It was one of those days when you don’t really do anything, but a lot gets done. So cos there are times when I have to prove to myself that I’m actually doing something with my life I’m going to list it all here.
1. My day actually started at midnight cos I couldn’t sleep so I did the washing up while watching So You Think You Can Dance, which I had taped.
2. Woke up and got out of bed (so much easier when you don’t actually have to get out of bed.)
3. Got back into bed and read
4. Checked out some of my favourite blogs (a good thing about Australia is that all the American blogs get updated while you sleep)
5. Made myself some French Toast for breakfast
6. Had shower
7. Went outside and got the paper
8. Tidied my room
9. Put the mattress that was on my floor from when I was sick and couldn’t face climbing up into my bed away
10. Tidied the flat
11. Vacuumed the flat
12. Mopped kitchen floor (You can’t see any difference on the floor, but the water got really dirty so something must have happened)
13. Did a wipe down of the bathroom so it looks clean even if it isn’t
14. Made lunch
15. Had a nap (it was my day off – cut me some slack)
16. Wrote up interest spot for church
17. Did ironing while watching movie (Saved, I don’t recommend it)
18. Spoke to Mum and phone
19. Checked stuff on net
20. Worked on an article I’m writing
21. Had dinner
22. Updated blog
Wow, I had a productive day.
Breastfeeding is one of those things that you don't realise how interesting it is until you start to research it. I have to write an essay about it for uni. (724 words down, 1276 to go) I had a pile of Breastfeeding books on my desk and dad saw it and gave me a weird look, "Why are you reading books on breastfeeding?"
Anyway I'm all for breastfeeding, natrually becasue I'm into the 'old-fashioned'/natrual and emotionally best way of raising children. If God wanted us to use formula to feed babies He wouldn't have designed breasts as far as I'm concerned. I could go on for pages about all the developmental and medical benefits of breastfeeding but I won't bore you.
The way I get home from Bible study is to go along Liverpool road. On my trip I pass through about 40 sets of traffic lights. Some nights I can sail through almost everyone of them on a continual green light. Tonight I had to stop at Every. Single. Light.
Pretty much summed up my day.
The Kookaburra's were especially happy this morning.
I wonder what it is exactly that makes a kookaburra laugh.
Being sick is stupid.
Just thought I'd add that.
Surrounded by weddings. Nice but sometimes a bit . . .
I know I shouldn't but was looking at Bridal gowns on net and I found a few I liked. This one in particular.
7 weeks ago I found out a friend of mine was engaged
5 weeks ago I found out the wedding was on 8th September (as in one week) and I was to be a brridesmaid.
Luckily we had the dresses from the wedding that almost happened 2 years ago
1 week ago I found out we were having a kitchen tea in a week (as in 2 days ago)
On Saturday I found out we were having a rehersal on Sunday (as in yesterday)
The rehersal took place in the hour between two 2 services at the church, while the music people were practising for the next service.
Becasue there are seven (yes seven) bridesmaids we are all having the same dress in a differnt pastel shade. One of the bridesmaids decided she didn't like the colour of her dress so with out telling anyone she bought a new dress the same colour as another bridesmaids (if looks could kill).
Yesterday I found out we're having a hen's night on Thursday
So, not the most organised wedding, but a good story none the less. And at the end of the day it's the whole 2 people getting married that important, not the details. And all the last minute plans means I have even more reasons not to do the assessments that are due.
I don't generally get people to sign up for things. But as an early-childhood-teacher-in-training, I beleive everyone should get behind the 1:4 campaign.
Basically at the monent in child care the ratio for the babies room (0-24 months) is 1 adult to 4 children. So for every 4 babies in the room that means there is 1 adult. And if one of those adults is busy changing a nappy, feeding a child, comforting a crying baby then 1 adult is keeping an eye on 9 kids. Not an easy task!
Early childhood teachers are campaigning for a 1:4 ratio in the babies room. (1:3 would be ideal, but not likely to happen) centers with good philosophys have a 1:4 ratio, but it's not manditory so not-so-good centers with less qualified staff have the higher ratios.
The research tells us that a 1:4 ratio does the following:
Anyway, I've signed the petition. I'd love it if you would too. And if you have kids and send them to childcare try and look for centers that have a 1:4 ratio or better. Babies are much better adjusted and developmentally competent.
At Ella's baptism I saw my little boy again. It's only 6 months since I stopped nannying and he already dosen't know me. :(
I wonder why it is that God lets babies forget people who were close to them?
