life as it is

1.the computer crashed big time, but son sorted it out. thank you son. 2.just been thinking ,not doing a lot ,but thinking. i want to spread my wings a bit after years of being a mum and partner. i know i will always be a mum, partner,nanny sister ,daughter etc, but the time has come to do something for myself. 3.just wondering where i be say in 6 months time.

1.had a great day at worthing. the weather was nice had a little bit of rain. the breeze was cooling. 2.a friend who not long had a operation, is really doing well. she is 94. and she keeps on going . 3. i am going to be a nanny again. thought i save the best for last.

1.yes it's raining ! 2.a little furry caterpillar decided to walk in front of me. 3.saw my sister at the bus stop she just been to the hairdresser and they did a very good job. best haircut she had for ages. she has got very thick wavy hair.

1.very busy at work. it was very quiet at first, then everyone came in.which was very good. 2.treating myself to some flowers. white freesias and pink and white carnations. 3.being put on a waiting list for a job in january . the cut of date for september has gone, but it doesn't matter as it will give me time to sort myself out.. the next interviews are in november.

i follow a blog life as a journey and this zen quote i thought i would like to share, breathing in i calm my body breathing out i smile

1.enjoying the thunderstorm and the lovely rain. 2.grand daughter sharing her salad with me. 3.helping with one of my favorite garden jobs ,clearing up  the conifers cuttings.i do like the scent of them when they are cut.

1.following 3 red double deckers on the way home from a bus rally. 2. a mum said to her son "you are a nightmare". son heard this "why did she say that. it's not his fault that he is feeling the heat.why do mothers talk like this?".i replied "that is a very mild remark the mum made ,i have heard a lot worse. maybe she is feeling the heat."son replied "she should know better ,as she is an adult ." 3.coming home from a weekend away.

1.watching birds having a splash in the river. it was fun watching them. 2.crocheting  a shawl using the blue wool i got the other day. it is working up a treat. 3.brother came to visit this evening .haven't seen him a while. it was nice to see him.

1.son decided to come to the hospital with me. it was only a blood test ,but he said that he will come with me.thank you son , it was nice to have your company. 2.also son is very chatty lately which is good. it's nice to have a conversation with him. 3.work finishes tomorrow for the holiday, but it has been decided to open 2 days in the week for a fortnight, so the children can come and have a bit of fun.and adults if they want to. 4.work opens again in the 1st week of September. looking forward to it.

1.watering the plants when its cool. 2.a lovely day out with the family, even youngest son came out, which was nice. 3.had salad for dinner, not a great lover of salad, but enjoyed it.i think it was the pineapple and grated radish which made it.

1.enjoyed my weekend  to myself. the men folk will be home soon. 2.read a blog which made me cry. i wish i could wave a magic wand. 3.i hope everyone has had a good weekend . and never give up hope.

1.to hear my grand daughter sing. 2.to talk to a blackbird who was sitting in the shade . we had a lovely chat. 3.just to be happy .

1.buying some wool at a bargain price.its a midnight blue with a twist of metallic blue running through it. a shawl is being crocheted with it. 2.going to see my daughter and grand daughter off. they are going visiting for a few days down at the seaside. my daughter does not like getting on & off trains much, so she asked me to see them off. she will be picked up at the other end. she is not like me, who loves trains. 3.enjoyed my walk down to the town. felt better for it. must get into the habit of walking. used to do so much when younger,just got lazy.

1.using legs instead of the bus. 2.ordering 2 craft books . not bought craft books for ages. 3.the river i pass to and from work is still beautiful .and the plants and shrubs as well.i just realised that i have seen the river and its surroundings in all the seasons. 4.i will now take some photos in the different seasons of the river. starting now.

1.putting out the washing and knowing that it will be dried when bought in. and not to hang it up indoors. 2.this week son and dad are going to a bus rally for a few days. which is good as they do not spend a lot of time together.so it will be me and the cats ,but i don't mind as it will be nice to have some time to myself. 3.finding one of my old cookery books and my most favorite .it is 33years old.looking through it there are so many recipes which are not out of date.so i will be using it again. found my favorite recipes as well.

1.son has enroled at college. he is looking forward to going in september. 2.having a bowl of cereal at 6 in the morning. 3.enjoying this lovely weather.

1.waking up in the early hours and hearing the rain . 2.going to bed feeling very tired and reading a good book. 3.son being in a good mood. he is going through a moody stage, as most teenagers do.

1.mowing the front  and back lawn. 2.difficult day at work, but came through smiling. 3.watching lewis on tv.