Monthly Archives: April 2005

Bin or Keep?

Posted on April 26, 2005 by | 3 comments

School exercise books?? yeah, chuck!
middle school projects folders? – actually was just thinking of them last week as good home ed ideas for later!!

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Posted in General, moving house

48 hours…

Posted on April 26, 2005 by | 14 comments

Is how long until the removal men arrive, arrrggghhh!! Do we look anywhere near ready – no :-( Miles behind it looks like on the house sorting, though the garage/shed/greenhouse/garden are moslty ready (and if you had seen the garage….). hopefully it is a bit superficial, we did have pretty good sort out before the sale, but when I go to bed I want the house pretty much ready to move. Leaving tomorrow free for final stuff, trips to tip, taking down climbing frame.

TINA – I have to exavate the loft………….

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Posted in moving house

A Blue Day

Posted on April 26, 2005 by | 10 comments

For me anyway. SB enjoyed nursery, and excited by the goodbye party tomorrow. She baked cupcakes with Chris and decorated them in its honour. Wht does her happiness and exitement not take away my guilt for uprooting her?? I was uprooted at 5, and don’t remember being partic sad/stressed or whatever.

We tidied – always a hated task – and threw away memories – so it seemed.

i hate moving.

i also hate days without SB fun to cheer me up!

BB teething, so feeding erraticaly, not taking alternatives to me, and also sleep gone to pot -3.30am she finally fell asleep last night! So post ilness and knackered not really helping

I really hate change, and change of my security zone/bolthole is not good!

where is that chocolate when you need it!

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Posted in General

I also liked Gills map, so for limited time…….

Posted on April 24, 2005 by | 4 comments

but I think I’m prob nicking too many of her ideas! So will stop now!

Soon this map will be outdated, and we will not be linking new address in!!!!

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Posted in General

Glad when they said unto me

Posted on April 24, 2005 by | 3 comments

yeah, still in my head!

the loss of my migraine/neuralgia thing has done wonders. Still have golfball salivary glands, but they’re not so bad.

Wha a gorgeous day, so some running about outside. our pears flowering well – so new people will get good harvest. Aso plums. Will leave them a book on how to look after the pruning.

SB very excited that I was more interactive! We did painting, glueing, sticking, book reading and since its the last education city day, some of that – romped through year 2 science, and she really enjoyed circuits idea, so will get some of those plug – ins one day. Also the letters, and she realy is coming on with that. Still not had the lightbulb read moment though. SB went with daddy next door, and I had a catch up nap – as feeling v knackered! Also more outdoorsing. Finished with cuddles on my lap watching some more of the dinosaur weekend on discovery science.

BB extremely talkative – unsurprisingly. Looking forward to meeting the puddlers later on in the week so she can chat to Josie! SB reminded me she would need her princess dress – obviously remembers Maddie then!

Chris been packing like a demon, and tomorrow, I’m going to be helping out, so blocked ducts begone! Actually Merry, when we do your questions, I think my superpower will definitely be healing hands. What a fantastic gift that would be.

now I’m ravenous, as not been eating, bring in the dinner Chris. [Chris sighs and raises eyebrows]

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Posted in General, Stringbean's HE

I was glad

Posted on April 24, 2005 by | 3 comments

This anthem by Parry has been rumbling in my head for a fortnight. SB and I caught it on the radio on the way back from the bradford imax, and i sang along, as sang it with Leeds Festival Chorus.

‘is that you singing mummy?’ ‘well, its a recording, its nearly finished so shall we see?’ ‘…..leeds festival chorus….’ ‘well yes it is!!’

Anyway, been singing it to remind myself that I have so much to be glad about again [not necessarily Jersualem being a city though!] although feeling really ill, apprehensive etc!

Anyway, sun is out, and feeling a bit better, so am going to engage with reall world

ooh, actually that means i am singing on this months classic fm cd – best of british!!!

this was the original – cheap – cd!!

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Posted in General

similar minds – from Gill

Posted on April 23, 2005 by | 11 comments
Advanced Global Personality Test Results

Extraversion |||||||||||| 43%
Stability |||||||||| 40%
Orderliness |||||||||| 40%
Empathy |||||||||||| 50%
Interdependence |||||||||||| 43%
Intellectual |||||||||||||||| 70%
Mystical |||||| 30%
Artistic |||||||||||| 43%
Religious || 10%
Hedonism |||| 16%
Materialism |||||| 30%
Narcissism |||||||||||||||| 63%
Adventurousness |||||||||||| 50%
Work ethic |||||||||||||||| 70%
Self absorbed |||||||||| 36%
Conflict seeking |||||||||| 36%
Need to dominate |||||||||||||| 56%
Romantic |||||||||||| 43%
Avoidant |||||||||||| 43%
Anti-authority |||||||||||||||||||| 83%
Wealth |||||||||||| 43%
Dependency |||||| 30%
Change averse |||||||||||||||| 70%
Cautiousness |||||||||||||||| 63%
Individuality |||||||||| 36%
Sexuality |||||||||||| 43%
Peter pan complex |||||||||||| 43%
Physical security |||||||||||||||| 70%
Food indulgent |||||||||||||||||||| 90%
Histrionic |||||| 23%
Paranoia |||||||||| 36%
Vanity |||| 16%
Hypersensitivity |||||||||||||||||| 76%
Female cliche |||| 16%

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Stability results were moderately low which suggests you are worrying, insecure, emotional, and anxious.

Orderliness results were moderately high which suggests you are, at times, overly organized, reliable, neat, and hard working at the expense of flexibility, efficiency, spontaneity, and fun.

Extraversion results were moderately low which suggests you are reclusive, quiet, unassertive, and secretive.

trat snapshot: changeable, in the middle, suspicious, somewhat traditional, dislikes chaos, down to earth, group oriented, practical… you scored in the middle on the overall factors of this test.

hmmmm, not sure i really like me much! however found the questions difficult as there is a home and work me

Jung Explorer Test
Actualized type: ISFP
(who you are)

ISFP – “Artist”. Interested in the fine arts. Expression primarily through action or art form. The senses are keener than in other types. 8.8% of total population.

Preferred type: ESFJ
(who you prefer to be)

ESFJ – “Seller”. Most sociable of all types. Nurturer of harmony. Outstanding host or hostesses. 12.3% of total population.

Attraction type: ESFP

(who you are attracted to)

ESFP – “Entertainer”. Radiates attractive warmth and optimism. Smooth, witty, charming, clever. Fun to be with. Very generous. 8.5% of the total population.

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this i am tinking is prob bollocks for the this is me it?? but i just don’t think i answer right, so gigo philosophy

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Posted in Daft Stuff, General

not mumps

Posted on April 22, 2005 by | 8 comments

this page not really reassuring though! its def lymph nodes and submandib gland. feel rotten. we are having cbeebies day.
will visit gp on mon if no better.

also bb getting tooth. bf sore as we adjust!

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Posted in General

Good News

Posted on April 21, 2005 by | 6 comments

flexible working has been agreed in principle, just need to sort the practical. wooohooooo. prob not practical to start until mid june though

BB still haveng nowt to do with bottles or beakers, so getting into panic mode! Have ordered some NUK and playtex bottles and teats that are apparently closer to bf. In a fortnight I have a 24 hour shift!!

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Posted in Butterbean, General

Jax’s photo meme

Posted on April 21, 2005 by | 8 comments

here we go, a day in the life of us!

See the photos in this album

Woke up with the distinct impression that I may have mumps, but didn’t let that put me off! [v sore neck and bit of a temp]
SB rather keen on the photo idea, and took rather a number of them as well. today was v child led. SB usually just coming up with ideas, but offered choices if stumped.

Cuddles in bed – always a good start to the day!

SB helps change BB nappy – slave labour! Didn’t fancy baby massage today.

09:00
BB then has waggle practice while SB and I read a book. She then reads book to BB when BB on tummy practice.

10:00
came down for breakfast – rice crispies. BB wanted to play as well, so went and chose 2 ‘match and sort’ books – maths. Also had some manipulatives.

This followed on into measuring, and heaviest/lightest. Also that due to cheap nature of scales, the position the cubes were placed in affected their weight – in the heavier further from fulcrum idea [ can i call this mechanics??] The post arrived, and we cut up various bits of rubbish.

11:00 SB wanted to be a princess. So we dressed up, and I did her hair. Then she decided to be a doctor princess. So listened to each others hearts and lungs

On listening to our tummies, we decided mine was rumbly – as some great coincidence I had an usbourne why do we eat book out, so we read that, and decided to do the taste test experiment – which was an absolute hit. We had sugar and choc drink powder and custard powder as sweet, stock cube and salt for salty, tartar powder as sour, coffee as bitter. Also cinnamon and turmeric. Bicarb of soda truly foul!!

12:00 veg soup for lunch followed by orange.

13:00 to tots group until 15:00 – water play, fun and singing time. BB was delighted by SB bouncing her in the bouncer – though she did nearly ping out once!

Chris came home and was subjected to the taste test again, and SB played BTB. I felt decidedly crap so had a nap. Chris forgot to take piccies.

I returned and looked at blogs – SB commented on Sarah’s. Prob shoudn’t have let her, as she seems to have done the same to Jax without us knowing – sorry.

we looked at different coins with her bug magnifier, and then to bed.

chris will now link this to the photo album [nudge chris!!]

You wish is my command…..

See the photos in this album

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Posted in Blogging, Butterbean, General, Out and About, photos, Stringbean's HE