Still no news on the moving front and not much help from the specialist at the ginger ninja's second appointment at the ME clinic. But things could be worse and I am trying to be optimistic.....well one of us has to be as my lovely eternal optimist has become a full time grumpy grinch.......
So, on to brighter news........a couple of times over the past few weeks I have asked munch to do a page in one of her many work books (not all bought by us I hasten to add). Whilst this goes against my autonomous aspirations I found that with everything else going on at present and my own health and mobility issues I am unable to get out and about as much as usual which tends to lead to a sense of cabin fever in the children and myself. I have there for felt the need to ask her to do a page every few days just to encourage her and myself to do anything other than watch the rain or play moshi monsters.
Strangely though she seems to be quite enjoying them. I always let her pick which one she does although she has only really been choosing English and we have decided to ignore maths completely until after we have moved as it was causing friction between her and the ninja maths prof and she was shutting down. However, once she gets going it is hard to get her to put the work books down and she is definitely making progress and feeling rather pleased with herself, which for her is a really big deal (actually doing anything is a pretty big deal in itself)
Added to this she started a mad science workshop this week which runs fortnightly in conjunction with our usual youth group day which she seemed to enjoy, and a craft day with a group of friends run by one of the mums so on the whole things are fairly positive.Now if I could just get the toddler to let me wash her hair things would definitely be on the up :-)
Tuesday, 25 September 2012
Monday, 17 September 2012
back again
we are now back from our second camping trip this time with a group of friends and a good time was had by all. we were camped on the edge of a cliff with lots of warning signs telling you to to beware of landslides etc. Can't find the photos at present but will upload them as soon as get a chance to go through everything.
Had a lovely chat with the landlady yesterday who is going to ring the housing association again and get on their case with regards to our moving as we have really had enough of it dragging on now and just want to get sorted. Everything being in limbo is becoming a real mood damper and even the mild mannered ginger ninja is getting his moody head on now so some good news would be welcome about now.
The girls have been relaxing and pottering around doing their own thing, occasional work books and lots of cuddles, or in tinkerbells case lots of cuddles with the occasional flare of temper ( oh to be 2 again)
Had a lovely chat with the landlady yesterday who is going to ring the housing association again and get on their case with regards to our moving as we have really had enough of it dragging on now and just want to get sorted. Everything being in limbo is becoming a real mood damper and even the mild mannered ginger ninja is getting his moody head on now so some good news would be welcome about now.
The girls have been relaxing and pottering around doing their own thing, occasional work books and lots of cuddles, or in tinkerbells case lots of cuddles with the occasional flare of temper ( oh to be 2 again)
Saturday, 8 September 2012
helloooo
I am back. Was feeling rather down and a bit overwhelmed by everything that was happening so took a little break but am back now. Hopefully with a more positive outlook and lots of good news.....
First hint of of sunshine on the horizon.....the inlaws have gone....*lots of happy dancing and shaking of tail feathers* we managed to get away for a week to lovely gorgeous Dorset and came back to an empty house...we knew they were going of course but lovely to come back and know we were our own little family unit, so last night I celebrated by having a long soak in the bath and walking from the bathroom to the bedroom.....naked...just because I could xx
Secondly, all being well we will be welcoming a new addition to the Baker household around February 17th and are very excited...although still suffering from morning sickness, a lot :-)
and last but by no means least we have some positive news on the moving front, although not as positive as it first seemed following a second phone call but there is light at the end of the tunnel with regards to moving and will hopefully be sorted by the end of this month. So although not our dream house we will actually have a home of our own ...yay....so I can get planning the veg plot.....as soon as we know what house we get/ where it is/ what the garden is like.
First hint of of sunshine on the horizon.....the inlaws have gone....*lots of happy dancing and shaking of tail feathers* we managed to get away for a week to lovely gorgeous Dorset and came back to an empty house...we knew they were going of course but lovely to come back and know we were our own little family unit, so last night I celebrated by having a long soak in the bath and walking from the bathroom to the bedroom.....naked...just because I could xx
Secondly, all being well we will be welcoming a new addition to the Baker household around February 17th and are very excited...although still suffering from morning sickness, a lot :-)
and last but by no means least we have some positive news on the moving front, although not as positive as it first seemed following a second phone call but there is light at the end of the tunnel with regards to moving and will hopefully be sorted by the end of this month. So although not our dream house we will actually have a home of our own ...yay....so I can get planning the veg plot.....as soon as we know what house we get/ where it is/ what the garden is like.
Friday, 13 July 2012
sorry
Have been feeling a bit disheartened recently so apologies for not posting......not that anyone has even noticed I expect :-)
Well, to fill you in briefly as I am aware I am a miserable moo recently...we are definitely moving...trouble is we have no idea when or where....the landlady was happy to let us stay even with MIL and dreaded SIL were moving out....however her mortgage company had other ideas as neither of us are working full time at present as I have to care for the ginger ninja ....so now we have to apply to the local council, who are not in a real hurry to sort it out......
we also officially have a new addition due in February so I am feeling a little green around the gills at the moment.....and of to meet friends on Monday to try to learn to knit for the little one.
However, this does cause a bit of a headache with housing.....private renting is totally beyond our means at present....deposit etc is tied up in this house and mostly belongs to MIL.......we don't have enough points at present to bid on a 2 bed property on the council list......but they won't take baby into equation until after the legal abortion limit has passed....which is end of November...so we can't bid on a 3 bed either, even when we get the points sorted. It is a bit confusing as when the baby comes we would officially be overcrowded ( and trust me most of the 2 beds around here are tiny ) but you cannot apply for another move for 2 years....so yeah....bit confusing and stressful, especially as council won't sort it out until we get the lovely landlady to take us to court and serve us with an eviction notice.....nice. On the whole though I am trying to be up beat about it.....especially as the stress and worry has an adverse effect on the ninja's health......as I keep reminding him....lots to look forward too......our own space, vegetarian, organic cooking again (without the fussy eaters lacking in table manners) and the chance to have friends around again......whenever we want...................bliss.............
The children have enjoyed lots of park playing, despite the rain. Meeting up with friends and crafting as well as puzzles. To be honest we are taking a fairly relaxed approach at present and have started packing some of the many, many books away so we are just letting the children enjoy some freedom and outside spaces with the plan to start a new rhythm when we know were we will be landing.
Well, to fill you in briefly as I am aware I am a miserable moo recently...we are definitely moving...trouble is we have no idea when or where....the landlady was happy to let us stay even with MIL and dreaded SIL were moving out....however her mortgage company had other ideas as neither of us are working full time at present as I have to care for the ginger ninja ....so now we have to apply to the local council, who are not in a real hurry to sort it out......
we also officially have a new addition due in February so I am feeling a little green around the gills at the moment.....and of to meet friends on Monday to try to learn to knit for the little one.
However, this does cause a bit of a headache with housing.....private renting is totally beyond our means at present....deposit etc is tied up in this house and mostly belongs to MIL.......we don't have enough points at present to bid on a 2 bed property on the council list......but they won't take baby into equation until after the legal abortion limit has passed....which is end of November...so we can't bid on a 3 bed either, even when we get the points sorted. It is a bit confusing as when the baby comes we would officially be overcrowded ( and trust me most of the 2 beds around here are tiny ) but you cannot apply for another move for 2 years....so yeah....bit confusing and stressful, especially as council won't sort it out until we get the lovely landlady to take us to court and serve us with an eviction notice.....nice. On the whole though I am trying to be up beat about it.....especially as the stress and worry has an adverse effect on the ninja's health......as I keep reminding him....lots to look forward too......our own space, vegetarian, organic cooking again (without the fussy eaters lacking in table manners) and the chance to have friends around again......whenever we want...................bliss.............
The children have enjoyed lots of park playing, despite the rain. Meeting up with friends and crafting as well as puzzles. To be honest we are taking a fairly relaxed approach at present and have started packing some of the many, many books away so we are just letting the children enjoy some freedom and outside spaces with the plan to start a new rhythm when we know were we will be landing.
Saturday, 23 June 2012
:-)
slightly chirpier early bird today. Made a start on major reorganisation of rooms etc at home as much as we can do at least. Trying to make the most of our space and having a major de-clutter along the way.It is always good for the soul to remove excess negativity with a good clean up and de stash. We are just trying to improve the flow of our household really and allow the children access to creative materials etc without having to climb over other toys/ chairs to get to it. Lots to look forward too and lots of play opportunities ....ooohh before I forget...Munch voluntarily did some maths all by herself ...and asked questions and allowed me to show her something.....progress at last...watch this space :-)
Thursday, 21 June 2012
:-(
Generally all round feeling rubbish ....the ginger ninja has had a relapse so not good at all....I had to pick him up of the floor the other day as Tinkerbell came running in to tell me daddy fell over. On going usually household stuffs and peoples ....plus was snappy yesterday with a Home edder who was our first point of contact when we de regged....she said something in her school teacher tone...I snapped a bit as I was trying to do three things at once and before I could apologise she started having a go at me in front of other people....which of course put my back up and made me dig my heels in. She then started going on about how much she has done for us...blah blah. I really don't appreciate having things thrown back at me...especially when they were offered and not asked for in the first place....or having my mine/our personal disagreement then discussed with everyone else.
On a lighter note.....I really must stop being so doom and gloom I know....I just find it difficult to write about all the bits and bobs the girls get up to...they just get on and play or potter around reading that I am never sure quite what to write. Munch is off to her new arts and craft club today....last week they got their hands on some fimo and this week they are learning to crochet. It is lovely for Much as although there are several new people there she also gets to see 2 of her friends who live just up the road from us but whom we rarely get to see.
Yesterday was the last forest school at Blean....it was to make up for an earlier session that had been rained off and this time had glorious sunshine.
Monday was spent enjoying the sunshine in a park in Tunbridge wells with a group of Home edders we don't get to see as often as we would like....lots of exploring, climbing and fun. Especially when frogs were found in a puddle and hiding under the trees.
Tuesday we popped to the market before spoiling ourselves with lunch in Frankie & Benny's before popping over to the hall meet in Rochester where we all had a chance to catch up with friends and play :-)
On a lighter note.....I really must stop being so doom and gloom I know....I just find it difficult to write about all the bits and bobs the girls get up to...they just get on and play or potter around reading that I am never sure quite what to write. Munch is off to her new arts and craft club today....last week they got their hands on some fimo and this week they are learning to crochet. It is lovely for Much as although there are several new people there she also gets to see 2 of her friends who live just up the road from us but whom we rarely get to see.
Yesterday was the last forest school at Blean....it was to make up for an earlier session that had been rained off and this time had glorious sunshine.
Monday was spent enjoying the sunshine in a park in Tunbridge wells with a group of Home edders we don't get to see as often as we would like....lots of exploring, climbing and fun. Especially when frogs were found in a puddle and hiding under the trees.
Tuesday we popped to the market before spoiling ourselves with lunch in Frankie & Benny's before popping over to the hall meet in Rochester where we all had a chance to catch up with friends and play :-)
Sunday, 17 June 2012
another busy week...
...where I feel as though we have got very little done. Maybe that's just because I feel like I am being judged on everything constantly at the moment....the ongoing stress is getting to me but I am trying to rise above it. I just want us to have our own space back now as a family so that we can live how we want to live....ie organically, mostly vegan, in a smoke free home hopefully without a television. Although hubby is trying to sway me about the TV as we have a wii that the children enjoy playing....when the winter comes anyway and we have wii fit and yoga which we are supposed to be following a fitness program on. It is a bit difficult though when there is pretty much constantly some one asleep either directly above or below the living room. Still we just have to wait and see how long before they get it sorted and go. I did ask the ninja if he thought anyone would notice if I went on strike and he said they definitely would....and maybe I should do it just to show them how much I do actually do.
It has got to a point that he actually nearly had a row with his mum the other day over it....basically he was saying something about me cleaning and she basically gave one f those funny little laughs and said something along the lines of yeah, right kinda thing. So of course being the lovely hubby he is he had to say something and point out just how much I do actually do....despite 3 adults and 2 children constantly undoing everything I do.
He is also pretty close to telling her that his sister has to go now anyway. He has been getting very cross with her and her attitude in general. It has also come to light that she has pretty much constantly been stirring trouble with mum....hence the reason mum is now moving out too, and besmirching me at work...basically claiming that she is the only one who does anything....ever...which is pretty much the same attitude she has with regard to work. What a joke. We just need our own space back now and will not be in a hurry to help family out again.
Moving swiftly on...enough moaning, we have had another pretty busy week.
Monday we were visiting friends locally. Munch is also now going to a different scout group with said friends so that I can drop her off and pick her up. Big relief as she enjoyed going but with me working and the ninja not being able to drive it was too much for him to do 4 trips as he couldn't wait for her there but had to come home. Especially as we are often childminding one of his nieces as well several days/ nights a week.
Tuesday: our lovely home ed meet in Faversham. Is lovely to see how much the group has grown since it started. So much so that it is now moving to weekly instead of fortnightly meets. Although we will still only go once a month as we are trying to get our finances back on track and have another local meet we try to get to as well which runs weekly on a Tuesday. I must admit though that this week I found it exhausting...on the way there the alternator went on the new to us car. To suddenly lose power (turbo diesel car) and all electrics ie lights and window wipers whilst driving along the motorway in torrential rain was a new experience for me. We managed to nurse it the rest of the way but it totally died just as we got into Faversham itself. I then had to unload my 2 little cherubs, 1 borrowed toddler who does not like to walk and a large changing bag plus a large cool bag full of snacks, drinks etc and walk the rest of the way to the youth centre whilst the ginger ninja waited for the AA man. Nice not.....quit funny though really and a bit of an adventure. Although Sugar Plum (the borrowed one) makes everything at least twice as hard. Bless her we are working on her social and interaction skills.....she can be a bit spiteful and definitely not as well behaved as our girls so you are constantly on your toes watching for where she has gone or what she is up to.
Wednesday we had a museum trip to the Cotton-Powell museum near Margate. A lovely place which we didn't get to explore as much as I had hoped as we were with a large group, several of whom were a bit intense and mischievous so everything took a little longer than expected. However I am planning a return trip as there is lots more too see and hopefully the ginger ninja can come with us this time. Munch really enjoyed coil clay pot making and African mask making in the organised work shops though. And it was lovely to see her making/ continuing new friendships, something she would not of done just a few months ago.I did find myself clock watching though as I was very conscious of the fact I had to be at work by 6 and needed to call in to my dad on the way home and pick up some axle stands and a trolley jack.
Gosh...still going...Thursday ...a welcome rest it seemed as I was at my volunteer job as a nursery assistant in a special needs pre school. It is actually hard work but very rewarding and I do enjoy it. Although sometimes it feels like being at home as i have to wipe noses, read stories, tidy up toys, lunch etc and change nappies. lol.
Friday.....don't even get me started on Friday.....the day of the long anticipated weekend camping trip arrived....with the need to drive to Dartford to pick up a new alternator as the one we had ordered we found to be the wrong one after the ninja went to fit it. So we all pile din the car and of we went...45 minute drive each way...not too bad all things considered, 30 minutes at the Toyota parts depot....get home and have to do lunch before the children faint away from hunger...you know how they get so starved just sitting in the car with drinks and snacks. So I was double checking the bits I packed whilst the little ones ate and the ninja fitted the correct alternator. We all pile in to the bus and head of to meet our friends. Stop for air in the tires and snacks. Finally get there after some long, twisty roads...only to find that the site is pretty much waterlogged and the guy had phoned our group organiser to cancel and offered us 2 for 1 in exchange in September. So a bit disappointed as Munch was really excited, as were we. Whilst we get on really well with the people we were going with we haven't quite got round to the exchanging numbers stage yet so they couldn't get hold of us to let us know...also we had been a last minute confirmation as the camping place had taken forever to confirm our booking. So we popped into the zoo we had driven past on our way and spent a lovely couple of hours wondering around and relaxing before driving home.
Interspersed with all this weeks drama was plenty of reading, sand play, dressing up watching of movies, horrible histories and free play. not much formal education but we do try to be fairly autonomous and we have had lots of chats about different things and looking things up on the Internet.
It has got to a point that he actually nearly had a row with his mum the other day over it....basically he was saying something about me cleaning and she basically gave one f those funny little laughs and said something along the lines of yeah, right kinda thing. So of course being the lovely hubby he is he had to say something and point out just how much I do actually do....despite 3 adults and 2 children constantly undoing everything I do.
He is also pretty close to telling her that his sister has to go now anyway. He has been getting very cross with her and her attitude in general. It has also come to light that she has pretty much constantly been stirring trouble with mum....hence the reason mum is now moving out too, and besmirching me at work...basically claiming that she is the only one who does anything....ever...which is pretty much the same attitude she has with regard to work. What a joke. We just need our own space back now and will not be in a hurry to help family out again.
Moving swiftly on...enough moaning, we have had another pretty busy week.
Monday we were visiting friends locally. Munch is also now going to a different scout group with said friends so that I can drop her off and pick her up. Big relief as she enjoyed going but with me working and the ninja not being able to drive it was too much for him to do 4 trips as he couldn't wait for her there but had to come home. Especially as we are often childminding one of his nieces as well several days/ nights a week.
Tuesday: our lovely home ed meet in Faversham. Is lovely to see how much the group has grown since it started. So much so that it is now moving to weekly instead of fortnightly meets. Although we will still only go once a month as we are trying to get our finances back on track and have another local meet we try to get to as well which runs weekly on a Tuesday. I must admit though that this week I found it exhausting...on the way there the alternator went on the new to us car. To suddenly lose power (turbo diesel car) and all electrics ie lights and window wipers whilst driving along the motorway in torrential rain was a new experience for me. We managed to nurse it the rest of the way but it totally died just as we got into Faversham itself. I then had to unload my 2 little cherubs, 1 borrowed toddler who does not like to walk and a large changing bag plus a large cool bag full of snacks, drinks etc and walk the rest of the way to the youth centre whilst the ginger ninja waited for the AA man. Nice not.....quit funny though really and a bit of an adventure. Although Sugar Plum (the borrowed one) makes everything at least twice as hard. Bless her we are working on her social and interaction skills.....she can be a bit spiteful and definitely not as well behaved as our girls so you are constantly on your toes watching for where she has gone or what she is up to.
Wednesday we had a museum trip to the Cotton-Powell museum near Margate. A lovely place which we didn't get to explore as much as I had hoped as we were with a large group, several of whom were a bit intense and mischievous so everything took a little longer than expected. However I am planning a return trip as there is lots more too see and hopefully the ginger ninja can come with us this time. Munch really enjoyed coil clay pot making and African mask making in the organised work shops though. And it was lovely to see her making/ continuing new friendships, something she would not of done just a few months ago.I did find myself clock watching though as I was very conscious of the fact I had to be at work by 6 and needed to call in to my dad on the way home and pick up some axle stands and a trolley jack.
Gosh...still going...Thursday ...a welcome rest it seemed as I was at my volunteer job as a nursery assistant in a special needs pre school. It is actually hard work but very rewarding and I do enjoy it. Although sometimes it feels like being at home as i have to wipe noses, read stories, tidy up toys, lunch etc and change nappies. lol.
Friday.....don't even get me started on Friday.....the day of the long anticipated weekend camping trip arrived....with the need to drive to Dartford to pick up a new alternator as the one we had ordered we found to be the wrong one after the ninja went to fit it. So we all pile din the car and of we went...45 minute drive each way...not too bad all things considered, 30 minutes at the Toyota parts depot....get home and have to do lunch before the children faint away from hunger...you know how they get so starved just sitting in the car with drinks and snacks. So I was double checking the bits I packed whilst the little ones ate and the ninja fitted the correct alternator. We all pile in to the bus and head of to meet our friends. Stop for air in the tires and snacks. Finally get there after some long, twisty roads...only to find that the site is pretty much waterlogged and the guy had phoned our group organiser to cancel and offered us 2 for 1 in exchange in September. So a bit disappointed as Munch was really excited, as were we. Whilst we get on really well with the people we were going with we haven't quite got round to the exchanging numbers stage yet so they couldn't get hold of us to let us know...also we had been a last minute confirmation as the camping place had taken forever to confirm our booking. So we popped into the zoo we had driven past on our way and spent a lovely couple of hours wondering around and relaxing before driving home.
Interspersed with all this weeks drama was plenty of reading, sand play, dressing up watching of movies, horrible histories and free play. not much formal education but we do try to be fairly autonomous and we have had lots of chats about different things and looking things up on the Internet.
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