After a few too many issues with this website over recent months and the ridiculous only showing one post of all the blogs I do follow I've decided to move:
My new blog
Everyone is welcome as before, it may take a little time to build it up but it's going to be an open blog that covers much more than I've done here.
As much as it still will be my family blog, it's also a bit more me and my life. As my kids are getting older and ready to go off to big schools, I'm not going to have quite so much to fill the pages with so there'll be recipes, diet updates, style. All things I've covered briefly in here but it's going to be more Becca than Becca's kids.
I hope to see some of you over there and you can still follow wordpress via blogger so you have no excuse. Ha.
I will still read the blogs on my list, have exported some of my faves to my wordpress feed and I will continue to comment when and where I can but even blogger has been playing up with that lately.
So it's far from goodbye, I'm just moving house.
Wednesday, 25 June 2014
Saturday, 14 June 2014
Liam and I
Yesterday was Liams nursery sports day. He had a lot of fun taking part in the fun group activities. From dribbling a football and scoring a goal to throwing bean bags in hoops, doing a mini assualt course, walking along a balance beam carrying a beaker of water and riding balance bikes - Liam loved it all.
Liam does not like competitve sports. The kids did one race. Liam was looking to be last. He didn't like that so he saw me sitting on the side and came over failing to complete the race. :(
Yes, I am a mean mother for sharing that but it's all part of the growing up process. :) The tears soon dried up and he was awarded his medal for taking part. Each kid was called up individually to collect their reward. Liam was very proud of his and was soon back to his smiley little self.
After the tiring out sports morning in the 25oC heat - Our summer is certainly here - we headed off to the park for some fun and relaxation time.
Liam enjoyed the spinning cup thingy and was enjoying a little mummy and Liam time. I'm going to miss that boy so much when he's at full time school. As much as I've missed James and Matthew when they went off to "big school", I've still had another child at home. This will be it, this is my last baby off to school so I will have a lot of time by myself so I will feel it more.
Another lovely picture of Liam proving to me that the teachers' suggestion of him struggling with mobility and strength and balance is all a bit unfounded. The teachers spend too long comparing kids to their siblings and doesn't reward or notice their attributes like I think they should.
After that I had a rare appointment at my doctors surgery, I don't have them for myself very often but I am looking to change my contraception. The implant has done me well for nearly 2 years since March, since I entered "Phase 2" of the hormone release drug, I've gone from no periods to irregular bleeding. 2 heavy periods a month, a week on, week off is not my idea of fun in the slightest. I constantly feel crap and after allowing 3 months for it to even itself out, I've had enough. I wouldn't mind the normal "once a month" routine, I wouldn't even mind a day of spotting around ovulation time but I am bleeding heavily at both those times. It seems 6 days on, 6 days off so I'm spending half the month with Aunt Flo. I've been recommended the IUS regarding my age, health and the fact it lasts us to 5 years, can be removed at any time and will regulate my system as it looks like my best interest now would be to have the rod removed. The other option is to get hubby to be... ya know.... snipped... That's going to be an interesting conversation when it comes up but I certainly need the Implanon removed before it drives me crazy.
I've taken a big chance in the world and cancelled my Weight Watchers online subscription and I am joining Slimming World in it's place. Though I have lost around 50lbs, I'm now stuck and ready for a change of direction and trying new things. It works well for a lot of people so I'm open to new ideas. I start Monday and I will go to the meetings with my best friends so it's social as much as anything. So, as Meatloaf put it, Out of The Frying Pan and Into the Fire we go.
Liam does not like competitve sports. The kids did one race. Liam was looking to be last. He didn't like that so he saw me sitting on the side and came over failing to complete the race. :(
Yes, I am a mean mother for sharing that but it's all part of the growing up process. :) The tears soon dried up and he was awarded his medal for taking part. Each kid was called up individually to collect their reward. Liam was very proud of his and was soon back to his smiley little self.
After the tiring out sports morning in the 25oC heat - Our summer is certainly here - we headed off to the park for some fun and relaxation time.
Liam enjoyed the spinning cup thingy and was enjoying a little mummy and Liam time. I'm going to miss that boy so much when he's at full time school. As much as I've missed James and Matthew when they went off to "big school", I've still had another child at home. This will be it, this is my last baby off to school so I will have a lot of time by myself so I will feel it more.
Another lovely picture of Liam proving to me that the teachers' suggestion of him struggling with mobility and strength and balance is all a bit unfounded. The teachers spend too long comparing kids to their siblings and doesn't reward or notice their attributes like I think they should.
After that I had a rare appointment at my doctors surgery, I don't have them for myself very often but I am looking to change my contraception. The implant has done me well for nearly 2 years since March, since I entered "Phase 2" of the hormone release drug, I've gone from no periods to irregular bleeding. 2 heavy periods a month, a week on, week off is not my idea of fun in the slightest. I constantly feel crap and after allowing 3 months for it to even itself out, I've had enough. I wouldn't mind the normal "once a month" routine, I wouldn't even mind a day of spotting around ovulation time but I am bleeding heavily at both those times. It seems 6 days on, 6 days off so I'm spending half the month with Aunt Flo. I've been recommended the IUS regarding my age, health and the fact it lasts us to 5 years, can be removed at any time and will regulate my system as it looks like my best interest now would be to have the rod removed. The other option is to get hubby to be... ya know.... snipped... That's going to be an interesting conversation when it comes up but I certainly need the Implanon removed before it drives me crazy.
I've taken a big chance in the world and cancelled my Weight Watchers online subscription and I am joining Slimming World in it's place. Though I have lost around 50lbs, I'm now stuck and ready for a change of direction and trying new things. It works well for a lot of people so I'm open to new ideas. I start Monday and I will go to the meetings with my best friends so it's social as much as anything. So, as Meatloaf put it, Out of The Frying Pan and Into the Fire we go.
Sunday, 8 June 2014
Not Stock (Ok, Just One)
This week has been a mix of weathers but mostly dry or drizzle. This has been good in a way as I've been participating in my new hobby of local photography.
I'm far from expert but I am amazed by how well the average little camera on a mobile phone can work these days. There is not so much need for the expensive camera and photo programs for the PC when you can get results from the touch of a finger so to speak.
Here I will talk you through a little of my locality as I know those on the other side of the Atlantic love a bit of British History.
Kentwell Hall.
Situated at the top end of my village is the stately home of Kentwell Hall. The current builiding dates back to the 16th Century whilst there has been a stately home on these grounds for much much longer with Kentwell Hall being referenced in the Domesday Book - The charter of residence that was ordered for all of England by William the Conquerer. The records were completed in 1086 and there was proof of residency at this address back then.
Like many a stately home, the grandeur begins with the 4m tall iron gates.
Through the main gates, the house remains impressive, the front gardens kept to perfection even when the house is closed to the public.
This photo was taken from the local footpath that runs through the fields surrounding the house. My personal style of photography on such landmarks is the "off the beaton track" look. My "style" is not your typical "Sight seeing" views, it's the reality of the perfect with the non perfect. This is why I chose to get these photo's on a less than perfect sunny day, with drizzle and wind. I want to photograph the real, not a prospectus for a holiday destination this is why I included the nettles in the foreground and call it "The Ramblers View".
From a slightly different angle with the surrounding fences and the boundary wall just in view on the left, the house oozes history. In summer months, the house and gardens are open for school trips and to the public.
They do Tudor re-enactments throughout the year, the summer being the most popular. School children visit wearing suitable costumes for the era and staff re-create the life of the house's past (Not my photo as the left hand corner proves).The Dickensian Christmas theme is also a big hit.
My final photo, and my personal favourite of the house is with a few tweaks but once again, suggest the enormity of the house, this is just the left hand side quarters, With 3 double chimneys and alcoves visible, one of the turrets visible, the house looks as though it would have done 400 years ago before the age of digital cameras.
Also, the little things in life we overlook but can be bought to life with photography. I found a chilli in my fridge that was rather special looking, so with a bolder colour scheme and a frame, I came up with this:
And just to finish, I am always on the lookout for beautiful wildlife and wild flowers. In the week that saw the 70th anniversary of D-Day marking the end of World War II, I cannot think of a more fitting photo to end and thank all those servicemen worldwide, whether they be "on our side" or not, but those who fought for their countries and families in hope of a better life. There are no winners in war, so let's remember all those who tried to protect those they loved:
I'm far from expert but I am amazed by how well the average little camera on a mobile phone can work these days. There is not so much need for the expensive camera and photo programs for the PC when you can get results from the touch of a finger so to speak.
Here I will talk you through a little of my locality as I know those on the other side of the Atlantic love a bit of British History.
Kentwell Hall.
This photo was taken from the local footpath that runs through the fields surrounding the house. My personal style of photography on such landmarks is the "off the beaton track" look. My "style" is not your typical "Sight seeing" views, it's the reality of the perfect with the non perfect. This is why I chose to get these photo's on a less than perfect sunny day, with drizzle and wind. I want to photograph the real, not a prospectus for a holiday destination this is why I included the nettles in the foreground and call it "The Ramblers View".
From a slightly different angle with the surrounding fences and the boundary wall just in view on the left, the house oozes history. In summer months, the house and gardens are open for school trips and to the public.
They do Tudor re-enactments throughout the year, the summer being the most popular. School children visit wearing suitable costumes for the era and staff re-create the life of the house's past (Not my photo as the left hand corner proves).The Dickensian Christmas theme is also a big hit.
My final photo, and my personal favourite of the house is with a few tweaks but once again, suggest the enormity of the house, this is just the left hand side quarters, With 3 double chimneys and alcoves visible, one of the turrets visible, the house looks as though it would have done 400 years ago before the age of digital cameras.
Also, the little things in life we overlook but can be bought to life with photography. I found a chilli in my fridge that was rather special looking, so with a bolder colour scheme and a frame, I came up with this:
And just to finish, I am always on the lookout for beautiful wildlife and wild flowers. In the week that saw the 70th anniversary of D-Day marking the end of World War II, I cannot think of a more fitting photo to end and thank all those servicemen worldwide, whether they be "on our side" or not, but those who fought for their countries and families in hope of a better life. There are no winners in war, so let's remember all those who tried to protect those they loved:
Monday, 2 June 2014
BOOM
Doesn't it just make you want one? Don't ya just forget about the prior 9 months of discomfort, moods, pains, feeling fat and like a social outcast? Forget about the birth side of it etc, He's a gorgeous little thing*.
This is just how I felt on the return to school today after 2 weeks off to be greeted by not one newborn baby boy but FOUR. It's been a busy two weeks for the local mums. Two of them are mums at the nursery Liam goes to. One of which was the baby of my friend that had the eptopic pregnancy late last year. It turned out she was having non identical twins, one nearly killed her, the other became a one in a million baby that got through so much just to exist. I am SO thrilled for that little family. All I can say, without giving too much away is that that baby is named after a world famous boxer since he was a little fighter from the word go.
Then in James class there was another birthday last Tuesday. I was trying to leave school this morning (Just in case there's something in the air as well as the water), patted her on the shoulder as I was passing to say Congratulations, had a peep in the pram to see a little blue hat. "Awww, so it's a boy... he's lovely! Well done" I said - like you do, for her to say "2 boys!" On closer inspection, there laid another baby sleeping top to toe at the other end of the pram. It was the cutest and loveliest little surprise ever!
Another mum had her baby boy early May so that's 5 baby boys been born in May. It's mad. There appears to be no clearly pregnant mums about at the moment so it must be getting near time for 2015 baby announcements.
**Don't give me that look - wink wink**
So, what with that and online friends having baby news and things going on this week, what can I say other than yes, I am feeling it right now. And all these boys being born must up my chances for a girl next year eh? Only kidding, Never say Never is all I say.... As much as I think of the un-practicalness of it all, they are still lovely and though some days, months and schooldays are tough, a big part of me, a big CRAZY part of me WOULD do it all again.
*Photo from Google search. Not a baby I actually know. I liked it so borrowed it.
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