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Daisies, Drained and Waiting- Our Weekly Photos Week 18

29th April 2017 By Susan Mann 17 Comments

Lollipop

Daisies

Happy Birthday Cat

Dandelion Clock

Well… this week I don’t even know where to begin. Last weekend, seems like so long ago now. I wasn’t feeling myself so I didn’t go to football to watch Tyler, which is the first time in forever, when I have been at home. I chilled out at home with the other two.  Caught up on eating some of the Easter chocolate and candy, just look at that lolly, who wouldn’t want that. I read and did some writing. I wanted to get my first chapter of my novel re-written which I managed. Aria decided to pick me some daisies to cheer me up and they did just that. Daisies and little ones go hand in hand.

During the week has been work, which is still a bit of a nightmare and kids have been at school and nursery. I was off Tuesday this week as oldest was going through a bit of a tough time. He stepped out his comfort zone and comforted an issue that has been causing him a lot of upset. Both my husband and I were so proud of him. And although Lucas didn’t get the answers he was looking for, he did get some. It really is difficult as they get older and you can’t step in and fix everything for them. I am really going to struggle after the summer I feel with Lucas going into his final year of primary and then beyond.

Wednesday, I got home from work at 6:46pm and Lucas and Robert were already on their way to football. It was our kitten Twilight’s birthday and Aria was upset I didn’t have a cake. What was I going to do, it was too late to go out and get one as I didn’t have the car. I managed to have enough ingredients to rustle up a mug cake. Now it wasn’t a chocolate one that I have on the Mug Cake recipe, but I did add some chocolate chips. I made a couple so we could all have one and sung happy birthday to our cat, Twilight. She didn’t seem hugely fussed, but these little things matter, don’t they?

I was off work again on Thursday as Aria had another taster session at school. This time it was playground games. She took it all in her stride and played away. We went to after school club since I was off, as it’s usually one of the grandparents that take the kids. We made some cheerio bird feeders and played around.

My mum went on holiday to her flat in Malta on Thursday. I got a text message on Thursday around dinner time to say she’d taken ill and an ambulance had been waiting to take her off the plane. I don’t really know a lot else and it’s now Saturday evening. I have went through panic, worry, crying and anger. I have tried to call the hospital, but got nowhere due to language barrier and not knowing what ward she is in. I know she’s had ct scans and is having an MRI scan. I’ve had a text from her, to say she is ok, but not spoke to her or her partner. I am sure she’s ok, but I just don’t know what happened. I have been worried sick and tried to keep it from the kids. Thankfully, I was working yesterday, Friday, to keep me distracted and could phone around the hospitals.

This weekend I am feeling drained and awaiting word about my mum. I got to see Lucas play two football matches this morning, which is the first in a while as I’m usually taking Tyler to his football training at the same time. It was a good match and the younger two got to play in the park next to where the match was which was so handy. Tomorrow, Sunday will be football for Tyler. I am so drained and just going to chill tonight on the couch with my new favourite Edinburgh Rhubarb and Ginger Gin. Have you tried it? It’s amazing.

Then we both have bank holiday Monday off, so I am looking forward to a family day out somewhere. Provided the news doesn’t change. I love dandelion clocks and seemed to take pictures of a few this week if you follow me on  instagram, so I will leave you with my quote for you all on my dandelion clock.

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Comments

  1. Tracey Ann Newman says

    30th April 2017 at 5:07 am

    The cake in a mug looks awesome, and quite steampunk I think #mysundayphoto

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  2. Sarah MumofThree World says

    30th April 2017 at 7:07 am

    Sounds like a really tough week for you all. It must be awful not having news about your mum. I hope you hear something and get to speak to her soon. x

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  3. Coombe Mill (Fiona) says

    30th April 2017 at 7:40 am

    Oh Susan it sounds like a worrying and draining week alright. Well done on the little cup cake rustle up and I do hope you have some happy news from Malta soon.

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  4. Nige says

    30th April 2017 at 7:44 am

    Sounds like it was a hard week for you. Absolutely loving that lollipop photo super cute #mysundayphoto

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  5. Darren Coleshill says

    30th April 2017 at 8:18 am

    She’s so photogenic, beautiful photos. I hope your mum is ok

    Thank you for linking up

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  6. Tas D says

    30th April 2017 at 8:23 am

    Oh lovely I hope your mum is doing much better, I can’t believe they’re not telling you very much but I hope she’s out of there and better very soon. Message if you need anything xx

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  7. Emma Tustian says

    30th April 2017 at 10:31 am

    Hope you get some good news about your mum. I do love a mug cake – yours looks very classy

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  8. Anne says

    30th April 2017 at 10:54 am

    Oh my, I really hope your Mum is okay and that you get some good news soon. What a hectic week, it is such a worry when we can’t take control and make things better ourselves. I really hope next week is better and you get to have your day out tomorrow. xx
    #sundaysnap
    p.s. I’ve never celebrated a cat birthday but your mug cake looks lovely x

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  9. Kim Carberry says

    30th April 2017 at 12:48 pm

    Aww! Bless you! I hope you get to speak to your mum soon. How worrying.
    Lovely photos. That mug cake looks fab x

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  10. NCSue says

    1st May 2017 at 12:12 am

    Good luck with your mum. Sounds like a stressful time for you.

    Hope you’ll come join our weekly photo linkup at http://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2017/04/elvis-sighting-in-israel.html. Where else will you have the opportunity to see Elvis in Israel?

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  11. jodiekins22 says

    1st May 2017 at 3:01 pm

    I hope your mum is ok, it sounds a stressful week and I hope next week is better. Loving the photos of our little Miss, she so’s gorgeous 🙂

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  12. Elaine Livingstone says

    1st May 2017 at 8:45 pm

    No wonder you have been worried and stressed, the nor knowing must be awful, but then as they say no news is good news….does her partner not have any info?
    Kids and daisies are lovely together, the twins are still at the stage of pulling the heads off of them rather than picking them properly.
    The things we do for our kids…..the birthday cake for the cat was very sweet.

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  13. Spectrum Mum says

    4th May 2017 at 9:29 pm

    I really hope you get good news hun. I love that dandelion quote and the picture of your girl with one is priceless. Sending a hug and positive vibes. Thank you for linking up to #PointShoot 📸

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  14. chickenruby says

    5th May 2017 at 3:22 pm

    CHEERIO BIRD FEEDERS SOUND FUN, I SAW A WOMAN IN THE UK FEEDING A WHOLE BOX OF CEREAL TO SOME DUCKS IN THE PARK, DIDN’T REALISE IT WAS A THING. I HOPE YOU’VE HEARD SOME POSITIVE NEWS BY NOW FROM YOUR MUM, MUST BE VERY WORRYING FOR YOU

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  15. Katy says

    5th May 2017 at 8:39 pm

    Oh my goodness Susan I hope your mum is ok! I cannot even imagine the worry. Thank you so much for joining in #HappyDaysLinky xx

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  16. Donna Wishart says

    6th May 2017 at 4:25 pm

    I love that you made a mug cake for your cat – and it’s a cake that I would have loved, so cute, and a candle too! Perfect! x

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  17. Ness says

    6th May 2017 at 6:46 pm

    What a stressful week for you. I’ve just trawled through your Twitter to see if you had news of your Mum. I hope she gets to the bottom of things when she returns to the UK.

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