So I survived the "omlette" yesterday and am happy to say that we had a very nice dinner this evening, breaded chicken, rice, sweetcorn and chips and of course ketchup!
Busy day today - worked on the website http://www.spoonerismsbyclaire.com so you can all let me know what you think.
About to switch off for a while, walk the dog and play with the kids then some jewellery making tonight
Enjoy the rest of your Sunday
Claire
Sunday 28 February 2010
Saturday 27 February 2010
Day 77 Saturday 27th February 2010
"Who is ready for some culinary disaster?"
"not me not me not me" replied Corran, but who do you think asked the question?
You'd expect it to be me, but no the question was posed by hubby, who despite being a really good cook, made his first omelette today, and I am using the term omelette loosely.
To be fair he was asking my advice whilst cooking but I was preoccupied and not really paying attention, needless to say we're having scrambled eggs on toast, in an ironic twist there was a knock at the front door, and upon opening, we were presented with food from Pret a Manger!
Let me explain, we live opposite the airport, quite literally, and when the restaurant closes on a Saturday they give out the left over food and for whatever reason they chose to knock on our front door today.
"Whats the black stuff?"
"Its just some slightly burnt egg!"
Well I'd better try it at least
Hopefully I'll be around later to blog
Friday 26 February 2010
Day 76 cont
Big cuddles from little bears.
I love the fact that ethan wakes up when he hears me come in at night, I know I know that is so wrong, but his little cuddles and coy smiles just melt my heart and he is becoming such a talkative bear too. Telling me that I have a bum bum!
He also tried to say Corrans name but hasn't quite got that yet, he adores Corran he fights with him at times but when you watch them he just loves everything about his older brother. Corran despite the odd dispute is very protective of Ethan - I am so very lucky and am truly blessed with these beautiful boys!
Seen a gorgeous little girl at work today, 14 months old and bum shuffling along the floor the way they do - got very clucky, my how I have changed!
Anyways some snuggle time with Martin before my weekend with the boys stay tuned for our adventures.
Love
Claire
Day 76 Friday 26th February 2010
Good morning!!
I had a battle of wills with my eldest son this morning who was intent on switching the bathroom light off whilst I was attempting to put me makeup on!
"mum...agent oso says blah blah blah"
"corran, I am going to speak to agent oso's mother,, blah blah blah"
Having succeeded in getting my war paint on I am now on my way to work, running the gauntlet of backpackers, wet fur hood wearing, over powering perfumed girls and my new hate - people with strollers. You know the suitcases on wheels attatched to their owners who are not shall we say "spacially aware".
there are the business folks with the mini-strollers, because their laptop and paperwork is just too heavy! Then there are the mid-sized "I'm visiting my sister for a few days" stroller which is a hazard in tube stations as they always change direction or stop dead without notice.
And then we have matching luggage, perfect made up, sunglass wearing strollers who thought it would be a "blast" to get the DLR at rush hour with their giant cases, this mornings blog is dedicated to the delightful if Not a little dim ladies next to me who are about to bring carnage to Bank station as they negotiate the escalators.
my mission get off the train before they do !
I had a battle of wills with my eldest son this morning who was intent on switching the bathroom light off whilst I was attempting to put me makeup on!
"mum...agent oso says blah blah blah"
"corran, I am going to speak to agent oso's mother,, blah blah blah"
Having succeeded in getting my war paint on I am now on my way to work, running the gauntlet of backpackers, wet fur hood wearing, over powering perfumed girls and my new hate - people with strollers. You know the suitcases on wheels attatched to their owners who are not shall we say "spacially aware".
there are the business folks with the mini-strollers, because their laptop and paperwork is just too heavy! Then there are the mid-sized "I'm visiting my sister for a few days" stroller which is a hazard in tube stations as they always change direction or stop dead without notice.
And then we have matching luggage, perfect made up, sunglass wearing strollers who thought it would be a "blast" to get the DLR at rush hour with their giant cases, this mornings blog is dedicated to the delightful if Not a little dim ladies next to me who are about to bring carnage to Bank station as they negotiate the escalators.
my mission get off the train before they do !
Thursday 25 February 2010
Day 75 cont.
Its 1987, he's wearing a purple leather suit it can only be Eddie Murphy Raw, its good to laugh, it was laughter therapy!
Just having a cuppa before bed and some digestive biscuits, digestives are the biscuits you have the week before payday. Its like a shopping calender
Pay day + 1 day you shop at Waitrose or M&S food, chocolate biscuits and Jakobs lattes
Pay day + 1 week you shop at Waitrose but mostly Tesco/Asda/Somerfield and packed lunches
Pay day + 2 weeks "what? are we shopping again?"
Pay day + 3 weeks its the corner shop and the shopping lottery and digestive biscuits
But there is something nice about a cuppa and digestive biscuits!
Anyways should get to bed another working day tomorrow and then off the weekend!
Claire
Just having a cuppa before bed and some digestive biscuits, digestives are the biscuits you have the week before payday. Its like a shopping calender
Pay day + 1 day you shop at Waitrose or M&S food, chocolate biscuits and Jakobs lattes
Pay day + 1 week you shop at Waitrose but mostly Tesco/Asda/Somerfield and packed lunches
Pay day + 2 weeks "what? are we shopping again?"
Pay day + 3 weeks its the corner shop and the shopping lottery and digestive biscuits
But there is something nice about a cuppa and digestive biscuits!
Anyways should get to bed another working day tomorrow and then off the weekend!
Claire
Day 75 Thursday 25th February 2010
Its not often I am stuck for things to say but I'm struggling this morning!
I'm on the DLR on the first leg of my journey to work, wishing I w
as still at home eating toast and jam with my boys.
I have the whole weekend off - can't wait to spend some quality time with Martin and the kids.
maybe take in a dance class!
anyways catch up soon
claire
I'm on the DLR on the first leg of my journey to work, wishing I w
as still at home eating toast and jam with my boys.
I have the whole weekend off - can't wait to spend some quality time with Martin and the kids.
maybe take in a dance class!
anyways catch up soon
claire
Wednesday 24 February 2010
Day 74 Wednesday 24th February 2010
Planning!
I was so organised last night. having finished at 2 I pencilled in arrangements for Steph's 30th and her visit the following week - can't wait. Then when I got home had some time with the boys before heading out to buy some essentials, which is never easy at Canary Wharf, everyone exists in a bubble.
When we got back we played cars and I made dinner, washed dishes washed kids and then bed!
for the kids atleast.
It went perfectly - so a cup of tea, martin will come home then I can work on my website.
Its at this point it comes crashing down, Martin did come home as did laptop but he had work to do, so I skipped off to bed.
I'm now on my way to work, a lovely 10 hour shift (13 with travel) not off again until the weekend and I never get the chance to do website as I spend the weekend with the boys on crazy adventures.
So no more planning for me, hence My MEH last night! gowing with the flow.
love Claire
I was so organised last night. having finished at 2 I pencilled in arrangements for Steph's 30th and her visit the following week - can't wait. Then when I got home had some time with the boys before heading out to buy some essentials, which is never easy at Canary Wharf, everyone exists in a bubble.
When we got back we played cars and I made dinner, washed dishes washed kids and then bed!
for the kids atleast.
It went perfectly - so a cup of tea, martin will come home then I can work on my website.
Its at this point it comes crashing down, Martin did come home as did laptop but he had work to do, so I skipped off to bed.
I'm now on my way to work, a lovely 10 hour shift (13 with travel) not off again until the weekend and I never get the chance to do website as I spend the weekend with the boys on crazy adventures.
So no more planning for me, hence My MEH last night! gowing with the flow.
love Claire
Tuesday 23 February 2010
Monday 22 February 2010
day 72 Monday 22nd February 2010
Monday mornings are crazy, there always seems to be more commuters than usual!
Standing next to me (and by next to monday me I mean practically standing on me) this morning was a young woman whose perfume was over powering, her lime green gloves were giving me a headache, her damp fur hood kept sticking to my cheek and each time the train juddered she balanced herself by sticking her elbow into my stomach! "watch out world" Claire is pms'ing!
I'm clearly overly sensitive on some things so tomorrow I'm going to smile at fellow commuters.
nutter next to me is talking LOUDLY on mobile - very close to the edge! he's actually given me a headache.
hope I get home soon
Claire
Standing next to me (and by next to monday me I mean practically standing on me) this morning was a young woman whose perfume was over powering, her lime green gloves were giving me a headache, her damp fur hood kept sticking to my cheek and each time the train juddered she balanced herself by sticking her elbow into my stomach! "watch out world" Claire is pms'ing!
I'm clearly overly sensitive on some things so tomorrow I'm going to smile at fellow commuters.
nutter next to me is talking LOUDLY on mobile - very close to the edge! he's actually given me a headache.
hope I get home soon
Claire
Sunday 21 February 2010
Day 71 Sunday 21st February 2010
Best £2.70 spent ever, egg muffin and cup 'o tea from La Brioch on Old Brompton Road on my way to work this morning!
So now having had some brekkie, well brekkie number two had my rice krispies and tea courtesy of Martin this morning (thanks).
So best get ready to face the day ahead.
take care
Claire
So now having had some brekkie, well brekkie number two had my rice krispies and tea courtesy of Martin this morning (thanks).
So best get ready to face the day ahead.
take care
Claire
Saturday 20 February 2010
Day 70 20th February 2010
there'll be a few sore heads tomorrow!
I waved my colleagues off as they headed to Amika (nightclub) for Bridgets leaving party before she heads back to Oz next week.
it was a good night and Normally I'd happily head to the club and shake my thang! But happy to be heading home to my boys!
goodnight
Claire
I waved my colleagues off as they headed to Amika (nightclub) for Bridgets leaving party before she heads back to Oz next week.
it was a good night and Normally I'd happily head to the club and shake my thang! But happy to be heading home to my boys!
goodnight
Claire
Friday 19 February 2010
Day 69 Friday 19th February 2010
Day off today so we got up and out early!
We covered a lot of ground - first stop Notting Hill on an errand and then a quick stop at Chelsea, then home to make cakes (technically not baking it was krispie cakes) with my enthusiastic assistants Corran and Ethan and then Waitrose at Canary Wharf via the swing park.
All in all a productive day although we did have an "incident" at the swing park resulting in an unhappy Ethan who is now sporting an ugly bruise on his forehead. It was an accident Fuzz was overly excited and knocked him over, within seconds he was back up and running around like a loon.
So both bears in bed, knackered from the days adventures and its now time for some milk and krispie cakes.
yummy
Claire
Thursday 18 February 2010
Day 69 18th February 2010
Well it was a sad day, Bridget has left work as her visa is up and she is homeward bound back to Australia.
I haven't really known her all that long but she is a great girl and will be missed. She was a very bubbly person and you can't help but be lifted by her spirits when she is around, so I am wishing her well and hope her journey home is a safe one.
On a different note I was reading some very wise words today, found myself having those "OMG I do that" moments whilst reading. So as I work my way through the book I'll keep you posted on my progress.
On the DLR tonight was quite possibly Britains loudest family, actually give my noisy neighbours upstairs a run for their money, it was annoying as I had to keep re-reading the same paragraph. So I'm thinking I'll need to re-charge the MP3 player.
Anyways time to relax, kick back, etc etc
Claire
I haven't really known her all that long but she is a great girl and will be missed. She was a very bubbly person and you can't help but be lifted by her spirits when she is around, so I am wishing her well and hope her journey home is a safe one.
On a different note I was reading some very wise words today, found myself having those "OMG I do that" moments whilst reading. So as I work my way through the book I'll keep you posted on my progress.
On the DLR tonight was quite possibly Britains loudest family, actually give my noisy neighbours upstairs a run for their money, it was annoying as I had to keep re-reading the same paragraph. So I'm thinking I'll need to re-charge the MP3 player.
Anyways time to relax, kick back, etc etc
Claire
Wednesday 17 February 2010
Day 68 Thursday 18th February 2010
So I was busy working on jewellery last night (few hours ago to be exact)
What do you think?
The necklace is Sterling Silver with two Rose Quartz stones, Rose Quartz is sometimes called the Love Stone and helps the wearer achieve self worth. It gives inner peace and helps in all matters pertaining to love. Lets face it we can all do with a little help in that department from time to time.
Take care
Claire
Day 67 Wednesday 17th February 2010
Been making jewellery -love it, love it, love it!
that's my advice tonight do what you love!
Claire
that's my advice tonight do what you love!
Claire
Tuesday 16 February 2010
Day 66 16th February 2010
What a grey wet London morning!
Think I left the sunshine back at home, well my sunshine that is. the little line of boys waiting for goodbye kisses and promises of playtime later! We're building tunnels tonight using loo rolls!
Included in the line up, fuzz - girls best friend and Martin whom himself was a little fuzzy this morning.
With all that sunshine at home its a wonder I can leave the house at all!
Claire
Think I left the sunshine back at home, well my sunshine that is. the little line of boys waiting for goodbye kisses and promises of playtime later! We're building tunnels tonight using loo rolls!
Included in the line up, fuzz - girls best friend and Martin whom himself was a little fuzzy this morning.
With all that sunshine at home its a wonder I can leave the house at all!
Claire
Monday 15 February 2010
Day 65 cont.
And so I can speak!
Although I always could type I suppose, not much help in day to day life but hey ho. But it would appear my extra days rest has helped, I'm not nearly as congested and should be back at work tomorrow.
Fuzz, as always, has barely left my side today - she reminds me of the dog we had as children, he would never leave us if we were ill, he'd lie up net to us and give us the sympathetic look which I'm sure meant;
"I know you're not well, so I don't expect you to pet me, but if you are up to it a little scratch on the back would be nice!"
These four legged furry buddies are the most loyal friends you'll ever have!
In the few hours that I did feel alive over the weekend I worked on my website which I am looking forward to unveiling at some point this week, I'm just having a technical issue with the shopping cart (which is kinda essential) as much as I'd love to give away my necklaces for free - that just aint gonna pay the bills is it?
Anyways, back to taking it easy as the slight stinging in my head is reminding me that I haven't quite kicked this yet.
take care
Claire
Although I always could type I suppose, not much help in day to day life but hey ho. But it would appear my extra days rest has helped, I'm not nearly as congested and should be back at work tomorrow.
Fuzz, as always, has barely left my side today - she reminds me of the dog we had as children, he would never leave us if we were ill, he'd lie up net to us and give us the sympathetic look which I'm sure meant;
"I know you're not well, so I don't expect you to pet me, but if you are up to it a little scratch on the back would be nice!"
These four legged furry buddies are the most loyal friends you'll ever have!
In the few hours that I did feel alive over the weekend I worked on my website which I am looking forward to unveiling at some point this week, I'm just having a technical issue with the shopping cart (which is kinda essential) as much as I'd love to give away my necklaces for free - that just aint gonna pay the bills is it?
Anyways, back to taking it easy as the slight stinging in my head is reminding me that I haven't quite kicked this yet.
take care
Claire
Day 65 Monday 15th February 2010
Hi
After having 2 hours yesterday where I thought I was feeling better I am back in bed with the laptop, barely able to speak and in and out of the bathroom being sick (which I think is cough induced) sorry if its too much information I am a sharer.
I also, for the last day and a half, have the worst headache ever which I think is also down to the coughing and/or dehydration, I can't speak to loudly or I hurt my own head or start a chain reaction of coughing that you'd expect from a lifetime smoker.
So, rather than struggle through I am not leaving this bed until I am better so I have my cough mixture, lozenges and flu remedies and I intend to kick this. Technically I've had it since 28th December just run down since then so pass me the echineacea!
Hopefully a healthier Claire will be blogging tomorrow!
take care
Claire
After having 2 hours yesterday where I thought I was feeling better I am back in bed with the laptop, barely able to speak and in and out of the bathroom being sick (which I think is cough induced) sorry if its too much information I am a sharer.
I also, for the last day and a half, have the worst headache ever which I think is also down to the coughing and/or dehydration, I can't speak to loudly or I hurt my own head or start a chain reaction of coughing that you'd expect from a lifetime smoker.
So, rather than struggle through I am not leaving this bed until I am better so I have my cough mixture, lozenges and flu remedies and I intend to kick this. Technically I've had it since 28th December just run down since then so pass me the echineacea!
Hopefully a healthier Claire will be blogging tomorrow!
take care
Claire
Sunday 14 February 2010
Day 64 Sunday 14th February 2010
My two kids just brought me their blankets because mums not well!
Hasn't stopped them running around crazy - but that's just them being kids.
They are full of mischief but they are very loving and very cute!
hope to be back to normal tomorrow - get rid of this flu!
love
Claire
Hasn't stopped them running around crazy - but that's just them being kids.
They are full of mischief but they are very loving and very cute!
hope to be back to normal tomorrow - get rid of this flu!
love
Claire
Saturday 13 February 2010
Day 63 13th February 2010
Not good heads broken, had to be carried into bed last night!
ethan is saving his pennies in his nappy, everytime we change him coins fall to the floor!
Claire
ethan is saving his pennies in his nappy, everytime we change him coins fall to the floor!
Claire
Friday 12 February 2010
Thursday 11 February 2010
Day 61 Thursday 11th February 2010
It's not like me but I am struggling to write tonight!
I know that its just been one of those days and tomorrow I'll be back to my bubbly self, very seldom let things get to me and I try not to hold onto anger I'm sure the rude person on the train will never cross my path again (love Karma) as my favourite quote goes
"holding onto anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one that gets burned" Buddah
Besides I have two gorgeous boys, lovely honey, perfect puppy and ginger cake.....
Bring on Friday
love
Claire
I know that its just been one of those days and tomorrow I'll be back to my bubbly self, very seldom let things get to me and I try not to hold onto anger I'm sure the rude person on the train will never cross my path again (love Karma) as my favourite quote goes
"holding onto anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one that gets burned" Buddah
Besides I have two gorgeous boys, lovely honey, perfect puppy and ginger cake.....
Bring on Friday
love
Claire
Wednesday 10 February 2010
Day 60 Wednesday 10th February2010
Cough...cough......sniffle....sneeze
Yep this cold aint shifting, its been a long slow day and I can't stop coughing!
There is nothing like getting into a good book to lighten up your daily commute, although if you do get "too in to it" there is the risk of missing your stop! I must pay attention.
Off to find some medicine
love Claire
Tuesday 9 February 2010
Day 59 Tuesday 9th February 2010
So I have the cold, again! What is with this weather I was sure Spring had sprung last week but obviously that was a blip.
So on the escalator at Bank this morning I was stuck behind two ladies, I'm guessing Mum and daughter given the ages and I was getting an "Italian" vibe from them. As I watched their interaction wondering if I should have taken the stairs, even though my legs haven't forgiven me for the 193 steps at Covent Garden, I was wondering just how much they had spent on their wardrobe, the younger of the two ladies had the customary UGG boots, leggings and a coat that looked, sounded and creased like a bin bag with fur on the hood.
The Louis Vuitton handbags were the giveaway that considerable expenditure went into her "look" but I couldn't help but wonder if I stuck some faux fur on to a bin bag I'd have a very similar look (no really) and it struck me that there is truth in Dolly Parton's quote "It takes a lot of money to look this cheap!"
The rest of the day was all Haribo gummy sweets, pelvic floor exercises and massage oil - average day for me!
Anyways I am in need of some TLC and cold remedy so I'll leave you for now
love
Claire
So on the escalator at Bank this morning I was stuck behind two ladies, I'm guessing Mum and daughter given the ages and I was getting an "Italian" vibe from them. As I watched their interaction wondering if I should have taken the stairs, even though my legs haven't forgiven me for the 193 steps at Covent Garden, I was wondering just how much they had spent on their wardrobe, the younger of the two ladies had the customary UGG boots, leggings and a coat that looked, sounded and creased like a bin bag with fur on the hood.
The Louis Vuitton handbags were the giveaway that considerable expenditure went into her "look" but I couldn't help but wonder if I stuck some faux fur on to a bin bag I'd have a very similar look (no really) and it struck me that there is truth in Dolly Parton's quote "It takes a lot of money to look this cheap!"
The rest of the day was all Haribo gummy sweets, pelvic floor exercises and massage oil - average day for me!
Anyways I am in need of some TLC and cold remedy so I'll leave you for now
love
Claire
Monday 8 February 2010
Day 58 cont.
So my pondering didn't really come to much, if anything my head is full of ideas running around I need time to collate them, get rid of the "silly ideas", file the "for future" ideas and refine the reasonably "ok" ideas.
I am in the middle of a battle of wills with my youngest, in the last few days he has decided that bed time is negotiable (they go through phases) so he is staring at me (almost the full strength of a Claire Glare) and telling me to go to bed! Corran never really was a "terrible two" but I am sensing Ethan takes very much after me and will be a force to be reckoned with. Watch out world here comes Ethan!
We have sang Twinkle twinkle, we have read the Cars book, we have read how its Not My Truck and he is still adamant that he is not going to sleep, whereas I on the other hand could quite happily cuddle up with my honey and go for a little nap.
So whilst out and about today I found myself surrounded my several pampered princesses, whose priorities are so far removed from mine that it is ridiculous that we find ourselves in the same postcode for most of the day when really we are on different planets. I do not envy these woman most of whom are very smart and have accepted that their "package" is a currency and as such they are really quite good business women, but there are some who just float around in a world far removed from reality and it is these girls that I feel sorry for.
Having recently watched The Day After Tomorrow, I wondered what these women would bring to a group of survivors, their Platinum Visa's would no longer be of use and the money in Daddy's bank would be good for lighting a fire I suppose but what skills have they learned that would be of use to a group of survivors in such dire circumstances.
So naturally I got thinking about what skills, if any, I would bring to the table....let me see I can cook (honestly, I am quite good and I enjoy it just never get the time), I can make jewellery (not really essential in a crisis), I can fix televisions (although I am not sure we would have time for TV what with rebuilding the planet), although my soldering skills may be of use! I can entertain groups of children (a new skill I have found whilst trying to prevent kids killing each other in a not so soft "soft play") that might be beneficial keep them occupied whilst the adults decide what to do next.
So I'm now thinking I should enrol in some useful classes woodworking, self defense (in times of need etc), shooting (for hunting) and salsa because we should still have something to entertain us and that should about do it me thinks.
Anyways, currently the day after tomorrow is more likely to be a busy work day which shouldn't require me to know how to handle a firearm so I'm good for now.
Goodnight
Claire
I am in the middle of a battle of wills with my youngest, in the last few days he has decided that bed time is negotiable (they go through phases) so he is staring at me (almost the full strength of a Claire Glare) and telling me to go to bed! Corran never really was a "terrible two" but I am sensing Ethan takes very much after me and will be a force to be reckoned with. Watch out world here comes Ethan!
We have sang Twinkle twinkle, we have read the Cars book, we have read how its Not My Truck and he is still adamant that he is not going to sleep, whereas I on the other hand could quite happily cuddle up with my honey and go for a little nap.
So whilst out and about today I found myself surrounded my several pampered princesses, whose priorities are so far removed from mine that it is ridiculous that we find ourselves in the same postcode for most of the day when really we are on different planets. I do not envy these woman most of whom are very smart and have accepted that their "package" is a currency and as such they are really quite good business women, but there are some who just float around in a world far removed from reality and it is these girls that I feel sorry for.
Having recently watched The Day After Tomorrow, I wondered what these women would bring to a group of survivors, their Platinum Visa's would no longer be of use and the money in Daddy's bank would be good for lighting a fire I suppose but what skills have they learned that would be of use to a group of survivors in such dire circumstances.
So naturally I got thinking about what skills, if any, I would bring to the table....let me see I can cook (honestly, I am quite good and I enjoy it just never get the time), I can make jewellery (not really essential in a crisis), I can fix televisions (although I am not sure we would have time for TV what with rebuilding the planet), although my soldering skills may be of use! I can entertain groups of children (a new skill I have found whilst trying to prevent kids killing each other in a not so soft "soft play") that might be beneficial keep them occupied whilst the adults decide what to do next.
So I'm now thinking I should enrol in some useful classes woodworking, self defense (in times of need etc), shooting (for hunting) and salsa because we should still have something to entertain us and that should about do it me thinks.
Anyways, currently the day after tomorrow is more likely to be a busy work day which shouldn't require me to know how to handle a firearm so I'm good for now.
Goodnight
Claire
Day 58 Monday 8th February 2010
Oh dear, I am pondering - not a good thing on a Monday.
Had to stop off for a bite on way to work and now I'm pondering.
better get my skates on
Claire
Had to stop off for a bite on way to work and now I'm pondering.
better get my skates on
Claire
Sunday 7 February 2010
Day 57 Sunday 7th February 2010
Perfect Sunday with my favourite boys!
Went to Covent Garden to pick up some jewellery making essentials, was pleased with my purchases got some Amethyst and Rose Quartz for a few necklaces I have designed.
I have started with these two stones as both encourage warmth and love and are said to have specific healing qualities.
Rose quartz is believed to open the heart to the beauty within and encourage self acceptance. Amethyst is believed to reduce insomnia if placed under your pillow (must try this before making the necklace and report back) amongst many other healing properties.
Also picked up a Sapphire as it is my birth stone although I rarely make pieces for myself, I get something out of making a piece of jewellery that someone wants to wear and appreciates the time that has gone into making the item specifically for them, it is very rewarding.
Anywyas its getting near bedtime for the bears so I'll sign off for now and post back hopefully with one of the necklaces finished tomorrow.
Love
Claire
Went to Covent Garden to pick up some jewellery making essentials, was pleased with my purchases got some Amethyst and Rose Quartz for a few necklaces I have designed.
I have started with these two stones as both encourage warmth and love and are said to have specific healing qualities.
Rose quartz is believed to open the heart to the beauty within and encourage self acceptance. Amethyst is believed to reduce insomnia if placed under your pillow (must try this before making the necklace and report back) amongst many other healing properties.
Also picked up a Sapphire as it is my birth stone although I rarely make pieces for myself, I get something out of making a piece of jewellery that someone wants to wear and appreciates the time that has gone into making the item specifically for them, it is very rewarding.
Anywyas its getting near bedtime for the bears so I'll sign off for now and post back hopefully with one of the necklaces finished tomorrow.
Love
Claire
Saturday 6 February 2010
Day 56 6th February 2010
When your day starts with the mobile ringing its never a good sign, in my case two members of staff brought down by a flu bug that is doing its rounds!
So I have just finished breakfast about 2 minutes ago (approx 7.30pm) but hey its not like this happens every week and I have tomorrow off which I am so looking forward to.
So sorry its not a very interesting post but its just been a bit of a "meh" day!
Love
Claire
So I have just finished breakfast about 2 minutes ago (approx 7.30pm) but hey its not like this happens every week and I have tomorrow off which I am so looking forward to.
So sorry its not a very interesting post but its just been a bit of a "meh" day!
Love
Claire
Friday 5 February 2010
Day 55 Friday 5th February 2010
Thank crunchie its Friday! oooo I could just go a crunchie...Martin honnneeeeyyy
Anyways busy day and my feet are paying the price, my dogs are barking as they say. First off a thank you to Kimmy & Fletcher for lunch, very yummy Thai, Martin got my leftovers which he loved, a thank you to Tamanna for the chocolate (saved me going on the 4 o'clock chocolate run) and a thank you to Rachelle for popping out to get me coffee this morning. Your combined efforts got me through a long day after a very long night with the kids.
Martin got Fuzz new food dishes and he is assembling them as I type, yes you read that right the food bowls for our pooch require assembly. Martin does have a confused look on his face and Fuzz has an impatient look on her face - I'll keep you posted on that one.
So the kids have had kisses and cuddles and off to bed and its time for me to put the kettle on. This weekend I should be finishing my new website (watch this space) and making some jewellery to help raise funds for a colleague who is walking on a bed of hot coals for a very worthwhile charity, I'll post links tomorrow!
Take care Claire
Thursday 4 February 2010
Day 54 Thursday 4th February 2010
Hello
On my way to work this morning I came across an abandoned (lost) book entitled "Lullaby Lion" I was tempted to take it home with me as my youngest has a pet lion (stuffed) called Lionel who is Ethan's best friend. But I instead opted to leave the book on the off chance that the owner would come looking for it! It made me very aware of all the random things I see in my journey, single gloves, false teeth (yes really on the district line), books, bears etc etc etc so I have been posting random conversations I over hear on the tube and now I am going to document my findings also.
My favourite boys came to meet me from work and we opted to eat on the way home, which seemed a good idea at the time. Half way through our food Ethan, goes very quiet and pale and then projectile vomiting, I have never seen Martin move so fast, it would appear his tummy wasn't keen on the fruit juice he had earlier that afternoon, he was fine afterwards just one of those things that happen with kids, hope we didn't put the other diners off their food.
On the way home Corran was excited to be at Bank as he knows that's where his pennies are, he is saving up for an airport and he wants to make pennies by being a model, or a drummer or a model drummer!
Take care and I'll catch up with you tomorrow
Claire
Wednesday 3 February 2010
Day 53 Wednesday 3rd February 2010
Its been a strange day, my excitement at Bank station being opened was short lived as it was closed today (signal failures) resulting in a very frustrating commute.
We stopped at every DLR station with the driver giving us an "update" even though there was technically no update to the situation it was still taking us 25 minutes to move 2 stops and Bank was still closed. Although the driver did have a very pleasant voice.
So it was DLR to Poplar, Poplar to Canary Wharf, Jubilee to Westminster, District to South Kensington with the District line being delayed owing to a defective train, some people might say that this is a sign that I should've stayed in bed!
The day itself was average, no major drama's to report, looking forward to making some jewellery this weekend! I did have a bit of a chuckle at a conversation I overheard today, two ladies discussing the "new man" and how she loves him so much but has to take him shopping as "his clothes are...well I just have to take him shopping", and "we're booked in to get his hair cut tomorrow" and "then we have an appointment next week at the gym" and "once all that's done we are off to the South of France to meet my parents" what is he your boyfriend or your pet?
Suddenly my awful commute isn't that bad, it could be worse, I could be that woman's boyfriend! When we meet a new significant other, we tend to see which boxes they tick and then accept the flaws that make them who they are and why we love them but there is an alarming trend of accepting which boxes are ticked and then trying to change the "bits" we don't like - it will all end in tears! Unless he is of course happy to be her pet in which case I wish them well.
Take care
Claire
We stopped at every DLR station with the driver giving us an "update" even though there was technically no update to the situation it was still taking us 25 minutes to move 2 stops and Bank was still closed. Although the driver did have a very pleasant voice.
So it was DLR to Poplar, Poplar to Canary Wharf, Jubilee to Westminster, District to South Kensington with the District line being delayed owing to a defective train, some people might say that this is a sign that I should've stayed in bed!
The day itself was average, no major drama's to report, looking forward to making some jewellery this weekend! I did have a bit of a chuckle at a conversation I overheard today, two ladies discussing the "new man" and how she loves him so much but has to take him shopping as "his clothes are...well I just have to take him shopping", and "we're booked in to get his hair cut tomorrow" and "then we have an appointment next week at the gym" and "once all that's done we are off to the South of France to meet my parents" what is he your boyfriend or your pet?
Suddenly my awful commute isn't that bad, it could be worse, I could be that woman's boyfriend! When we meet a new significant other, we tend to see which boxes they tick and then accept the flaws that make them who they are and why we love them but there is an alarming trend of accepting which boxes are ticked and then trying to change the "bits" we don't like - it will all end in tears! Unless he is of course happy to be her pet in which case I wish them well.
Take care
Claire
Tuesday 2 February 2010
Day 52 Tuesday 2nd February 2010
Day off! It feels like a Sunday for some reason and we treated it as such - completely relaxed and a lazy day.
Well as much as you can do with two kids. Started with taking kids and fuzz out for some fresh air then had some lunch followed by Jewellery making/organising. They are enthusiastic little helpers but I fear we'll be finding crystals for months to come as their idea of organising was slightly different to mine but we all had fun and I enjoy getting them involved in the same way that I am sure one day Martin will take the boys out on photo shoots.
Well I have been putting on weight, which is a good thing, when I was ill last summer I became quite skeletal at under 6.5 stone so I am quite happy that bits of me are wobbly now, and I can't stop eating which I was never like, well except for during my pregnancies where I would comfortably eat two full dinners each night.
But I can assure you this new found appetite is not a sign of another little McNeil on the way - life with two is quite hectic enough! Can you imagine the challenge of number 3?!?
Anyways time to start rounding up the two tiny terrors and story time!
Claire
Well as much as you can do with two kids. Started with taking kids and fuzz out for some fresh air then had some lunch followed by Jewellery making/organising. They are enthusiastic little helpers but I fear we'll be finding crystals for months to come as their idea of organising was slightly different to mine but we all had fun and I enjoy getting them involved in the same way that I am sure one day Martin will take the boys out on photo shoots.
Well I have been putting on weight, which is a good thing, when I was ill last summer I became quite skeletal at under 6.5 stone so I am quite happy that bits of me are wobbly now, and I can't stop eating which I was never like, well except for during my pregnancies where I would comfortably eat two full dinners each night.
But I can assure you this new found appetite is not a sign of another little McNeil on the way - life with two is quite hectic enough! Can you imagine the challenge of number 3?!?
Anyways time to start rounding up the two tiny terrors and story time!
Claire
Monday 1 February 2010
Day 51 Monday 1st February 2010
Bank is open! Yay! and by Bank I mean Bank station so my commute just got a bit easier in the morning.
Been a busy day lots to do which is how I like it! Last night I made two new necklaces which are very nice, looking forward to showing you my new range which should be done in about a week or so.
I forgot to charge the MP3 (again) so my journey home was interesting as you can't help but hear other peoples conversations. There was one woman that I really felt for, she was worrying about failing her child (I'm guessing a new mum) and is worried that she is "doing it right". I'm sure all first time mums have been in this place, you are learning about being a parent and its tough. I was always worried that I got it wrong, even recently, and I have two kids now.
I've read the books, visited the websites and talked to the doctors and in the end I'm doing a great job by all accounts, I have two healthy, beautiful, happy children who are growing and learning all the time. The books and experts do offer good advice and opinions but that is what they are advice and opinions! Nobody knows your child like you do, so to the anonymous mother on the train, you are probably doing fine enjoy your children they don't stay young for long!
Goodnight
Claire
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