Hey - where has the year gone?

Well, what has happened to 2007? I know it wasn't the most wonderful year initially, but it eventually picked up and then all of a sudden its over!!! Who pinched the time....

Still loving my job, everyday is definitely different. You've no idea what you're doing when you arrive. One shift you could be watching t.v, the next taking the guys shopping and going to the pub for lunch! Its fab to see the guys improving and becoming more interactive and responsive.

The girls had a bit of a mixed xmas - they got all their pressies, but Katrina was ill on xmas eve night and didn't finally drop off to sleep until 6.30am xmas day morning.... then Bethan was ill on her birthday (Boxing Day) and spent 4 hours asleep!!!! bless them - tthey are much better but we have all been left with stuffy noses and horrific coughs.

Still working hard in the voluntary sections as usual - finding it more difficult though - however, there isn't anyone else to take over, and in several cases if i left the group would have to close - so am in a no win situation... we'll see what 2008 brings.

My craft has definitely come to a stand still - feel really rotten on my teamies on the UKs site, but they are really supportive and we have decided that the friendship is more important than the crafting.... totally agree. if it wasn't for them, this year would have been unbearable and i may well have fallen apart. Cheers girls for everything!!!

Well, have typed loads and think its all upto date. will try and keep more with it next year, should be easier now i've got a laptop and a wireless connection. it means i can be with the kids and do my jobs and stuff all at the same time..... yippeeeeeeee

See you all in 2008
Ruthie
xxxx

And now for the 11 o'clock news....

Well, thought i'd update seen as it's just over a month since i was on last.

The new job is going really well - ever day is completely different as you don't know what mood the guys will be in when you get there. The staff are fab and every one is lovely and friendly.
Am even allowed to drive the company car to take the residents out and do day to day stuff with them.

Bethan is now at school full time. that was a day to remember - her dad cried more than i did. but it didn't phase bethie at all. Katrina misses her sometimes, but she has ber own thing now and is doing well. they have gone back to creche when i'm working and are doing really well.

Katrina decided to start potty training just after i finished my old job - luckily with the gap between jobs it gave me chance to nail it. she is dry most of the day and even asks for the toilet too. everyone is really proud of her.

my craft stuff has taken a back seat for a while, and i had even taken to scrapping on the computer - however, i am getting into a routine now and am slowly getting to grips with some me time....

right enough for now - am happy at the moment - things still not 100% but will sort that out eventually.

Signing off
Ruthie
xx

Oh dear....

Well there is no excuse for the lacsidascial approach to this blog, but i did warn you all dear readers...

So much has happened since my last update.
Things went a little awry at work and so I have changed my job. I now work with disabled adults to try and help them run a working farm in our next village. Did a taster day last week and really enjoyed it.

The girls had to be taken out of creche while i wasn't working - its been really hard, but they have only just started asking about going back. I know they miss the others and the fun they had but hopefully it'll be sorted when work starts properly.

I am going to be producing the next pantomime for our drama group - doing Snow White. Will be hard work but should be great - its got a twist.

Hubby qualified for the nationals with his racing - grasstracking - so we went to Thornborough (just outside Ripon) and supported him. considering his machine is all homemade he did really well. Just by gettin there he was in the top 40 in the UK! He should end up in the top 30's by the time its all sorted - really proud of him. The weather was lovely and we got burnt....

Can't think of anything else at the moment - things have been so mad at the moment - probably missed something but tough...

Speak soon
xx

Well, though i'd start with this pic.

These are my babies - taken at my parents just before we went to a Halloween/housewarming last october.

Don't be swayed by their angelic faces - they can be devils but i wouldn't swap them for the world.

Bethan (on left) is a wise old thing - a fab big sister and very caring. She'll make a fab nurse one day.

Katrina (on right) has hit the terrible twos with a vengance. her temper is foul - just like mine. just hope she learns to control it like i had to.

They both love all things girlie and Thomas the tank - went to see him for Katrina's birthday. Pics will follow. a wonderful day out - worth every penny.

I miss them both when am at work - but know they are very happy with their lot while i'm away and are spoilt rotten. everybody knows them and loves them to bits - including the 'hard' men!!!

right enough waffle / biased musings - back to the grind. must call people and find out what they thought of properties views through work...

more ramblings....

Had a few days to sort things out- and as predicited i haven't had chance to get back to sort it.

Been busy as usual. Will hopefully be able to pop back on over weekend to sort it out.

Watch this space.

xx

Are you sitting comfortably.....

Well, everyone is doing it, so I thought i'd give it a go too.

Not sure how regular I'll be able to update - but hey that's life.



Originally from Manchester, I came to Bangor Uni in North Wales and got stuck.

It's all the fault of the bloomin Scout Association too - helped a friend in need, went on a course and ended up meeting the other half there...the rest is history.



9 Years later, we've been married 7 years and have two fabby little girls (4yrs and 2 yrs). I have returned to work in the last 12 months and have a fab boss and great collegue.



I do loadsa voluntary stuff - i initial joined them to keep from getting bored but then the kids arrived... have tried to quit but many of the groups would fold and that's not fair on the kids who can be bothered to come to the groups - ARGHHHHHHH.... It's a good job that my two love doing stuff with me at the moment innit!



Will eventually list all the bits and bobs i do - but for this initial thingly i'll not bore you all.

Am at work too - so doing this on the quite while boss out!!!!!!



Will do a proper thing when at home and i can add photies and things....



That'll do for now i think...

here goes - let's press the button..