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Boys have developed Croup, Roans second day off school and Jareds first. Both were wheezing this morning at 5am 
Stasia has also started her placement at the Hutt hospital and came around after work today to say hi to the boys and make dinner for them. I have the boys in the mornings and as they have been ill, i also have them all day. She fell asleep on the couch last night when the kids were watching the TV. Monica is off to Oz next week which will be nice for her, and I have the kids on the weekend ! All 4 kids, going to be busy! Not sure how I will deal with getting them all to school on the Monday morning, have to get to Titahi Bay and then Alicetown within the hour, and then get to work! Don’t think that the kids want David (Monicas Ex), to look after them, so it looks like it will fall to me to run around the place.
Strange having Stasia around last night. I must admit that I feel very uncomfortable with her around. A mish mosh of feelings (none of them amorous), which tend to put me in a bit of a spin. Wish I could forgive and forget, but I’m afraid that that will never happen. I said it at the time … I can never forgive her for what she has done. Shame really, I don’t like the thought of a life of bitterness, but there is not a lot I can do about it really. I would not even go back in time to try and change things. I know I’m better off without her, but I do feel so bad for the boys. A big fear come reality, mum and dad separating…. shame.
Still, the boys in general seem to be handling things quite well. Simon (Stasias new man), seems to be quite nice and the boys seem to like him. This is good, and I do hope that she does not screw this one up. Still feel uncomfortable with the though of having to meet with him … it will come, but to be honest I still struggle to meet with Stasia. I always feel uncomfortable. I suppose Simon should be viewed as a “common friend” perhaps (if the relationship lasts), who has an interest in the boys. I suppose I just remove the association between him and Stasia and what has occurred in the past. He, after all, had no part in it.
Ho hum, still dealing with the emotional fall out obviously !
Took Roan to rugby this morning and Jared waited in the car whilst Roan played. Jared played his PSP for an hour! Then Roan went to go off to aanother Roans party. Started complaining in the car because Jared would not let him play with the PSP. Then when we went to the shops later on to get the boys coats (they’ll be walking home from School with Pheonix all of next month), Roan threw another hissy fit .. .I’m afraid that I threw one back at him 10 X ! Was nice as pie after that !
Wish I could persuade him to cut his hair though !
This weekend it was Lucas’s birthday and we all had a sleep over at Monicas house on Friday and Saturday. Jared had previously picked up his Skylanders which he had been nagging about for over a month, however it was not what he expected and on Thursday night he cried himself to sleep ! Luckily on Friday he was in much better spirits and when others showed an interest in the toy I think he re-assessed it’s value. I think he now likes this and took it to Monicas to show off on the weekend.
I also got Roan a mini skate board as he was wanting this for some time and he never asks for much .
Anyway, all went well, had a good party at Porirua pool (will post pictures later), and pizza was had and cake etc. In the evening we played games and watched TV which was good fun. Sunday it was decided that the skate park was the first port of call and whilst I took the girls (Zephyr & Chilli), out for a walk along the river, the boys and Sophie played in the skate park. Funy thing is that as I was walking along I thought to myself that I had forgotten my phone, what is something happens? I thought that well, I would get back to find them gone and a message on my phone. Well, something did happen, Lucas fell off his new scootter and landed on his face. Blood and bruises! Luckily I got back just as he was getting a cuddle from Monica. Took him home and Monica called the ambulance as she was very worried. Turns out he had mild concussion along with the cuts and bruises ! He’s ok though, spending the day at home today.
So the afternoon on Sunday I spent with Pheonix, Roan and Sophie down the pool. Was there for two hours and had a blast ! Roan turning out to be quite a good swimmer !
My new blog is now hosted on my home machine. Whilst it may not be up as often as the hosted site, I’ll be able to control it more and make sure that it remains in my domain.
Am now in Christchurch running vendor workshops for a couple of days. Its quite nice here dispite all the devestation of the earthquakes. Have not felt any myself thank goodness!
Missing my boys, but its quite nice to have so,e quiet time. Am sure that things will get noisy again soon enough!
Saw colin James last night, had a few drinks and a nice curry and then went back to hotel where I watched tin tin the animated film. movie
Catherine called me this morning at 5:30am !! Rather sleepily I dragged myself out of bed to answer the phone to a very excited Cath! Had a good chat with her and Elizabeth, it was good to speak with them both … I have not spoken to Liz for quite some time, however her, Dan and baby Lucas are doing well and Dan has been sworn into the Army so he’ll be tootering off soon on his travels. Liz mentioned that she would probably end up living in England, not sure how much she will enjoy that, however she seems happy enough.
Liz did mention that Brian had said that he would not be able to make her wedding on October 4th, because of Julie. This is really sad as Elaine is still not talking with Cath or Liz which I find really disappointing. I hope that they can resolve their differences soon as there is only one life and one chance you get.
Went back to bed after long call and was FREEZING …winter here has definitely set in and was very cold. Have even put the electric blanket on last night and had two duvets on the bed! Also had the fire going as was cold in the evening as well !
This morning jared woke up as usual at the crack of dawn! Roan slept in till 9 as is his way. As soon as he woke up Roan wanted his skinny jeans and trendy jumper. Then he wanted his shoes so he could go over to Pheonix’s house and see his friend.
Had a knock at the door and Shelly (Ryan’s mum), dropped Ryan off for the play date with Jared. This was the first I knew of it but assumed correctly that Stasia had agreed to it on my behalf but had not mentioned it to me. She confirmed as much when she popped around to take the dogs out for a walk with Jordan and Emily. The boys have been having a great time and i do not mind, a bit of polite thoughtfulness would not go amiss though.
Spoke with Heather this morning as well who is in the UK. A great friend from nearly 20 years ago. Was absolutly lovely to hear from her again and catch up properly. The time difference is a bummer, but today was the forst time we could properly talk which was great !!!!
Looking to take the boys to see a film later on this evening which should be fun. Went to see a film earlier this week “Marigold Hotel” which was fantastic (10/10), and would not mind seeing the kids animated film “Pirates” which looks like a great laugh !!
Weather stinky and Autumn is well set in now. Will need to get some wood for the fire soon !
Had a good Easter weekend with the boys. Went to Staglands, into town and they had friends over. The boys went back to their mums on Sunday morning as she apparently had something planned for them so I won’t see them till tomorrow now. It’s not fair that in the holidays she can see them pretty much all the time, and that when she does start working they’ll have to go into holiday programmes or something similar, but such is life.
I had a moment alone with Jared on Saturday and I asked him if he was ok with things and the separation. He said that he was not really ok but mum had said it will only be for a couple of years … well, I’m not sure where he got that from, but somehow I cannot see myself and Stasia reconciling any time this side of the pearly gates ! Set him straight on that one. Best to be open and honest rather than letting him hold out false hope. Stasia accidently left me a voice message on Sunday when she had her man around, she was looking at some sort of porn involving people dressed as animals! She posted she’s got a “fuzzy fetish” .. god knows what that means !
Did the whole Easter egg hunt on Saturday morning with the boys. Almost killed myself running around in the morning hiding the eggs! Jared came in and woke me up asking if the Easter bunny had been. I told him to go on the computer and I sneaked out the front with all the eggs. The little tyke caught me in the back garden and I had to tell him to run and get the others as I had found some eggs ! He loudly woke the others and they all came running out and did their searching ! Eggs galore !
Sophie was ill on the weekend as well, not a happy cookie and I had her at my place on Monday morning and looked after her. I think she also liked the time out! I did manage to do the front lawn and do some more work on the porch, actually managing to put a ceiling up … after bashing my thumb with a hammer and getting rather irate!
Made the mistake of buying some wine and watching a film, did not notice how much I drank and when I stood up I was quite drunk ! Spoke to Julie and Brian still has not found work which is worrying. He was in Swansea looking at his boat apparently. Had a good chat with her and apart from that, alls well.
Easter is here and the long weekend stretches out before me! Not sure what the heck I’m going to do, but have the boys until Sunday and so am sure I’ll have some fun ! Had their school reports and parent teacher interviews this week which was interesting. Roan has fallen behind in reading and is in reading recovery which he is enjoying, but I’m sure he’ll get over this and do well when he has caught up. Jareds report was great and he seems to be doing very well in school at the moment which is great !
The reading recovery teacher said that Roan should go to bed early and that he needs to havea good routine and that he will have homework every day next term. All these things I have already put in place with a reigeme that rewards them when they are good. They must empty their school bags, get out their homework and get to be on time and without fuss. Ok, so it’s not perfect but they’re heading in the right direction !! Stasia was very quiet and I’m not confident that she is doing any of these things at present, but I hope that the teachers words (rather than mine which she ignores), will make sure she does put in place some of these things.
The boys are generally happy, as far as I can tell which is the important thing ! Huw and Louise are having their baby tomorrow which is great, and I have been in touch with a very old friend (20 years ago !!), recently which is superb ! It was so nice to talk with her and catch up! Seems like only yesterday in Winchester !
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