Comments on: Back to reality … http://arewenearlythereyetmummy.com/back-to-reality/ The Mummy Blog everyone is talking about Fri, 18 May 2012 15:06:29 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: 1 Husband, 2 Kids (and lots of books) http://arewenearlythereyetmummy.com/back-to-reality/comment-page-1/#comment-3163 1 Husband, 2 Kids (and lots of books) Mon, 04 Jan 2010 13:11:51 +0000 http://addcreative.co.uk/AWNTYM/?p=2525#comment-3163 I can't believe how much I've enjoyed having my boy at home these last 2 weeks. When he started school in Sept I had dreams of everything I'd achieve while he learnt stuff and his sister slept.. in reality I found that a 15 mth yr old, whilst lovely, isn't as entertaining as a 4 1/2 yr old and I really missed him - and so did his sister. It's been great not having to get out the door on time or structure the day around dropping off / picking up. Sure I probably just need to get better at making the most of what free time I have during term time. As my son told me yesterday (using his best Yoga voice), ' much to learn you have, mummy, much to learn!' I can’t believe how much I’ve enjoyed having my boy at home these last 2 weeks. When he started school in Sept I had dreams of everything I’d achieve while he learnt stuff and his sister slept.. in reality I found that a 15 mth yr old, whilst lovely, isn’t as entertaining as a 4 1/2 yr old and I really missed him – and so did his sister. It’s been great not having to get out the door on time or structure the day around dropping off / picking up. Sure I probably just need to get better at making the most of what free time I have during term time. As my son told me yesterday (using his best Yoga voice), ‘ much to learn you have, mummy, much to learn!’

]]> By: admin http://arewenearlythereyetmummy.com/back-to-reality/comment-page-1/#comment-3159 admin Mon, 04 Jan 2010 11:13:42 +0000 http://addcreative.co.uk/AWNTYM/?p=2525#comment-3159 It's been great and is the only time of the year when it feels so relaxed because most other people are off work too. It’s been great and is the only time of the year when it feels so relaxed because most other people are off work too.

]]> By: admin http://arewenearlythereyetmummy.com/back-to-reality/comment-page-1/#comment-3158 admin Mon, 04 Jan 2010 11:12:25 +0000 http://addcreative.co.uk/AWNTYM/?p=2525#comment-3158 Oh Ellie. It's so hard finding any sort of balance when kids come along. I have struggled with whatever choice I've made. Money/time/childcare Aaaaaaaaaargh, it drives me mad. Oh Ellie. It’s so hard finding any sort of balance when kids come along. I have struggled with whatever choice I’ve made. Money/time/childcare Aaaaaaaaaargh, it drives me mad.

]]> By: admin http://arewenearlythereyetmummy.com/back-to-reality/comment-page-1/#comment-3157 admin Mon, 04 Jan 2010 11:08:34 +0000 http://addcreative.co.uk/AWNTYM/?p=2525#comment-3157 I must admit - having a purpose again is good. There's only so many days you can do solely in pyjamas. But it was fun! I must admit – having a purpose again is good. There’s only so many days you can do solely in pyjamas. But it was fun!

]]> By: admin http://arewenearlythereyetmummy.com/back-to-reality/comment-page-1/#comment-3156 admin Mon, 04 Jan 2010 11:07:51 +0000 http://addcreative.co.uk/AWNTYM/?p=2525#comment-3156 This morning didn't go too badly. It's after school that I'm not looking forward to! I'd prefer rain, rain, rain than our current snow, snow, snow! 3 and a half weeks ... phew ... see you on the other side of that one. This morning didn’t go too badly. It’s after school that I’m not looking forward to!

I’d prefer rain, rain, rain than our current snow, snow, snow!

3 and a half weeks … phew … see you on the other side of that one.

]]> By: Tara@Sticky Fingers http://arewenearlythereyetmummy.com/back-to-reality/comment-page-1/#comment-3144 Tara@Sticky Fingers Mon, 04 Jan 2010 09:15:24 +0000 http://addcreative.co.uk/AWNTYM/?p=2525#comment-3144 Our holidays have been manic and busy but boy have I loved been with the children and hubby for 2 whole weeks. Bliss. Love the phrases you say over and over. We too have had the 'how many days to next Christmas EVERY SINGLE DAY SINCE! Our holidays have been manic and busy but boy have I loved been with the children and hubby for 2 whole weeks. Bliss.
Love the phrases you say over and over. We too have had the ‘how many days to next Christmas EVERY SINGLE DAY SINCE!

]]> By: Insomniac Mummy http://arewenearlythereyetmummy.com/back-to-reality/comment-page-1/#comment-3143 Insomniac Mummy Sun, 03 Jan 2010 21:24:44 +0000 http://addcreative.co.uk/AWNTYM/?p=2525#comment-3143 Even though Big E has only been at nursery since November, I've loved having him all day everyday for the last two weeks. Tomorrow is back to the crazy rusheing around routine for us too. As for work, I really really wanted to be able to be a SAHM this time but we cannot afford it. I'm going to have to go back probably Feb or March. Problem is I don't drive, have 2 kids to get to child care and my job is an hour bus ride away. Plus I like my job but cannot abide the people I work with anymore. I sent New Year messages out to them all only to discover that none of my colleagues could be bothered to return the sentiments, and the ones that did reply were 'Who is this?' texts. Totally demoralised I am. I'd blog about it but fear one of them would read it :(. Waffling. Sorry! Happy New Year Mrs! Hope its a happy, healthy 2010. xxx Even though Big E has only been at nursery since November, I’ve loved having him all day everyday for the last two weeks. Tomorrow is back to the crazy rusheing around routine for us too.

As for work, I really really wanted to be able to be a SAHM this time but we cannot afford it. I’m going to have to go back probably Feb or March. Problem is I don’t drive, have 2 kids to get to child care and my job is an hour bus ride away. Plus I like my job but cannot abide the people I work with anymore. I sent New Year messages out to them all only to discover that none of my colleagues could be bothered to return the sentiments, and the ones that did reply were ‘Who is this?’ texts. Totally demoralised I am.

I’d blog about it but fear one of them would read it :( .

Waffling. Sorry!

Happy New Year Mrs! Hope its a happy, healthy 2010.

xxx

]]> By: CaveatCalcei http://arewenearlythereyetmummy.com/back-to-reality/comment-page-1/#comment-3142 CaveatCalcei Sun, 03 Jan 2010 21:22:39 +0000 http://addcreative.co.uk/AWNTYM/?p=2525#comment-3142 It is actually a blessed relief not to have to find things to entertain the small people & to have me day structured for me again. And yet, it is sad that to have to go back just at the point that I finally managed to chill out. Thanks for this blog post though - short, sweet & entirely to the point as always x It is actually a blessed relief not to have to find things to entertain the small people & to have me day structured for me again. And yet, it is sad that to have to go back just at the point that I finally managed to chill out. Thanks for this blog post though – short, sweet & entirely to the point as always x

]]> By: Jodie at Mummy Mayhem http://arewenearlythereyetmummy.com/back-to-reality/comment-page-1/#comment-3141 Jodie at Mummy Mayhem Sun, 03 Jan 2010 21:06:05 +0000 http://addcreative.co.uk/AWNTYM/?p=2525#comment-3141 Well, we are in our "summer" holidays here, although, summer hasn't been very obliging here in Sydney. Rain, rain and more rain. I hope it clears up soon, because we have about 3 1/2 weeks left and the cabin fever is most certainly taking hold. It's times like this I wish for a rumpus room. Just feels a little too close for comfort with 3 noisy boys. I'm always torn. I love having the boys around, and I love not having to run off to after school activities and the like, but I start to feel desperate for some time to myself. The peace and quiet. Then, as soon as I have that, I miss them. Darn it. Hope the kids settle back quickly. x Well, we are in our “summer” holidays here, although, summer hasn’t been very obliging here in Sydney. Rain, rain and more rain. I hope it clears up soon, because we have about 3 1/2 weeks left and the cabin fever is most certainly taking hold. It’s times like this I wish for a rumpus room. Just feels a little too close for comfort with 3 noisy boys.

I’m always torn. I love having the boys around, and I love not having to run off to after school activities and the like, but I start to feel desperate for some time to myself. The peace and quiet. Then, as soon as I have that, I miss them.

Darn it. Hope the kids settle back quickly. x

]]> By: admin http://arewenearlythereyetmummy.com/back-to-reality/comment-page-1/#comment-3140 admin Sun, 03 Jan 2010 15:28:00 +0000 http://addcreative.co.uk/AWNTYM/?p=2525#comment-3140 Thank you! Hope you've had a good Christmas and New Year. Thank you! Hope you’ve had a good Christmas and New Year.

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