I've taken the time again to really appreciate being a mum. I pinch myself every now and again to remind myself that I'm living out my dreams. Nicky is such a happy little boy, so playful and at that adorable 'just started walking age' where he walks around with his arms up like a monkey. He's beautiful! What can I say? We spent a great deal of time today just playing and clowning around. It could have been the worst day considering that I only got 4 hours sleep last night. I chose not to let this stop me. I had a nap while Nicky slept today - something I rarely do. It helped me get through the day.

I felt pretty good today. I'm choosing to really appreciate life and what I do have. I'm living in a beautiful house - mind you, it's the in-laws but they're only here on weekends. I feel grateful for this home today. I don't mind cleaning it either. It makes me feel good. Considering this, we are going to have to do something about the flat. We're never there anymore so we've absolutely got to move out. We're wasting so much money there - it makes me cringe. So on to that..... ASAP

Tonight, I didn't even mind that when I put Nicky down to bed at what in the past was his usual bedtime, 7:30, he didn't go to sleep. I just got him back up and enjoyed a nice cuddle with him. He had a bit of a tummy ache that seemed to ease up when he did a decent burp. Poor little guy. I read him some more stories and he went down to sleep like a perfect little cherub. Oh!!!!

Now I've had some time to relax and I think I might go now and help myself to some chocolate. Yummm!!

Hope everyone else is having a nice night!
's Hayley xxx