Sunday 14th March – Day 73
We don’t really celebrate Mothers Day in a big way. The kids don’t bother with doing anything for me as their dad doesn’t bother…and this time I felt it. I think I was still feeling bit emotional from Rosie’s death. I got some cake and flowers for mum and dropped them off…and she reminded me she didn’t need flowers and cake….just phone calls checking they are OK are enough. And it gave me the reality check I needed. I don’t need just one commercialised day to show me the kids care.
Monday 15th March – Day 74
Went out to drop a bike off that I had borrowed from a friend last year as I was going to try to get into cycling. Realised I probably won’t be cycling for a long time and the friend wanted it back for the summer, so while hubby was on his day off I got him to do the lifting to put it in the back of the car. Then headed to Asda after a long time, haven’t been in a supermarket in ages. Hubby usually does the shopping and we try to stick with just one person going…but he doesn’t always get what I want so this time went along with him. Was surprisingly busy even though it was just after 10. Got Bee some unicorn ice cream to cheer her up. She has her down moments when she thinks about Rosie.
Tuesday 16th March – Day 75
Not a lot happening really. Just chilling and catching up with some Netflix. A keyring of Rosie arrived for me from a friend. Bee has also started her Multi Sports club after school again. Am glad she is getting some exercise again.
Wednesday 17th March – Day 76
Got some blog stuff done. Got a review up for a new book I recently purchased. Once Upon an Eid and a mug I had ordered arrived. My friend had told me about a ‘Rosie’ mug that was being sold to raise funds for a local cat charity and I couldn’t resist getting it. Had received an email from Bee’s karate re signing back up as they will be back at the dojo on 12th April if things don’t change. I was in two minds whether to sign her back up – I wasn’t sure if I wanted her to be mixing with even more kids when I am vulnerable and pregnant and also it might end up hard taking her once the baby has arrived. I ended up joining up again as didn’t want her to end up resenting the baby if she can’t go to karate because of the baby… and just take each day as it comes and get family help in taking her for a short while if need be.
Thursday 18th March – Day 77
A bit of cooking and cleaning today. A card arrived from a friend. It was meant to come with the keyring earlier this week but for some reason it was sent separately. My friend knew how much Rosie meant to me.
Friday 19th March – Day 78
Another day of blog work, caught up with some comments and completed a blog post about Ramadan and Eid books ahead of an instagram collaboration in the evening sharing some books. I was also pleasantly surprised to see the orchid in the eldest’s room doing well (in the picture).
Saturday 20th March – Day 79
I had been hoping to get out for a walk today but Bee has been sniffing since yesterday and she decided to curl up on the sofa with her blanket and teddy and rest. Usually Rosie would have joined her and gone to sleep next to her so she missed her. So it was a day of TV and tablets again. I also decided to rest up as a I had a slight bit of bleeding again last night and although it had stopped by the morning I felt achey so felt it was best to relax. Have been feeling baby kicking so just taking it easy as have an appointment next week with the midwives and consultants anyway. ( I have bled in previous pregnancies so seems the norm for me). We planned a takeaway in the evening.
Those flowers for your mum are beautiful. So true though that we don’t need a commercialised day to know our children care. How lovely of your friend to send you the keyring with Rosie’s picture and the card. Love the mug too. I can understand the decision about karate being a tricky one – hope that all goes well with the return and with juggling things later on. #project365
Thank you, hoping it just all works out later!
Aww! That is so sweet about your mum saying what she did on Mother’s day. It’s very true.
What a lovely gift from your friend. It sounds like you are really missing Rosie. Sending hugs.
It sounds like the lazy day today was a good idea. x
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We are missing her…I think me the most as she was my companion during the day
Hope the karate starts back as normal and it all works out ok. Must be hard thinking about getting back to normal, and then how it’s going to work with a baby too.
Yes, trying not to stress and hoping it all works out!
Sorry to hear about Rosie, it is so hard when you lose a pet as they are much loved members of the family. I have had Mother’s Day where the kids don’t bother, so understand how you feel. Hope you are still taking it easy
Definitely much loved family members!
This week has felt like we’re getting some routine back. The first week we were just exhausted from having to get up early every morning. I’m glad that your kids are getting back into sports. Our usual after school stuff has been cancelled for the foreseeable, but it feels like a step in the right direction. I love your mug x
Yes it was hard the first week as we were so used to lie ins!
So many wonderful gifts in Rosie’s memory. Love the mug, it’s absolutely gorgeous. And the card and keyring are special too. Hope you have a chance to rest. We don’t do much on the Mother’s day, as it’s not something we celebrated in Russia, when I grew up, we had the 8th of March instead, which was a big celebration of women of all ages.
Yes the mug is my favourite now!
Glad that you have friends who know how much Rosie meant to you, it’s those little gestures that mean so much. I agree about Mother’s Day. I have a post-it note my son wrote something on years ago on a random day, and I treasure that so much more than a bunch of overpriced flowers #365
Certainly is the little gestures that help!
Such pretty flowers for your mum. How thoughtful of your friend to send the card and keyring. I hope Bee liked her unicorn ice creams and that your meeting with the midwife and consultant went well
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It went well thank you!
I think taking it easy is the best plan at the moment. I love that unicorn ice-cream. Some lovely gifts to celebrate Rosie’s life. You have some great friends #365
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The few I have are great friends!
The gifts from your friend are so thoughtful. I am so sorry once again for your loss.. the Ramadan and eid books look lovely..we are just starting our ramadan and eid collection this year..
what your mum said is so true but also so indicative of desi parents who really don’t want gestures but just phone calls and visits..May Allah bless her with good health and long life..
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Ameen!
How far pregnant are you if you can feel the baby kicking? Sorry I assumed you were only around 12 weeks. Lovely flowers you bought for your mum. Love the mug also, what a lovely idea.
I am 21 weeks now!
Those unicorn sprinkles on the ice cream are very cute! Hope it cheered up your daughter. I am sure your mum was pleased with her flowers and cake but she is right just checking in on our parents is the most important thing. What a lovely gesture from your friend the keyring was.
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Was certainly a kind gesture