My DD at leisure.
Wednesday, 30 December 2009
2009 Reflections.
I have been sitting here and reflecting on the year 2009. It has had it's ups and downs, what with having greater financial freedom and me discovering a way that I can work and still stay sane. Well that is only because I stepped over the line of sanity and took on too much but now I know my limit. Catching up with our great friends from Brunei who have immigrated here from the UK was also fabulous and now we are off camping with them.
Hayden's health has been great too. His white cell cystine count is under 1 ???whatever the measurement is, which is the desired level for Cystinotic patients, no seizures in 2 years, only one unplanned hospital stay and two fabulous people who helps us out at home, Phyllis who does my after school care so I can work and Paul who helps out at dinner and bedtime. I cant thank them enough as their help keep our sane more ways than one. Hayden is now more tolerant of the monthly blood taken out of his portacath and that means no screaming, kicking etc each month which I am grateful for. Kath and the wonderful nurses at Daystay who take Hayden's bloods, so efficient and knowing when it comes to Hayden.
Andre started school and loved it. Such a bonus when they love school. He settled in well and that meant I was home alone for the first time since McKenzie was born in 2000. I did not know myself.
McKenzie, my wonderful little girl. My how she is growing up and how proud she makes us. Diligent and hardworking both at school and in the sporting arena. The efforts acknowledged with trophies and awards.
Of course it can go without saying that my DH is wonderful. Without his support I would not have been able to work or be the person I am today. He is my best friend, my compliment, my sounding board. He takes the crap from me and pulls me back onto level with I am dreaming way too much. He is the love of my life which I cant do without.
The low point really came when my great friend Lee was tragically struck by a car while riding her bike and left of dead on the side of the road. She left behind a husband and young primary school age son. My thoughts go out to them ever time I think of Brunei where they were living when this happened.
Life always has its ups and downs. Each year I try and achieve something new or focus on something I think needs attention. Last year it was all about time management for me. This year well it is about embracing life and making sure that we live life to its fullest,( in a sane kind of way).
So now I am off to fine tune what that means to me,what I might be able to do about it and how by me doing this my family will benefit too.
Finally as I always say....there is always someone worse off than you.....and if you think that then life can be so much more positive and forward moving.
Hayden's health has been great too. His white cell cystine count is under 1 ???whatever the measurement is, which is the desired level for Cystinotic patients, no seizures in 2 years, only one unplanned hospital stay and two fabulous people who helps us out at home, Phyllis who does my after school care so I can work and Paul who helps out at dinner and bedtime. I cant thank them enough as their help keep our sane more ways than one. Hayden is now more tolerant of the monthly blood taken out of his portacath and that means no screaming, kicking etc each month which I am grateful for. Kath and the wonderful nurses at Daystay who take Hayden's bloods, so efficient and knowing when it comes to Hayden.
Andre started school and loved it. Such a bonus when they love school. He settled in well and that meant I was home alone for the first time since McKenzie was born in 2000. I did not know myself.
McKenzie, my wonderful little girl. My how she is growing up and how proud she makes us. Diligent and hardworking both at school and in the sporting arena. The efforts acknowledged with trophies and awards.
Of course it can go without saying that my DH is wonderful. Without his support I would not have been able to work or be the person I am today. He is my best friend, my compliment, my sounding board. He takes the crap from me and pulls me back onto level with I am dreaming way too much. He is the love of my life which I cant do without.
The low point really came when my great friend Lee was tragically struck by a car while riding her bike and left of dead on the side of the road. She left behind a husband and young primary school age son. My thoughts go out to them ever time I think of Brunei where they were living when this happened.
Life always has its ups and downs. Each year I try and achieve something new or focus on something I think needs attention. Last year it was all about time management for me. This year well it is about embracing life and making sure that we live life to its fullest,( in a sane kind of way).
So now I am off to fine tune what that means to me,what I might be able to do about it and how by me doing this my family will benefit too.
Finally as I always say....there is always someone worse off than you.....and if you think that then life can be so much more positive and forward moving.
Monday, 28 December 2009
Monday Menu December 28
This is the last menu plan for 2009. I have been total hooked by menu planning. It is saving me money and helping to make my life more organised. Thank you to the wonderful Laura who has inspired me.
It is summer here and also the school holidays. I am taking the laid back approach to food. Easy to prepare and does not require me to be stuck inside my kitchen.
Here is this week.
Monday Ham (cold), potatoes and peas
Tuesday Grilled Tuna on stirfry veges
Wednesday Beef Sweet and Sour since the children liked it
Thursday Ham and veg again this time as Ham steaks
Friday a bbq with bbq veg etc this will be based on the link
Saturday leftover delight
Sunday nachos
It is summer here and also the school holidays. I am taking the laid back approach to food. Easy to prepare and does not require me to be stuck inside my kitchen.
Here is this week.
Monday Ham (cold), potatoes and peas
Tuesday Grilled Tuna on stirfry veges
Wednesday Beef Sweet and Sour since the children liked it
Thursday Ham and veg again this time as Ham steaks
Friday a bbq with bbq veg etc this will be based on the link
Saturday leftover delight
Sunday nachos
Wednesday, 23 December 2009
Monday, 21 December 2009
Mondays Menu 21 December
The stir fry from last week was a huge success for everyone in my house, even the fussiest of eaters. So I am sticking with a similar plan and keeping it simple.
Monday Nachos
Tuesday Stir Fry - sweat n sour
Wednesday Stirfry - Thai Style
Thursday bbq relaxed style
Friday I have to organise nibbles, salad, drinks. Not sure what salad yet but it will be an easy one.
Saturday Chicken and salad
Sunday Stirfry - creamy coconut
Monday Nachos
Tuesday Stir Fry - sweat n sour
Wednesday Stirfry - Thai Style
Thursday bbq relaxed style
Friday I have to organise nibbles, salad, drinks. Not sure what salad yet but it will be an easy one.
Saturday Chicken and salad
Sunday Stirfry - creamy coconut
Saturday, 19 December 2009
Project 365 week 47 and 48
Friday, 18 December 2009
Fridays Fabulous 5
I loved the idea that Mel has been doing on her blog so I thought that I would take a leaf from her blog and try this idea. Thanks Mel.
1. School is over for the year. I know that it has been a busy year for us all and of course we are all tired but I cant wait for the holidays and to spend quality time with my children.
1. School is over for the year. I know that it has been a busy year for us all and of course we are all tired but I cant wait for the holidays and to spend quality time with my children.
Okay it is not that easy to get a great photo of them all but here are the little cherubs.
2. I am so proud of my daughter. She won a trophy at prize giving this week. This was for Dilligence and effort. Such a wonderful group of attributes for anyone to possess. Now the photo is not great because she had been crying because we are having to move her out of this school and she got very emotional about it.
3. I have scrapped. For the first time in weeks. I actually cant wait to get back into it now I have time and energy...well almost do.
The credits can be found here.
4. It is Christmas time. I am always conscious that our children need to not only get excited about all the trimming and trappings but also to appreciate that Christmas is not such a great time for many. So this year we are going out to purchase a gift for a needy little boy this Christmas. We don't know who he is but my children cant wait. I hope that we will be able to make this some sort of tradition.
5. Finally a christmas carol to sing along to.
I just love Celines voice.
Wednesday, 16 December 2009
Wordless Wednesday 16 December
This week I call my photo School Bag Experiment. My 5 year old has been experimenting.
Enjoy
Monday Menu 14 December
This week I have decided to give stirfry a seriously good try in between a couple of other things. So I will be seeing how it goes.
Monday Beef, vege and creamy coconut stirfry (Scroll down to find the sauce recipe.)
Tuesday Chicken (bbq) vege and salad.
Wednesday Chicken, vege and sweet and sour stirfry sauce
Thursday Beef vege and Thai style stirfry
Friday Hamburgers homemade
Saturday Chicken bbq and vege
Sunday Leftovers
If you like stirfry then take a read of the links as they give you lots of lite and easy prepare hints.
Monday Beef, vege and creamy coconut stirfry (Scroll down to find the sauce recipe.)
Tuesday Chicken (bbq) vege and salad.
Wednesday Chicken, vege and sweet and sour stirfry sauce
Thursday Beef vege and Thai style stirfry
Friday Hamburgers homemade
Saturday Chicken bbq and vege
Sunday Leftovers
If you like stirfry then take a read of the links as they give you lots of lite and easy prepare hints.
Wednesday, 9 December 2009
Project 365 Weeks 45 and 46
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