This time last year I took part in a meme about my highs and lows of 2011.
A year on, I thought I may as well do it again to see what 2012 was like for me
What was your happiest event?
I cannot think of one single event that made me really happy, but things that did make me grin from ear to ear and made me happy were:
each of the boys birthdays
Christmas Day morning when the boys saw and opened their santa sacks.
our trip on the Polar Express 🙂
each of the boys birthdays
Christmas Day morning when the boys saw and opened their santa sacks.
our trip on the Polar Express 🙂
I also had a blast at Britmums Live celebrating my birthday.
What was the saddest thing to happen?
My Na dying. It was the first time I had suffered the loss of a close loved one, which at my age is pretty good going really. He lived a good long life though and I am so glad I saw him in hospital the night before he fell into a coma and never woke up, for that I am grateful.
I was also deeply saddened by the death of the lovely Kerry. Unlike my Na, she was too young to die and leaves behind three small children who are now motherless. It makes me so sad thinking about them and their heart broken daddy.
What was the most unlikely thing to happen that actually went ahead and did?
I became a Butlins Ambassador which considering who must have entered I was chuffed to have been awarded the title.
Who let you down?
I did. This time last year I was rejoicing with the fact that I had lost most of my baby weight and only needed to lose another stone to get me back to a healthy weight for my height. A year on and due to my love of cake *ahem* i am a stone heavier again and not need to lose two stone to get back to my target weight! *sighs*
Who supported you?
My friends – online and here in the real world, and those who are online but are also now my friends in the real world too! You know who you all are and I value your friendship greatly. Thank you x
What did you learn?
That the terrible two’s are not a patch on the tiresome three’s!
To be a full time SAHM and run a blog requires many, many, many late nights!
Dont take for granted that your smart phone is insured and take more care of it!!
Shouting doesn’t get you anywhere!
Be grateful for what you have because just like *that* it can be take away from you
What made you laugh?
The boys make me laugh so much. Their funny faces, mannerisms and things they say. Jenson is quite the comedian and it makes us all laugh the way he copies Burton!
What made you cry?
Although I almost did and have almost done several times since, I have been unable to cry at the death of my Na. I got teary at the sad news of Kerry too yet for some reason for someone as emotional as I normally am, I haven’t had a good cry yet. And yet I cried whilst watching the film ‘Up’ the other night!! Whats all that about??
What things did your children do that made you proud?
Burton’s swimming and his lessons at the pool and actually Jenson is following in his big brothers swimming strokes and is coming along nicely with his swimming abilities too now, and can swim with arm bands
Burton learning to ride his bike without the need for stabilisers before his 3rd birthday
Burton over coming his reluctance to attend Ladybirds (his nursery/pre school). It was heart wrenching when he would cry whenever I had to drop him off, but thankfully after about 6 weeks he settled in and loves it now
Burton starring in his first nativity – it was so lovely to watch and he was a little star 🙂
How loving my children are towards themselves and their family
What did you do that made you proud of yourself?
I am proud of my blog and all the effort I put into it out of hours (i.e. between the hours of 8pm-midnight).
I am also proud at my boys manners when they use them!
And I am proud of the cakes I have created for this blog, I really feel I have got much better and baking over the last year, and my Glittery kit Kat & Malteser Cake has even been nominated for a photography award! Also the Hungry Caterpillar and Gruffallo themed birthday parties which I did for Jenson and Burton’s birthdays.
What challenge did you overcome?
I think motherhood in general is a daily challenge and learning curve. This year Burton has been a real challenge at times with his tantrums and sudden outburst and defiance. There again Jenson has had his moments too! I feel that the challenges of parenthood will be a constant battle to overcome.
What 3 things would you like to change about yourself this year?
1.Well as usual my weight (see above!) – I must lose it this year though because I really let it slip last year.
2. Be more patient and over react less with the boys – be more assertive but approach their naughty behaviour differently and better/more effectively.
3. Budget and plan ahead better
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Thank you xx
Thank you xx
You are a fantastic mother, you’re being too hard on yourself. The last few months have been particularly hard as OH works away for half the week, and you’ve been without your lifeline (phone).
2012 has been a fantastic year and you’ve achieved so much. And don’t feel bad because you haven’t cried at the loss of two people, I think motherhood brings a different take on the circle of life.
Huge hug my lovely friend.
What a lovely post! 2012 looks like it was a really great year for you apart from your Na passing away. I hope 2013 brings you many more smiles and fun times with your boys! And, as always, your cakes looked fab!! x
I don’t think I will ever get bored of looking at your photos, I love the one of all four of you from above. Oh, and also all the cakes, they always look amazing! I too have succumbed the the SAHM curse of baking, then inevitably eating, all the cake and have put weight on I had lost. I shall be more determined this year but then again I think we have just as much fun whatever xx
A lovely post. I love hearing how people rate their last year.
I hope you have a fantastic 2013
It sounds like you had a lovely year, made lovely memories and have a lot to be proud of. I hope that 2013 brings you a lot more happy memories as a family. I love reading your blog. xx
This is a lovely post – i love your highs and the lows are very sad. RIP both your Na and Kerry. It looks like you’ve had a busy year and thankfully its been mostly filled with ups. (I reaaaaaaaaaaaallly can’t watch Up the movie. I bawled my eyes out after the first 10 minutes and then watched the rest of the movie all melancholy. It reminds me of me and my OH (when they’re kids) as I’m always bouncing around wanting to do stuff and he is the quiet one that’s very laid back!) – May you have a 2013 that’s completely filled with Ups!!! 🙂