Despite constant checks and nagging we still seem to be getting no where fast with our desperate housing situation. Makes it so much worse that I am beginning to really appreciate the space we have available in this one and will be reluctant to leave it. If I knew anyone with half an acre or so I am pretty sure I could borrow a caravan and plant myself on it with relish......unfortunately my grandparents sold theirs several years ago....would love a yurt or bender but think I would need the 'solid' walls of a caravan for security with the new arrival due in the new year. Still we can all dream ......
Meanwhile we have been busy....fighting colds and spending time with friends....some of whom we have not seen since before the summer as they were travelling. So good to have long chats about everything and nothing whilst the children all play happily.
Also lots of crafting although sadly Munch's craft club has finished for this term and we cannot afford the next term. Still once we move the financial worries should sort themselves out as we wont be running at such a huge deficit each month.
Will just be glad to unpack some boxes and be able to find everything again when we finally do move....living in limbo is getting boring now.
Saturday, 20 October 2012
Thursday, 11 October 2012
not forgotten.
I haven't forgotten to post as such....just can't find my phone cable to add photos (which I actually remembered to take :-(
The weather has been a bit hit and miss with some beautiful autumn days mixed with some very wet and wild days so a mixed bag of activity here. Still sorting through, de-cluttering and packing whilst waiting to hear about our move.....and waiting.
Munch has got the baking bug so has been very keen to try things herself and doing very well. Lots of cupcakes and cereal bars have been forthcoming, the perfect accompaniment to afternoon movie time when feeling uncomfortable and relaxing on the sofa.
Mixed in to this have been a few adventures to local soft play areas (well it is rude not to take advantage of the half price term time offers that mean so much more can be done by us home edders on a budget. Not forgetting home ed group, madscience and craft club....where the girls dyed their hands as much as their t-shirts (photos to follow as soon as the colours/patterns have had time to develop).
I am still struggling with the SPD which is making things more difficult as my mobility is affected, especially as the ginger ninja has also been struggling with his ME ....although DR has given him some new meds which will hopefully take the edge of so he is more able to do things with the children....or at least help with some of the more basic household chores.
The weather has been a bit hit and miss with some beautiful autumn days mixed with some very wet and wild days so a mixed bag of activity here. Still sorting through, de-cluttering and packing whilst waiting to hear about our move.....and waiting.
Munch has got the baking bug so has been very keen to try things herself and doing very well. Lots of cupcakes and cereal bars have been forthcoming, the perfect accompaniment to afternoon movie time when feeling uncomfortable and relaxing on the sofa.
Mixed in to this have been a few adventures to local soft play areas (well it is rude not to take advantage of the half price term time offers that mean so much more can be done by us home edders on a budget. Not forgetting home ed group, madscience and craft club....where the girls dyed their hands as much as their t-shirts (photos to follow as soon as the colours/patterns have had time to develop).
I am still struggling with the SPD which is making things more difficult as my mobility is affected, especially as the ginger ninja has also been struggling with his ME ....although DR has given him some new meds which will hopefully take the edge of so he is more able to do things with the children....or at least help with some of the more basic household chores.
Friday, 28 September 2012
HE in action
Just popping in before I forget the positives (as I so often do) waiting for the opticians appointment today Munch was reading posters and asking about them. It was a sale sign offering 25% off new frames, which led to a lovely discussion about what percentages meant and how to work it out. Not bad for 2 total math phobics on a rainy afternoon :-)
Tuesday, 25 September 2012
quick update......
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 :-)
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 :-)
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.
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