Tis geting closer

Well I survived (so far) another round of redundency but can't help but getting the feeling it is getting closer. Unfortunately my colleague has been put at hight risk and I can't help but feel it was between the two of us. I am gutted for those that are at risk as I have worked with all of them. We are such a small department now that any cuts will be felt.

Sunny and BBQ

It's true we got very lucky with the weather this weekend. Isabel had her first hair cut on Saturday an emotional event for Mari but big sister Chacha showed her the way. She did really well and now sports a shorter curly hair cut. Chacha's was not so good. She of course enjoyed it but there was breakdown in communication with the hairdresser, result being she will have it re-done before a wedding in two weeks. Chacha has actually done really well over the last couple of social event's. Really seeing her starting to grow and become more interactive and socialible. First noticed at a friends birthday party where some kids were playing holla hoop and she wondered over and asked for a turn. On saturday at the BBQ again she spent less time hagging around my neck and more trying to get involved in other activities without us having to push her. Same again on Sunday at the fun day for Steppingstones. It is really hard to just let her go but I guess we need to start. She still needs a lot of work but nice see her trying more though. In all a great weekend. Eva and Isabel of course enjoyed all the activities with Eva really trying to get moving so she can join in.

Got a feeling in my bones

So I have come to realize that I am approaching a crossroads in my life as I do every so often. I have no idea what that means but I can feel it my bones. Not sure if it is the big threat of redundancy again, the change in job which is not going as well as I had hoped or the fact that I really enjoy time with family. All this kind of came to head a few months back which resulted in trip to the doctors who signed me off for a couple of weeks. I had an epiphany will I was off and that is that I had never dealt with anything in my life. I just tend to get on with it. Couple of therapy sessions later and I feeling more in control but still with this "Something is going to happen" lingering over me. I am hoping it is positive and not a negative thing that happens. Watch this space.

Mind you don't step on the Iguana

Another weekend flies by at a rapid rate of notes. Took the girls to the living rainforest just north of Newbury. Bloody good it was too. Price includes an annual membership so we can go back whenever we like. Isa enjoyed it so much. She loves all those bugs and animalthings

Choo shoe

Took the girls on the train to Reading at the Weekend. It was Isa's first real time on one. She has been before but was too young to experience it. She loved it. Waved at all the drivers and trains. Once we were in reading all she wanted to do was come back...... on the train... Was a really good weekend actually and having Monday off really helped too.

Pre training

3 mile jog completed = 2

Aches and pains - Knee, groin and shoulders ???

Pace - 34 mins and some change

Full training starts on Monday with Lianne. I am concerned that she said she has dug out her running shoes?? (Must getting running shoe…. and top……and ……watch……earphones….)

1/2 Marathon registration complete.

Where have you been??

Well it seems like it has been over a year since my last post. Going to start agian (again) updating as there are few things coming up which might be nice to keep an account of and my personal thoughts. However easing my way back into this here is quick update whats been happening.

1. Family count + 1 with the arrival Eva Rose (now 7m)
2. Four years of marriage.
3. Isa now fully grown toddler in her 2's
4. Chacha is 14 (ouch)
5. New Job sane company
6. Gig booked for Band (Drummers wedding... Fiance is insisting we play... and she has heard us)
7. Start half marathon training next week.
8. Break downs 1