Geeky Nonsense

Nursery Schools

Karen — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 10:31:30 +0000

So, we’ve been looking at Nurserys for Alexander. So far we’ve seen St. Mary’s, which was ok….very close to home but quite religious, and Claires Court, which was very nice, but quite expensive. We’re going to have to think about this properly.
The issue I’m having is that I don’t want him to go to any Nursery really, I want him to stay with me! I know that’s not realistic, but there we go.

Wedding Stuff

Karen — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 16:30:29 +0000

So far, I have a Tiara-type-thing, earrings, faux-fur wrap and have ordered some shoes. Notice of Marriage is being sorted, Registrars and Venue are booked. Best Woman and witnesses have been chosen.

Still loads to do though!

It’s been ages…

Karen — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 17:37:30 +0000

…since I last blogged! Oh well.

I have now become self-employed. I am doing Web stuff from home, so I can also look after Alexander. At the moment I am trying to learn Photoshop, it’s going ok. I am really enjoying it actually, but I don’t get a huge amount of time to spend on it.

Alexander can now crawl (he used to just roll/shuffle around), and he can be very fast when he wants to! We’ve had to do a lot more baby-proofing around the house.

Christmas shopping is about half done, so that’s pretty good. I shall be attempting to cook Christmas Dinner this year, which I’m sort of looking forward to. Hopefully all will go to plan! Decorations will be going up in about two weeks (yay!).

Alexander is 1 tomorrow!

Karen — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 11:36:33 +0000

Opening Birthday presents

Tiny Alexander

Alexander at about 8 months old

He’s a whole year old. The last year has gone so fast! Although he still wakes me up at night, and has the odd grump, he’s such a good boy generally.
The thought of his birthday makes me happy and sad at the same time. I’m happy that he’s happy and growing, but I’m a bit sad that he’s not really my baby anymore, he’s virtually a toddler. He’s still totally adorable though!
In other news, I’ve given my notice at work, will be leaving in October, so I’ll get to spend more time with the little Munchkin.

So tired…

Karen — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 10:25:04 +0000

Alexander’s eczema got infected, he has been really upset and not sleeping or eating very well…poor Sausage! I have been off work for the week looking after him (which I’m sure they’re thrilled about, as I’ve only been back for 3 weeks). I’m shattered. He does seem a bit better today, still scratching a lot though. He’s on antibiotics and a different cream, so hopefully they are starting to have an effect.

I can’t help thinking this wouldn’t have happened if I was home with him all of the time, looking after him, instead of leaving him with someone else while I’m at work.

Being back at work

Karen — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 14:04:29 +0000

I’ve managed 2 days back at work so far. My job itself is good, everyone there is lovely. But it takes me 1.5 hours to get from my house to my sister’s and then to work. I don’t drive, so it’s 1.5 hours walking in the morning and again in the afternoon. I have a massive blister on my foot. Also, I got soaked on the way home yesterday, as it poured down and you can’t really hold an umbrella and push the pushchair.
While at work, I’ve been constantly checking the clock. I missed my baby immensely (although I know he’s safe and being looked after). It’s heart-breaking. I’m still dreading going back in, which I have to do tomorrow. I’m not really sure how long I can keep this up.

Going back to work

Karen — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 08:39:39 +0000

So, I go back to work next Tuesday. I really don’t want to do it. It’s nothing to do with my job, I just really don’t want to leave my baby. He’ll be perfectly safe with my sister, and well looked after, I just hate the thought of being apart from him for that long and that often. I really didn’t think it would be this hard to go back. It’s horrible!

On the bright side, it may only be til Christmas or something. I’m doing the Web Design/Web stuff I talked about in the last post. If that all works out, hopefully I’ll be in a position to work from home after Christmas (maybe sooner, although that’s quite optimistic).

Still, I feel like crap at the moment. I don’t want to go back at all. I don’t mind working, in fact it’d be nice to get some more money, I just don’t want to leave my child with anyone else. The thought of it keeps making me cry, which sounds pathetic, I know.

Possible career change??

Karen — Thu, 12 May 2011 08:12:56 +0000

Ok, so I’m doing the Web Design course, it’s going reasonably well. I’m considering Web Design or some sort of Web career instead of Teaching Assisstant/Teacher.
On the plus side, this means I could work from home, so spend more time with Bob and Alexander. It might be interesting (I hope), and working hours would be more flexible….in theory.
On the negative side, it doesn’t really involve Science (although I could probably still study Science) and from what I gather, clients can be a pain sometimes. Of course, this assumes I can actually learn how to do it properly.

Stuff to think about!

What am I doing?

Karen — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 12:27:33 +0000

Well, I’m going back to work in about a month, but only for 3 mornings per week. I’m starting a course in Web Design, only a very basic one though. The rest of the time I’ll be busy with Alexander. … Continue reading →

How having a baby has changed me.

Karen — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 15:08:39 +0000

I’m far less concerned about my career/studies. I used to think these were very important, now the are something to think about and deal with if/when I have time, which is fine.
I thought I’d be in a rush to go back to work. I’m not. In fact, if I had the option, I’d quite happily be a ‘stay-at-home Mum’, which is something I never thought I’d say.
Everything, and I mean EVERYTHING, is less important than time with my child and Nearly-Husband.
I thought I’d be ok with leaving a child to cry for a few minutes and self-settle. I’m not, I can’t do it! I have to pick him up when he cries.
I was very against co-sleeping (having the baby in our bed at night). Now, he’s sleeping on our bed quite a lot, especially if he’s a bit poorly. I don’t mind this at all, in fact, I quite like having him right next to me at night.
I thought I’d be ok leaving him with other people for a while. I still haven’t done this….and I don’t really want to.
I was dreading having baby sick/poo/wee on my clothes. Now, it doesn’t really bother me, which is good as I have child sick on me on a fairly regular basis.
I do washing at least once a day. My washing machine is my best friend!
I have a fairly chunky pushchair, which is great! I used to complain about people having these, as I thought they were unnecessary.
Most of my money used to be spent on booze/clothes/shoes. Now it is spent on stuff for my child, and I really don’t mind. I thought I’d miss shopping for myself, but I don’t.
I don’t wear high heels any more (although I’d quite like to). My sense of balance has disappeared.
On the odd occasion I do buy clothes, my first thought is ‘will I be able to breast feed in that’.