Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Saturday, December 20, 2008
The Goose is getting fat...
Yes, yes, Christmas is coming, and yes the goose is getting fat, Ive been desperately trying to reign in the Christmas madness.
"No mum, we do not need beef, turkey, ham and pork on Christmas day. No mum cooking dozens of mince pies is not necessary to our happiness. No mum I dont think we need a starter, a main course, a desert, christmas pudding and cheese, surely just the main meal, mince pies (cause no one likes Christmas pudding) and cheese is more than enough".
Dylan's present pile has increased with each passing day, and there is a small element of shame that fills me, is this all necessary. As a child I remember such fun Christmases, yes we had presents, but did we have this much stuff! Probably, but it still feels like too much.
Am I being unrealistic to want a nice family day, with a few gifts, that are wanted, not that are brought for the sake of buying something. I want to spend time with my parents and my gorgous boy. Is it too much to ask!
Am I being a kill joy?
"No mum, we do not need beef, turkey, ham and pork on Christmas day. No mum cooking dozens of mince pies is not necessary to our happiness. No mum I dont think we need a starter, a main course, a desert, christmas pudding and cheese, surely just the main meal, mince pies (cause no one likes Christmas pudding) and cheese is more than enough".
Dylan's present pile has increased with each passing day, and there is a small element of shame that fills me, is this all necessary. As a child I remember such fun Christmases, yes we had presents, but did we have this much stuff! Probably, but it still feels like too much.
Am I being unrealistic to want a nice family day, with a few gifts, that are wanted, not that are brought for the sake of buying something. I want to spend time with my parents and my gorgous boy. Is it too much to ask!
Am I being a kill joy?
Saturday, December 13, 2008
Christmas Fayre
Because the nursery has been so fantastic over the last couple of months with mums various hospital appointments and crappy illnesses I volunteered to Victoria a non gratis session at the Christmas Fayre. I was actually pretty nervous because Ive only done three Christmas sessions and I only got the training video last week from Jane, but I'd promised and a promise is a promise.
Mum and dad came with Dylan and I. Dad took the photo's, mum entertained Dylan with painting, visiting Santa Claus and playing with Baby Jesus and I entertained the hordes...
Mum and dad came with Dylan and I. Dad took the photo's, mum entertained Dylan with painting, visiting Santa Claus and playing with Baby Jesus and I entertained the hordes...
Friday, December 12, 2008
Dylan's First Nativity Play
I couldnt believe it, today was really lovely, he joined in, he danced and he sat, quiet without singing, when they were expected to.
To see a larger image, just click on the collage.
It was a really lovely half an hour, and I know its really mumsie, but I WAS SOOOO PROUD - and yes, before anyone asks I cried.
To see a larger image, just click on the collage.
It was a really lovely half an hour, and I know its really mumsie, but I WAS SOOOO PROUD - and yes, before anyone asks I cried.
Friday, December 05, 2008
Dont put your son on the stage Mrs Browning....
Oh my dear, well what can one say...
Its all been a very stressful few weeks. Dylan, whilst enjoying much of his new nursery room has apparently had some teething problems.
Hmmm - today cheryl, caterpillars room leader approached me when I picked Dylan up.
"Shannon, we have a slight problem with Dylan".
"Oh, what? Is everything ok".
"Oh yes, everything is fine" reassuring smile. "Its just that he is getting a little bit distressed when we are doing the rehearsals for the nativity play.
I laughed, "He's not jumping up and singing "I wanta move it, move it?"
"Well yes, he is, but we keep trying to make him sit still and thats what's distressing him. We might have to bring him out to you when we do the play, I just didnt want you to worry!"
Worry!
My god, does this mean my child is going to be a stageaphobe.
Actually that wasnt what my initial thought was, but those who know Keefe and I and know we have both stomped upon the boards we loving call AmDram, it was a slight niggle thought in the back of my mind - NOT REALLY, well maybe a little!
"Oh OK, no problems" I said and giggled.
I went home and told mum and dad and Keefe, who all said "Dylan, stage shy - NEVER!!".
Whatcha gonna do... force the issue? Damn right I am, now where are those dress up clothes!!!
Its all been a very stressful few weeks. Dylan, whilst enjoying much of his new nursery room has apparently had some teething problems.
Hmmm - today cheryl, caterpillars room leader approached me when I picked Dylan up.
"Shannon, we have a slight problem with Dylan".
"Oh, what? Is everything ok".
"Oh yes, everything is fine" reassuring smile. "Its just that he is getting a little bit distressed when we are doing the rehearsals for the nativity play.
I laughed, "He's not jumping up and singing "I wanta move it, move it?"
"Well yes, he is, but we keep trying to make him sit still and thats what's distressing him. We might have to bring him out to you when we do the play, I just didnt want you to worry!"
Worry!
My god, does this mean my child is going to be a stageaphobe.
Actually that wasnt what my initial thought was, but those who know Keefe and I and know we have both stomped upon the boards we loving call AmDram, it was a slight niggle thought in the back of my mind - NOT REALLY, well maybe a little!
"Oh OK, no problems" I said and giggled.
I went home and told mum and dad and Keefe, who all said "Dylan, stage shy - NEVER!!".
Whatcha gonna do... force the issue? Damn right I am, now where are those dress up clothes!!!
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