I have been suffering with headaches again a lot recently. I am so, so hoping I won't need another lumbar puncture. Right now it has eased off a little because I've taken some strong pain killers. Needless to say I have been feeling rather miserable this week. I'm scheduling this post in case my headache is bad again tomorrow. It's hard to concentrate on a blog post when I have a bad headache! The reasons to be cheerful blog hop is the perfect opportunity for me to remind myself of the positives and indeed, remind myself of the reasons to be happy! So here goes:

1. Kids - I am so grateful that I have good kids. I've had a headache a lot lately and they are quite understanding, they can be very helpful and considerate at times. They amuse themselves quite happily and will sit quietly with me watching films/DVDs. Don't get me wrong, they certainly have there moments (don't most kids?) but overall they are pretty good, especially when I don't feel my best. They are my whole entire world <3 li="" nbsp="">
2. A new arrival - I'm gonna be an auntie again (3rd time). My brothers girlfriend is pregnant! She's around 16 weeks, could be a little more. I am so excited! They've promised me I can go shopping for baby things with them. I love shopping for baby things, so I am really excited about, that! Ha, it's the little things in life that keep me happy (shopping for baby things). 
3. Friends - I'm really lucky to have some amazing online friends who are there to offer me support, advice and just be there for me. I don't have many (what I can call real) friends in real life. It's nice to know that there's always someone there for me, I can either email or message on Facebook. Honestly, I don't know where I would be without those people. I also have a best friend in real life who is always there for me too. So yes, having a lovely group of friends online/offline is certainly a reason to be cheerful. 
4. Family - I also have an amazing fella. Even though he lives 300 odd miles away, he is always there for me. I am very lucky. I was also lucky enough to see my mum, brother etc.this week. It was nice to see them. My mum is a little stressed lately, I really hope things calm down for her soon.
5. Charlie won a book, a book token and a certificate for dressing up in a creative way for world book day! I am so very proud of him. :)

What are your reasons to be cheerful this week? Why not join in the blog hop which is hosted by Lakes Single Mum.

Sarah xXx

Here are my reasons to be cheerful this week..



1) The weather has been really lovely here. Blue skies and sunshine! It has been a bit chilly and certainly had it's dull moments but to be honest, I'm just pleased to see the sun, even if it isn't for very long.

2) The kids have settled back into school really well. All three of them have gone up a reading shelf, yay! So proud of them all.

3) I am really lucky to have a very good best friend who lives just over the road from me. I really needed her last week when we had the kitten put to sleep, she was right there with me. I feel blessed to have such a great friend.

What are your reasons to be cheerful this week? Why not link up with Lakes single mum & share your reasons to be cheerful this week.


Sarah xXx

I can not believe Ellie is six years old today. It's madness how fast time flies.
Ellie was born at 12:01pm on 16th September 2013, weighing 6lb 10oz.
It doesn't seem possible that she was born six years ago!! SIX!! Craziness.
Ellie is really growing up, she's outgoing, out spoken and certainly an out-doorsy girl. She's smart, funny and sweet and is becoming more and more independent every day. She's also becoming more girly.

1) I've actually got a kid free night tomorrow night! Ohmygosh. This hasn't happened for a while. The boys are going fishing with there dad and spending the weekend at his. My daughter is going to a sleepover at her friends house. (Her friends mum is my best friend, we've been friends since we were eight years old! Now her daughter is 9 months older than Ellie and they are also best friends!) I don't know what I'll do with myself! Oh my days. I'll be having a long lay in Saturday, I know that much!!! (I bet I can't sleep in, haha, that'll be right, lol) I know I'm going to be so lost without any kids here, even if it is just for one night and a morning. I think I deserve a break though. Perhaps a couple of glasses of wine? A bath in peace? I can stay up mega late and not have to worry about being up early. Ha, what's the bet I'm asleep by 11? Lmao.

2) The kiddies break up for half term tomorrow! It'll be so nice not to have to rush around and being able to 'lay in' (well, until the kids wake up!) the past few days I've been having to wake them up, they've no wanted to get out of bed! I hope they'll be feeling lazy in the mornings next week LOL. Of course, it'll be lovely having them home, too and spending time together. We don't have any plans but I'd like to have a picnic at the park if the weather is nice and play lots of board games, do some arts and crafts and watch some family movies, what fun :DI hope we have some nice weather!!

3) The fact that I am feeling 10 times better than I was a week and two weeks ago. My ears still feel blocked though. That flu/cold was awful, really knocked me out tbh. I hope the kids don't get it!

What are your reasons to be cheerful this week?

Sarah xXx