Elizabeth is 8

Yesterday Elizabeth reached the grand age of eight we had a themed party Cowboy/cowgirl party it was fab. And here is why

1)We had the party at home
2)Mr M cooked on the barbecue veggie sausages and burgers
3)All the children dressed up in checked shirts and denim they looked fab
4)Elizabeth has really nice friends
5)Our autistic neighbour came too and he had a lovely time playing up stairs in the quiet but very occasionally coming downstairs to join in
6)I got to sing 9-5 very loud five times
7)Mr M and i got so tired that i was asleep before the little people
8)Elizabeth has the sweetest card written to her and this is what it said ( and how it was spelt)
Dear,Elizabeth
cant wait for tomurrow
Best friend ever had yet!In year 3 ( heart picture,! *) you are eight

After five children and lots of party's i really really do believe that the best best party's are at home and homespun.

Spring is here

Is it it me or has spring arrived it is so good.Today i have planted a few tubs of spring flowers, washing is drying outside on the roof terrace,children are playing in the garden this is the life!!!!! And tonight Mr M is cooking tea outside on the barbecue how great is that.

Other Matthews news Alex, is getting soooo good at writing that he was able to write the following for Elizabeth birthday card 'Elizabeth is a pig' written very nicely but i don't think so.

Things i am really enjoying this week
1) working on my project
2) sewing
3) baking for Elizabeths party
4) celebrating cowboys and cowgirls the theme of Elizabeths party
5) enjoying Mr M no nights out this week hurrah

In bed with my lovers

Its Saturday morning and i am in bed with my lovers. Lover one is my laptop who is on top of my covers, and lover two i am gazing at it is my sewing machine. You will be glad to know Mr M is sat up in bed with his love ( the laptop.)What is Mr M doing with his lover looking at his dumps on line seeing how much gas they are generating.

I love Saturday morning because i become a slummy mummy throw cereal at the children put the television on, go back up to my nest (bed) with a big pot of coffee.

The witch

Today over breakfast Elizabeth started and the temperature in the house got hot hot hot and she would not stop stop stop.We then became late not helped by the fact that Seren wanted to take a pushchair with a witch so we piled into the car arriving very late.We then got to drop off one with me shouting 'come on we are late!!!!!!' at that point i fell over the pushchair and landed on my bottom in the road.

Now all are at school and i am going to take it real slow with a strong cup of coffee and give thanks for school because i can

1) have a coffee
2) go to the loo in peace
3) have a meeting about our project
4) be still
5) just be me

I love my family but sometimes i want to just be me

Courage

Today's thought for the day on Radio 2 was courage. Which started me thinking what is courage it can be

1) fighting for your country
2) political
3) religious
4) illness
5) trying something new

My brother has great courage and strength he made the decision to support the doctors in allowing my sister-in-law to float into heaven. That took great courage.

Russell then spoke in front of family and friends about Elizabeth and how much he loved her. Again great courage.

Six months on he is starting a new life going on holiday catching up with old friends. I am very proud of my brother because throughout his thirty's he has shown a courage i don't believe i have

Clean Windows

Today is a slow day no nursery rush as Seren has sticky eyes. So the only clock we have to watch is the three o'clock end of school the joy of having a little bit more time. So its just after ten in the morning and i have cleaned all the windows which involves that horrible feeling that you are going to fall as you spin the window round. I have took deliver of our new Summer home ( a tent !) done some ironing and cleaned the kitchen. The sun is out and i am happy

Monday Morning

Yesterday in Church the sermon was about being prepared for some sort of chaos resulting in the world as we know it never being the same again. I think this would happen when god has enough spot on disciples and therefore comes back to lead us onwards. It sounded very frightening, perhaps that makes me not Christian enough.I can handle the sort of normal chaos life throws at you but this sounded much bigger. Then i started to think be prepared does this mean from now on i should always be on top of the ironing.I have slept on this over night and although i have loads of ironing, and today could be the day, i am going to meet my friend J for a coffee.

Riding a Bike

Last night a fantastic event happened in our shared communal space our neighbour who has autism suddenly learnt to ride a bike without stabilisers.He just got on Alex's bike and went for it. When i said to S wow what have you just done he looked at me and said 'What Anna?' i said to S 'you just road Alex's bike without Stabilisers!' he said 'I must tell my MOM'. How cool is that i felt so happy

Five really great reasons to be happy
1) i have a great husband
2) i have great cool kids
3) i have a fab place to live with cool neighbours
4) i have a god that loves me
5) Mr M has an interview for a cool new job

Seconds

For a second this morning over my bridge the sky was the most perfect orange/red glow i felt happy and warm.Today is a big day we as a team get to present a business concept that we have been developing since December.The finished product is as perfect as the sky we are blessed with a good creative team and a product that will bring families together.I pray for a brighter future and the opportunity to create and host something unique and special

Sun

How great is the sun this morning how happy does it make me feel. Mr M has flown to Scotland to go play 'stig of the dump', and me i have a major presentation on Wednesday so head down and focus.Things to celebrate today

1)sunshine
2)my hubby and children
3)pin on flowers
4)the hairdresser that trimmed my hair for £4 this morning
5)tea and cake

Mad March

Things to enjoy in March

1) two special birthdays
2) a journey to Germany
3) a chance to shine
4) mothers day
5) more sun light
6) sewing
7) walking
8) daffodils
9) bike riding
10)time by the sea
11)prayer
12)reading blogs
13)colour
14)cup of coffee outside on the roof terrace
15)laughter
16)friendship
17)cake
18)fruit tea
19)love
20)hope