Susan K Mann

Award Nominated Mummy & Parenting blogger. Blogging about the highs and lows of being a working mother of two princes & princess, living out our own fairytale in Scotland.

Musical Theatre, Woodwork, Migraines And Cousins Our Weekly Photos – Week 49

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Since I left you with last week’s weekly post I have been having a break from Twitter, Instagram, etc in the hope that I would have fewer headaches and not have to keep saying I’m not any better. I usually try to be a very upbeat person and mainly want to help others rather than talk about myself, so I don’t like when I have to say to people I still feel crap, basically. I wish I could say yes I feel better,  but I don’t and I’m such a bad liar. So, I’m just avoiding the question altogether, even if that makes me sound crazy. The migraines are still hanging in there with a vengeance and it’s dunted my mental health,  but I will bounce back. I’m trying everything I can think of to help and even all those crazy suggestions too. That’s where I am. Normal service will resume shortly, just bear with me.

It means that this week’s pictures aren’t great, but they are our memories just the same. It’s a busy time of year as you know, especially with things at school. Last weekend we had quite a quiet one, I got a really bad migraine on Friday and have been wearing sunglasses ever since, even in the rain. I look mental, but they help. So, last weekend I watched lots of cheesy Christmas movies, you know the ones with boy meets girl, falls in love, kisses and lives happily ever after. The kids played, we did some crafts, Xbox Fifa was played and we put up the Christmas tree and decorations which was nice.

Back to work on Monday,  with my sunglasses, the kids were all at school. Tyler has been busy with musical theatre after school as it was their show on Wednesday so he was very late finishing school. Tuesday was Robert’s sister’s birthday so we went down to her house after work and had birthday dinner and cake. Robert’s family are very close and it’s a tradition to do this for each person’s birthday or a celebratory day like Easter, Mother’s Day, etc. The kids are also very close so they love it. Aria was extra lucky where she got a whole load of her big cousin’s Build a Bear clothes and wardrobe for her bears at home. As you can see in the photo above she was delighted. The perks of being the youngest in the family. Isn’t that sweet? She really has been having such a great time and what great big cousins she has.

Wednesday was the Musical Theatre performance at school and we went to the later showing. It was a great show, the kids performed well. Tyler has taken on the role of Digital Leader where he is head of technical and does the music and mics for the shows. He was a wee star and although he big shoes to fill when his big brother left the role at the summer, he has lived up to it and everyone is so proud of him.

Poor wee Aria has had sore legs this week, not sure what is going on, growing pains, maybe? Not sure if that is a real thing, but she’s been in tears. Hoping that eases off for her. And Tyler has had a bit of a sore throat, it’s starting to ease off, but hoping he gets some rest at the weekend.

Lucas made the wooden racing car above in Woodwork at high shool. Fab isn’t it? I think he’s done and great job and he was really pleased. It’s great to see the little things that they are doing in high school that are different from what they did at Primary. He also got his tracking report to let us know how he is getting on, all good so far.

This weekend looks to be filled with Robert and Lucas going to see Wrestling this evening, Friday and there is a football match for Lucas and Robert’s team on Sunday I am not really looking forward to, but hopefully, it all goes well. Not sure what else we have in store. What do you have planned?

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  1. Oh Susan I’m so sorry, I know it takes a lot to bring you down or talk about not feeling good. I hope one of your crazy ideas turns out to be a migraine cure. The kids look amazing as always and will hopefully help you bounce back. #MySundayPhoto

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  2. So sorry to hear you aren’t feeling any better. I hope you get to the bottom of this and your health will return to normal. Loving the smiles on the kids faces and that car looks just like the kind of thing I would have made in my school days. #mysundayphoto

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  3. So sorry to hear that you’re still suffering. It’s been so long now. I really hope things start to improve soon. You must be very proud of Tyler with his special job. I love that photo of him! The woodwork is brilliant too. None of my kids have ever got on with those sorts of subjects. My daughter is only in year 8, but she thinks it would make sense to be allowed to drop them now. Sadly she’s still got this year and all of next year before she can drop them!

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  7. First of all, congratulations Tyler and Lucas on their achievements this week, I love the wooden race car and Tyler looks at home in his role.
    I am so sorry your head is no better, I really hope your GP is working with you to find a solution. Have you had your daith pierced? I know a couple of women that is has worked for, but like most things it doesn’t work for everyone. Fingers crossed they give you a rest soon xx

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  8. Hi Susan, sorry to hear your are still being plagued by migraines. It’s fully understandable that you are getting fed up of people asking how you are and Twitter and Instagram aren’t going anywhere… Aria does look tickled pink with her new bear wardrobe. I hope her leg pains are better now… I love the little wooden car, at first, I thought it was a good old-fashioned toy. Lucas must be well chuffed.

    #MySundayPhoto

    xx

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  11. Oh gosh! I really feel for you, the migraines seem never ending. It’s no wonder they’re effecting your mental health. I have one once in a blue moon and they leave me feeling so down. Sending hugs.
    It sounds lovely having family celebrations like you do.
    Poor Aria, I hope she feels better soon.
    I hope the football went well today x

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  12. Hope the migraine goes soon. It’s great having cousins you see regularly isn’t it. N loves having his so close (similarly, he’s the youngest of the 7 of them)

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  14. all that build a bear stuff looks fab.
    Well done on the musical production stuff, it can be complex, nothing worse than trying to follow in the footsteps of an older sibling, been there done that.
    Nice the older one is doing other things in school he is enjoying.

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  16. Hoping your migraines have eased a bit this week. Staying offline is probably a good idea. My eyes hurt if I spend longer time online. Aria looks so happy with her Build a bear stash. Love the wooden car!

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  17. It’s been so busy recently hasn’t it – and I don’t blame your online break. I just realised I didn’t reply to your message on Twitter – I’m good but so busy with Christmas, it’s one thing after another! x

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