I have been tagged by the lovely @mummyconstant http://mummyconstant.com/my-2011-highs-lows-meme/
1. What was you happiest event?
It has to be the birth of Eliza on 24th January. I had gestational diabetes throughout which was managed by diet and insulin and there is always a worry about the baby and birth, but she arrived safe and well and only 7lb 3oz!
2. What was the saddest thing that happened?
My eldest daughter moved out of home and my eldest son decided he wanted to move to his dad’s. I can’t pick between these and both were devastating.
3. What was the most unlikely thing that happened that you actually went and did?
My 11 year old son won a competition to be a player escort for Manchester City at the Charity Shield at Wembley. It was an amazing proud mummy moment. I found myself sat with thousands of Man City supporters with a 3 year old and a baby in a sling and I thoroughly enjoyed myself despite being a Chelsea fan.
4. Who let you down?
My eldest daughter and my MIL in equal measure. They had a massive row and refuse to speak to each and sort it out. It’s still rumbling on now and causing tension.
5. Who supported you?
My gorgeous husband. He isn’t perfect and we’ve probably had more downs than ups this year, but he has stood by me through all the family bickering.
6. Tell us one thing you have learned.
Teenagers know their own mind and it doesn’t matter how much you try to advise them, they will ignore you and do it anyway. Best to let them learn from their mistakes but be there to help them pick up the pieces.
7. Tell us one thing that made you laugh.
We were watching Kian perform in his school play Aladdin (he was the Sultan). When it had finished the headmistress got up to do her thank you’s, but there was an awkward silence when she finished. At the top of his voice, 3 year old Isaac said “Uh Oh” – the whole auditorium erupted in laughter!
8. Tell us one thing that made you cry.
Eldest son telling me he prefers living at his dad’s.
9. Tell us three things that your children did to make you proud
Can I have 5 (as I have 5 children). Eldest daughter passed her A-Levels, eldest son has turned a corner at school and is doing really well. 11 year old for standing in front of thousands of raucous fans on the pitch at Wembley and taking it all in his stride. 3 year old for finally conquering potty training and as for the baby – it has to be for her constant chatter!
10. Tell us one thing thing that made you proud of yourself
I started my blog. I am a complete techno phobe, but I’m getting there and am very proud of what I have put together!
11. Tell us one challenge you overcame
Trying to run a family of 7 with very little sleep!
12. Tell us three things you would like to change about your life from 2011
I am setting up my own business as a childminder, so am equally scared and excited at the same time as I no longer have the comfort of a steady income! I need to focus more on the positives and not the negatives in life. Finally, to try and spend more time with hubby and have some “us time”.
Now to tag some more fabulous mummy bloggers…..
@mummyglitzer – new to blogging and super lovely http://mummyglitzer.wordpress.com/
@tiredmummyoftwo – we are doing our thinking slimmer journey together although i’ve been a bit slack (oops) http://tiredmummyoftwo.weebly.com/
@luckylauraQ – she keeps saying she is going to start blogging, so is this the push she needs??
Have only just started following and getting to know you, but you already have my admiration (and sympathy) for the fact you have a baby AND teenagers.
Try to remember when you’re upset with your eldest girl and MIL that one is a petulant teen and will grow out of it…. what is the other’s excuse?
And wherever your eldest son lives is just geography – he will always love you.
Great reading this post and getting to know you x
Thank you Donna – my thoughts exactly on the MIL situation. Tried to get it resolved and neither will meet half way. Don’t know if star signs have any truth but they share the same birthday and seem to both be the most stubborn people I know!!
My eldest boy loves it where he is and it’s nice seeing him happy. He was be bullied here but seems to have carved out some good new friendships where he is now. Just wish he wants to visit more often but he is at that age of socialising at weekends!!