busy birthday weekend

We had a great day on Saturday for T's birthday . lots of fun with famoly and a couple of T's school friends. His big sister made his awesome car cake ,she is so clever with her baking !doesn't get it from me that's for sure!  I was so tired after it all ! Mothers day was nice too T made me a plate with lollies in a happy face ,forgot to take a photo . I had a big sleep in too and then we went to spend some of his birthday money that was burning a hole in his pocket! .

I'm feeling really out of sorts today ,quite grumpy actually !! everyting is irritating me ,and its all for no real reason, guess its okay to have days like this? could be a bit of anti climax from the party too I guess. 

Feeling quite proud of myself though I have sold 3 of my cosy's ,and have made a couple more. Ive been a bit quite on the op shop front lately ,not buying much ,but Igot this cute little chair for Maia ,she thinks its wonderful! .  I must get going and post off the tea cosys ,very slack grumpy post today!! . Have a great day

Happy May!!

It's been a busy last few days. After talking to my liposarcoma surgeon ,we have decided against surgery at this stage. I was dreading another op for a start and the nature of my tumours is that there is no guarantee that they won't grow back. I can live with them while they aren't troubling me too much ,I wish I had asked my onco first off to consult with my surgeon and from now on this is what will happen, he is the one who knows about my type of tumour more than anyone so his take on things is better option. He also said I would have my Ileostomy Bag for the rest of my life ,so I'm going through a final acceptance stage of it at the mo. I kind of knew deep down that i would always have it.

Anyway it's May!! a busy start to the month for me ,it's Mr T's birthday on Saturday so party preparations are the top of the list! we are having it at home with friends and family .Looking froward to it actually ,I'm not going to stress about every thing having to be perfect and T is a big help with the prep! .

**MOTAT  VISIT**

T on the train!

Me in the tram display hall

Aunt Daisy's Kitchen!! (loved this)

KIWIANA

ALWAYS NEED A COFFEE!!

T and SIR EDMOND

T Going into OLD COTTAGE

Naughty T Caught pulling faces at this Mama

We had a great day out last Thursday ,it was poring with rain ,but I had promised T we would go to MOTAT(museum of transport and technology) so off we went ,last time I went I wasn't impressed but this time it was fab ,lots of new exhibits ,the Kiwiana exhibits were especially great .I took so many photos,  but I wont bore you all with the whole lot!! I got drenched so excuse my gorgeous appearance and to top it off my ileo bag burst so it was a mad scramble to find a disabled toilet and this is my only complaint ,it wasn't easily found ,despite following signs ,and when you have a matter of urgency like I Do, it was distressing to say the least ,poor  Mr T complained loudly  'This is Stressing me mum ,cos I can't find it for you"!! but we still had an awesome afternoon.

This last shot of T is taken outside the house my mother grew up in ,we went for a drive to it after MOTAT as its just up the hill from it. Lots of memories!!  

Ive also been busy finishing and sewing up my tea cosies ,I've really enjoyed making them.

I've put them up for sale on

Trade Me ,some one might like to buy one for their Mum for Mother's day!!

Oh and the Royal Wedding!! wow what a fabulous occassion ,T and I loved watching every minute of it !! Have all you lovely people in England recovered yet!!

*Have a Great Week *

Tears, A Tantrum ,and Tea Cosy's

I'm very tired and upset tonight so this will be a short post. I had a phone call today from the gynae/onco nurse ,to tell me my surgery has been 'put off' , My original surgeon is not happy for me to have the ovary tumour removal as yet, he wants to see me on Friday,and discuss options? what options are left I don't know. I am so angry at the change .I mean you build yourself up for an op .I am pretty open to whatever needs to be done in regards to my cancer ,but it is so tiring ,I'm getting sicker by the week ,and I'm so tired of it ,I need to know definites ,and i think any cancer patient would say the same .It;s really hard to keep 'up' and positive but you do it because you know it all helps but I can't have the Pollyanna outlook all the time when this sort of crap happens (please excuse language ,it would be worse ,but this is a family show)  So I had a tantrum! I've said earlier they do help!!  . but my crocheting,  along with being relaxing , is actually producing!  I've made a tea cosy , it's certainly not great,and it looks like it would fit a Giant's tea pot , but it has a certain charm I think, and the bright colours give me a lift!  I'm just going to sew it up and start another. thanks for listening .

Sunday Morning and the Bunny hopped inside!!!

I had my grandsons to stay last night  it has been all very exciting ,they all made signs so Easter Bunny would find them as they weren't at home ,they were all asleep earlier than I thought ! and up at seven to see what bunny brought.  Bunnyput them on the table this time so they were easier to find . Can you see T's face! he got a slightly smaller lot as the naughty bunny forgot his book that was promised him (oops) a quick explanation(lots of grovelling) saw him right. Strangely enough he would rather have a book over chocolate anyday.!

 

 

I then went hopping outside(yes I really did to the hysterics of the kids) to do the egg hunt ,I haven't got many places for hiding though so all morning the boys have been yelling 'here's another one!' I went a bit crazy with the camera even took one of me in the mirror!, thats the mirror thats speckled not chocolate all over my tee-shirt!   Now I'm off to get brunch organised for the rest of the family.  Have a great day!!

Happy Good Friday ....

I'm not sure if one says 'Happy good Friday' but I am ,we are having a lazy day at home,I'm going to cook a nice dinner for my boy and J and that's about it! .  I've got my surgery date,it's the 9th of May ,really please i don't have to wait to long ,it could have been the 2nd but I asked if I could have it a week later so we could celebrate T's 9th birthday on the 7th ,it was the only thing he asked he said 'Please Mummy can you be home for my birthday"  I came out of hospital on his birthday last year so we just had a quiet afternoon ,with a cake of course ,but this year I'm going all out for him,he deserves it,he has put up with too much for his years ,with losing his Dad and me being sick ,he amazes me all the time.

I dreamt about his Dad the night before my appointment at hospital  ,it was one of those dreams where he seemed so real  ,so full of life ,and he looked so well ,I woke in tears, and the grief came crashing down again ,I guess I 'd like to think he visited me in my dreams to let me know he was around and watching over me ,it was a bit of comfort to think that. We had a rocky ride of a relationship ,M and I ,but god I loved him and he me ,his health was terrible and we always knew he wouldn't live to a great age ,but the shock of his death won't ever go away ,for T especially.  Here they are,  like two peas in a pod!  it was them to a T!!  even down to the matching jackets .

Well I'm off to read my book ,Can you believe I have 10 books to read ,T and I joined the library yesterday (,well rejoined ) ,so I got a few more to add to the pile I had already.  Have a lovely day .

Stunning Autumn Afternoon ..a lazy day at home

Good afternoon and its gorgeous in west Auckland .  Just listening to my lawns being mowed ,housework's done ,just me at home ,it's lovely!  .  Mind you have to laugh at my lawn mower man ,he works in his own time and lo and behold if I dare to ask for a change of day !! he is supposed to come Mondays ,bit wet here yesterday ,so quite pleasantly surprised he turned up today!!  .

Had quite a busy day yesterday ,had  A and kids came yesterday and Mum and my niece who is staying with Nana for a few days. she is getting so grown up -(12) and she would probably hate me saying that!   I went op shopping in the afternoon  and picked up a pile of linen/tablecloths etc from mum's .  I need to iron it all ,some great retro pieces ! that I remember from years ago ,so thanks Mum.   Met a lovely lady who came to pick up a retro bread bin that I had sold her  ,Lovely to meet you M and thanks for your lovely comments about my house/collections .  My new Tea cosy arrived too, so cute for Easter!  this little cabinet was a bargain at $15.00  ,its in pretty good condition .  Love the little plate it is soooo me at the moment!  the crafty books were a couple of dollars each ,nothing else over $5.00. I was also looking for some jeans for Maia but the little girls winter clothing seems to be getting snapped up as the weather gets colder. The little print of the chair and geraniums was one I got last week  ,its a very pretty little picture. ,and the egg cups! I swore I would never collect egg cups ,but what do I do!!!???  ,and tea cosies well that a given lol ,I'm going to try and knit one myself or  crochet , if I can find an easy enough pattern.  Well I'm off to continue my lazy day ,Uk Tv ,book , my new' Your Home and Garden'  and crochet  ,multi tasking !!   Looks like I have stabbed the ball of wool with the blimmin crochet hook doesn't it!! (I really am enjoying it, truly!!)