The Mummy Tag

So I was tagged by Bee (you all know her as Bel!) over at Journeys are my Diary. We all know I am not into my blog right now but at least I am trying right?

Josh and Harry at Christmas

 

1. Are you a stay at home mum or a working mum?

I am a working mum

2. Would you have it any other way?

When I was maternity leave I was desperate to go back to work and now I am like urgh! So either way  doesn't work for me!

3. Do you co-sleep?

Yes, I wont lie about it. At one point the only time I could get sleep was when I was co-sleeping. Harry is very good though and barely sleeps in our bed now, just when we are too tired or he is poorly.

4. What is your one must have item for your baby?

Depends, are we saying what we need or want? Obviously wants are like nappies etc but I would so recommend a jumperoo - BEST thing ever. I could tidy my house whilst he went jumperoo mad! Very expensive to buy new but second hand you can get them about £30 (lucky I had mine handed down to me)

5. How many kids do you plan on having?

I would like three but if I have no more than two I will be happy!

6. Date night? How many nights per month?

Never

7. Your child's favourite show?

Joshua - Depends on his mood, he watches anything from doc mcstuffin to power rangers! Harry - he likes anything with bright colours or loud noises!

8. Name one thing you bought before having your baby that you've never used?

Erm... I guess clothes? I am sure Harry didn't wear them all!!! I don't think we having anything else like a big item

9. Your child's favourite food?

Joshua - Sausages! Harry - Banana

10. How many cars does your family have?

One but it's big enough for our family!

11. Weight gain before, during and after pregnancy and now.

I am one of those people who hates to tell people how much I weigh now. Only a few people know my true weight. Before pregnancy I was around seven and half stones... possibly lighter at times. After - a lot heavy.

 Before and After photos...

 

 

12. Dream holiday with your kids?
I will have to say Disney World, I won't deny it that I want to go as much as they would!

13. Dream holiday without your kids?
Hmmm, this is tough! I would really love to go to Germany actually!

14. How has your life change since having your baby?

Lack of money, having to be responsible so yeah its changed quite a bit.

15. Finish the sentence.. 'It melts my heart to see..'
my boys doing something that surprises me. (Example but would be Joshua who is shy at times, singing whilst we were on holiday - in front of the audience! Then Harry, when the child minder says oh he learnt this and I don't normally see it. The other day he learnt where noses were, I asked and he patted mine!)

16. Where do you shop for your kids?
Supermarkets, Tescos, George and Sainsburys.

17. Favourite make up and skincare products?
No favourites - I do wear make up

18. Huggies or Pampers?
Neither! I think they are over expensive and not the best at all! Aldi all the way!

19. Have you always wanted kids?
Yes

20. Best part about being a mum?
Knowing you made the kids and when they are polite it's because you have taught them right! Not based on what class you are, or where you are from!

I tag - Anyone.

Well the shit hit the fan

Today, I have been very lucky. I work for company via an agency and today that company said that some of the agency staff were to be let go... It was horrible to see people coming out of offices and crying... it made tension in the air and rumours of whole agency let offs. Luckily when I was told, it was news that was laced with good intentions but it could be bad in the future if we do not continue to perform. Which means I know have to work my ass even harder than I already do (I am a good employee and I work incredibly hard. Obviously doing something wrong). Tomorrow I have to walk in with a smile on my faces (because they check attitudes) and pretend all is ok. In theory it should be (for now) but one of my friends was let go, including some others which I just feel dreadful for. I ended up in tears with my friend since she's been there for a while with me, which I could not control but felt selfish for doing so since I have still got a job.
I feel for my manager, whose last day is tomorrow (through her own choice and before this all kicked off) she was so upset but I hoping her office which I decorated and the gifts we have got her will give her a bit of cheer.

Sorry for the poor writing but as you can probably tell - I couldn't care less right now.
That's all I have for you... maybe I can rant about Mums I hate (just like Katie Hopkins, except she's the only mum I hate)

First week back at work

Well, I haven't updated as normal. No surprises to any of my regular readers (1 - 3 of them that is).

So last Monday I started back at work, I basically did nothing. I had no access to anything and you cannot do anything in my job without access. It was a blur really and feels like I haven't left which in away I am glad because I think it would make it so much harder otherwise. Don't get me wrong, a few things have changed but nothing I can't handle. I have remained optimistic even though I keep getting negative things happen, but again I don't want to write about those things. Nothing against the world but I have people that I speak to. One good thing about work, they have me covering a supervisor for 2 weeks which is funny since I have been off for 7 months! (I am just that good, obviously...)

My weight loss is going well, I guess! I am eating well (ish) and I am up to date with exercise.
Being organised (ish) is going well, I am on top of my friends babyshower but I feel let down by the people as they don't reply - I wish you could send electric shocks through computers!

Joshua is getting back into the swing of things, but he isn't sleeping well... not sure why but if he is grumpy we send him bed earlier!

Harry (my baby) is now around 7 months and he is becoming a cheeky little boy! He has had visits to the childminder (which he loves) and sometimes I come home and he rejects me for my other half... feels great....

Enough of that! I am done writing for today

Oh, my dream last night was weird! (Nothing new) There was a talking Turkey, which joined my friends I for dinner. We all knew we had to pluck it, kill it and then eat it. I dibs not doing the first bit but I said I would rip it to pieces afterwards to get all the meat off...

Just a few things

So I have been a bit absent (although that is no surprise, I am a bit rubbish at writing theses posts) but I have been rather busy! Christmas is always a busy period for everybody, but on boxing day I had to take my two children to my mums (which is over 100 miles away). We stayed for 9 days, which was great but ever so tiresome. Normally I don't tend to stay more than 7 but I had to this time (however I cannot say why, just in case). It was lovely though, we had our mini Christmas over there and I was forced to celebrate new years (normally I am a sleep in bed because it is just another day). Overall I had a nice time but I am glad to be home (as much as I miss my family, my life is over this side of the country)

Tomorrow is my first day back at work in about 7 months, I have been off on Maternity leave and I am struggling to be at home plus the money is awful! I am actually feel extremely nervous (not really sure why) it has me on edge but I will just deal with it as I always do.

I really wanted to make a bigger post but I honestly don't feel like I can, I have a lack of motivation and I feel rather tired. But here are a few things I need to do this year!

Plan and be organised, I have a baby shower to plan and at the moment I feel a bit disorganised. I also just want to be a  bit more organised in life and I want to be tidier too. Loose weight (although I am not sure how long this will last as I need something to motivate me). Just be happy, I figured there is enough negative things in the world - why do I have to be that way! Ok so I wont be happy 24/7 but I am going to try my hardest!!!!

That's all I can manage tonight!