As we grow up, we learn that even the one person that wasn't supposed to ever let you down probably will. You will have your heart broken probably more than once and it's harder every time. You'll break hearts too, so remember how it felt when yours was broken.

You'll fight with your best friend. You'll blame a new love for things an old one did.

You'll cry because time is passing too fast, and you'll eventually lose someone you love.

So take too many pictures, laugh too much, and love like you've never been hurt because every sixty seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back.

Don't be afraid that your life will end, be afraid that it will never begin.

Here it is below!

Hi there,

So far no word from either recruitment agency regarding the two different roles that I had applied for.

I am beginning to accept that perhaps my returning to the work force isn't part of the grand design just yet. I am telling myself to "Just relax and go with the flow" in that regard. 

I have to believe "that it was meant to be that I will find the right role that fits the hours that I want to work". I am trying to keep an open mind about opportunities and being patient. I have already knocked back one job as I just knew from how the interview went that the manager would not be good to work for. I'd never knocked back a job before!

I have been very honest about what I'm looking for in each interview. I am letting God take care of the rest.

The Thursday interview went very well. It's a bit further away than I really wanted but the manager is friendly, open and honest. It was a fun, chatty interview. So I am keen to be contacted for a second more serious interview! The pay is an improvement on my last role too!

The Friday interview was ok. I mean I did impress them but I did read the body lanuage and noted the crossed arms and hostile way the CEO was to me. The pay would be great but the expectations are not worth losing my soul for! Plus they ingnored my statement about being part time! They expect full time and unpaid over time with it!. After the interview I felt like I should withdraw my application. Yet instead, I felt that they surely will find someone to accept their working conditions whereas I will not so I haven't bothered with submitting a retraction of my interest in the role. If I get asked to go for a second interview then that is when I'll formally retract my expression of interest.

I am enjoying my time with my son. His smiles and laughter. So I know I'm not going to be in a rush to accept any role that is not going to be right for me, my son and family.

Take Care,

Lavendalady

 

Hi there!

I freely admit I adore my son. He has changed my life in so many ways. He brings out the best in me! He is so amazing and so chatty. *biggest smile*

I started writing him a letter for his birthday and plan to do one for each of them.

I discovered that I have admin functions today! Pretty cool stuff!

Take Care,

Lavendalady

Hi Everyone,

Well the crying is getting to me *sigh* It's not the distressed cry. It's the "I want to be picked up etc cry". Even the use of his dummy does not work when he stubbornly refuses to shhh until he is being actually cuddled or held by me or his Dad. Naturally this is very hard to do as you are cooking and chopping veggies.

Below is a new picture of Daniel sitting on my chair.

I have prepared a dish called Greek Prawns for tonights dinner. It's a case of me wanting to spoil myself and David for a change. The yucky parts were having to shell the prawns and NOT eat any! Plus chopping the onion makes my eyes sting! I altered the dish by adding a nice white sauce base to the botton, then the tomatoe and prawn mixture and then the shreded soft cheese on top.

Tonight I have to study up on all of the Age Care Standards to prepare for Friday's interview. Hard work *frown*

Tommorow I have a day of housework till 1230pm. My Dad arrives at 2pm to watch Daniel. A job interview at 2.30pm and then to see the counsel at 4pm regarding finding child care. After that I think I will need a sleep!

Well it's nearly 4pm and Daniel has started calling out again so I best go and attend to him. I don't think he slept from 3.15pm but at least I think he rested some *I Hope*

Take Care,

Jenni

Well I started typing this at 6.33pm and at that time Daniel was sound asleep in his cott! Yep early for him. His usual bedtime is 7pm each night after being put into his PJ's and having either a story read to him by his Dad or a cuddle by his Mum.

Yes I know we not just I need to establish a FIXED bed time routine with Daniel. The routine used to be that I would change him into his PJ's, then cuddle and then put him into bed almost asleep. It worked until the endless nights where he's wake up numerous times over night!

So we had to change our plan.

I extended his bedtime and increased his activities throughout the day. His Dad tried for two nights with the idea of a bed time story and then putting him to bed fully awake but did not continue with it. The distressed crying did bother him and he wanted to go back to me settling Daniel at night. I suspect it was the easier emotionally and physically for him. I also don't blame him as I can imagine dealing with an upset baby instead of the usual cuddly baby boy after a long day at work must really have upset him.

Anyway Daniel was so tired after a busy day out with me and Grandpa, that he fell asleep in my arms at 6pm and in bed at 6.10pm.

At 7.0pm we had our dinner. At 8pm his Dad dressed him into his PJ's and resettled him nicely.

The crying..... *sigh* It really wasn't that bad admittedly. I guess mainly it was my Dad that felt it was not good. And that worried me that my Dad was not coping!

But in all honesty it is hard for a 65 year old man who has very limited baby experience to handle baby crying. Also with the trying to reduce the dummy usage it does not help matters. The crying was today about a pooey nappy, being thirsty and wanting a cuddle... rather hard to get my Dad to understand really. He rather wanted Daniel to act like the happy self he is at home while he is being entertained/playing with his toys.

A change of routine certainly does throw a baby! I sincerely hope my Dad does not reconsider he and my Mum looking after Daniel one day a week. *worried look*

Anyway enough of my rambles!

Oh wait! The reason I was out with my Dad today was to get a dress to wear for the job interview on Friday. My Dad helped me by being with Daniel while I was trying on clothes to wear for my job interview on Friday. My Dad is good that way and understands about the need to work.

Take Care,

Hi Everyone,

Thankyou to those that requested that I add them as a friend and to those I requested. I now have a few friends on Minti. It made me smile today to see that! I even replied to emails!

Its nice finally siting down on the rocking chair in the lounge. It's 10.20am and I am waiting for the new lounge suite to arrive while watching an old TNG episode. I do enjoy a little science fiction *grin*  I rather like Riker! Anyway David and I had been wanting/needing a new suite since March. So.. it will be delivered today! Yay! A new lounge suite will make it easier for my Dad to be comfy as the old was not comfy and hard for him to get out of.

It was sad saying goodbye to my old lounge suite. I'd had it since 1996. We took some last pictures of Daniel on it before it left with it's new owners. A picture is below. I think I am just getting more sentimental as I get older.. perhaps I am now more aware of time passing..

Daniel as per his habit & age, is having a morning rest. I expect he'll wake at 1100-1130 and be wanting a cuddle and lunch.

This week I hope to reduce the dummy habit Daniel has. I do not regreat the dummy use. I have read it has a 90% reduction on the likeihood of SIDS! Plus it is a real parent sanity saver and sooths baby so well. My aim is to try and reduce it's use to when Daniel is getting sleepy/bed time/really upset/unwell or teething. Yesterday (Day 1) was hard work (lots of crying out for his dummy habit) but thankfully David helped alot (with lots of TLC and Daniel distraction) which meant I had time to bake, orgainse tonights dinner and clean up the kitchen. Tonight we are having fish mornay. A first for me to make!

My parents have been wonderful with getting Daniel some really cute things. Check out the white bunny PJ's Daniel is wearing below.

       

I best go now. I'll check in a bit later to read and play a bit.

Take Care,

  Lavenda aka Jenni

Hi there *soft smile*

I am new here. Found this site today and have not been able to stop reading. Such great stories, advice and sharing! So needless to say I joined.

The picture below is of myself, David and Daniel taken in Feb 2007.

I am from Melbourne Australia. I am 36 years old and am a new Mum to my darling adorable baby boy Daniel. Daniel is nine months old. I am engaged to my partner David and we are not married yet. I am hopeful that in Feb 2008 when some of David's family are able to visit from Canada that he will agree that is the best time. A big part of me wants to me married not just engaged.

For new Mum's I suggest getting a copy of "What to expect the first year". It is easy to read as well as insightful. Plus also get a copy of the DVD's "Mum To Mum". Read often and watch these DVD's as they give you confidence in what you are doing even when you are soo sleep deprived!

I am a registered nurse and am currently on maternity leave. I am also currently dealing with the issue of wanting to be with my son 24/7 and not go back to work. Yet I will have to return to continue my career. Yet finding work of the right kind locally is turning out to be rather painful as they (the age care facilities) expect full time! I just can't imagine working full time when I have such a little boy (9 months old) that needs me. Also finding someone to care for my under one year old via the council is really hard. Plus in all honesty I am not sure I could cope away from him for hours on end.

I'd love to hear from Mum's local and far far away and make new friends.

Take Care,

Lavendalady