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Let’s play traumatise the kids!

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I lost it tonight, in a loud and unreasonable manner, much yelling, sarcasm and hyperbole about just how hideous they all are. I need a holiday 😦 Later, as I was putting them to bed they each apologised for their behaviour and we promised each other to make tomorrow a better day. I think I’d better say sorry for my part in it in the morning. I hate that I don’t seem to have enough emotional energy to keep my focus on the WW stuff and still have enough left over for the family, of course being sick and Adam … Continue reading Let’s play traumatise the kids!

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Note to self:

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No matter now many times it is said, or how clearly or with what warnings of dire consequences the kids will NOT take seriously the idea that they should refrain from endless demands to buy things we don’t need (or I don’t approve of) at the supermarket. *sigh* The fact that they were only with me because it was grandparents day today and I was conned into taking them home with me after lunch – a 1.5hr early mark! – made it all that much more fun. That and the sinus headache which made bending over to put things in … Continue reading Note to self:

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Weigh-in week 5

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A loss of 0.2kg today for a total of 5.7kg gone, bloody miraculous I call it considering how the second half of last week went. I’m going to go back to tracking here in blog-land I’m afraid, seems work best with the keeping me honest thing. I shall endeavor to include witty anecdotes (or something anyway) with every post in order to break the monotony. WWC Wk3 Day1&2The focus is on 2 fruit and 5 veg per day this week. Monday was ok with 3 fruit and ~4 serves of veg. Today I’ve had 2 fruit and 6 serves of … Continue reading Weigh-in week 5

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Got lurgi, brain not work right

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WWC Wk2 Day4, 5, 6 & 7Let’s see, Thursday I walked for 30 minutes on my usual outdoor route, Friday was a disaster points-wise and Saturday was worse, plus no exercise either day, but today I went to the grounds working bee at the school and raked mulch till the world started spinning at which point it became apparent that my slight cold was turning into a full-on lurgi. So I came home and went to bed. Why am I up now blogging I hear you ask? Well, I’ve snoozed on and off since 4pm, so I’m functioning again, sort … Continue reading Got lurgi, brain not work right

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Art Gallery and Botanic Gardens

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I went along as a parent helper on a year 3 – Caitlin’s year – excursion to the Art Gallery and Botanic gardens today. It was a beautiful day and all-round very pleasant experience. The kids were angelic and I really enjoyed wandering around the Aboriginal collection at the Art Gallery with one of the volunteer guides (who was lovely I must say, and great with the kids). The tour was 1 hour, just right for the attention span of the kids. Next was an early lunch in the gardens and the all important caffeine hit from a little cafe … Continue reading Art Gallery and Botanic Gardens

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The Unfinished Spelling Errors of Bolkien

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It’s stuck in my head and the kids are singing it non-stop, it’s clever, it’s funny and I can’t believe it’s been in my house for months without me getting around to so much as unwrapping the plastic on the cd. Tolkien as a musical! Bwahahahahahah 😀 Many thanks to ZB for such a brilliant gift. Check it out for yourself here. WWC Wk2 Day1This week is focused on exercise, I’ve committed to walking at least 30 minutes every day. I’m off to a good start, went for a 35 minute walk on a route that used to take me … Continue reading The Unfinished Spelling Errors of Bolkien

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Someone scored big at the shops today

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Caitlin showing off her new skirt, top and completely inappropriate high-heeled boots. Actually several someones, none of them me, did quite well out of the shopping expedition today. Caitlin ended up with 3 pairs of shoes including the boots in the photo which have heels much too high for her age (nearly all her shoes are either falling apart or getting too small) and a dress, 2 skirts and 2 tops none of which she really needs. All 3 kids got new bike helmets and knee and elbow pads. Dave and Tom got new pjs, sunnies, shorts and belts. We … Continue reading Someone scored big at the shops today

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Public holiday = BBQ party!

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Friday was a no-blog day because I spent the morning frantically cleaning up and shopping, as one does, in preparation for having close on 20 people, mostly Browncoats, over for a BBQ in the afternoon and evening. Everyone who came brought with them vast quantities of gorgeous and for the most part healthy food and despite my original intentions to track points come hell or high water, I caved and just stopped worrying about it. There were vegan cupcakes cooked by Susan, vegan slices, salads and NOT-meatballs invented and cooked by the very talented ZB, Crusty Meatloaf & Lecso (capsicum … Continue reading Public holiday = BBQ party!