Today was my daughters birthday party, and she asked to have a sleepover with all her closest friends...... Which turned out to be 6 school friends and 3 out of school friends!!
The mums at school were all very greatful and coudn't thank me enough, with a glint in their eyes that said it all, " You crazy mad woman"!!!
But in total we were expecting 4 to sleepover and 7 to the party, so quite a good turn out. But last minute illness and cancellations meant that we have 2 staying the night and 5 to the party.
The mums and dads were quick to drop them off and run, especially when they heard all the noise from the garden. But the time just flew by, and before I realised it was time for some of the girls to head home.
And I just wanted to say how proud I am of myself, which I know is blowing my own trumpet but I deserve it today!!
Since 5pm I have entertained all the girls, given them makeovers and painted their nails, I have played party games and had a pizza making session in the kitchen, we have set off confetti cannons in the garden.
But my proudest accoumplishment must be getting 5 girls showered and in their PJ's in 10 minutes :D
Right now as I they are all sat quietly around my feet in their sleeping bags watching a DVD :)
It may have been a crazy idea but far from stupid. I have loved having them all here :)
Saturday 26 June 2010
Wednesday 23 June 2010
Football Facts
This morning we are driving to work and EB was reading a box of Frubes in the back of the car.
"Mummy, would you like to hear some football facts??" she asked so sweetly I could not refuse, even though I HATE football :(
My friends starts laughing and made a comment about how much I love football so EB pipes up "Shush Scott" and then continues "You're a gay..."
This left me completely speechless and then in the few seconds it took me to find my voice she carried on, "...won the first world cup in 1938"
So I asked EB to repeat herself, "You're a gay won the first world cup in 1938, mummy!!"
While my friend practically wet himself laughing I had to explain it was pronounced "Uraguay", but top marks for effort!! :D
"Mummy, would you like to hear some football facts??" she asked so sweetly I could not refuse, even though I HATE football :(
My friends starts laughing and made a comment about how much I love football so EB pipes up "Shush Scott" and then continues "You're a gay..."
This left me completely speechless and then in the few seconds it took me to find my voice she carried on, "...won the first world cup in 1938"
So I asked EB to repeat herself, "You're a gay won the first world cup in 1938, mummy!!"
While my friend practically wet himself laughing I had to explain it was pronounced "Uraguay", but top marks for effort!! :D
Monday 14 June 2010
What a litte Grass!!!
Saturday was my friends 30th birthday, and although I "promised" not to make a fuss for it, I was never going to let that happen!! ;)
So me and a friend arrived at hers at 11.30 when I knew she would be sleeping and did this.......
So me and a friend arrived at hers at 11.30 when I knew she would be sleeping and did this.......
I was then woken at 7.21am the next morning, accusing me of decorating her house, which I denied and jsut about had her convinced....... That was until me and EB arrived at the party!
We had discussed my decorating earlier and we had pinky swore that she would NOT tell Aunty Carol what I had done, and I foolishly believed her!
We walked in, gave her her card, present and a hug and then EB pipes up... "Aunty Carol, I know who put all the ballons and banners on your house last night!"
And then jerks her head in my direction while clearing her throat!!
Now I have been told on, I have to wait for the next 2 years while my friend plans her revenge!!!! :O
Love you huni, please be kind xxxx
Thursday 10 June 2010
Left Hanging
I go to the gym about 4 times a week now, and on a Sunday EB comes with me so we can go swimming. We have done this for a few months now and so she is very friendly with all the staff there now.
We walked in on Sunday and was chatting with one of the lads on the desk, he said something vaguely funny and decided to get EB to high-five him for his wittiness.
EB clearly didn't find it amusing, shot him down with a whithering stare and then walked away shaking her head at him. He called after her to ask why she wasn't going to give him five and she replied
"Because you're just not cool"!!
Gotta love her sometimes ;)
We walked in on Sunday and was chatting with one of the lads on the desk, he said something vaguely funny and decided to get EB to high-five him for his wittiness.
EB clearly didn't find it amusing, shot him down with a whithering stare and then walked away shaking her head at him. He called after her to ask why she wasn't going to give him five and she replied
"Because you're just not cool"!!
Gotta love her sometimes ;)
Saturday 5 June 2010
Watch what you say....
Anyone that knows my biggest baby brother knows he is a bit of a big kid. He is 21 going on 6, which is probally why him and my daughter get on so well. But even sometimes he can be too much for her to put up with.
Walking home from the gig that other night he was mesing around and decided he wanted to play on the park, so off he runs/skips, ahead of us all and starts palying on the swings.
EB was quite tired at this point and a bit ratty and as he started to walk in the gate she told he no, he couldn't play as we were gong home. He laughed and ignored her and as we caught up she yelled at him;
"Paul! Stop fannying around"!!!!!!!!
I have never seen a look of pure shock on his face like it before he started laughing.
I attempted to tell her off for being so rude and cheeky to an adult, which wasn't easy as she was right, and everyone was in hysterics, but I managed to put a semi-stern face on and asked who she had heard it from.
And it was me!! :O Oh the shame!
And then it came back to me a few mornings ago, when I had been tired and ratty and she was messing me around I had told her the same :(
Lesson learnt and I am now super careful what phrases I use around her again!
Walking home from the gig that other night he was mesing around and decided he wanted to play on the park, so off he runs/skips, ahead of us all and starts palying on the swings.
EB was quite tired at this point and a bit ratty and as he started to walk in the gate she told he no, he couldn't play as we were gong home. He laughed and ignored her and as we caught up she yelled at him;
"Paul! Stop fannying around"!!!!!!!!
I have never seen a look of pure shock on his face like it before he started laughing.
I attempted to tell her off for being so rude and cheeky to an adult, which wasn't easy as she was right, and everyone was in hysterics, but I managed to put a semi-stern face on and asked who she had heard it from.
And it was me!! :O Oh the shame!
And then it came back to me a few mornings ago, when I had been tired and ratty and she was messing me around I had told her the same :(
Lesson learnt and I am now super careful what phrases I use around her again!
Monday 31 May 2010
First Live Music event
This weekend a local pub runs a "Band Day" every Bank Holiday and has numerous local bands playing all day. I have never been but one of my friends convinced me to go as it's child-friendly and a good night.
So I decided maybe I should introduce my daughter to the world of live music as it is something I never got into until a lot later in my life. Acutually i was 21 and I watched Blue & Liberty X, something maybe I shouldn't admit to... lol
But anyway, there was a small gathering of us at mine, and we walked down to the pub. EB was fine going down and was happily chatting and enetertaining everyone as she does best, until we got there.
At which point she promptly bursts into tears and DEMANDS we go home!
I tried to calm her and asked why, so she responded with; "Because the music is too loud mummy, I can't hear myself think!!"
After fighting back the giggles and asked what was so important that she needed to think about, we were just hear to enjoy the music and dance with friends, she told me "Life, mummy! I have to think about growing up!"
She then proceeded to shout at me and my brother everytime we danced, scowling and standing on our feet! She informed me that the lead singer was too noisy, she didn't like his singing and he needed to turn it down, AND then tried to go and tell him!!
She finally seemed to start enjoying herself (not the music) after about an hour, and really perked up when during a switchover they played Lady Gaga. She was hoping that she was there in person!
Then at around 10 when I thought it best to go home she decided that she would prefer to stay and dance!! Just tyical!!
So I decided maybe I should introduce my daughter to the world of live music as it is something I never got into until a lot later in my life. Acutually i was 21 and I watched Blue & Liberty X, something maybe I shouldn't admit to... lol
But anyway, there was a small gathering of us at mine, and we walked down to the pub. EB was fine going down and was happily chatting and enetertaining everyone as she does best, until we got there.
At which point she promptly bursts into tears and DEMANDS we go home!
I tried to calm her and asked why, so she responded with; "Because the music is too loud mummy, I can't hear myself think!!"
After fighting back the giggles and asked what was so important that she needed to think about, we were just hear to enjoy the music and dance with friends, she told me "Life, mummy! I have to think about growing up!"
She then proceeded to shout at me and my brother everytime we danced, scowling and standing on our feet! She informed me that the lead singer was too noisy, she didn't like his singing and he needed to turn it down, AND then tried to go and tell him!!
She finally seemed to start enjoying herself (not the music) after about an hour, and really perked up when during a switchover they played Lady Gaga. She was hoping that she was there in person!
Then at around 10 when I thought it best to go home she decided that she would prefer to stay and dance!! Just tyical!!
Friday 28 May 2010
Out of the mouths....
They say that children only speak the truth because they see no malice and speak with a pure heart.
I hope this is not true....
I started at the gym to try and shift these extra pounds that are refusing to shift. And so I could spend an extra 10 minutes working out I went straight from the gym to do the school run.
EB doesn't often appear happy when I turn up to collect her as she is normally having too much fun to come home and do boring things such as homework, showering and bedtimes, but this time her face lit up and she came running towards me with a big hug and a kiss.
Feeling loved and very special, I gave her a snuggle and asked why I was so lucky today.
She looked at me, rubbed my tummy and said "Mummy, I am just so happy that you're having a baby"!!!!, at the top of her voice!
As the teachers turned to look I quietly told her I wasn't having a baby and question why she would think such a thing.... Silly question I know, as she then told me, "It' because your tummy is so big, it HAS to have a baby in"!
:( Needless to say, I stepped up the gym sessions and diet!! And thanks to the "honesty" of my daughter I have now lost 1 stone 2 lb :)
I hope this is not true....
I started at the gym to try and shift these extra pounds that are refusing to shift. And so I could spend an extra 10 minutes working out I went straight from the gym to do the school run.
EB doesn't often appear happy when I turn up to collect her as she is normally having too much fun to come home and do boring things such as homework, showering and bedtimes, but this time her face lit up and she came running towards me with a big hug and a kiss.
Feeling loved and very special, I gave her a snuggle and asked why I was so lucky today.
She looked at me, rubbed my tummy and said "Mummy, I am just so happy that you're having a baby"!!!!, at the top of her voice!
As the teachers turned to look I quietly told her I wasn't having a baby and question why she would think such a thing.... Silly question I know, as she then told me, "It' because your tummy is so big, it HAS to have a baby in"!
:( Needless to say, I stepped up the gym sessions and diet!! And thanks to the "honesty" of my daughter I have now lost 1 stone 2 lb :)
Tuesday 18 May 2010
Tiger Tales
Walking through our town centre EB saw a picture of a white tiger and started talking about her trip to the zoo, it went a little like this....
EB: Mummy look there's a white tiger just like the one @ Hammerton zoo
Me: Can you remember taht from when we went?
EB: No, when I went with the school
Me: Ok
We carried on walking, then...
EB: It was lovely and soft
Me: Really?? That's nice.... Wait a minute... How do you know it was soft??
EB: Because I stroked it
Me: No you didn't you can't reach it
EB: Not from outside, but we went inside to stroke it
Me: No you didn't
EB: I did mummy, we went in side and all sat down and we got to stroke the tiger
Me: You cannot go into a tiger cage to stroke it, it wouldn't be allowed
EB: Well we did mummy, honest
ME: Well I am going to call the school to check
EB: You can't its closed
Me: Well I will ring the zoo
EB: They wont remember me stroking a tiger
At this point I am really worried, surely if the school were taking her to play with tigers I would have to sign a consent form, or something.... And EB honestly had me believing her.
Then...
EB: The tiger really liked me it kept following me and licking my hand it wanted to come home with me!
Me: Right too far! I don't believe you. There is no way that they would allow the tiger to follow you!!
EB: Hmmmmm. Maybe it was a dream, last night then!!!
I could not believe it! We have a 100% honesty policy at home, no lies, no secrets, not ever!! So for her to be able to spin this whole story and make me believe her was a complete shock.
If she is this convincing at 6 years old, I am dreading when she reaches teenage years :(
Not only that but what else could she have told me????
EB: Mummy look there's a white tiger just like the one @ Hammerton zoo
Me: Can you remember taht from when we went?
EB: No, when I went with the school
Me: Ok
We carried on walking, then...
EB: It was lovely and soft
Me: Really?? That's nice.... Wait a minute... How do you know it was soft??
EB: Because I stroked it
Me: No you didn't you can't reach it
EB: Not from outside, but we went inside to stroke it
Me: No you didn't
EB: I did mummy, we went in side and all sat down and we got to stroke the tiger
Me: You cannot go into a tiger cage to stroke it, it wouldn't be allowed
EB: Well we did mummy, honest
ME: Well I am going to call the school to check
EB: You can't its closed
Me: Well I will ring the zoo
EB: They wont remember me stroking a tiger
At this point I am really worried, surely if the school were taking her to play with tigers I would have to sign a consent form, or something.... And EB honestly had me believing her.
Then...
EB: The tiger really liked me it kept following me and licking my hand it wanted to come home with me!
Me: Right too far! I don't believe you. There is no way that they would allow the tiger to follow you!!
EB: Hmmmmm. Maybe it was a dream, last night then!!!
I could not believe it! We have a 100% honesty policy at home, no lies, no secrets, not ever!! So for her to be able to spin this whole story and make me believe her was a complete shock.
If she is this convincing at 6 years old, I am dreading when she reaches teenage years :(
Not only that but what else could she have told me????
Friday 14 May 2010
A little worried.....
Driving home today I looked across to my daughter sat next to me and she is sat with her eyes closed, hands clasped and head bowed, whilst muttering under her breath.
So I asked her what she was doing, to be told "Praying of course mummy!!"
And as I listened to her start again she was reciting the Lords Prayer.
Now worried about how bad my driving really is!!!???
So I asked her what she was doing, to be told "Praying of course mummy!!"
And as I listened to her start again she was reciting the Lords Prayer.
Now worried about how bad my driving really is!!!???
Thursday 13 May 2010
Found it!!
Yes, I got my voice back properly today :) It started to appear last night and I was ableto actually wake my daughter up by shouting instaed of using books and shoes to bang on the bannister/doorframes and bed.
And now I have the joys of conversation my EB has decided she is not talking to me :( All because I wouldn't tell her who I wanted her to call when me got home.
Her nanny is back from a 5 month trip out in New Zealand which means I get my 1 night off a week again :) Wednesday night is mummy night!! But instead of telling her I wanted to surprise my Evil Blonde, but in rebellion she told me she would not talk to me until I told her. And she really has stubborness down to a fine art now!! lol Normally I can make her break her silence in 2 minutes, 5 if she is in a bad mood. But today it lasted nearly 30 minutes until I gave her the phone.
I tried the usual of, "Say yes if you want a sweetie/ice-cream/anything to eat", I sang, I talked to her constantly, tried a few funny jokes but NOTHING!!! I even threatened to cancel our trip to London on Saturday.
And all of it was for nothing, because when I dialled her nan's number I miss-dialled, so the call goes through, she is chatting to some random stranger shouting "mummy I don't know who it is!!" So I have to tell her it is nanny and then it isn't Oopps lol
They warn you about the terrible 2's and 3's, toddler tantrums but the stressy sixes have really been my hardest year so far :( Will 7 be any better??
And now I have the joys of conversation my EB has decided she is not talking to me :( All because I wouldn't tell her who I wanted her to call when me got home.
Her nanny is back from a 5 month trip out in New Zealand which means I get my 1 night off a week again :) Wednesday night is mummy night!! But instead of telling her I wanted to surprise my Evil Blonde, but in rebellion she told me she would not talk to me until I told her. And she really has stubborness down to a fine art now!! lol Normally I can make her break her silence in 2 minutes, 5 if she is in a bad mood. But today it lasted nearly 30 minutes until I gave her the phone.
I tried the usual of, "Say yes if you want a sweetie/ice-cream/anything to eat", I sang, I talked to her constantly, tried a few funny jokes but NOTHING!!! I even threatened to cancel our trip to London on Saturday.
And all of it was for nothing, because when I dialled her nan's number I miss-dialled, so the call goes through, she is chatting to some random stranger shouting "mummy I don't know who it is!!" So I have to tell her it is nanny and then it isn't Oopps lol
They warn you about the terrible 2's and 3's, toddler tantrums but the stressy sixes have really been my hardest year so far :( Will 7 be any better??
Wednesday 12 May 2010
All Quiet on the Home Front
It has been a quiet few days here at home, well on my behalf anyway! I have completely lost my voice!!
All I have is a little whisper and that is if I really really force it.
And my Evil Blonde does not get what it means for me to have lost my voice.
An example of a conversation from the last few days...
EB: (from the kitchen) Mummy
Me: (whispers) yes
EB: (from the kitchen) MUMMY
Me: (whispers) yes
EB: (from the kitchen) MUMMY!!!!
Me: (whispers) yes
EB stomps into lounge... MUM! Why are you ignoring me??
Me: (Sarcastic look)
EB: Can I have a snack?
Me: (nods head) as EB walks back to the kitchen
EB: What can I have? (as she rummages through cupboard0
Me: (more silence)
EB: MUM!! What can I have??
Me: (silence)
EB: (Stomping back to lounge) MUM!!!!!
This went back and forth for at least 10 minutes until we could finally agree on something suitable. After having 2 days like this I would have thought we could have learnt something by now :(
Please let me have found my voice by the morning ;)
All I have is a little whisper and that is if I really really force it.
And my Evil Blonde does not get what it means for me to have lost my voice.
An example of a conversation from the last few days...
EB: (from the kitchen) Mummy
Me: (whispers) yes
EB: (from the kitchen) MUMMY
Me: (whispers) yes
EB: (from the kitchen) MUMMY!!!!
Me: (whispers) yes
EB stomps into lounge... MUM! Why are you ignoring me??
Me: (Sarcastic look)
EB: Can I have a snack?
Me: (nods head) as EB walks back to the kitchen
EB: What can I have? (as she rummages through cupboard0
Me: (more silence)
EB: MUM!! What can I have??
Me: (silence)
EB: (Stomping back to lounge) MUM!!!!!
This went back and forth for at least 10 minutes until we could finally agree on something suitable. After having 2 days like this I would have thought we could have learnt something by now :(
Please let me have found my voice by the morning ;)
Welcome
Hello and welcome to my blog!
I blog elsewhere about my crazy life, but a friend of mine told me that the stories of my daughter are worthy of her own blog! And as she doesn't "fit" in my blog, here it is.......
So a little about us, I am a 20-something mummy and my daughter, known as Evil Blonde, is just coming up to her 7th b'day.
She is an angelic looking blonde haired, blue eyed little terror that knows how to wrap most people around her little finger. She is my mini-me in every way, she mimics me in all ways which is not great, especially when her/my sarcastic streak comes out. But as she spent most of her life being brought up with strong independant women around her then I suppose I should be proud she is strong and independant!! :)
That's all for now, but I will be posting again soon xx
I blog elsewhere about my crazy life, but a friend of mine told me that the stories of my daughter are worthy of her own blog! And as she doesn't "fit" in my blog, here it is.......
So a little about us, I am a 20-something mummy and my daughter, known as Evil Blonde, is just coming up to her 7th b'day.
She is an angelic looking blonde haired, blue eyed little terror that knows how to wrap most people around her little finger. She is my mini-me in every way, she mimics me in all ways which is not great, especially when her/my sarcastic streak comes out. But as she spent most of her life being brought up with strong independant women around her then I suppose I should be proud she is strong and independant!! :)
That's all for now, but I will be posting again soon xx
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