Wow I have got behind, but if you look at My Week That Was Post from today you will see I have a good excuse, so here is my past weeks photo’s.

135 – Poorly Grayson :0(

136 – Admiring my Palmer goodies from Cybher

137 – Miss Addy Wads looking awesome in Superdry

138 – Rainbow Jellies begin

139 – Thank god for modern technology

140 – The Birthday Girl all worn out

141 – Yummy treat for the Hubby and I

 

 

Hi All, it’s been weeks since I have had time to take part in Katie from Mummy, Daddy and Me Makes 3 great weekly linky, but I am here finally, if you like this post, go take part yourself, everyone is welcome.

Monday

Well knew it would be a stressful start as both bubba’s were full of cold.

Ashley took the day off so he could get Grayson to the doctor, so off to my Mom’s I went with Addison, then off to yucky work for me.

I had a hard time leaving Addison at Mum’s, as she is in a super clingy only want Mama stage, for the 1st time since having kids I feel bad for working.

I was really chuffed to break the £500 mark for my big head shave, if you feel like donating a £1 please do.

Terrible evening as Addison re woke at 10pm and screamed for an hour with a terrible cough, so now 2 bad poorly babies and a party in 5 days.

Tuesday

Horrible work day, I am starting to hate my work days with a passion, this saddens me as I used to like going to work.

Both bubba’s were left at home poorly with Daddy, so no Grayson Nursery Run, plus had to cancel 2 therapy appointments which upsets me as they have been hard to get of late.

I put to the wonderful world of Twitter whether I should start making jewellery when I can again, it was a great response, so watch this space for some pieces up for sale and even a few giveaways – thanks to my gorgeous friend Sonia for spurring me on, I love you.

On the subject of my great friend Sonia, she is up for a MAD Blog Award, please go vote for her, it’s so deserved.

It was another terrible night, with both babies up frequently.

Wednesday

5.30am start for me after probably only a few hours sleep, off to work with a serious workload, not a great start.

Hubby changed his twitter id and blog name today, he has been wanting a fresh start and now he does, I hope he embraces it as he has such a fab story to tell, that will be beautiful to read, pop over and say hi. Mr. Innocent Charmer – cool right?

Then the day just went from crap to head of crap, as we were told Grayson is NOT disabled enough to be eligible for help with housing and support, there is way more to the story, which I want to blog about, but I am not in that place yet, I am currently just so appalled and angry, I can not believe I am failing my son so badly, the one time I put myself forward for help and drop my pride it’s thrown in my face.

I ended up working till 7pm, to try to get half my load done as I am off till Tuesday, I dread Tuesday already.

Wednesday evening started with Birthday preparations for Saturday, I want it to be fab.

Thursday

Normally I would be working at home today, but as I had party shopping to do etc, I said screw it, he he, so my Mom, Addison and I headed shopping at 10am, leaving a poorly Rara at home with Daddy.

My Mom decided she wanted to take Addison into Smythes Toystore to get an extra birthday present for Addy, she was so cute, totally aware of the hundreds of toys playing with everything she could touch, she looked super cute on this ride on elephant (which I think the birthday money may buy) kicking the Disney Princess ones across the store, such a Tomboy.

She did very well and managed to get Gamma to buy her several extra pressies before we left, he he.

We then had a quick-lunch in Tesco Cafe, where Addison tried to talk to every child that walked past ( super cute) then a 3hr shop round Tesco, where Addison managed to get Gamma to buy her a Trampoline, Bouncy Castle and a handful of toys (my house is way too tiny).

The afternoon consisted of me getting the kids ready for Friday, starting the rainbow jellies and making party bags. All followed up by yummy Enchiladas for Dinner.

Friday

1 day till party Day, this time last year I was thinking is this little girl ever going to show her face.

Had an early start from the poorly duo, I got busy with party stuff, more layers on the rainbow jelly etc.

My Mom came over about midday to sit with Addison as we knew we would be late back from a long hospital appointment for Grayson up at Evelina in London.

So off we headed, stopping for a quick McDonald’s on the way, I wore my new Children’s Hello Kitty shoes out, they really cheered me up on a down day.

We arrived at the hospital for Grayson’s 3pm Pre-Op appointment to be told that Grayson had to see his surgeon who was running an hour late.

Thankfully we bought the iPad with us for Grayson to watch Chuggington’s on, thank god as he really struggles at times like these now.

After a 3 hour (yes 3) pre op, we got told that Grayson surgery (which we have waited a year for) was now being put back another 6/8 weeks as he has had this cold, I laughed as Grayson never goes 6 weeks clear without a cold, but they are the powers at be.

We finally arrived home 1 minute before 8pm, to a wide awake little Miss with a sleepy Grayson.

The best part of the whole day was managing to secure a place to BlogCamp London, which hopefully I will get to see some great blogging babes at including the gorgeous Sonia (thanks for the heads up).

Saturday

Wow well this day last year I got no sleep as was having contractions all the way through the night, it would seem my children did not want to break last years tradition and Grayson had me up and watching crap TV from 3.30am.

As I was up early I managed to get on with party prep nicely, including cool cakes for both babies and making a ton of food.

The Birthday Girl woke at 6am, to a brand new Pink Smart Trike and her very own Cath Kidston Handbag of course.

As usual I ran late (even though being up at the crack of dawn) for the party, both babies I am not kidding did not stop crying from 8am – 4pm. It was terrible, I felt for all our party guests.

We had a lovely party with family and friends, Grayson never really managed too well and in the end had to be turned away from all the people so he could focus on the iPad (just the way it is), Addison finally cheered up and played with all her little cousins and friends children, it was amazing for me to watch, it made my heart smile more than I can explain.

We came home with a crazy amount of gifts and 2 quite tired babies, but they refused to go to sleep till 9.30pm, typical huh ?

I also must add the Birthday Girl managed to give herself a black eye in the bath in the morning, fab for the piccies.

Sunday

So after a busy few days we decided to stay at home today as both babies really are still so unwell and unhappy. I am glad we did as the crying was intense and constant.

My lovely hubby got up with the kids at 4.45am (they really aren’t getting lay in’s) so that I could catch up on some sleep, I had an amazing lay in till gone 8am.

My Brothers and Sister popped over about 2pm, so that one of my brother’s could give the kids their Birthday Presents as he hadn’t been able to come to the party, it was really funny seeing both my brothers try to play with Addison, she doesn’t seem them very often at all so she was very wary of who these 2 men were playing with her toys.

I cooked Ash and I a nice meal as we had not eaten well all week and I blended a load up for Addy to lumpy stage as we are finally getting somewhere with getting food into her.

The evening was very long and drawn out as the kiddo’s really never cheered up, but luckily they were both asleep by 8.45pm.

I melted some of the spare chocolate down from the party and treated Ash and I to some fondue, was a better end to the evening.

Now I am getting ready as Ashley and I are off to London tomorrow for a PR Event as a Mummy and Daddy Blogger – kid free, it should be great for us to get a few hours off and hopefully build some great relationships.

Hope you have all had slightly better weeks than me, although ours was very momentous with our little princess turning 1, I am so proud to be her Mummy.

Dear Addison

I sit here at 5am on your 1st Birthday, your brother has been up a while but you are sleeping in your cot. I don’t know what to write to you. It’s odd. I have a 101 things in my head but they just don’t want to come out. I find it easier to show you.

But one thing for sure everyday this past year including the difficult has been made better as you are here. You are such a beautiful little girl, with the most immense personality I have ever seen in someone so young.
You literally take full attention of everyone in a room, you exude greatness already at such a young age. You have the funniest little personality. Like a little old person way before her years.

Your smile is stunning. From ear to ear, with huge apple cheeks, you aren’t afraid to use it either, which makes me so proud. You make the most beautiful pictures.

You walked so early and you still months later look too tiny to be running marathons and climbing mountains but you are. You scale a sofa in seconds.

I love the way you greet me at the door when I come home from work, you make me feel like I am the only person in the room and for a second I feel there is only us.

You are the best parts of Daddy and I, you have the prettiest blue eyes, blonde locks and tiny little legs from me and from Daddy a gorgeous smile and confidence, the best quality I could have asked for.

So Addison, this is your 1st birthday of many, enjoy your party, enjoy the love and attention everyone around you shall shower, as you my princess deserve the world and I shall give you what I can.

I love you more than jelly tots.

Mama
Xxx

As you will remember a couple of weeks ago I told you all about the partnership between Little Dish and Barnado’s and the amazing charity event The Big Toddle.

Most of you will know how close this is to my heart, all the money that Barnado’s and this years Big Toddle receives goes towards helping some of the UK’s most vulnerable under 5s.

Obviously many moon ago “vulnerable Children” were children from abused or neglected homes etc, but now children like my superstar Grayson are classed as “vulnerable Children” and Barnado’s is helping them all alike.

To celebrate the many Big Toddles across the country Little Dish are throwing a HUGE Spring Party on May 22nd at Holland Park, London – there will be entertainers, games, picnic and a Big Toddle. Go take a look here and join in the fun if you can.

So The Big Toddle is essentially a sponsored walk with a fab Super Hero Theme for children under 5, how awesome, and to make those little toddler’s toddle in comfort Little Dish in partnership with Barnado’s Big Toddle are selling special packs of their Chicken & Butternut Squash Pie with a Pair of Toddling Shoes all for just £5 in Sainsbury’s as from 23rd May, they come in sizes Sml (4/5), Med (6/7) and Lrg (8/9).

But this is where the good news keeps on coming, Little Dish have kindly offered not 1 but 5 pairs of Toddler Shoes to you my awesome readers, all you have to do is fill in the Form below with a chance (or several) to win a pair of cute shoes.

 

 

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Please note this post is NOT sponsored I just feel very strongly for a fab charity and event, as many of you will now.

130 – These gorgeous little Monkies awoke at 4.10am today

131 – Had my hair straightened today, can’t believe how long it has got, in 100 odd days it shall be all gone

132 – At the station on my way to Cybher for the weekend, my 1st blogging conference.

133 – Cybher Day

134 – Breakfast with my brother in London before returning home

Most of you will know that my gorgeous Grayson is what is called a SWAN (Syndrome Without A Name) – this is why one of the Charities I am supporting for Grayson’s Great Fun Day is SWAN UK, the above video has been created by SWAN UK as they have just celebrated their 1st Birthday and I am proud to be a SWAN UK Family Member, cause honestly that’s how we all feel.

So if you are in any doubt as why to sponsor me, donate a raffle prize or to even attend  Grayson’s Great Fun Day, please watch this video of my fellow SWAN family babies and trust me every word in the video is exactly how I feel everyday.

Grayson, Ashley, Addison and I say a HUGE thanks to Lauren, Helen and all at SWAN UK for this past year.