As the title says; the deed is done. I went into hospital a couple of days ago and had my tubes tied. That's it. No more babies for me. As I type a nine week old infant is squawking away fighting off sleep next to me, another kid is throwing a tantrum in his cot and a... Continue Reading →
Look it’s Susan Boyle!
Something fantastic happened in our house yesterday. As you may or may not know I have two autistic children. Our autistic daughter, is three years old and has a very limited vocabulary. Every time she shows us that she understands something or says a new word we celebrate, it may sound like something small but to... Continue Reading →
My Uterus is Closing Down – Sale starts now!
Tomorrow brings an end to my fertility, and to me that's kind of a big deal. I know I know what's there to be worried about I have seven kids, my baby making days should be over right? Crikey we've had family and friends (yeah you know who you are!) hassling hubby and I about... Continue Reading →
Happy 1st Birthday to my over-looked middle child Austin.
It's your birthday kiddo, time for a party, time to make the most of being the cutest and smallest in the family - ah wait a minute, sorry kid that train has left the station, because what did mummy do eight weeks ago? Brought home someone smaller and cuter! What can I say? You were... Continue Reading →
Not looking my best.
Came back from the school run this morning and happened to catch my reflection in the mirror as I whizzed past it cleaning, and realised I went out with nutella on my face, one side of my bra not done up (very lopsided today), talc hand prints on the arse of my jeans and to... Continue Reading →
Till Autism came to town…
Things I never thought I'd ever have to do, or even know about, until Autism came to town.... Hide the salt shaker from my son, as he will pour it into hand and eat it. Not be able to have those pretty smelling toilet cleanser blocks in my loo, because he ate it. Yes he... Continue Reading →
First smile
Just thought I'd write this down before I forget. Charlie smiled today. His first non gas smile for his father this afternoon. Typical isn't it, save the first grin for Daddy, instead of the person who has to pat the wind out his gassy little butt all night. Like I am right now. Dayshift is... Continue Reading →