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Oct
2007

Working in the school holidays

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Not too much fun. I swear I am going to have at least 3 weeks holidays at Christmas time as I really don't enjoy shipping my kids around. But on a good note we had a public holiday this weekend gone and Nik and I went to my parents for a couple of days. Kieron had been saving up to go to the show with his mates and he bought so much showbags and won a huge teddy and had a great time. He is at Silver Trowel this holidays for his course part so he doesn't have as long days. He actually gets home before me most days. Mark is going back to his dad tomorrow and Nik will have to go with him on the bus as I won't get back in time for his cricket. This is what I hate. They will stay with there dad for a couple days at least but he is working too.
Nik is not moving in with his dad now next term so I must think of a plan for next term. He will be 15 then so he may be able to go to silver trowel too. I am not too keen on him going to school. His dad said it would be too much for him and that I should seriously consider changing my hours to be there for Nik. In other words I should not be working like we don't need a roof over our head. It doesn't go down too well when it comes from him as I am very bitter. I feel bad enough about it myself but I won't take it from him. He makes me so mad. I never got one bit of help from him when the kids were younger. I try not to say bad things of him as he is at least trying to get his act together now and help with the kids but he is still so selfish and I guess my memory is longer then his. Anyway that is as far as I go with this blog as I am feeling very sorry for myself tonight. I don't know if I will ever see a light in this tunnel. I want to be able to see the good and just be happy. I should be grateful for all I have. Maybe I should start a gratefulness diary. I saw it on Oprah once and it really changed peoples lives. Just write 2 things that you are grateful for in the day. Let"s see....
1. Mark and Nik cleared the table and cooked the meat tonight.
2. I got up so early this morning I had time to wash and vaccuum the car and have a capaccino at McDonalds before work.
I am very thankful for this. Wow. You should try it. I do actually feel better that I saw the good things. Sometimes the good things pass me by. Must thank my boys now as I am quick to tell them when they do something to annoy me yet I had to think to see what was it they did good. LOL. Must get off to bed.

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Libby24
5.00 (Excellent) | October 2007 | Libby24
Re: Working in the school holidays
Hugs it is hard to find good in things. At lest your son wants to stay with you. i would put that down as a good.

what is silver trowel? is it like a home school or private school?

I am greatful for Minti and me meeting great people like you!

Anyway have a great week and catch up for coffee soon.

Luv Liz


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RogerChristineDay
5.00 (Excellent) | October 2007 | RogerChristineDay
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Hey, it's good you can find two good things to be glad about. Keep doing that and it will help you through the day. Here's a couple of ours right now:

1. We are so grateful we have enough food - we've seen several people this morning going through our garbage bins looking for something they can use or eat.

2. We're grateful for a good car on these awful roads. We just waved to a family passing by in their horse and cart. The whole family (including very small children) are here every week gathering up scrap metal to sell to the scrap dealers.

Hold on in there and have a good week.

Christine & Roger



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Arna
5.00 (Excellent) | October 2007 | Arna
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Hehehe.  Get the boys to help out more!  They are of an age where they should be learning to fend for themselves.  Like learning how to use a washing machine.  Too many boys move out and only come back to raid the fridge and demand you do the washing!

And the greatful diary, you should start a group with that idea! 


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jenjen
5.00 (Excellent) | October 2007 | jenjen
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i tried the gratefulness diary too...helps to put things in perspective...i'm glad you'll be getting some time off at chrissie....good news about keiron winning the teddy...have a wonderful day jenny  xx



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Ngairi
5.00 (Excellent) | October 2007 | Ngairi
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I think the gratefulness diary is a great idea. Hope you keep up with it. Leisa


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