I'm sick today. Head cold... sore throat... headache and tired... The housework is on hold... the boys are half fending for themselves... I hate being sick. Gives me too much time to think. The germs allow non-positive thoughts access into my world. I am melancholy and reminscent... I miss my old life and that time where all was right in my world. Don't be mistaken tho, I am grateful everyday for what I have now too. I have amazing children. I have amazing people in my life. I have my job and my goals. I have a lot to smile about. But today i'm sick.
Still, enough about that... Let's bring this blog up to speed on the happenings since November...
I turned 40... Can you believe that! I know right. I failed my 40 things before 40 list. Big time. Life just wasn't on my side. I ran out of time. I hate that I failed. But i'm rolling it over and starting a 50 before 50 list. Surely in 10 years I can do it. Maybe. There's still some entries to do on my 40 things blog for things that I did complete so keep an eye out for those...
My party! Blog post coming for that one too. Mixed feelings about it to be honest. Sure, I had a great night and an absolute ball setting up and packing up with my two oldest babies... But I also felt some sadness. Totally understand the challenge was always going to be the time of year (my party was 5 days before Christmas after all) and totally understand that people had other commitments and circumstances... but that didn't stop me missing them on the night. There were other factors that disappointed me too, but here is not the place to air such things. That's the way the cookie crumbles. I will hold dear the fond memories from that night instead.
Christmas. Very very quiet. We had Mackinnon home this Christmas. "My year". (Did I ever mention shared care sucks). We stayed home. We just chilled.
2015 arrived uneventfully. I think I was asleep by 11. However the 2015 goals list was ready to go... and like all good social media addicts facebook recorded the event:
"Happy new year! It wouldn't be a new year without a status in its honour would it, so here goes 2014 you lovely year you... First international trip, kicked hubby to the curb, turned 40. Great year!!!
Bring on 2015... First up we're moving to the city... Yep this country girl has fallen in love with Newcastle and is relocating... Career goals have been set and it's all very exciting... My baby starts kindergarten... And I'm continuing my mind, body and soul journey... Come at us 2015..."
So first up... moving to the city! We did it!!! On January 28th we made the move. We found ourselves a home in Waratah West. We liked everything about this house, from the quirky yellow kitchen to the spiral staircase to the baby blue bath. I'm guessing it's circa 1960-70. And downstairs I have a MUMMA SHACK! Yup. My own little corner of the world. It's a work in progress. But it's going to be pink and fabulous and girly. I love living in Newcastle. It's exciting and close to where I need to be. We are discovering amazing food places and my work-life balance is so much better. The kids have settled into school well and Callum goes to a great dance studio.
Yes, my baby started kindergarten! Not a tear. Not a concern. He was ready for this. I on the other hand can't believe all of my babies are at school. It's the end of an era.
And we got a dog. Yes really. She's growing on me. I'm getting used to being responsible for another living creature. The kids absolutely adore her. They play with her constantly. She's crazy and active and noisy.
Work is going great. I am settled in to my new role and love working with the team I am in. I miss my old team tho. A lot. I have just started a Frontline Management course through work also.
So that's the update. The main things anyway.
Until next time, stay amazing x
