I'm feeling a little bit down today as my fella left early this morning to go back to Liverpool *sigh* I know that I'll see him again soon but I still miss him! Already. So I thought I would remind myself of reasons to be cheerful.

1) The kids break up in 9 days for SIX weeks. Now, I am really looking forward to not having to get up as early (I'll still be awake early, the kids get up early, school or no school) but at least I won't be rushing around like a headless chicken, trying to get everyone ready and out the door by 8:25am.
2) The kitten (Lotti) is SO much better now! She jumps around and does these little kangaroo and bunny hops, so cute.
3) I am looking forward to a chillaxed weekend, just me and my daughter :-) I am also hoping the weather will be nice, it'd be nice to be able to spend the day outside, even just in the garden, reading or whatever.

Sarah xXx

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Gosh. It's all been happening here in North Essex.
For those of you who watch the news would've heard about the double shooting that happened yesterday. A man shot an off duty police officer and another man (with leg injuries). I don't know all the details but the police helicopters were out for HOURS yesterday and police were urging everyone to stay inside as the gunman was on the lose. This happened about 10-15 from where I live so it was very scary!
You can read more about it Here, on the sky news website. [click] It also made the main news on just about every channel I think! EEK.
The gunman apparently killed himself (The above link goes into more detail). My heart, thoughts and love goes out to the police officers (and those involved) loved ones. I can't even imagine.

Charlies BBQ on Saturday went really well! He had an amazing birthday, received some really lovely gifts and some birthday money which he can spend in the summer holls & put some into his savings account :) He enjoyed the bouncy castle, as did the other kids. Also enjoyed pass the parcel and seeing all the family! I still can not believe he is seven years old *sigh* time flies & kids grow waaaaayyy to fast. I love watching him grow and learn new things though. It truly is bitter sweet.

I shall post some pics and do more of an update soon... maybe at the weekend when things here are a little calmer, we have so much going on at the moment - there aren't enough hours in the day!

Sarah xXx

Just a quick post again today. I've been so busy this week with sports day, parents evening/afternoons, primary school induction, assemblies ect. Plus, I have been organising everything for Charlies 7th Birthday BBQ. Please pray for a dry day tomorrow, doesn't matter if the sun isn't out (although that would be really nice!) just a dry day so we can have a bouncy castle and BBQ for Charlies birthday. He's never had a Birthday party before (Just a tea party) so this is really important.  It's so wet and raining today, ugh! It's been so nice all week and now we have Rain. Typical!
So much to do today - cooking some of the food - sausage rolls, cocktail sausages etc. Also needed to sweep the garden path but can't do that because of the rain, ugh. And the gazebbo has fell down, double ugh! I'm sue everything will fall into place just as long as the weather brightens up. Here's a screen shot of the forecast. (From BBC weather)

Today I had my daughters (nursery/pre school) parents evening (or rather afternoon) and I am SO proud of her. I looked thru her folder and book which is full of her work and photos. She has done some really lovely paintings and drawings. Her key worker (J) explained what levels she is at on each development goal and what not. Ellie is above average on most things, especially numbers/maths. Her social skills are excellent, she is confident, bright and very clever. She said what a pleasure it is to have Ellie in the class, she is very polite and very well behaved. I am so pleased and proud!

Tomorrow is Els sports day & induction to "big school". So excited and very much looking forward to that. Praying for good weather at least for tomorrow morning for sports day. :)

Sarah xXx

This week is going to be really busy.
Tomorrow is grocery shopping day, buying BBQ bits/food and we need to go get a BBQ (which I might add I have been saving up for! As well as the food etc for his birthday I have also saved for!). Wednesday is Ellies (nursery) sports day and then in the afternoon is parents meeting and Ellies induction to primary school (I still can not believe my baby girl is going to be starting primary school in September). Thursday I am suppose to have a hospital appointment but I may need to cancel it as it's at an awkward time and I won't be home in time to collect the children from school. Friday I have a doctors appointment regarding medication (for my brain condition) Also, my middle son (Charlie) has a non uniform day & a table top sale after school and a special assembly in the afternoon. And then Saturday is Charlies 7th Birthday BBQ. Hoping for good weather!

 Phew, what a busy week!

The boys are all busy doing end of the school year activities - school trips, fun days, play days etc. I shall write more about that perhaps in my next post when I know more about those. Less than three weeks and the kids break up from school for the summer (6 weeks) holidays! Eek, I need to plan and arrange some days out/activities to keep us busy.