Creative Memories

I love keeping memories of the boys and thought maybe the grandparents would too so look what we did 

Isn't it fantastic its a great alternative to a Christmas card. You can do so many pictures with foot and handprints so may have to get the paints out again.

Pamper Me

I couldn't believe I actually won Something a set of free gelish nails by Danielle True beauty. I've never had my nails done before but I now know why it is so popular. It's relaxing, you get to natter, and you feel feminine. I was told they would last 2-3 weeks but after cleaning up after two kids they started to chip after a week which is still pretty good but to get them off you have to soak your nails in Acetone which takes ages. I also felt it weakened my nails and I ended up chopping them down. They did look great for a few days but I'm not sure I would rush out and pay to have them done. It was great to win them though :)

Starting Early

I'm going to start my new years resolutions early so here they are:

1. Start diet.......TOMORROW
2. Exercise more......TOMORROW
3. Give people another chance (well some)
4. STOP shouting at Ollie....Be Calm when he is naughty
5. Do not mess with hair again especially with bleach
6. Stop spending on things you don't need
7. Don't be too quick to sell things as you regret it sometimes
8. Stop giving away your life story on Facebook
9. Make sure you get more free time
10. Relax about mess

I wonder which ones will last.

My Christmas List

I've thought long and hard about my christmas list well maybe not but instead of gifts that I probably don't need or actually want the three things that would be priceless to me are:

1. Some time to myself. 

2. A full night of sleep.

3. A lay in even if only til 8am.

Please, please, please someone get me these for christmas - only 38 days to go :)

Christmas Spirit

Getting into the Christmas spirit with Ollie, decorating baubles.

 I felt lately I've needed to do different things with Ollie to keep him entertained by making cakes, decorating biscuits, letting him get involved with preparing food or even help hang the washing up. He needs to do more now to keep him from getting bored and naughty. 

Toddler Jealousy / Behaviour Problems

Has anyone had to deal with jealousy between siblings? 

Ollie my 2.5 year old has had a problem with his little brother from the beginning which I thought could happen but I thought eventually he'd just get used to a brother being around especially after 10 months now. 

He hits, kicks, pokes, pulls, sits and pushes Joel everyday and I'm just getting so fed up with it all now as no matter how many times I explain its wrong, tell him off (shout), take things away and I have even tapped him on the hand and leg as he will not listen and often just laughs. One day I even put all his toys downstairs in a big bag and said I'm putting them in the bin, he really didn't care he even helped me. 

What do you do to sort the jealousy/ behaviour problems out, I need advice as I'm going mad being at home.

Noise

I envy those of you that have silence all night through and have decent sleep, that would be a luxury.

I think since living in my hell hole house the last six years I haven't slept well at all which has been made worse after having kids.

For instance last night Joel woke at 1.20am got him back to sleep then I hear the neighbours moaning and groaning while having sex which is made worse by their crappy squeaky bed. After that it was rummaging through a wardrobe. A little quiet after but its not completely silent as I can hear road noise and a fan going at the local take away. 

Once I do drift back to sleep I here Ollie moaning but think he's still asleep same with Joel. It then gets to 6am and I hear a neighbour getting ready for work as I can hear the shower and toilet flush. Half hour or so later I hear the other side getting out of the crappy squeaky bed then stomp downstairs to bang kitchen cupboards.

After nights like that with constant wake ups I just can't focus but both kids woke up at the same time this morning needing nappy changes and Ollie demanding I play........urgh! 

These days are so long especially when I'm on my own, I just can't wait for bedtime again in hope I get more sleep.