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NaBloPoMo Day 14

Back to the ABCs then, both girls napping at the same time YIPEE. Now J is not the easiest letter so kind of cheated and going through letters beginning with J at Web Dictionary.

Jack In The Box - My mil got Eilidh one for her birthday (she gave her one gift at the party) and both girls just love it. Its funny how they have never had one before but its not there new favorite. I admit im going insane with it already, its annoying and neither girl can put the dolly back in the box - Eilidh was also scared of it for the first day. Now the joy on there faces when it pops is wonderful

Jacket Potato’s - Yum, Yum , i just love these . My fave would be filled with pineapple cottage cheese and topped with Cheddar cheese. I hate them microwaved and always take the hour long over cook. I could seriously eat one every day but have not had one since starting my diet. I do plan to give the girls one for lunch this week though

Jags - Poor Eilidh is due for another jag on Monday, MenC/Hip i think although part of me does wonder if its a mistake as i though she only had the MMR left to get. Im terrible with there jags , i get so heartbroken over putting them through the pain and have more than once almost changed my mind about letting them get it. For me and our family though i feel more comfortable going with them. I always come in with them when there getting it done but DH always holds them, not looking forward to Monday now

Japan - I worked for a Japanese company before i became a sahm, most of the workers were British but the management Japanese . I admit that a lot of them seemed a little strange , language was always an issue and some had old fashion views (one always refused to deal with me or any other woman, everything had to be done through a middle man). They were big spenders and when ever someone came over for a business trip for Japan they would go to a big strip club and spend the evening there charging everything to the company. I did think my boss was a sweetheart for the most part.

Joey - As in the tv show, i always feel slightly sad this never done better. The first season i thought was ok but really enjoyed the second season. I guess people just kept expecting it to be just like Friends and never gave it a real chance.

Its funny thinking back to this time last year, i had started to lose my mucus plug and having some not very painful contractions when i woke up. I was so excited and told everyone i was in labour - then it all stopped and i was so upset and disappointed.
Less than 24 hours till me baby is 1

NaBloPoMo Day 13

Just managing to fit in a post today, yes both girls did nap today but Eilidh woke up after about 10 minutes (with a dirty nappy), i finally got her settled back down and grabbed a quick lunch. Of course the moment i got the laptop open Rebecca woke. No ABC today instead a post all about my lovely almost 1 year old.

I guess i should start about the party, i cannot seem to find the wire to transfer the pictures over ( to be fair i keep forgetting to look during the day and can’t really do it at night with Rebecca in the room). My memory card doest like to let me transfer from that so nothing to share for the moment.

The party went so well though, it was a joint birthday party between Courtney and Eilidh held in a local soft play area. Way more people showed up than expected (there was 14 children, no idea adults) so im glad it wasn’t in the house.
At first Eilidh seemed slightly shy but before you knew it she was right in the middle of everything and just lapping up the attention , she got some lovely presents and was so well behaved the entire time. Everyone seemed to have a great time and left exhausted.
I found the whole evening stressful, i try to mingle and talk to the guests but feel quilt for not spending enough time with each person . But its not the adults that matter i guess.

Im really finding it hard to believe Eilidh is almost 1, this time last year i was moping about thinking i would never go into labour (at 6 days overdue i was allowed). I was terrified of induction but just couldn’t handle the thought of being pregnant much longer.
The past year she has learned so much , gosh the last few days she has learned so much . She can now

- Walk backwards when she wants to
- Stack objects although doesn’t understand it completely , will try to put bigger on top of small for example
- Sign for milkies, food and all done
- Point out nose, mouth and eyes in herself and others
- New words included Star, Poo and a very cute Bye-Bye (screamed at daddy as he left for work)

I know there have been others aswell, i love how much they learn at this stage. Its wonderful watching there mind start to piece together the way the world works.

NaBloPoMo Day 12

Yah for the napping children, Eilidh woke this morning at 5am and while she fed and went back to sleep fine my moving around woke Rebecca up so im squeezing in a little free time while the kids are in the land of nod. So onto the Is , is anyone getting as bored with these ABCs as i am?

Im A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here - Yah for the new series starting back this week, what can i say about this show accept its just fun. Calling the contestants Celebrity’s is a bit of a long shot (although there have been rumours Paris Hilton was going to take part, doubt it but how i wish it was true) , but watching the “celebrities” taken part in the trials is just hilarious. For those who have never heard of the show the contestants take part in “bush tucker trials” to get food for the camp (there in the middle of the Australian Jungle) which involve tasks that normally include bugs, snakes and now and then the eating of live insects (yes its pretty gross)

Ice Cream - I sometimes think im the only person in the world who is not crazy about the stuff, don’t get me wrong i eat it and enjoy it but its not something i find myself going “mm fancy some of that” . I don’t really enjoy it buy itself and find it to cold and creamy , for some reason the sight of it when it starts melting turns my stomach . Although add some whipping cream, chocolate and maybe a wafer or two and i will gulp it down.

Immortality - Im actually scared of this, i have no desire to live forever. Now i love the idea of everyone else around me living forever but definitely not myself. I really believe in the cycle of life and couldn’t imagine just going on and on, i really want to reach the natural end of my life with the cliched fat grand kids around the bed.

Illnesses - I *hate* this time of year and all the bugs going around, its been one and after another around here and now that the throat infections seem to be getting better we all have colds. My head is so stuffed up this morning and i cannot find any of my hot lemon cold drinks , Eilidhs nose is running like crazy and she throws a fit it i go anywhere near her.

Well thankfully that’s the I part of this over with, hopefully will post later with the party pics . Did try last night but couldn’t find the computer cable and the last thing i wanted was to wake Rebecca up with the noise

NaBloPoMo Day 11

Rebecca really seems to have put a stop to my perfect posting plans with going back to not napping, its an easy formula really if she is up before 6.30 she naps if after she doest. Now it was 7.15 today and while the long lie is nice i know she will refuse the nap, oh well we got some fun new toys at the party to play with.
The party did go really well and everyone had great fun, will do a proper post about it lately when i can have access to the pictures but for now will leave you with the few Hs i could think about.

Hollyoaks/Home and Away - I could not decide between these two H shows. Its funny because these days there both in my top 5 shows to watch but follow similar journeys, when both first started i loved them and watched them religiously. As time went on and i hit my later teens i gave up on just about all tv shows (who had time with all the partying to do), it was after Rebecca was born i got back into them - both on at times i was normally doing stuff such as bathing/feeding and needed something to watch

Home - I am proud to say my husband and i own our own home, people do not expect it and get shocked when they realise we are not renting or have a council house - they see a young married couple with children and just expect the worst. It was actually me who bought the place we live in, i was planning to rent a place but when a friend i was suppose to be sharing with pulled out my mum talked me into buying, i thought she was crazy as i was 21 and single so how could i possibly purchase me own home?
As it turned out it was possible and with alot of searching and saving it finally happened , i went to the estate agency one morning and it was just put in the window that morning. I viewed it that day and put in an offer, the first one was rejected but he accepted the second offer and that was me a proud home owner. Mind you at this point Craig and i were together and both moved in the same day, so while on paper its “mine” in reality the place is “ours”.
I do long for the day we get to buy a bigger place though, we have so out grown this place now.

*** Its now almost 12 hours later and im getting to finish this post, i want to say no naptime sucks but i had such fun playing with Rebecca during it that i cannot. ***

Herbs and Spices - The only H food i could think of but these are something that a few year ago i could not have told you anything about but now thanks to DH we have so many of, i completely suck at fresh herbs though and completely ruined a dish last week by adding way to much

Ok think i have to give up now, after starting the herb post i had to go and deal with Rebecca who despite begging for her dad to get her to sleep moments before had changed her mind. 45 minutes later she is sleeping and just want a long hot bath before going to bed. Trying to post each day is harder than it sounds

NaBloPoMo Day 10

Looks like i never got around to the Gs last night, to be honest i was to tired that sleep was the only thing on m mind. Slept solidly from about 9pm til 7am last night and it was wonderful. Im not sure if i mentioned Eilidh was sick, she has got what we think is a throat infection but if thankfully on the mend now, its her birthday party today so expect some pics soon :).

Well onto the Gs

Grandparents - I was so lucky as i grew up with both sets of grandparents alive and living nearby, i have many found memories of spending time with both sets. Going to my Nana (mums mum) house was the best treat ever, my cousins would also be there and Adele and i would normally stay up late eating junk and playing games. Unfortunately only my dads mum is still with us but for the first 14 years of my life i was so incredibly fortunate. Im also glad that my girls get to grow up knowing there grandparents, they see them at least once a week and they all adore each other

Germany - When i was around 11 years old we went a school trip there, it was a wonderful experience and my first real taste of freedom. It seems tame now but how we loved sneaking out of our rooms onto the boys floor or going somewhere for a midnight feast. We saw some amazing sights to and was a wonderful few days. Although i do remember hating the food and barely eating the entire time we were there, it was also so strange seeing the teachers as people rather than just authority figures

Grapes - The only G food i can think of just now, both girls love them and i have a confession to make - I DON’T CUT THEM UP. Ok bad mum but to be honest Rebecca just helps herself and shares with her sister . Would hate to take that away from her

Greys Anatomy - I was so late with this show and only started watching last year, but am all caught up now. I love love the show but am i the only person who thinks Meredith and Derek are all wrong from each other?

Ok not to good with the Gs, Rebecca was not for napping again today and wanted to play. Now i have a million and ones things to do before the party but am just wanting to get this out the way.

NaBloPoMo Day 9

Another week another birthday, today my lovely niece turns 5 year old. I remember how i was feeling 5 years ago so clearly - happy and so proud of my sister but also sad and homesick, at the time i was in Canada and missing my family dearly. It was before our family entered the digital age and i had no way to even get a quick look at my new family member.
I came home for a visit when she was around 6 weeks old and fell in love with her instantly, many times over the first few weeks did i sit up all night long doing night feeds and having hugs , i was still on Canadian time and wanted to grab every moment i could with her.
In the end i did go back to Canada but came back home a few weeks later, i felt that at that moment my place was with my family in Scotland.

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Not sure if will get around to doing my ABC today, depends on time . Just quickly typing this while Rebecca destroys my clean living room (looks like no nap today. Guess its a good thing there are not enough letters for every day anyways

NaBloPoMo Day 8

I really am having to force myself to post this today, was caught up replying to emails (at last) but just know if i don’t get it done just now then i will be worrying all day. Tonight im wanting to relax in a hot bath for the evening and not think about blogging.
Its been a cute morning even if it did start early at 5am , all morning long Rebecca was asking me to go and get Eilidh up. “Mama Please Eilidh Up” must have been said dozen of times, it really is nice she wants her sister around so much. Well guess i should get on with the Fs

Fruit - Yummy, tummy fruit. I enjoy fruit and will eat it all, i know i should get in the habit of eating more of it though as i never seem to grab a bit when im wanting a snack. The girls both love it though and our fruit bowl is always in easy reach for Rebecca - she is not a big meal eater so i like to make food available for her to help herself to. Today already she had two bananas , an apple and a pear so its a great way to make sure she eats her 5 a day.

Florida - I cannot wait to take the girls there when there older, my parents took us when i was 14 and my sister 10 and i really regret not making the best of the holiday but at the time i thought i was too “cool” for places such as Disneyland and refused to get to excited or happy over it. Now i would go and get involved in everything, Im so wanting to wait to the new Harry Potter theme park to open to go again

Friends (1) - As in the tv show, i was a total Friends addict and love re watching it. I was a total Monica/Chandler fan and also LOVED Rachel and Joey - i was one of the few who didn’t like Rachel and Ross together.

Friends (2) - As in the real ones, mind you i did have an imaginary friend when i was younger that i called Laura. Now how egotistical is that to give your imaginary friend the same name as yourself?

France - I have never really understood the attraction of places such as Paris, i have been in France a few times (never really stayed, just driving through to get somewhere else) and it never seemed that special of a place. Don’t get me wrong it was lovely just not in a - im going to give up everything and run away there” . Although there breads are to die for.

Guess thats enough for today, going to go and try and catch up on all these blogs posts NaBloPoMo is killing me on commenting and hope time hurries up im STARVING

NaBloPoMo Day 7

Day 7 already, i feel like its just started. So today we are onto the letter E

Eilidh - The most obviously E on my list, her name was chosen more or less as soon as we found out she was going to be girl. I had heard it before but i guess never made the connection between the spelling and the way its said. DH suggested it and my first thought was no, seeing it written down though was what made me fall in love with it and she was Eilidh from that day. I guess i also loved the idea of having a traditional Scottish name. Its pronounced Ailey and is the Scottish Gaelic version of Helen, it means Light.

Endless - How some nights feel (and days i guess) with children, last night was one of those nights that make me hate co-sleeping. Rebecca was so restless and wanted to be sleeping with every part of her touching me. Then of course when she settled down Eilidh woke up screaming and took ours to settle. Im so tired today

Eggs - I love boiled eggs , used to eat them pickled but have not done that in years but could happily eat bowls full of boiled eggs. I like scrambled eggs but normally only on toast with ketchup and im not that keen on fried eggs .

Eastenders - Another British soap, made by BBC. Its more trendy that Coronation Street and slightly more popular, i have never enjoyed it the same way though and only watch it because its on.

NaBloPoMo Day 6

Daughters - The most important d in my life, my girls are my everything. As far back as i can remember i always wanted daughters (well when i wanted children at all which i didn’t for the longest time) , i was determined to find out the sex with Rebecca to give myself time to accept the truth if she was a he. People always say to me i must be hoping for a boy if we have more children and i always shrug and say “i guess so” . In reality i really don’t care and if we had a dozen more girls i would be over the moon.

Dairy Milk - My favourite chocolate bar, i could eat it by the pound. I love it with any fillings but must admit my fave is the plain one.

Destiny - Its something i really like to believe in, i love the fact that life is mapped out and silly mistakes we make are not going to change everything forever. I really feel DH and i were destined to be together and nothing was going to stop that.

Desperate Housewives - I do watch this and do enjoy it but have a confession to make, i have never really “got it” . I normally love these type of dramas (Melrose Place is like my fave ever) but i have never really connected the same way with housewives, i will continue to watch but without caring much for the characters or storylines.

Daddy - Im lucky to have two great daddies in my life. My own daddy is wonderful - sure he tells the strangest jokes and funniest stories but he is a great guy and everybody always loves him. Then there is my daughters daddy - there so lucky to have a daddy that would give them the world, there is nothing better than the way they both light up when daddy enters the room.