I feel like I don't have enough pairs of hands to go around lately, does anyone else feel like this? lol.

The past few weeks, Harry (my eldest - he's 10 years old) has been getting headaches quite a lot. Last week I took him to the opticians to have his eyes tested to see if he needed glasses. His eye sight is fine and he doesn't need glasses so that rules that out. I also took him to the doctors who did some tests, checked blood pressure etc. He's give us a 'Headache Diary' to keep track of Harry's headaches but he isn't concerned. Harry hasn't been ill or anything just a dull ache (as he describes it) but with my history of intercranial idiopathic hypertension, I thought it was best to getHarry checked out.
Harry is still playing sports and doing great at school (and of course bickering with his brother and sister, lol!) so I don't think it's serious but still, it doesn't stop me from worrying! I've been making sure Harry drinks enough water and he takes a water bottle to school with him, too. He really does drink a lot so I know it's not dehydration. We'll see how he gets on. Hopefully the headaches subside.

When I went to collect Ellie from school today, I got called into the class room because she had literally just been sick. All over the floor in the class room and all over herself! The teacher said there was no warning - she just vomited! (Which I can quite believe because that's usually what happens when Ellie isn't well. Just in time for bank holiday weekend! Typical). She was sobbing her little heart out, bless her. I think she was embarrassed. Bless her. She's currently laying on the sofa, in her PJS (She had a quick bath) watching cartoons on the T.V. She feels quite warm. There is a tummy big going around the school apparently so I guess she's caught that. I feel really sorry for her. She is drinking plenty of fluids. And I am really hoping and praying that I don't catch it because, well, lets face it, the hole house will come to a stand still if I'm ill! Hopefully the boys won't catch it either. They're off to there dads house tomorrow for the weekend, hopefully it'll be over with by the time they get back.


I am really glad I used the slow cooker today, I don't have to worry about cooking dinner because it's already done. Love it!! I really didn't stick to the meal plan this week as I had bits in the freezer that I didn't know I even had. They needed using up. I'll certainly be using my slow cooker more often, it's great! 

Well, I'm gonna go and try to make Ellie more comfortable, she insisted she didn't want a bed made up on the sofa. I'm also going to disinfect everything and go crazy with the detol spray & try to prevent this bug from spreading (try being the keyword) - I know how to party on Friday night, eh?! Haha.
I think an early night is in also in order for me tonight. *Yawns*

Have a fab bank holiday weekend.

Sarah xXx

Eek. A day late on posthing my reasons to be cheerful this week. I have been SO busy though.. Here's my reasons this week:


1) Last Saturday we went Christmas shopping to a different town. It was GREAT! I had no kids with me, I could take my time and not have to worry! It was truly fab. I picked up some lovely bargains, including the Vtech Mobi Go from Argos for just £24.97, down from £49.99!! And it comes with Disney Cars 2! Love a good bargain. And the ques in Argos actually wasn't too bad at all. I was impressed. I honestly had a lovely time Saturday, had a naughty, but nice Burger King for lunch. Hehe. Yummy.
2) Lotti, my kitten has been spayed. Yesterday. So when she is all healed and her stitches have disolved it won't matter if she goes outside. I don't know HOW many times I have had to hunt for her, she has escaped a few times when the kids have left the door open or when I've forgot to close a window while I've been cooking. It is such a relief. I felt terrible not being able to feed her the night before. At least it's all done now though. I just hope she heals soon.

3) We put our Christmas tree up the other day! It looks great. Or it will be looking great again after I've re-done it. The kitten decided she likes to pull the baubles off and tackle them LOL. She also tried to climb it a couple of times and it's looking a bit sorry for itself. Never mind, I'll re-do it when the kids are in bed.. as well as wrap the rest of the presents. I am seriously slacking on getting things wrapped up!!


Hope you all have a good weekend! :)
Sarah xXxXx

EEK! I have been neglecting my blog, again. I will get back into it, it's just.. I've been so busy and had headaches on and off again so sitting on a computer really hasn't been my priority right now. I've been reading your blogs here and there when I've had time, though.
Anyhow here are my reasons to be cheerful :-)

Just a quick post.
First, thanks for all the comments and hello to all my new readers and followers :-) I'm really loving it on this site!!
Secondly, thank goodness it's Friday. Hoping to get my garden done tomorrow ready for Charlie's birthday BBQ next week. I really hope the rain holds off until I've done my garden!!! There's no way I can get a bouncy castle out there with the grass as long as it is now. Tomorrow is my only hope because the guy that's cutting the grass (with his petrol mower) and strimming is at work all week. Pray for sun.. or at least dry weather.
Thirdly, the kitten is looking SO much better today, her eyes are brighter, more clear and she just look more healthier. Plus, she's been running around ALL day playing and chasing everyone's feet/trousers and Ellies dress, bless. <3
Happy Friday everyone :)



Sarah xXx

Woohoo it's finally Friday! I feel absolutely exhausted today! See, I decided that I needed to *ME* time (watching random stuff on youtube, listening to 'keep calm and relax' album etc) so I stayed up late last night thinking "oh it's ok I can nap tomorrow". Only problem with that was I forgot that the plumber/heating engineer was coming to fix the boiler and flush out the whole heating system this morning at 8am. Somehow I managed not to write it down on the calender. It takes pretty much most of the day. There goes my nap... So instead me and Ellie have been doing puzzles, pottering around doing housework (with Ellies "help" lol) & doing laundry. Its now 11am and I am just SO tired. I know, it really IS my own fault. Early night tonight. No, really, I MEAN it, I NEED an early night tonight!

I need to get back into reading, I have a few new books to read but the last few days I just haven't really be bothered. I've picked up my e-reader a couple of times but I can't get into anything. I did start re-reading fifty shades again but the problem is, I think I might ruin the movie for myself. I really NEED Ian Somerhalder to be Christian Grey.

Hmm, how many times have I mentioned the word 'NEED'?! lol. This is a very needy post, haha.

Harry has football club after school today, I am hoping it doesn't rain so that I can take Ellie & Charlie to the play park near the school, otherwise I have to come home and then leave 10 mins later to collect Harry from football. Going to the park is so much easier, lol. We've not been to the park for a good couple of weeks as the weather has been so unpredictable! I think the kiddies would love a trip to the play park :)

Sarah xXx