyed it.
The Views from the Gravity Bar at the top were just fantastic. You could see the whole of Dublin and it really makes for some breathtaking sights.
We came out of the storehouse and jumped in a taxi where the taxi driver kept going on about 2 churches St Patricks and he kept highlighting they were protestant churches. He recommended Oliver Gargarty's for lunch. It was expensive and not what we expected. lacking in a bit of atmosphere. It was a shame as the bar downstairs was buzzing but the restaurant lacked that little bit extra.
After lunch we had a wander up O'Connell Street the main thoroughfare of Dublin and wandered by the river. Then we hopped on a bus tour which took us an hour right round Dublin and some great sights for us to remember for next time. Then we found a wee coffee shop and had a cake and a hot drink before heading to the bus stop for the bus.
We had lovely couple quality time yesterday. Something we were desperately needing. I love David so much and am so glad we managed to work things out after the last year. Hopefully if money allows we may nip away for another break somewhere together soon.
Then it was on to the Guinness Storehouse where 250 years ago Arthur Guinness founded the famous brand. To be honest I was bored, it's not my sort of thing but David enjoyed it.
The Views from the Gravity Bar at the top were just fantastic. You could see the whole of Dublin and it really makes for some breathtaking sights.
We came out of the storehouse and jumped in a taxi where the taxi driver kept going on about 2 churches St Patricks and he kept highlighting they were protestant churches. He recommended Oliver Gargarty's for lunch. It was expensive and not what we expected. lacking in a bit of atmosphere. It was a shame as the bar downstairs was buzzing but the restaurant lacked that little bit extra.
After lunch we had a wander up O'Connell Street the main thoroughfare of Dublin and wandered by the river. Then we hopped on a bus tour which took us an hour right round Dublin and some great sights for us to remember for next time. Then we found a wee coffee shop and had a cake and a hot drink before heading to the bus stop for the bus. We had lovely couple quality time yesterday. Something we were desperately needing. I love David so much and am so glad we managed to work things out after the last year. Hopefully if money allows we may nip away for another break somewhere together soon.
Will I ever learn?
I worked 3 full days last week.... I did a full day school trip....I had 1 child at home sick.....I did a 12 hour trip to Dublin.....I erm seduced my dh. Now I am exhausted, my back is in agony and I have agreed to do 2 full days. I've done a tesco shop today and also a trip to my mums with the partylite stuff.
I just want to sleep for a week.
Hopefully I will learn to rest on Wednesday and not be silly.
I just want to sleep for a week.
Hopefully I will learn to rest on Wednesday and not be silly.
Thursday, March 05, 2009
Glutton for punishment
Can you believe that I have agreed to work 3 days a week again!!! I honestly don't know how to say no but anyway it's going to be good money for the end of the month. You get lunch with the children which has been home cooked and it's a later start and early finish so ideal.
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
We have a diagnosis
I have a diagnosis. I have Fibromyalgia. What is Fibromyalgia?
FMS (fibromyalgia (fi-bro-my-Al-juh) syndrome) is a widespread musculoskeletal pain and fatigue disorder for which the cause is still unknown. Fibromyalgia means pain in the fibrous tissues in the body.
The pain comes from the connective tissues, such as the muscles, tendons, and ligaments. FMS does not involve the joints, as does rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.
Most patients with fibromyalgia say that they ache all over. Their muscles may feel like they have been pulled or overworked. Sometimes the muscles twitch and at other times they burn. More women than men are afflicted with fibromyalgia, but it shows up in people of all ages.
So now for us it's working out how to manage my pain and tiredness. A small dose anti-depressant is an option. But possibly accupunture again and I want to try my reflexology again too. It's learning to live with it too.
I am relieved as the last 2 years have fallen into place. Luckily I have a very supportive husband. So here's to life with fibromyalgia.
FMS (fibromyalgia (fi-bro-my-Al-juh) syndrome) is a widespread musculoskeletal pain and fatigue disorder for which the cause is still unknown. Fibromyalgia means pain in the fibrous tissues in the body.
The pain comes from the connective tissues, such as the muscles, tendons, and ligaments. FMS does not involve the joints, as does rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.
Most patients with fibromyalgia say that they ache all over. Their muscles may feel like they have been pulled or overworked. Sometimes the muscles twitch and at other times they burn. More women than men are afflicted with fibromyalgia, but it shows up in people of all ages.
So now for us it's working out how to manage my pain and tiredness. A small dose anti-depressant is an option. But possibly accupunture again and I want to try my reflexology again too. It's learning to live with it too.
I am relieved as the last 2 years have fallen into place. Luckily I have a very supportive husband. So here's to life with fibromyalgia.
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Louise Likes to
Gail did this....
What you do is go to Google and type in ".......likes to" inserting your name. Then see what the first 10 searches bring up.
Here are mine
Louise likes to spend time with her friends and family (true)
Louise-likes-to-knit-&-do-counted-cross-stitch (erm not too keen as I get frustrated)
Louise likes to be out in her allotment (nope hate gardening)
Louise likes to eat poop. (bleurgh no thanks)
Louise Likes To Paparazzi The Olsen Twins (nope not too into them)
Louise likes playing in the snow (yes I do love that)
Louise likes to explore the problems and challenges of life when she writes (only when I want to)
Louise Likes Married Name: (yes I do)
Louise like to "take it as it comes through the door" and loves to cut, style and work with all types of hair for all types of people (i like to take things as they come but not into hairdressing at all.)
Louise likes to play (I love to play)
What you do is go to Google and type in ".......likes to" inserting your name. Then see what the first 10 searches bring up.
Here are mine
Louise likes to spend time with her friends and family (true)
Louise-likes-to-knit-&-do-counted-cross-stitch (erm not too keen as I get frustrated)
Louise likes to be out in her allotment (nope hate gardening)
Louise likes to eat poop. (bleurgh no thanks)
Louise Likes To Paparazzi The Olsen Twins (nope not too into them)
Louise likes playing in the snow (yes I do love that)
Louise likes to explore the problems and challenges of life when she writes (only when I want to)
Louise Likes Married Name: (yes I do)
Louise like to "take it as it comes through the door" and loves to cut, style and work with all types of hair for all types of people (i like to take things as they come but not into hairdressing at all.)
Louise likes to play (I love to play)
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Mid Term
It is midterm this week. We spent the day with the C's. Had a lovely day. Kids cycled along the water of leith while we walked. Had lunch. Collected littlest Cole from nursery.
My gran was rushed into hospital on Sunday. She suffered a heart attack. She'll be in for about a week. Am hoping to get up to the hospital this afternoon if possible.
This week is going to fly past and I still feel exhausted. Am hoping for some rest and relaxation but I don't think it will happen.
MIL is off to London this weekend so will have to spoil FIL.
My gran was rushed into hospital on Sunday. She suffered a heart attack. She'll be in for about a week. Am hoping to get up to the hospital this afternoon if possible.
This week is going to fly past and I still feel exhausted. Am hoping for some rest and relaxation but I don't think it will happen.
MIL is off to London this weekend so will have to spoil FIL.
Sunday, February 08, 2009
Blood Tests
After not being well on and off for the last 6 months or so I've been and had blood tests done to see if there is an under lying problem. I am constant exhaustion and aching limbs. I've had numerous coughs, colds, virus's and urine/kindey infections. I'm hoping we get something back to get us to the bottom of it all.
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
25 Random things about me
1. I met David on a blind date. We'd both been told we liked each other and were set up. Turned out neither of us had said anything of the sort but 12 years later we're still together.
2. I worked in America and was dreadfully homesick. But desperately want to go back to those days for fun with all the guys and girls we met there.
3. My names for children with David were always going to be Matthew and Rachael. But we didn't use them as we couldn't agree on them.
4. I didn't choose the name Murray. I heard it on the news. But I am still no enamoured by it but think it suits it very well.
5. The flight to Florida for our honeymoon was out first proper holiday and flight together.
6. I have a dislike of baking with children as the end products do not end up as perfectionist as I would like. At work I have to allow it to happen. At home I refuse. I cringe when I allow my children to do things.
7. I wish I was able to draw, but I am horrendous at drawing yet my 6 year old is a fantastic drawer.
8. I like to cook and make mess but not tidy up and I love to try new ideas.
9. I lost 3 and a half stone in 10 months and loved it. Wish I could get into it again.
10. I am addicted to diet pepsi
11. I love the smell of other people's food but am not good at eating my own food as it taste's so blande and minging
12. I'm very lazy and would rather stay at home than go to work.
13. I have 12 Claire's on my list but 3 of them are spelled Clare
14. I love holidays to Disney but need at least a month to spend out there.
15. I hate swimming and I'm not good at it but do it to keep fit.
16. I am very selfish and only ever think of myself cos I just want to be me sometimes and not someone's mum/wife/sister and not everything else that I get called.
17. I must be the only person to go on a movement and handling course for work and come back and directly move wrongly and hurt my back!
18. When I met David, I had a feeling he would be the one I spent the rest of my life with.
19. I love "old" music and seem to never get my head round current music.
20. I like to use chopsticks at a chinese restaurant as it makes me eat slower and not shovel all my food into me making me stuffed.
21. I can read a book which interests me in a day.
22. I adore primark for shopping because I can get such bargains in there.
23. I've always wanted to go to Dublin but not to drink but to experience the culture but always get strange looks for not wanting to get drunk.
24. I love my husband so much and the other day kept looking at him thinking "I love him so much!" for the first time in a year.
25. I want to be 30 again. It was my most favourite age. I had a wonderful year.
2. I worked in America and was dreadfully homesick. But desperately want to go back to those days for fun with all the guys and girls we met there.
3. My names for children with David were always going to be Matthew and Rachael. But we didn't use them as we couldn't agree on them.
4. I didn't choose the name Murray. I heard it on the news. But I am still no enamoured by it but think it suits it very well.
5. The flight to Florida for our honeymoon was out first proper holiday and flight together.
6. I have a dislike of baking with children as the end products do not end up as perfectionist as I would like. At work I have to allow it to happen. At home I refuse. I cringe when I allow my children to do things.
7. I wish I was able to draw, but I am horrendous at drawing yet my 6 year old is a fantastic drawer.
8. I like to cook and make mess but not tidy up and I love to try new ideas.
9. I lost 3 and a half stone in 10 months and loved it. Wish I could get into it again.
10. I am addicted to diet pepsi
11. I love the smell of other people's food but am not good at eating my own food as it taste's so blande and minging
12. I'm very lazy and would rather stay at home than go to work.
13. I have 12 Claire's on my list but 3 of them are spelled Clare
14. I love holidays to Disney but need at least a month to spend out there.
15. I hate swimming and I'm not good at it but do it to keep fit.
16. I am very selfish and only ever think of myself cos I just want to be me sometimes and not someone's mum/wife/sister and not everything else that I get called.
17. I must be the only person to go on a movement and handling course for work and come back and directly move wrongly and hurt my back!
18. When I met David, I had a feeling he would be the one I spent the rest of my life with.
19. I love "old" music and seem to never get my head round current music.
20. I like to use chopsticks at a chinese restaurant as it makes me eat slower and not shovel all my food into me making me stuffed.
21. I can read a book which interests me in a day.
22. I adore primark for shopping because I can get such bargains in there.
23. I've always wanted to go to Dublin but not to drink but to experience the culture but always get strange looks for not wanting to get drunk.
24. I love my husband so much and the other day kept looking at him thinking "I love him so much!" for the first time in a year.
25. I want to be 30 again. It was my most favourite age. I had a wonderful year.
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Happy Birthday Eilidh
9 years ago today I was very very poorly with pre-eclampsia. I got induced on the 24th at 2.30pm and at 7.10am on the 25th a 5lb 4oz girl was born. Although we wouldn't be without her she can try our patience at times.
We're off to the Glasgow science centre for her birthday with her godparents and then we are going to Nando's for dinner. We had a family party today and had a ball. The cake above was gorgeous. Thanks to Coscto
But Happy Birthday to our wee girl. xxx
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