Changing Rooms

Well changing and having a winter clean up of my conservatory ,it is one of my favourite places in my house ,its gets the morning sun streaming in ,great to have my morning wake up coffee in there. The only trouble is lately Meow Meow decided it is her new place too! little minx I have had a few morning surprises ,so after cleaning up after her a couple of days in a row ,I did a huge clean and hopefully she has now got the message! 

It was good to have a declutter (some may think not!) and change it around a bit .

My favourite place to read

I've been feeling really well the since the weekend too ,it was good to have the energy ,despite having a upset with a friend ,I hate conflict and I have some amazing friends in my life ,but it came to a point with this person where I had to clear the air.I have no time for 'toxic people ' in my life now, so it's now up to her ,I've said my bit and feel good about it.  Thank goodness Ive started a walking regime as going for my walks for the past few days has helped to blow away the cobwebs as it were.  Speaking of good friends though ,I have never really mentioned a truly amazing friend in my life as
I wanted to protect her privacy ,I even kept the blog from her for awhile! I told her it was like my diary and she said  'Oh Great tell the whole blimmen world about everything ,but don't tell me huh!' I laughed and promised her I will mention her (in code) so, ' Miss Pickles '  you are now mentioned !!!!!!! I'll  put this one in the book too ! it's a standing joke between us that I'm writing a book loosely based on my life and our catch phrase is 'You gotta put this in the book'!!  .  Right I'm off to cook the child  honey soy chicken and rice ,his bestest mostest  favourite meal in the world apparently ?!

I love Saturdays!

I was thinking today about how much I have always loved Saturdays, no matter what stage in my life working /not working it has always been my favourite day,my mood is always up ,rain or shine ,I get a little tingle of anticipation when I wake ,and I may not even do anything but Istill love the day.I suppose it's lots of peoples' fave day . Today Mum T and I went to what I thought was the Antique and Collectable fair ,but it's actually tomorrow ,(I really need to read the paper properly!) so hopefully will get there tomorrow ,we had a nice time though ,we had a coffee and called into the library ,and yes I got out 3 more books ,I tell you I cant help myself. I'm also doing something tomorrow that I haven't done for a long time ,I am going to Church ,I have felt the need to re-connect as it were, in my spiritual life ,it's been quite a sudden decision too ,it's not something I have pondered for a while its just like a real need ,something that I really want to do. I am a Anglican and have over the years visited and gone to many other denominations ,but the Church of England is where Iwant to go back to ,I have always loved the ritual of the Anglican service ,the taking of communion and the singing,' I love singing hymns and was once in a choir at school . I really hope I get there and will force myself out of my bed/give up my lie-in!(hopefully) Watch this space!

I've been doing my crochet ,more Cosies ,I've started what I call a' Baby Cosy' range ,they fir a on to two cup pot ,they are really quite cute! I have put these up for sale on Trade me ,(I have sold 4 others now),then I have to start all the orders for one, from my family and friends!  So busy busy! ,I really enjoy crochet though ,in some ways I can't believe I didn't discover the joys of it earlier ,must be age huh ?,I learnt to crochet years ago ,but as I remember it I never really completed anything!

Right I must get ot bed ,I dozed off on the couch for and hour or so earlier so of course I'm wide awake now!

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!!