oops, I did it again.
This time I was sure I wouldn't. I lay in the dark from 8.30pm until 9.20pm and she was just about asleep. I was excitedly scheming up all the things I would do with my precious free time when she finally dozed off for good - very happy with myself for staying awake this time.
Just a couple more minutes.... then
I woke up and it was bloody 10.40pm! D'OH!!! Bugger shit poo bugger bum. How the hell did that happen? aaarrrgggghhhhhhhh
*sigh*
So I got up and read a book until midnight. Maybe tonight I'll try no-doze.
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Monday, February 11, 2008
Early to bed...
I notice this blog is becoming All About Annabelle. I'll get a proper life soon, I promise. But with Mel away and just me and her at home together it's hard to have much else to talk about. ooh except I did go to Dija's on Friday and we did cards all day (not cards as in Bridge.. cards as in card readings. It was fun!).
So back to Annabelle. She's been sleeping in my bed while Mel's away which is all very nice. At least she goes to bed without the usual protests - the only catch being that she likes me to come and lie down with her. That's fine too. Except that invariably, I fall asleep. It doesn't seem to matter what time it is (the other night it was 8pm!) but the next thing I know I'm waking up in the dark.. it could be anywhere between 11pm and 4am (like now) but I realise I've gone to sleep with the lounge room light on, TV on, sometimes still wearing my jeans, and usually with my teeth not cleaned (eewww). You'd think I'd learn and just go to bed with her instead of convincing myself that this time will be different and I'll really stay awake. Ha. As if.
So back to Annabelle. She's been sleeping in my bed while Mel's away which is all very nice. At least she goes to bed without the usual protests - the only catch being that she likes me to come and lie down with her. That's fine too. Except that invariably, I fall asleep. It doesn't seem to matter what time it is (the other night it was 8pm!) but the next thing I know I'm waking up in the dark.. it could be anywhere between 11pm and 4am (like now) but I realise I've gone to sleep with the lounge room light on, TV on, sometimes still wearing my jeans, and usually with my teeth not cleaned (eewww). You'd think I'd learn and just go to bed with her instead of convincing myself that this time will be different and I'll really stay awake. Ha. As if.
Sunday, February 10, 2008
I joined the gym
I had my first visit yesterday and left Annabelle in the gym creche. It costs $2 a visit. I never did anything like that in Sydney because.. well, first of all I didn't have the time and second of all she was in daycare last year but I mean the year before that - she was too young and I was too scared of leaving her with strangers.
But after she settled so well into her new daycare last week, I felt quite relaxed about leaving her. She cried when I left but by the time I put my stuff into a locker and peeked back in the window she was fine. I did my workout and when I came back to pick her up, she was happily sitting at a table eating a bikkie and having a drink of milk. They said she had been perfect and had decided it was morning tea time and sat herself up at the table. She must have learned that at her new daycare. They all sit around their little table to eat. (God knows she doesn't sit down to eat when she's at home *rolls eyes*).
So I am very happy. I had a good time and really enjoyed working up a sweat. It's been a long time since I've been able to do something like that guilt-free. Yay. We are going back tomorrow and I can't wait. :)
But after she settled so well into her new daycare last week, I felt quite relaxed about leaving her. She cried when I left but by the time I put my stuff into a locker and peeked back in the window she was fine. I did my workout and when I came back to pick her up, she was happily sitting at a table eating a bikkie and having a drink of milk. They said she had been perfect and had decided it was morning tea time and sat herself up at the table. She must have learned that at her new daycare. They all sit around their little table to eat. (God knows she doesn't sit down to eat when she's at home *rolls eyes*).
So I am very happy. I had a good time and really enjoyed working up a sweat. It's been a long time since I've been able to do something like that guilt-free. Yay. We are going back tomorrow and I can't wait. :)
Friday, February 8, 2008
Just to keep me on my toes...
I was all set to post an update yesterday, gushing about how fabulous my cherub child has been. After she got over daddeeeeee being "gorn", she settled into the normal swing of things and we were having a lovely time. She even went to bed early on the first night he was away. I was considering planning his next trip for him.
But then after a lovely long nap yesterday, she started to whinge. I tried to work out what was wrong. She cried and wanted to be cuddled. And then.... the power-spew. Across the room, all over my clothes and hers. I put her down (ie away from me!) and she spewed and spewed. Thank god for tiled floors. And spare bath towels!
Long story short, the spewing lasted from 3.30pm to 8.30pm. I think I changed her clothes and mine about 4 times each. In between spewing I have to admit she was a happy camper. She dozed. She attempted to eat dinner (hurled it everywhere then kept on munching!?) and had a bath. By 8pm she'd had enough and asked to go to bed. One more spew (thankfully I got her out of the bed.. that would be MY bed, in the nick of time) and then she slept peacefully until morning*.
Fingers crossed that today she's better and hasn't passed her nasty bug onto mummy.
*morning being 4am, but she was eventually persuaded that it was not wake-up time and so she went back to sleep until 8.30am. Phew!
But then after a lovely long nap yesterday, she started to whinge. I tried to work out what was wrong. She cried and wanted to be cuddled. And then.... the power-spew. Across the room, all over my clothes and hers. I put her down (ie away from me!) and she spewed and spewed. Thank god for tiled floors. And spare bath towels!
Long story short, the spewing lasted from 3.30pm to 8.30pm. I think I changed her clothes and mine about 4 times each. In between spewing I have to admit she was a happy camper. She dozed. She attempted to eat dinner (hurled it everywhere then kept on munching!?) and had a bath. By 8pm she'd had enough and asked to go to bed. One more spew (thankfully I got her out of the bed.. that would be MY bed, in the nick of time) and then she slept peacefully until morning*.
Fingers crossed that today she's better and hasn't passed her nasty bug onto mummy.
*morning being 4am, but she was eventually persuaded that it was not wake-up time and so she went back to sleep until 8.30am. Phew!
Wednesday, February 6, 2008
The good news and the bad news
The good news is that Annabelle's first day at daycare went fabulously. They loved her and said it was as if she'd been there forever. Hooray. I had a great day all to myself (never mind that I spent most of it doing housework.. it was nice to do it without a toddler under my feet!).
The bad news is that Mel left this morning to go overseas for a week. He's been gone for an hour and so far she's asked constantly for daddy, pointed at random food items and demand that I give them to her, then refused to eat them, wanted to be picked up and carried around the house despite her two perfectly working little legs, insisted on playing with my computer when I try to type anything and generally whine incessantly about every fricken thing.
It's gonna be a long week. Give me strength.
The bad news is that Mel left this morning to go overseas for a week. He's been gone for an hour and so far she's asked constantly for daddy, pointed at random food items and demand that I give them to her, then refused to eat them, wanted to be picked up and carried around the house despite her two perfectly working little legs, insisted on playing with my computer when I try to type anything and generally whine incessantly about every fricken thing.
It's gonna be a long week. Give me strength.
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
First day
Today is Annabelle's first day at her new daycare centre. We've been for about 4 visits and had lunch with the kiddies twice so I'm sure she'll be fine but today is the first time I will leave her on her own.
I think she can sense it because she was very difficult to put to bed last night and would only sleep in our bed, then tossed and turned and cried all night long which means now (at almost 8am) she's still snoring. *rolls eyes*
Or maybe it's Mel's first overseas trip of the year that she can sense is approaching (tomorrow) because during all the night-waking she kept crying out "Daddeeeeeee!! Daddeeeeee!!" It's gonna be a tough week... but we'll deal with that tomorrow.
First, let's get this daycare thing happening. Wish us luck! :)
I think she can sense it because she was very difficult to put to bed last night and would only sleep in our bed, then tossed and turned and cried all night long which means now (at almost 8am) she's still snoring. *rolls eyes*
Or maybe it's Mel's first overseas trip of the year that she can sense is approaching (tomorrow) because during all the night-waking she kept crying out "Daddeeeeeee!! Daddeeeeee!!" It's gonna be a tough week... but we'll deal with that tomorrow.
First, let's get this daycare thing happening. Wish us luck! :)
Monday, February 4, 2008
Dear Universe,
I'm ready now.
I've moved to Adelaide, I've settled in. I had a nice break over Christmas and New Year. I've found a daycare centre for Annabelle and hopefully she's going to love it. I've been to Queensland and caught up with friends. I've started all my good healthy habits - exercise, meditation, journal and yes I've even given up drinking. How's that for commitment?
Now I would like to take the next step in my life. I think this means getting a job and I would really like to work at this place if you can swing it. They look like a great, family friendly organisation, doing wonderful work for families of disabled kids. I think I'd love it. They have an office at Christies Beach and if you can swing a job for me, would it be too much for you to get me placed in the beach office?
You see, we went for a drive there yesterday - in anticipation of me getting the job, even though they don't actually have any jobs at the moment - and we think we could seriously handle living there. We spotted a huge (I mean huge) 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom house with pool and spa and about 3 garages and separate sitting room (read: meditation room) three streets back from the beach for under $600k. So if you could just organise the job for me, I'm sure I could convince Mel to offload our shoebox...errrr I mean house... in Sydney and buy that sucker.
Of course I don't expect you to do it all on your own, so I've sent them my CV and asked nicely to be considered for an internship. I've also checked the stars and this looks like a pretty good job-hunting week for me so you've got the planets helping you out too. Shouldn't be too much for a great, big, all-knowing, all-powerful universe like you. Just one little job. Whaddya say?
Thanking you in advance,
me
I've moved to Adelaide, I've settled in. I had a nice break over Christmas and New Year. I've found a daycare centre for Annabelle and hopefully she's going to love it. I've been to Queensland and caught up with friends. I've started all my good healthy habits - exercise, meditation, journal and yes I've even given up drinking. How's that for commitment?
Now I would like to take the next step in my life. I think this means getting a job and I would really like to work at this place if you can swing it. They look like a great, family friendly organisation, doing wonderful work for families of disabled kids. I think I'd love it. They have an office at Christies Beach and if you can swing a job for me, would it be too much for you to get me placed in the beach office?
You see, we went for a drive there yesterday - in anticipation of me getting the job, even though they don't actually have any jobs at the moment - and we think we could seriously handle living there. We spotted a huge (I mean huge) 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom house with pool and spa and about 3 garages and separate sitting room (read: meditation room) three streets back from the beach for under $600k. So if you could just organise the job for me, I'm sure I could convince Mel to offload our shoebox...errrr I mean house... in Sydney and buy that sucker.
Of course I don't expect you to do it all on your own, so I've sent them my CV and asked nicely to be considered for an internship. I've also checked the stars and this looks like a pretty good job-hunting week for me so you've got the planets helping you out too. Shouldn't be too much for a great, big, all-knowing, all-powerful universe like you. Just one little job. Whaddya say?
Thanking you in advance,
me
Saturday, February 2, 2008
Farm stay
Last weekend we went to Queensland and had a great time. My mum's got some new foals and we caught up with lots of old friends. Here's some pics of us having a good time on the farm.
Did I mention it's me birfdy?
So we decided that today would be my birthday, even though technically today is my brother's birthday. I'm sure he won't mind sharing since he's at the other of the country. Yesterday was just a tad full-on with a non-sleeping toddler in tow, so Mel (bless him) declared today my official birthday-day. I had a haircut this morning, then we had a lovely lunch and this afternoon I'm off for a massage and facial. He is doing all the child-minding and I am having a very relaxing time.
Happy birthday to me. :)
Happy birthday to me. :)
Friday, February 1, 2008
Happy birthday to me
It's my birthday and today I have been on the planet for 36 years. Holy crap. That is no longer mid-30's. I am now edging into late-30's and will very soon hit the big 4-0.
Shit.
In the brief moments I've had today, in between entertaining a non-sleeping toddler and sending off job applications and getting lost in Adelaide whilst attempting to do something nice for myself (big waste of time) it has certainly made me think about the limited time we have on this earth and how we choose to spend it.
That's all...
Shit.
In the brief moments I've had today, in between entertaining a non-sleeping toddler and sending off job applications and getting lost in Adelaide whilst attempting to do something nice for myself (big waste of time) it has certainly made me think about the limited time we have on this earth and how we choose to spend it.
That's all...
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