A funky day but I felt bad in the afternoon

The night shift went well. I went to bed too late though which was not good. Wolfie got up at around 6am and I was lucky that I was able to get some catnaps before I got up.

I managed to get a lot one in the morning as I wasted to be ready in time for the homestart. As it turned out it was cancelled so I need not have bothered after all.

Though I made use of the time and I managed to get some washing done and a lot of cleaning up done. I was really busy up until about 3 when I started to feel bad.

It was not long before I felt really bad. I had gut ache and my back was throbbing. It was so bad that I had to put the twins in their baskets, take a paracetamol and take Wolfie into his room and lie on his bed.

Bless Wolfie though. I was lying on his bed and he said to me ‘what’s the matter?’ I started to feel better after a while thankfully and by 6 I started to feel so much better. I have decided though that I will be I bed for 11 as I really need to get a good sleep tonight. Even if I have to get Devil boy to give the twins their bottles I will do as I desperately need a good sleep.

The rest of the day went well and my temper has been good today. I have had a few moments but thankfully nothing like last night.

I cleaned up, bathed Wolfie and put him to bed. He did not settle off first time, which is unusual but thankfully he settled off when I went through to him.

I then relaxed for a bit before Devil boy got home. I then tidied up and all I have to do is get the twins bottles ready and change them before crashing. I am on schedule for getting an early night.

Wednesday 30th August – Devil boy away for his granddads funeral

The night shift went well but unfortunately I went to bed later than I intended so I did not get the best sleep. Malach also woke in the night for a feed so that did not help either.

The good thing that happened though was that my funky new graphics card arrived in the morning. One of Devil boy’s friends is going to buy my old graphics card so that will mean that we will not have to spend as much money on the card. The only sort of downside to the card is that it is such a powerful graphics card that I will need a new tower with a bigger power source.

I was thinking though as I was looking through the towers for sale. The towers mostly look rather macho. Would like a girly tower for a change. Devil boy told me that I should be able to get a tower custom made. I think I am going to save up for a funky girly tower with flowers and butterflies on it (the butterflies and flowers on the side will be cut into the tower so I can see inside) I am happy that Devil boys friend will also by my current tower.

I got everything ready for Devil boy to go and at around 6 his mum and dad arrived to pick him up.

That is when things started to get challenging. I started to get wound up. Wolfie was getting over tired and messing about. I was getting more and more wound up and snapping at him. I tried and tried to remain calm but I was losing the battle unfortunately.

I was not too happy with my mum though. I was just taking Wolfies nappy off when the phone started ringing. I ignored it but it rang and rang. I thought it must have been an urgent call so I answered it with a dirty nappy in one hand and using my cleanest hand to answer it. It turned out not to be urgent at all but just a call for a chat at the busiest time of the day. Mum knows it is the busiest time of the day yet she always calls then.

I continued to get wound up until it reached its peak when I smacked Wolfies bum and I felt awful about it. Thankfully I was able to calm down a lot and I managed to bathe and put him to bed with only a few minor challenges. I really am going to have to work on my anger management.


After that I managed to get some jobs done before I had a funky chat to mum and then I had a very funky relaxing night. I went to bed later than I wanted but I was feeling much better than easier and I managed to get some reading before I crashed.

I got the twins weighed and got referred to see a councillor

The night shift went well. Malach woke up during the night but he settled quickly so I got a good sleep. I do need a night where I get a good uninterrupted sleep though to really make a difference. I hope I do not have to wait too long before it happens though.

In the morning I got the twins ready quickly and we out to the next town as I needed to get something sorted at the bank. I got that sorted and then got my funky new glasses fixed before getting a bit of shopping done. As Devil boy managed to find my Star Was book I was able to get some reading done on the train.

When I got back I got some lunch ready for the twins and Devil boy fed Wolfie. He then put him off for a nap and I got the twins ready to take out. It did not take too long to get ready and I made good time getting there. The twins have put on weight nicely. Malach is doing really well at the moment and going up the chart so well. Elbereth is following her line but no more. That is good enough through as at least she is still on the chart.

I had a chat to my health visitor and she told me that she had refereed me to see a councillor. She told me that the wait should not be too long as there is not a long waiting list.

I then went around to see my friend. She is having a challenging time at the moment…bless her. Her dad is not well at the moment, which is causing her to worry. Her car failed the MOT badly so it will be actually cheaper to get a new car.

I then had a good blether with her before going home. I was able to have a funky chat with her about the Star Wars books.

When I got home I needed to see to the twins and Devil boy got dinner ready. The time flew by and before long it was time for Wolfie to go to bed. I then needed to rush around getting washing folded up, taken from the line and folded and then the load in the washing machine put out before washing the dishes, hovering the living room so that I could iron Devil boys trousers and shirts (we do not have an ironing board) for his Papa’s funeral on Thursday (he will be travelling tomorrow)

I have managed to watch a funky film I have not seen for a while. I decided to put it on after starting to watch a funky Jet Li film on TV. I could not watch it as it was dubbed. I cannot watch dubbed films. It has to be subtitled.


The twins have been wonderful and settled but all I need to do it tidy up a little and get their bottles ready before crashing. Hopefully it will not be too late but then again I know I will not get an early night unfortunately.

Monday 28th August – Going back to the groups

The night shift went well and I managed to get a good sleep so that I was able to get up at a good time and not feel too tired.

I decided that I would go to the group in the morning but not the group in the afternoon. I will go to that next week. I think it will be better doing one thing at a time as from next week Monday will be a long day for us all.

The group went really well though and it is nice to see the new faces from the other times that I went. I know a few of the other ladies so I was able to chat to some of them for some time.

I then went to Devil boy’s grandmas for a short while. I am really glad that the groups are back on as I like visiting his grandma. By going to the groups it is so easy to visit her afterward. I will be able to visit her twice a week at least.

The afternoon went quickly. I sorted out what needed to get sorted out and I dealt with the twins. When I woke them up for their bottles though at night Malach settled quickly but Elbereth took a while to settle. In the end I had to go to bed, as I was shattered. I left Devil boy to deal with her. She was not hungry and had some wind which Devil boy was able to get up before she settled off. I once again could not read as I could not find my book. Though I was not too bothered as again I was too tired to read.

Sunday 27th August – Absolutely exhausted

The night shift went quite well..apart from Malach waking through the night for feeds. I really struggled to get up in the morning and event though Devil boy got up and got Wolfies breakfast so I could get a rest I was still shattered. I needed to get out to the shop and the woman who runs it noticed that I was looking tired.

The day went well though even though I was tired. I was busy as per usual though but thankfully the day was not too challenging.

I have been still managing to get Wolfie off for nape during the day. We have now managed to work out a system, which works really well. It was very cute today though as when he was napping Devil boy went out. When Wolfie woke I placed him on the bed to help him wake up. I noticed though that all was quiet and when I went though I noticed that he had fell asleep again. He looked so cute that I took a picture of him.


The rest of the day went well and I managed to get to bed at a reasonable time as well. Unfortunately though by the time I got to bed I was so shattered I could not concentrate to read so I had to miss it for the night.

Saturday 26th August – Oops very behind

I had a very busy day today.

I was going to take out the twins with me to the next town but the train was not the type of train that I could get their buggy onto. I decided that I would not go down, as the bank would have been closed when I got down. That was the main reason why I was going.

Devil boy went out with his daughter and Wolfie to deep-sea world that is not too far from where we stay. They had a very funky time and bless Devil boy he got me a chain with a sharks tooth on it.

The rest of the day went well but I was very busy and by nighttime I was shattered.

Sad news for Devil boy and the twin’s injections

The night shift went really well. I went to bed too late again but I managed to get a reasonable sleep thankfully. Wolfie has been sleeping so well at the moment, which has really been helping.

Devil boy got some sad news in the morning. His mum rang to tell him that his granddad had died during the night.


The morning went well and after breakfast I got ready to take the twins to get their injections. They were really good…bless them. Malach cried when he got the injections but he settled very quickly and was smiling very soon after again. Elbereth took a little longer to settle but it was not that long before she was all right.

I went around to see my friend afterward. I chatted to her for a while. The twins rolled about on the floor for a while before I went back home. Devil boy then went out as soon as I got in. He needed to get some black trousers for his granddads funeral.

I was able to get Wolfie off for a nap and then sort out some food for the twins. When Wolfie got up I managed to get him calmed down but I was not able to get a lot else done as I was feeling really tired. Thankfully when Devil boy got back I was able to take a nap. I only wanted to nap for 30 minutes but I ended up sleeping for over an hour.

The rest of the day went well. Wolfie settled off to sleep in the end. It was sweet though as when I went ii to see him he was pointing up to the shelf saying Star Wars.

After that I then managed to get some cleaning up while Devil boy washed the dishes. I had planned on getting some writing done but I unfortunately did not get the time. I will have to make some time or it tomorrow. I need to get an earlier night tonight.

Happy birthday Devil Brother

The night shift went really well. Wolfie slept really well and when he got up I was able to get another small nap before getting up.

I have been a little uptight during the day but not too bad. I managed to keep control thankfully.

I got all of the things that I needed to get done before I went back to homestart today. It is really funky that the schools have gone back for Wolfie as all of the groups that I take him to are back on.

My friend was not at the group today. I was hoping that she would be because I felt like having a chat to her. I think I will call by tomorrow when I get the twins immunised.

The group went well and not only did I manage to get some of the competitions that I try and enter done but I also managed to weigh myself. I weigh just over 9 ½ stone. I have just over a stone to lose before I get to pre Wolfie pregnancy weight. I am confident that I will get there in the end though.


The rest of the day went well. Devil boy went to his friend house in the evening for a bit and when I was putting Wolfie into the bath he was not really interested. He just wanted to watch the Mr tumble clips on the Internet. He protested all the time while I dressed him for bed and it was only when I got the book ready that he changed from Mr tumble to Star Wars thankfully. He settled off nicely.

I have spent the night getting things done, seeing to the twins and playing on Dark Age of Camelot. I have missed yoga again but I will get back on target tomorrow. It is just so difficult at times to make the time when there is so much to do. It is my brother’s birthday but I only had the chance to send a text to him late at night. I am also a bit late with sending his card and present. I must get that sent off tomorrow.

Wednesday 23rd August – Not too bad today

The night shift went well again. Wolfie has been sleeping some well recently. I went to bed though a little later than I should have done so I did not get the best sleep. I must make up for it as I need to take advantage when Wolfie and the twins sleep well.

I have still been uptight during the day but each time did not last for too long thankfully so I was able to get over them well.

The day generally went well. Wolfie is obsessed with Fireman Sam and Mr Tumble. It was cure yesterday, as when we were walking up to clinic he was standing next to a lamppost and sliding down it saying fireman Sam.




Another thing that was cute though was when I was getting ready to read him his bedtime book. He looked at the book and said Star Wars. I thought that was so funky. He is settling off wonderfully as well. He will say good night when we leave him. He is so sweet.

The rest of the night went really well as well but I need to find a way of spending quality time with Devil boy though as we do not spend enough time together.

Tuesday 22nd August – I got Wolfie weighed and I spoke to the health visitor

Oops behind again.

I have been having so much fun on Dark Age of Camelot that I have got behind again. I have managed to get a bit of money so the house is looking funky now.


Though I am still feeling uptight and when I am not uptight I am quick to get uptight and I am short tempered.

I decided to see my health visitor and get Wolfie weighed, as it has been a while since I got him weighed.

My health visitor is off until next week but I spoke to the other one that works there. I know him well and he told me that my health visitor could refer me to see a councillor. She will be able to do that next week. I am very happy that I might not have to see my doctor about this.

Wolfie was weighed and he is now 12.75kg (About 28lb) he is on the 25th centile (the highest he has been since he was about 6weeks old) is we are really happy with how he is getting on. The rest of the day went well and I managed to have a nice relaxing night on the computer.

My old hard drive found

The night shift was again a challenge as it was Elbereth’s turn to be unsettled. I did not feel too bad for it and Wolfie got up at a reasonable time. I managed to get him to settle off again and I also managed to finish off the Lord of the rings. It felt strange to finish the book. I have been reading it for so long. I enjoyed it so much. Though it has lowered my opinion of the film though.

I was still uptight during the day and at times I struggled to keep calm. I will look on a website that Devil boy has found giving tips to help with meditating. I have found a mantra that I can use when meditating.

I tried to get Wolfie off for a nap during the day. That did not work unfortunately but the has not been in a bad mod today so I am not too bothered. I have started reading a Star Wars book to him. I have not read this book yet so I am glad for a reason to do so. It is the sequel to the book survivor’s quest. It will be interesting to read it.


The afternoon went well though there were a few blips but we all got through the day in one piece. I am looking forward to seeing my health visitor tomorrow. Hopefully she will be able to help me. I get on with her so it will be easy to chat to her. I am going to make sure that I write down what I need to ask her so I do not forget.

Devil boy also said that he would test some hard drives that we had sitting around. Some of them did not cooperate but we did managed to find the hard drives form my very first computer. It was really funky seeing all the bits and bobs that I had on. I moved them across to my computer.

I have been on Dark Age of Camelot again today. I have been having fun and what I have been doing means that I can go on for five minutes and then get back to my jobs. I enjoy computer games where I can manage to get a little done without having to spend hours on it.

I'm having a relaxing night but I am about to blitz the kitchen before I go to bed though

Sunday 20th August – Still uptight

Sunday 20th August – Still uptight

The night shift was rather challenging. Malach was up a few times during the night and was challenging to settle. Wolfie slept well but I still had an broken sleep. It was a good job that I went to bed at a good time.

I was still in a bad mood though and uptight. I have decided today that I am going to se the doctor about seeing a councillor. I have made such good progress with my depression but I think that I need a little help with the final tweaks. I am going to continue with the yoga (I will try the new DVD that I got) and I am going to try meditation for my temper.


I had fun playing on Dark Age of Camelot today. I have been building up money to buy things for our new homes. I have been decorating our new homes. They are beginning to look very funky now.

The rest of the day went well though and I enjoyed my day of from cleaning. Though I really have to get back on track and soon otherwise I am going to get overwhelmed very quickly.

Saturday 19 August – Baking with Devil boys daughter

This is another quick update.

The day went well. Devil boy’s daughter is over today and staying the night. The only downside is that I am really short-tempered and so uptight at the moment. It really does not take much to wind me up at the moment. This then has an affect of then making me even madder for getting wound up. That is not a good combination as well.

I managed to get through the day and at the end of the day devil boys daughter and I baked a Victoria sponge. It went really well and it tasted nice. I like baking with her. It is nice to get the chance to do something with her.


We have set up the playstation in the room that she stays so she can fall asleep to a DVD at night. She has been enjoying watching the carry on movies when she stays over so that has been nice for her.

Friday 18th August – Oops I am behind now

Oops as I have got behind rather badly this time I am just giving a quick update.

The day went well and the younglings were funky.

I have started playing a game again online that I did not think I would pay again. Devil boy started playing it so I thought I would as well. I surprised myself as I really enjoyed it when I went on. I have decided that I will keep playing the game from now on as I thought it was fun to play. I have a soft spot for the game as that is the game where I met Devil boy.

I have bought myself a house in the game as well as a house for Devil boy and my guild (If only it was that easy in real life)

My House:


Our Guild’s house:

Funky new glasses and taking Wolfie to the beach

The night shift went really well but I really need to make sure that I get an early nigh tonight as I am shattered.

The morning went well and I managed to get a few things don before I got a phone call from the opticians telling me that my new glasses wee ready to pick up. I decided that I would take Wolfie along with me and go to the beach with him to give him some peace. He also loves going on the train.

I got ready to go out and prepared food for the twins. Devil boy gave that to them while I was out. I went and got my glasses. It was nice though as on the way someone stated chatting to me. He was with his wife and daughter. We had a funky chat and it made a change to chat to someone while out.

The glasses are very funky and the case that came with them is just so funky. It also came with a fab bag. We then went o the beach. We had a lovely time there. Wolfie loved running along the beach, going in the sea, putting his hands in the sand and picking up shells. I am going to make sure that I take him to the beach as often as possible.


We stayed for good amount of time before we came back home. The rest of the afternoon went well. Well apart from Devil boy being short tempered again. I bathed Wolfie and put him to bed before having a funky soak in the bath.

I came out to do our yoga for the night and Elbereth was unsettled again. Devil boy was then not happy about it so we had an argument and he went in a huff on his computer and I did the yoga.

I then cleaned the kitchen and got the bottles ready for the twins. Devil boy fed Malach and I fed Elbereth. Elbereth settled off with no problems but Malach is unsettled at the moment. I will get him settled and then read for a bit before crashing. I have managed to get ready early tonight so I am happy about that.

I got my eyes tested

The night shift went really well and even though I went to bed late I managed to get a really good sleep as it was just past 7 when Wolfie got up. I was able to cat nap for a little longer before getting up.

I managed to get al that I anted to get ready done before going out. When I was out I managed to get some shopping done before I went to get my eyes tested. I got them tested. They are not too much different to when they wee last tested. I have chosen a funky pair of glasses out. It will not be too long before they will be ready. I am looking forward to them arriving.

I then was able to get some time at the sea before I went to get the train home. I love being by the sea and when we move I really would like to make sure that it is next to the sea.


When I go next week to collect my glasses I will take Wolfie. Hopefully the tide will be out so we can go on the beach.

When I got home I had something to eat before I took Wolfie out. I thought it would be nice for Devil boy to have more relaxing time. I called around at my friend’s house but she was not in. I took Wolfie to the park. I had a really funky time and I started chatting to a woman who was with her step-granddaughter. She had moved to the area in the last week and it turned out that she lived on the same street as me.

We walked home together. We had a funky chat on the way home so hopefully I will get to see her again at some point soon. Wolfie was such a good boy while we were out and he played nicely with the other girl.

When we got home we had dinner and then Devil boy bathed and put Wolfie to bed. He settled off with no challenges while I cleaned up in the living room.

The night went well. We managed to get the yoga DVD done (even though it was interrupted by the twins at one point)

After that I had to rush about as the kitchen was a state and I had to wrap up a motherboard ready for returning tomorrow. I may get a little tidying done before bed or I might just crash no and read a bit before going to sleep.

Tuesday 15th August – I go the twins weighed today

The night shift went really well and Wolfie slept well again. I felt really good for having had a good nights sleep.

The morning went well and Devil boy went out to his grandma’s house for a short while with Wolfie. His grandma is thankfully feeling much better now. She has to take a lot of medication but at least she is making a good recovery.

When they go back I then went out to the bank to sort out getting my name changed. It was really easy to get sorted out and I got everything sorted out while I was there. The twins were really good while I was there and they managed to have a little roll about on the floor.

I then took them to the clinic. There was hardly anyone there this week. I was able o have a really funky chat to the health visitors that are there. I got Elbereth weighed first. She has gone from 5.82kg (12lb 13 ½ oz) to 6.16kg (13lb 9 ½ oz) she has gone up the chart as well. She is nearly on the 2nd centile. Malach was then weighed next. He has gone from 6.38kg (14lb ½ oz) to 7.78kg (14lb 15oz) He really has taken a jump up the chart. He is now just over the 2nd centile. It is so funky that the twin are doing so well and hopefully it will not be too long before they are heading back to their original line.

When I got home I took Wolfie out for a bit to give Devil boy a break. He has been getting very stressed recently and his blood pressure has risen. I managed to get my name changed at the health centre and I went to visit Devil boy’s grandmas but I unfortunately missed her so I went to the park for a bit. There was another little boy who Wolfie played for a bit with. It was really cute to watch.

When we got home we had some dinner and I then bathed and put Wolfie to bed. He settled off nicely and I then went to deal with the twins.

The night did not go well. I managed to eventually get a lot of cleaning up (Devil boy also did his bit as well) but I did not managed to et a lot of the things that I wanted to get done though. I felt rather down as well. But thankfully that was just a blip and even though it was late when I got to bed I felt much better and I as able to read for a bit.

Wolfie slept for a long time but Devil boy’s grandma and granddad are not well

The night shift went really well. Wolfie woke up just before 6 and as I thought that it was to early to get up I read to him so he would settle off and I left him to settle again in his bed. He cried for a little but he settled off and he slept until 8.30. That was so funky to get such a good lie in.

The day went well and Devil boy took Wolfie to his grandmas for a bit. While he was out I sorted out the twins and tidied the back room.

When Devil boy got back he was telling me that his grandma has no been well recently. She had to go into the hospital. She was given some steroids but is thankfully getting better. Though Devil boy’s granddad is not well at all. He is in hospital and things are not looking good for him unfortunately. Devil boy did not manage to get a photo of Wolfie with him so he is feeing sad about that. Hopefully he will recover so Devil boy can get back over and get a photo with him.

The rest of the day went well. I managed to get Wolfie off for a quick nap when they got back and someone came out to look at the boiler. We have been having problems with it recently. Thankfully it was still in the guarantee and he was able to fix it.

Devil boy’s daughter came over while we were having dinner. She will be stopping over tonight. She ran about and kept Wolfie entertained before he went to bed. We have found that if we put him in the bath half an hour later than if he had not had a nap he settles off really nicely.

I then sorted out all the things that needed to get sorted out in good time. Though I have to confess that the flat is once again getting really messy again. I am going to have to set time aside to keep on top of the flat. I worked so hard while Devil boy was away to keep the flat tidy. I cannot let it get that bad again.

Next stop…tantrum central

The night shift went well and Wolfie got up at a good time.

The morning went well but he unfortunately did not settle off for his nap. Devil boy decided to take him around to his grandma’s house. I have decided not to go to Taekwondo until I have enough time to go along. Two hours is too much time at the moment.

When Devil boy got back he said that Wolfie had been really challenging. He had slapped several people while he was there (Devil boys grandma and his daughter as well as his cousin)


He was shattered when he was back so I put him off for a nap. I then managed to find almost all of the things that I was looking for and when Wolfie got up I took him out with me for a short while as Devil boy was feeling well.

He was not a happy chap when I took him out but on the way home I went to the park with him for a while. He really had fun and he really is enjoying the climbing frame. There were a couple of children who came while we were there and Wolfie had some fun climbing the frame with the younger boy (about a year older than Wolfie)

We put Wolfie to bed a little later today but he still managed to settle off nicely. Maybe he was having an off day. We will see what happens tomorrow.

The twins have been really funky tonight. I managed to browse the Internet tonight and follow the yoga DVD again. I am going to try and get it done most nights. I think it will be really good for the both of us. Devil boy was not going to originally follow it but when I started he decided to join in.

I just have to tidy up now but I have just had some supper of some of Devil boys home made broth, which was really yummy. It will not be long before I crash.

Saturday 12th August – Starting yoga

The day went well. We have been managing to get Wolfie off for a nap successfully and get him to settle well at night recently. I think we have managed to find a balance. The mornings are going well as well. I have set a limit of when he should come through and if he wakes before then I get him to settle in his bed again. That has been going well.

The only things we need to work on is how he acts around the twins. He will get there though.

The day went well and Wolfie settled off funkily. Devil boy and I then managed to follow the yoga DVD that we have got. I could tell that I have not done it for a while as I could really feel myself stretching. I am going o try and follow the DVD as much as possible. The next thing that we are going to work on is meditation.


I then did some cleaning up and got ready for bed. I have started reading the Star Wars book again. I want to go through it and see what else I can pick up that I might have missed before.

Friday 11th August – A funky day but unfortunately my friends dad is not well

Oops once again I have got behind with my journal. I have been so busy during the day that I have been getting to tired at night to get anything done.

The day went well. I managed to get out and about and get a few things done that I needed to do. I need to start getting my name changed in all of the usual places. I have been to arrange an appointment at the bank to sort it out there. While I was out I went to see my friend for a chat. Her dad is not well at the moment so I went to see her to ask how he is. He is getting better but they are waiting to run some tests on him. Wolfie was really good while I was out which was good as he has been challenging recently.

I then had a funky night rushing about clearing up while Devil boy went to his friend’s house for the night.

I managed to finish the Star Wars book Betrayal. It was a very funky book but the ending was rather shocking and not what I expected at all. I really did enjoy it though and I am really looking forward to see how the series develops.

Happy birthday to me

It is my birthday. I did not get a good sleep as I got in late from the concert and I had to clean the kitchen when I got in and I got up early but I have had a very funky day.

Devil boy got me a really funky present. He got em a funky Star Wars mug that makes noises and a Star wars trivial pursuit DVD/board game.


I saw Devil boy’s family today and they got me some funky things and my friend called around with a lovely handmade card with some books.

I went shopping in the afternoon to get some things for a mal for Devil boy and I and when I got back I spent some time browsing the Internet, spending time with the younglings and cleaning the kitchen before getting Wolfie bathed and put to bed. He settled off really nicely.

Devil boy and I had our meal, which was lovely. We also watched the new version of King Kong. We thought that it was rubbish so we played the trivial pursuit game which was really fab. We had a good laugh while playing it.

All I have to do is give Malach his last feed before crashing, as I am shattered.

Wednesday 9th August – I went to see the Bees

The day went really funkily and I managed to find out how to get to the place where I was seeing the Bees. I also managed to sort out enough milk for Devil boy.

I got the train with no problems and when t arrived in Edinburgh I started my challenge of finding the place.

I took a rather scenic route (I had managed to get a map from the train station but I went wrong a few times and needed to ask several people where to go) but I got there in the end.

I got there in plenty of time and managed to get a couple of drinks before the support band came on. It was a shame though as there were no interesting non-alcholoic drinks for me to have so I just had orange juice. The support band was rather funky. I have unfortunately forgotten what they were called.

The Bees came on and they were fantastic. They played for a while and they did one thing that I have never seen a band do before. Most of the band changed instruments for different songs. So the lead singer changed and played the piano then played the drums and he also played the trumpet. They are most talented bands that I have seen. They were so funky. I was lucky that I managed to get right to the front.

It was a lovely atmosphere and there was no pushing about. There was plenty of room to dance and I did not feel trapped in or squashed. I also really enjoyed that thee is a smoking ban as well.

One of the band members (the main guitarist) was wearing a bright red cowboy hat. I thought that was so funky as I was wearing my red bowler hat. At the end of the concert when I was buying a T-Shirt I managed to see him and I asked him if I could take a photo of him with my hat on and he agreed to do so. He was really funky as well because my camera was taking its time to take the photo and he patiently waited for it to take. Bless him.

Devil boy and Wolfie come back home

I managed to have a bit o a lie in this morning, as I knew that Devil boy and Wolfie were getting home later than originally planned. One of the things that I ordered off the TV arrived today so we have a funky new duvet for out bed. It does look fab.

I spent the morning dealing with the twin’s and sorting out the back room. I hovered Wolfies room and the hall and as I had managed to clear the back room when I managed to get something stuck in the hover. I was trying to take the pipe off to get it when in frustration at it not moving I bashed it on the floor. I thought it had not been damaged but when I had managed to get the blockage out and use it again I noticed that the end of the pipe was buckled. I was proud of myself for not losing my temper though and I managed to bash it so that I can get it to work again. I will have a look on the internet for a replacement part,.

I have decided that I will work on the back room over the next week as I will not get it done today. I thought that if I get the rest of the flat sparking then that will be good enough. I cleaned the bathroom, living room and the kitchen.

Elbereth is really not taking to the solids that well but I am managing to get her to take at least 3 spoonfuls of food per mal so hopefully it will improve. Though I can really notice the weight difference between her and Malach though. Hopefully she will be funky. I have tried her in 6-9 month clothes and they fit her nicely so that must mean that she is growing nicely so that gives me some reassurance.

I was just washing some dished when Devil boy and Wolfie got back. Devil boy loves his new amp and it was lovely to see Wolfie again. I put him to bed tonight. It was really funky to read the lord of the rings again. He settled off nicely.

I then sorted out the twins and had a bath so I was nice and clean ready for sleeping under our lovely new quilt.

Monday 7th August – Working on the back room but never ending cleaning.

I spent the day going through the back room and the hall today. That was a very challenging task. It seemed that no matter how much work I did there still seemed to be a never-ending amount of clutter.

I am afraid at that point I knew that I would not get the whole flat done before Devil boy got back so I just bagged up a lot of stuff and put it in the shed to deal with at a later date.

I managed to totally finish Wolfies room though and get the hall sorted. They both looked very funky so I was very happy with myself. I go a text from Devil boy though telling me that he will be home later than he first though so that has given me more time to clean up.

Though during the night I was watching a movie that had been based on a real life event. This involved a woman being attacked in her home will her husband was away. Not a good idea when Devil boy was away. I checked and double-checked the doors and I was rather scared for a while before I managed to get my mind off it.

Sorting Wolfies room out and having chance to relax

I slept a little longer than usual this morning as due to all of the work I have done I was absolutely shattered so I needed a god sleep to get the energy to carry on with the decluttering.

I started as soon as I’d had breakfast and sorted the twins out. I made good progress in Wolfie room before I sorted out lunch for the twins. Elbereth managed to take a good amount of her lunch. Malach as per usual scoffed his lunch really well.

My friend came around shortly after lunch with her husband and daughter and took the twins out for a walk. While they were out I had a lovely soak in the bath and browsed the Internet before they got back. When they got back we had a funky chat before they went home.

I then continued work on the back room. I managed to really do a good job of sorting through the stuff that we had got stored in his room and by the end of the day all I needed to do in his room is hover it.

I just needed to clear up a little before I got to bed and read for a bit before I crash.

Saturday 5th August – Today the living room and sorting out my name change

Even though I went to bed late I managed to get up early and get breakfast and sort out the twins before making a start on the living room.

When I saw the living room I thought that it would not take too long as there did not seem to be too much stuff to sort though.

How mistaken was I. There was so much stuff to sort through so even though it did not look to bad I spent the whole day working on the living room.

I did take a break from it during the day as the documents for my name change arrived in the post today. I went around to my friends house for a short while as I not only had a card to drop off at her house but I also asked her to be a witness for my name change. It was strange signing a new name but thankfully as my new name starts with the same letter as my old name it is not so bad.

When I got back I found it really hard to motivate myself to get the living room done but in the end I managed it and by the end of the day I had dine a good job of sorting through it. I have set up two shelving units up by Devil boy’s computer. It works out really well as a couple of a book shelves.. I will get a little bit more done tomorrow though so that it is really funky by the time Devil boy gets back.

Friday 4th August – The kitchen sparkles now

I had a good sleep and after I got up I started work on the kitchen. There was a huge amount of clutter that there was. I sorted through a lot of it before I just chucked the rest into a bag. Once the side was clear I was able to make really good progress wit the kitchen.

I managed to totally clear the sides and wipe them down. I also cleaned the cupboard doors and I scrubbed the cooker.

The only thing that needs doing now is the fridge needs cleaning and th floor needs moping.

I was listening to some music and I put on the Woodstock DVD. It is really funny hearing them all talking though. It is dig this and dig that. It is most amusing but very funky.

By the time I had finished all of the cleaning though and getting my bed set up it was 1am. I still managed to get some reading done though. I was not too worried though as I will not need to get up with Wolfie.

The mass cleaning has begun

I managed to get a good sleep. Wolfie woke early but I got him to settle back in his bed.

When we got up I fed and changed the twins before getting Wolfie off for a nap, as he was shattered and cranky. This was a good opportunity as it meant that I was able to get the 5th book of the Lord of the rings finished.

I then got ready to go out. I managed to get all that I needed to get done. I also managed to make an appointment to get my eyes tested. I have not had them tested for three and an half years so it is about time. I have also seen a funky pair of glasses that I like.

When I got back I helped Devil boy et ready and we then kept Wolfie entertained while we waited for Devil boys mum and dad to collect them.
They arrived and I chatted to Devil boys mum for a bit before they set off. I am going to miss them but I am also very much looking forward to getting the flat sorted out.

I have already made a start (even though Devil boy told me to relax) but I could not help myself. I have managed to find all the bits needed for the printer to get it set up and I have fitted the ink that I have bought recently but it is still not working. I am not sure why it is not working. I will have a look tomorrow.

Elbereth was unsettled in the evening though and I unfortunately snapped at her. I think normally I would have been fine but I think I tried to do too much at once now that I have got the opportunity.

So far I have cleared out the cloakroom and I have made room in there for all of the younglings high chairs. I have also sorted out our coats and shoes into order. I really think I am going to manage getting the flat funkily organised over the next few days.

Wednesday 2nd August – Out shopping

I managed to get up bright and breezy as I had managed to get an early night ad even though I did not get much sleep I felt refreshed.

I fed and changed the twins before I went out o the next town to get some bits n bobs ready for Devil boy going to his mum and dads house with Wolfie in the morning.

It was nice getting out on my own and it gave me a chance to read my funky new tar Wars book.

I managed to get what I needed but later on Devil boy remembered some other things that he needed so I will have to go back tomorrow to get them for him. I am not bothered as it will give me the excuse to go out and I will be able to get more reading done.

Nothing really exciting happened today. We have got a lot of wasps hanging around our back garden though and that means thee has been lots coming into the house. Devil boy really does not like them at all so he has been killing them but I have been managing to let tem out without killing them.

Tuesday 1st August – I got the twins weighed and it is my friends birthday

Opps I am getting behind again…oops.

Not a lot happened today apart from more of the same. Wolfie is waking early at the moment so I am trying to get hmm to settle back in his bed in the morning and I am having some success.

In the afternoon I took the twins to get weighed and Elbereth has gone from 5.60kg (12lb 5 ½ oz) to 5.82kg (12lb 13 ½ oz) and Malach has gone from 5.92kg (13lb 1oz) to 6.38kg (14lb ½ oz) While Elbereth has not put on as much weight as Malach she is staying on her line so that is good enough. Malach has done really well though and has gone up the chart. He is just about on the 2nd centile, which is really good.

In the afternoon I realised that I had forgotten to send my friends card off for her birthday. I managed to get that sent off and in the evening I managed to speak to her on the phone to wish her a happy birthday.

The rest of the night went well but at around 10pm I started to feel really bad. I managed to get all of the jobs done but by 11pm tough I had to go to bed as I felt really bad and exhausted. I even did not give the twins their bottles. I decided that a good sleep would be better and I would give it to them the next day.