Why Oh Why?

Does anyone else ever wonder why did they want children so badly?
 I now have two and it has been one of the most stressful periods of my life so far.

My eldest son Ollie was planned and didn't arrive for some time after wanting him so much for a few years but once he was here it hit me like a ton of bricks my life had changed and he has been hard work from day one including pregnancy and his birth. At times now he can be so lovely especially when he's on his own but with his brother and sometimes other kids he is awful and unbearable to be around. I hate saying that but I have to escape from him from time to time as he just makes me want to explode.

My youngest son wasn't planned but was the opposite to Ollie he was so much more chilled out and actually slept. I even found breast feeding easier, calmer and I was less stressed. By 7 months he started to get harder as he was crawling but still easier than Ollie but now he is 1 1/2years and has become increasingly naughty maybe through watching his brother. He hits, throws, shouts and bangs everything. I even had a toy car thrown in my face the other day.

The two together can be your worst nightmare both shouting, screaming and now fighting because they want the same thing but I must admit it normally is Ollie that causes the chaos. When they are separated its bliss but I can't keep doing that all the time as they need to learn to tolerate each other.

I hoped I would enjoy motherhood and being at home with the kids as I longed for it for so long but now I'm wishing time away so I can get myself back again. 

Want List

So many things I have my eye on at the moment.

Loving the Cath Kidston spots, toadstalls and hearts. 

Would love this collection.

George Lace Dress only £10. you can get in different colours, I love the Navy, Yellow and Emerald.



Since losing a bit of weight I'm feeling more confident and started wearing cami tops. Love this Japanese floral Cami at £6.99 from Select. Also these lace up shoes in yellow (says green but looks yellow to me) at just £5.99.

Weight Track Week 1 - 4

At my heaviest I was a 14 Stone 7lb pregnant lady with my second son. This is me on Christmas Day 2012, three days before I gave birth. 

Previous Posts on weight Need To Binge Last June. 

My Weight Track
25/12/12 14st 7lb (203lb)

05/01/13 13st 7lb (192lb)

04/02/13 13st 4lb (187lb)

09/02/13 13st 1.7lb (184.5lb)

18/02/13 13st 1lb (183lb)

27/02/13 13st 3lb (185lb)

02/03/13 13st (182lb)

15/03/13 12st 12lb (180lb)

13/09/13 12st 1lb (169lb)

 ***LOST 34lb***

31/10/13  12st 3lb (172lb)

22/01/14 12st 1lb (169lb)

Start Weight Watchers 03/05/14 at 12st 6lb (174lb)

Since September 2013 I seem to have been stuck between 169lb and 174lb so to get motivated to continue to lose I joined Weight Watchers on 03/05/14 with a starting weight of 12 stone 6lb. 

Week 1: Lost 3lb 

Started on Simple Start but half way through switched to ProPoints. I craved chocolate this week so had a little. 

Week 2: Lost 2.5lb 

Tracking everything I have eaten gets you thinking how you actually eat. This week I craved Cake, again I gave in but instead of a whole slice I shared it. 

In two weeks I lost 5.5lb and this is me exercising in a BuggyFit class 

                                    

Week 3: Lost 1.5lb 

Lost 1/2 stone in total woohoo! Struggled this week as wanted bad food so pigged out a little but on Weight Watchers cake and bars but exercised a lot. So 1.5lb was pretty good.

Week 4: Lost 2lb

This week has been hard as been stuck in the house most of it with kids so got bored and ended up picking at food plus hardly any exercise. I also introduced wine back on the menu and ended up having it 4 nights out of 7 Opps! 

So losing 2lb was a shock and reaching my 5% goal. 

TOTAL LOST 

****** 9lb ******

I measured my hips, waist, thigh and upper arm when I started and found I've lost inches after just 4weeks its amazing, I can fit in jeans that were hard to do up before and I'm down a dress size.

Waist lost 3"

Hips lost 2"

Thigh lost 2"

Upper arm lost 0.5"

Here I'd to the next 4 weeks :))))

Yellow Sunny Yellow

I have an obsession with yellow at the moment I'm hunting for lots of yellow. 

My page Kelly's Box www.facebook.com/kellyscraftbox

Has a range of scarves that would brighten any outfit that I'm tempted to keep them. Loving the sunflower scarf.

Makes from Kelly's Shop are felt characters, jewellery and gift packs. All under £10.

Experimented with Yellow nails and added sparkle.

I would love this Gorgeous bag from Lisa's Boutique https://m.facebook.com/lisasboutique123

And these Converse pumps

I Love Shopping

I've written a post before about facebook pages and buying from them so I thought I would do a complete list of Pages I have purchased from.

Deelicious https://m.facebook.com/Deeliciousshoes

All That Glitters https://www.facebook.com/allthatglitterjewellery

The Personalised Gift Shop https://m.facebook.com/ThePersonalisedGiftShop

Moo C Jewellery https://www.facebook.com/moocjewellery

The Mucky Pup Gallery https://m.facebook.com/TheMuckyPupGallery

Doll-Bee Designs https://m.facebook.com/DollBeeDesigns

The Laser Boutique https://m.facebook.com/TheLaserBoutique

Stamptastic https://m.facebook.com/Stamptastic.uk

Raspberry Ripple Signs https://m.facebook.com/RaspberryRippleSignsAndPlaques

Handmade By Swans https://m.facebook.com/handmadebyswans

The Love of Vintage and Home https://m.facebook.com/theloveofvintage

Lucy Made Me https://m.facebook.com/lucymademe

Melody Moo Nails and Jewellery https://m.facebook.com/MelodyMooNailsJewellery

The Tip Top Monster Shop https://m.facebook.com/TheTiptopMonsterShop

Felted Fancies Supplies https://m.facebook.com/FeltedFanciesSupplies

Lylia Rose https://m.facebook.com/lyliarose

Rachel's one stop shop https://m.facebook.com/rachelsonestopshop

 

Blackshoe https://www.facebook.com/blackshoegifts

May Times In Pictures

At The Park

Joel's first Hair cut

At The Farm

Silly Balloons

Brother's Getting On

Breakfast Together

Reading Together

Overall in May I have seen Ollie and Joel playing together more and more (Thank God) we have had moment's but hopefully this will be the start to a new friendship (Please oh Please).

Shopping on Facebook Pages

I've had a page on Facebook for sometime but didn't really start promoting and networking until mid January this year and I am amazed at the  volume of craft, art and accessories community out there and so many with great talent. My news feed is just full of Facebook shops now. 

My favourite pages At the moment and I have bought from are as follows: 

Moo C Jewellery

Moo C Jewellery
I have purchased a few items from this lovely shop. I have this bracelet in red, yellow and orange aswell. Also a couple of gifts I have purchased as they are quality at affordable prices.   

Nellie and Babs
This Lovely page puts together children's clothing and turns them into a keepsake piece. I have been a winner of a giveaway from this page and can't wait to see my keepsake using both Ollie and Joel's clothing. 

Cocoa Delights

Cocoa Delights 
Made the delicious chocolate lolly that I got for my hubby for our 5th anniversary

The Laser Boutique
Was super quick at sending me the unique tree slice again for my hubby.

 

The Mucky Pup  Gallery Fabulous Button jewellery at this page I especially liked this necklace that I found in the sale for just £5.

 

The Mucky Pub Gallery

 

Doll-Bee Designs

Have many designs on ceramic pieces I got these great egg cups for my boys at easter.

Natalie's Sweety Trees 
I have a sweet tooth so orders a dotty cup and saucer full of sweets. I'm yet to receive this but looking forward to it.

Felted Fancies Supplies 
I purchased some crafty supplies one day and got them the next a very efficient speedy. 

Lylia Rose

Jewellery and accessories page with great offers on every week. I bought a little black bag and wear it constantly.

Stamptastic

Stamptastic
Creates stamps and stickers for your business. Today I received these stickers for my page. Reasonable prices so would use again. 

Blackshoe
This page is absolutely fabulous the lovely lady creates illustrations to your description. I have ordered one for my hubbies birthday of all of us as we love unique and quirky pieces. 

Rachel's One Stop Shop
Children and baby items at really good prices so I have ordered a little treat for my youngest son Joel as Ollie is always being spoilt.


Blue Butterfly  
This page is gorgorous and they have an actual shop that I really must go to. I haven't bought anything yet but I really love the Blue Butterfly mug and coaster. Lovely illustrations of beach huts aswell.






Stitched for you
Great family trees made from felt animals. I asked the lady if she could do a panda one and very quickly sketched her ideas but she has a huge order list and I'm not on it until 2015. Must be fabulous to be that popular. 

Oh and of course I love my page Kelly's Box Crafts and accessories.

At the beginning of the year I was under 100 likes and after a bit of sponsored listings I shot up to 500 around March but after community sharing and liking I am now at 1016 likes I'm utterly amazed. 

Love to know if anyone else has any favourite pages they would like to share.