Sunday Day 26 – 26th January
Bee started her swimming lessons today. It’s just 30 mins in the pool but she loved it and wished she could have stayed in longer. The place is kept so warm that there is condensation dripping off the ceiling! Although there are a number of lessons going on at the same time, the groups themselves are kept small with about a maximum of 8 children.
Monday Day 27 – 27th January
Dad had an appointment today with the renal department who are keeping an eye on his kidneys. His kidneys only function at around 31% and have been like that for a while…it has gone down 1% but at the moment they are not concerned. I did feel like all this could have been said on the phone to save us going there….the hassle of parking, waiting, and then just to be told all is OK. Dad did mention he has been getting leg cramps and she suggested he try tonic water. I missed the ladies cycling group this morning due to the appointment…but I have been thinking to quit it as they are are now venturing out on the main roads and having thought about it I don’t want to ride on the busy roads.
Tuesday Day 28 – 28th January
Today was a bit of a chilled out day, just general cleaning and cooking and watching Netflix. Rosie wanted belly rubs.
Wednesday Day 29 – 29th January
Bee had homework to hand in today but we had forgotten to do it. I thought we had longer! Thankfully something made me check in the evening, realised we had missed the deadline and we quickly did it. She said only a few other kids had handed it in so we weren’t the only ones who were late!
Thursday Day 30 – 30th January
Hubby was off work today so we had a quiet relaxing morning. In the evening it was back at karate for two hours. I have managed to finish one book already and have started my second one. I am enjoying getting back into reading. Got home to find hubby had got me a box of chocolates while he was killing time in Morrisons waiting for the eldest to finish her 1 hour Quran class.
Friday Day 31 – 31st January
Hubby was home in the morning so got him to come to the shops with me….needed some pot plants and compost. Repotted a plant but managed to snap one of its roots and now hoping it survives that! Also repotted the eldest’s Aloe Vera plant and separated some of what I think is it’s pups. Hoping they survive too as she has promised them to her friends.
Saturday Day 32 – 1st February
A long day at karate today as Bee had classes in the morning and then the first interclub of the year. She came second. She was initially nervous and then got over confident when she realised she was in the same category as last year with her friends who she beat. This time one beat her and she was upset about it. But I was kind of glad as it taught her not to get over confident and will make her work harder in her classes.
That must be a relief that your dad is stable, but it does seem rather pointless having to go to the hospital rather than just hearing it over the phone. Well done to Bee for her karate! I agree, it doesn’t do them any harm not to win from time to time. It’s a shame you’re thinking of giving up the cycling group. I hope you can find something to do instead.
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Would save their time and ours if it was simply a phone call!
I think your aloe babies will grow. I have quite a lot of success like that. I don’t think there is very much quinine in tonic water. I’m not a medical expert, but I think it could be worth checking out the amounts in tonic water as it may not be enough to help.
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I did water if water would help…heard tablets are available too so will see how it goes
It sounds like the swimming lesson went really well.
Ugh! The appointment does sound like a bit of a waste of time. It is good news that the hospital isn’t worried about your dad.
Ahh! It is a nightmare missing a deadline for homework. It looks like Bee worked hard.
Well done to Bee with the 2nd place and the trophy x
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Thankfully there is no pressure if you do miss the deadline for the homework!
2nd place is still good. I think the same about N as he’s got tennis friends he’s never lost to, but one day he’ll get a surprise so I always try and remind him that he can be confident, but still needs to work through all his strategies and not take a win for granted. Bee’s homework looks very neat – I’m glad we don’t get project type of work like that.
Yes so important they don’t take a win for granted. She was shocked when she lost!
Aw! Sounds like a busy week! I have no idea how you find the energy to do it all Mashallah!
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Not quite sure how I manage it all either! Was exhausted at the end of the weekend!
Glad that Bee enjoyed starting swimming lessons. I keep meaning to book some for Sophie at some point. Glad that all was well with your dad’s renal appointment but I can understand the frustration if it could have all been done over the phone instead. Bee looks very engrossed in her homework and I love how colourful it is. Well done to her on coming second at karate too. #project366
Oh you should! Am sure she will love it!
I like your attitude on her performance and second place, I hope she learns something from it. Second place is still excellent in my book, well any place is at that age as it is all a learning curve on so many things not just getting over confident.
Glad you are making the most of the time and relaxing with some reading while she is at her classes.
Dixie dog loves belly rubs as well.
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The fact that she goes out and does the competitions is good in itself so I am proud of whatever position she achieves. I have seen some of the fighters think they are ‘IT’ and I don’t want her to get that attitude.
Pointless appointments which also cost the NHS money, I don’t understand it either, but glad they are happy with your Dad as things stand. #366
Yes glad they are happy and that Dad is stable at the mo
That must be a relief that your dad is stable, Big hugs, that doesn’t seem right you couldn’t hear it over the phone. Well done Bee on the karate. I hope she can find something instead of cycling x
Definitely a relief!
Aloe plant should survive and thrive, you can even just replant one leaf at a time.
Glad to hear Bee is enjoying her swimming class. Rosie is gorgeous. What a pain they made you all go to the hospital rather than talk on the phone. Bee’s homework looks pretty and colourful.
Oh ok I didn’t realise you can just do one leaf at a time!
I think you’ll need quinine tablets, but with his health issues only under prescription/doctor advice. Good to hear your dad’s health isn’t declining. Glad Bee is enjoying her swimming lessons, but as a parent I used to hate the warm environment and would get too hot.
Good luck with the Aloe cuttings, hope they take
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Yep the consultant said she would write to the GP about the possibility of tablets.
Oh yes I hate the smell and how warm it is!
Glad your dad is stable, I do agree that sometimes a call would be far more practical.
I also don’t like cycling on the roads so I would feel the same.
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Definitely would make life easier as the parking at the hospital is horrendous
OoOOo great that Bee is having fun. I hope your dad’s health improves. Well I guess its upto you whether cycling on busy roads is comfortable or you but if you’re all cycling together, it may not be that much of an issue. *long distance belly rub from me*. Congrats to bee! Even better that she learnt something valuable from the competition
I have no future plans to ride on the roads so decided against it