HAPPY 12th BIRTHDAY TO R.....................

I went to Slimming World this morning and guess what? Well I had gained a lb, but considering what I ate during the week (and drank!), well a lb is fine by me! Got 2 SW cookery books and am inspired to do some lovely recipes this coming week.
Am making a spicey beef and vegetable stew for tea tomorrow night (in the slow cooker) a gorgeous sounding recipe from the Swliiming World book I got today).

 Tuesday 13th October

How quick the time goes. R had a nice birthday few days, yesterday she had a friend round and Neils mum n dad popped round along with Neil's brother and his 2 lads. Unfortunately none of my family came round at all nor did they post anything to her, though they did phone to say "her card/pressy is here when you (me Neil and R and J) next visit", Thats just how it is. They used to visit years ago but nowadays mum n dad only pop here briefly Christmas Eve if we're lucky. My sisters all drive but they never visit. My sister Ches did come down here in the summer for the day which was nice and my mum and other sister Vanessa did visit here last September (2008) when I had come out of the hospital after Neil and I had been away in Nottingham. I don't know why they never visit, we only live 20 minutes away from them.
I used to get angry/upset but now I try not to, it stresses me. I try to just shrug it off, they won't change and it doesn't matter what I say to them, they just don't see it. I'll stop here on the subject cos it makes me mad and sad and I feel sad and upset for J and R more than anything............ok ok enough.

Been ok on diet plan today, fairly healthy. Keep looking at the treadmill and thinking about going on it. Maybe I will get up when the alarm goes off at 6am and do half an hour in the morning?????? Maybe !

I have made a yummy carrot and coriander soup for my lunch tomorrow, smells delicious.
Ris doing FANTASTIC at French in school , she is one of the top pupils in her class, she is doing so well. Think I shall have to get online and learn some simple french so as I can help her a little, though no doubt soon she'd be way ahead of me!
J has his theory test (driving) on Thursday morning before college at Birkenhead....he is a bit nervous!!!! He is doing so well with his driving, very confident and enjoying it more and more.

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY NEIL!!!! We have been married 19 years today!!!!!

 Wed 14th October

Love my hair extensions (Neil said they look odd, but I think he is jealous cos he has hardly any hair!). Don't wear them very often but have them if I want to wear them when I go out (which is rare!!!!) but still..........
Have worn them to work in a ponytail (people are used to my changing hair styles!) Have not changed the colour of my hair for ages though.

I did half an hour on the treadmill earlier and I have eaten really well today and feel v pleased with myself. Judith came round anout 3pm with 2 bunches of flowers for Neil and my anniversary which was so nice of ehr. And it was her birthday yesterday and I totally forgot yo get her a pressy or card (must remedy this).
Work was ok today (half day). J has his driving theory test in the morning (wish him luck).

 Friday 16th October

YEAH J passed his driving theory test - I am so pleased and proud. YEAH.

Getting weighed in work today - eeeks. Actually I have been good all week really I have. I must make more of an effort to go on treadmill - AGAIN. AH well, work in 25 minutes (it's 7.30am) at least it's FRIDAY.

Whoo hooo lost 2 lbs on work scales.......let's see how I do on Monday?
Tonight am watching a film called The Bachelor (romantic comedy) and having 3 (measured) glasses of wine (12 syns) and NO nibbles!!!!!

 Saturday 17th October

Ok, had a few more syns than planned (ie 32) but at least I counted them!"!!!!

J in rehersal studio in Liverpool to practise for some pop video his friends and girlfriend are making for their media course (he's in the video). The kitchen floor people rang to say they will be here between 2 and 4pm.

Some flowers that Judith got me for my and Neils wedding anniversary.
Yep, the came and did the kitchen floor - am v pleased with it.

Would look better in daylight
It's nice to have flooring down as we have had just bare floorboards for several years! Hopefully the kitchen will be warmer now.

Been v good with food today.
Bfast - Fruit and yigurt
Lunch - Bacon and sausage roll
Anoon - Egg and bacon sandwich
Tea - Omelete with onion, courgette and yep bacon!
Eve - Yogurt
Shouldn't have had the afternoon roll but it was nice.

 Sunday 18th October

I think I have had a fairly good week, food wise. I perhaps shouldn't have had that wine the other night, but well, one night isn't too bad. I did go on the treadmill one day!!!! This next week I must

Avoid alcohol
Go on treadmill every day
Eat as healthy as I can.

J had a driving lesson today and will be taking his driving test before the end of November. We all popped to Flint for a visit late afternoon. Am making a lamb caserole for tomorrows tea and also a big pan of leek and potato soup. Mmmmmmmm...............

 Monday 19 October 2009

WHOOO HOOOO I lost one and a half pounds this week, making 6 lbs lost altogether - slow and steady!!!!
R was not happy going off to school this morning, I think it's the lack of friends in her class that is getting to her the most, she said she feels left out and lonely. We have spoken to the teachers. It is hard.
I have sent off for her to join the Young Archaeologists Club at Liverpool museum and they meet once a month at the museum, I think she'd enjoy this.
I wish I could help her more and help her feel happier. We have invited 2 friends round (not in her class) and she is going to Adventureland at the weekend and doing stuff half term. I can't exactly help her with how she is feeling in her classes at school. All I can do is be here for her and try and help in any way I can. Felt very stressed first thing this morning.
J is off to see Bowling For Soup at the weekend with a friend, Zebrahead is also on with them. Wish I was going to see Bowling For Soup - they are great, we saw them in Manchester a few years ago, brilliant.
Am meeting a few of the nurses for lunch on Wed afternoon, looking forward to this.

I did half an hour on the treadmill this morning (how good is that!!). Not a very fast speed, but is a start. Would like to get to the point where I can run for as long as possible on the treadmill. But let's build up to that eh!!!!!!