Christmas: A time for family and friends (Part 2)

So I was talking about my family last time and by that I do not mean the family I created but the one I was born into. This time it is about the family I have created and my two best friends, this is the last post.

Thomas (My partner) - We have been together for about 8 years, obviously we have had ups and downs like any couple. We have been through funerals, weddings and lots of parties together. I wouldn't change it for the world, I love the fact we argue, it means we care (although it pisses me off at the time). No matter how irritating he gets (with singing obnoxiously) I will still love him, he can be very uncaring but also he can be very caring.

Joshua (My oldest) - He is 6... It's amazing how quick they grow and he has his own weird attitude, he can go from shy to just plain crazy. I have learnt a lot with Joshua that I hopefully wont do with Harry, like giving him sweets when he obviously doesn't deserve it. He is truly an amazing little boy, he might not be the smartest in his class but he has his own things he is good at! Like football!

Harry (My youngest) - He is 6 months, he has also grown far to quick and will need his 9-12 month clothes in the next few days! He is currently ill but he is still a VERY good child (I will never stop saying this: I am very lucky). Don't get me wrong, we have bad days and I haven't taken to motherhood as well this time. I don't feel like there is enough support as there was with Josh, maybe people just assume if you already have one that you know what your doing... each child is different so if you have friends who has kids but another one on the way - support them. Harry is super sweet though, you say boo and he laughs, you put Josh in front of him and he laughs!

In alphabetical order (I have no favourites because they are both really different)

Bee (Journeys are my Diary) - She is amazing, great at planning events and truly looks out for her friends (Although they do not give her the credit she deserves and probably take her for granted). We have known each other for a while but only became friends about 3/4 years ago? We got closer and then became best friends! I can't say I know EVERYTHING about her but I know a fair bit. I also feel honoured that we have never fallen out (Arguing with a friend is not good but fighting for a friend is - which she has done). People do take her the wrong way a lot or think she's pissed off when actually she is upset but me I just dive in and ask questions (what's the worse that can happen other than someone yelling at you? Which she has never done!) She forces me to try new things, like egg nog (yuck) and brussel sprouts (yuck but I got a candy cane for it!)

Hollie aka Momo (A Touch of Magic) - I have known her over 11 years and we hit it off straight away (I probably scared her into being my friend), I literally walked up to her and introduced myself with my full name and said we might as well be friends since we will be in this class for 2 years together. It worked! She knows a lot of random things about me and I her, we have had our ups and downs but made up in the silliest of ways (Want to play cards?) She changes her mind as quick as traffic lights and is really funny. People also take her the wrong way, either because she hasn't made it clear to what she means or she is quiet. She is very quiet but I don't see that side of her unless we are around a lot of people, when we are together we "bounce" off each other and laugh at stupid things.

I count these two as my family more than friends because they do so much for me and I love them! I can say I still do not feel very Christmassy and my mother has suggesting cooking, we will see. Today I have been making decorations with Joshua because that is what he wanted to do. I will leave it here for today, thanks for reading (if you got this far)

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year (who knows when I will next post!)

Christmas: A time for family and friends (Part 1)

Last night I was dressed as an elf at Bee's Murder mystery (Journeys are my Diary) I am sure she will post about it! It was very Christmassy, we even had a very yummy Christmas dinner and bribed/stole/paid people with candy canes for secrets etc. I ended up with over 60... I only took 20 home since I wouldn't have eaten them all, even if I am a sweet-alcoholic. Anyway, the reason for this post is because I don't feel Christmassy still and I wanted to share a few things.

My Mother - The best in my eyes, she is a bargain hunter and even though we were poor we didn't go without at Christmas. We got a main present then a few other ones (not including the stockings from Santa), we were never spoilt which I am grateful for! We had a reasonable mountain of presents that fit under the tree (except when we got bikes) and I hope I can pass this on to my children... We never went abroad but we went butlins every year so I am grateful for my mother and she does not get the recognition that she deserves.

My Father - Although he irritates me at time (with crappy jokes) he is still my Father and I love him! He has changed a lot in the past couple of years (he had cancer so he realised what was important in life but he has had the all clear last year - they still check on him however). He does have a caring side and Christmas would not be the same if he actually got home on time from the pub!

Jane - She is my oldest sister (I don't think I have spoken about her before), she was addicted to drugs but should be drug free now. I hardly see her or her children, although we spoke on the phone a few days ago (Where she told me she has liver disease among other things). I remember how she use to be, when they visited us and we would chat about nothing.

John - My only brother (I have spoken about him and his depression). If you were to ask me how he was, I couldn't tell you. The last time I heard anything about him was when my nephew (his son) gave him a black eye. Although I love my brother I wish he would realise how he neglects his family (his little one and his father). My mother (although step-mother to John) and Father have not seen them or the kids for a while now which saddens me.

Carrie - I don't know how much I can share with you about Carrie right now, but I am uber excited and I hope it all goes to plan! We have been a lot closer now I am older (There is quite an age gap between us all! Except Amber and I) and I love the fact she now confides in me!

Amber - When we were younger we fought a lot more but these days we seem better! She is so like my father at times, although I am sure she doesn't see it, they have the same kindness (random and thoughtful). She spoils both of my sons and has gotten the oldest into football... yay...

That is my family when I was younger, I have my own little family and of course my friends which make a different family too!

Merry Christmas, I am hoping to do another post shortly.

I suppose I should blog...

So, I figured I haven't posted for a while and I really should, otherwise I will never get into this blogging thing! I reckon this will only be a short post because I am UBER busy at the moment (yes I did need to use capitals).

Let's talk about sleep! Last night I got up around 4 times for Harry, he's six months now and normally wakes once or twice (yes I am that lucky!). Then I did the worst thing I could do, around 6ish I bought him into my bed, I was just tired and unfortunately I don't think straight when I am tired! One of the things I am struggling with getting to sleep, normally I would say I fall to sleep instantly but I suppose this time of year is normal for lack of sleep. I go to bed, try and sleep but will my brain let me? No! It goes on and on about what I need to do!

Let's talk about tidying! I am not a tidy person, I will never say I am one of those mums who keeps her house in great nick! I just don't want to, I have the time (Harry permitting) but no motivation. However saying all of that, as of two days ago I started to gut my house and clean it. I started with the kitchen/dinning room and threw out all the crap we don't use then organised the cupboards so it looked good. Then yesterday I did the living room, doing the same thing! Today I am going to do Harry's room plus clean the bathrooms (since his is the smallest and easiest). Please do not ask me why, I have no clue but I would like to keep it up.

Let's talk about Christmas! Please don't... I actually cannot bare to think about it but thought I should at least mention it since we are 9 sleeps away. I am no where near with my gifts, I haven't wrapped anything and to be honest I don't know what I can afford! I don't feel the slightest bit Christmassy, even though my tree is up and I have watched endless Christmas movies! Hopefully the Christmas Murder Mystery we are having at Bee's (Journeys are my Diary) with put me in the spirit but that is not till Saturday!

I am going to stop because I said this was going to be a short post and I need to get on with my cleaning...