Well... New Year's Eve, the end of 2010.
I am sure we are all hoping for something new, something better, and improvement or a change.
I hope that the new year will bring us all time to do the things we want to do. I am considering, though have not yet decided, to follow yarn harlotand begin my own sock of the month challenge. I have also taken up yoga- using the Wii balance board that we were generously given for christmas.
I know these all seem to be taking up time, not giving time- but I am trying to find more energy to play with the children and I think me time will help with this, a happier fitter me.
Oh... and I plan to resurrect the blog... something will give not sure which will happen first. Wish me luck :)
Alice
Friday, 31 December 2010
Wednesday, 29 December 2010
No pictures....yet!
As I find myself reading so many other blogs I feel it is only polite to get my own up and running, again. I began this blog when I was on maternity leave with DD no.2 and now I feel it is time that it is resurrected.
My reluctance to begin again has been due to the lack of camera that takes part decent pictures- this has not changed- but I decided it didn't matter, a camera will appear soon.
Christmas has been a good break, the sales have now begun. We attempted Southampton yesterday- Wow! After a car queue into Ikea was waited out, then the long trawl for a parking space. Once inside, children fed, and circular round made, we came to the debate- do we don't we! We chose... then I slipped into the bargain basement and lo and behold the table we wanted REDUCED. It was a bit dented, pencil marks all over and sticky residue from labels, however it was a bargain and I had to have it.
Now cleaned up it is sitting pride of place in the centre of my living room. I don't know how we managed with out it all this time :)
Alice
My reluctance to begin again has been due to the lack of camera that takes part decent pictures- this has not changed- but I decided it didn't matter, a camera will appear soon.
Christmas has been a good break, the sales have now begun. We attempted Southampton yesterday- Wow! After a car queue into Ikea was waited out, then the long trawl for a parking space. Once inside, children fed, and circular round made, we came to the debate- do we don't we! We chose... then I slipped into the bargain basement and lo and behold the table we wanted REDUCED. It was a bit dented, pencil marks all over and sticky residue from labels, however it was a bargain and I had to have it.
Now cleaned up it is sitting pride of place in the centre of my living room. I don't know how we managed with out it all this time :)
Alice
Thursday, 23 December 2010
just a quick drop in
It is only 2 days until christmas. I have already had a week and a half off from work! - very little has been done around here. As always all the plans have shot out of the window and presents have been brought. Words from the wise- 'You do have a full time job and 2 children under 6', frustrating as it is they are right. I have got plans to make a few felt bowls maybe before the new year.
Now house has been cleaned for visitors, a new play date for the youngest. Wish me luck- and hopefully a regular return to bloggy land. I think I need to find a new focus. An update tomorrow with the knitting I am doing ( have done!).
signing off
Alice
Now house has been cleaned for visitors, a new play date for the youngest. Wish me luck- and hopefully a regular return to bloggy land. I think I need to find a new focus. An update tomorrow with the knitting I am doing ( have done!).
signing off
Alice
Saturday, 2 January 2010
new year
Just a quick pop in to say hello.
Made a decision to get back on the band wagon, it is so much more interesting than planing for lessons at the moment.
Have had a restful holidays; ready to get back to work and the house ( that includes knitting).
I must admit it isn't as if I haven't been knitting - just not taking photos of what I have done. So I must change this and get a camera that works.
Saturday, 15 March 2008
New things
Ahhh, how nice it is to feel that you are making changes for the better. A new header for my blog, I must thank how about orange for the link.
Sunday, 2 March 2008
Mothering Sunday
The day to remember our mothers, and that many of us are mothers too.
I hope you have all been given the special treatment that you deserve, breakfast in bed, the paper delivered and a moment to yourself.
Daffadils and special cards with love and kisses.
Have a wonderful day.
I hope you have all been given the special treatment that you deserve, breakfast in bed, the paper delivered and a moment to yourself.
Daffadils and special cards with love and kisses.
Have a wonderful day.
Friday, 22 February 2008
February blues
Oh my gosh I am soo full of cold it hurts!! My first week off work to spend with my gorgeous girls and I am sick. I have struggled through most of the week and now it is Friday and over.
Why is it that once you have stopped working your body gives up too. My plans to take the girls out and about have gone out of the window. All we have amnaged to do is go to the local DIY store, the cornor shop and visit a new butchers. Any ventures beyond my local shops is just a nightmare, as i need to be able to sit down. Sorry this appears to be a major rant and I haven't been on line for over a month. I am planning to turn over a new leaf, blog at work!! This does depend on whether I can get in a little bit earlier, prepare for lessons and not get caught up in the politics of the staff room!!
Being ill does have it's benefit however. I have got further on in my knitting projects and feel that they are getting on. I have however lost track of the dates and have 2 birthdays and one anniversary to organise gifts and cards for today!!(maybe that is why I have managed to find a moment to blog!!) So I am searching for ideas that can be made up and posted quick. It may be time to give into the purchase of a colour print cartridge too.
Why is it that once you have stopped working your body gives up too. My plans to take the girls out and about have gone out of the window. All we have amnaged to do is go to the local DIY store, the cornor shop and visit a new butchers. Any ventures beyond my local shops is just a nightmare, as i need to be able to sit down. Sorry this appears to be a major rant and I haven't been on line for over a month. I am planning to turn over a new leaf, blog at work!! This does depend on whether I can get in a little bit earlier, prepare for lessons and not get caught up in the politics of the staff room!!
Being ill does have it's benefit however. I have got further on in my knitting projects and feel that they are getting on. I have however lost track of the dates and have 2 birthdays and one anniversary to organise gifts and cards for today!!(maybe that is why I have managed to find a moment to blog!!) So I am searching for ideas that can be made up and posted quick. It may be time to give into the purchase of a colour print cartridge too.
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