Word of the Week

Word of the Week 38 – It’s a Pain!

Hello and welcome to the home of Word of the Week. A nice and simple weekly linky, with everyone welcome to pop by and share. The idea of the linky is to reflect back on your past week and share it with us. It’s great if you can sum it up in a word or phrase, hence giving us your Word of the Week. My word this week is ‘pain’ and you can read more about that below.

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MY WORD OF THE WEEK – Pain

I’m scribbling this as quickly as I can. I’ve not spent much time online this week and I am struggling. Life is being a real pain at the moment, not just for me but for my children and Graham too. From Abscesses to IBS, Anxiety to Fits, between us we’ve had it all. Graham’s main pain is all the driving he has had to do, he picked up Boo and the Little Man from School the other day and it was an hour and a half before we all got home…a real pain!

Pain, white word on a black scratched background

I’ve been having my hospital treatment this week and things have not gone too well. On Tuesday I was particularly ill, One minute I was having my infusions, the next (ok couple of hours later) I woke up lying down covered with heated blankets and my treatment was over. I’ve been in a lot of pain ever since and I’m not sure if I’ve hurt myself while fitting, or something else is wrong. They seem to think it’s the former, I hope they are right because then I know this pain will get better.

I can’t talk much about the other ailments because they are not mine, but a few members of my family have suffered a lot this week. And I have to try and deal with it while suffering myself. The joys of motherhood!

I’m also trying to fill out a form which has to be posted by today. (I may just have to ring and ask for more time) It’s 44 pages long and I have 20 pages of extra ‘evidence’ that has to be signed and documented to go along with it. Trust me, it’s a real pain!

I hope your week has been better because now it’s over to you. What word or phrase sums up your week this week?

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Word of the Week 37 And it’s Back to Routine

by Anne Sweet 6 Comments

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MY WORD OF THE WEEK – Routine

Last week it felt like summer was over…then the heatwave came. I managed to get a ton of washing and drying done, but phew it was a bit too warm at times. I’m glad it’s cooled down now and I’m looking forward to a thunder storm or two. The biggest thing this week though has not been the weather, it’s been establishing a brand new routine.

routine, word of the week, a blurry photo of people rushing around.

We had the Little Man return to school on Monday, the year seven’s were given the school to themselves for two days to ease them in. Then on Wednesday, Boo, and the rest of the school returned. I’d already chatted with Boo’s teacher and we decided to put her straight into a normal school routine. Before the holiday she was doing half days and spending most of her time in the SEND department. It was a risk, but I thought that if she started back with everyone else, they’d all be feeling the same nerves so she wouldn’t be alone. She has found it just fine so far, fingers crossed it continues.

Star started college on Monday, she was there until 2pm and she came home a little stressed. Her boyfriend took her for a walk and she seemed happy when she came home. It didn’t last though and there were tears before bedtime. On Tuesday she had to go to college until 4.45pm…a very long day. She didn’t want to go, but we persisted in making her. I understood her nerves and anxiety but if she misses time now she’s not going to find it any easier later on. She’s doing something she really wants to do so it’s really worth persevering and I’m glad we sent our tearful girl in. She came home much happier. She had the day off yesterday, but had another long day on Thursday. She was much more comfortable going in, not perfect, but comfortable. I’m sure she will be fine once the induction period is over.

And then I realise how little attention I’ve given my Little Man. I have given him attention, he’s had praise and we’ve talked about school, but he’s settled in like he’s been there forever. I’m so proud of him and I hope it continues. Of course, he will face changes when his routine is established and groups formed by ability. I think he will do just fine though. He’s even enjoying the school dinners which is great because I had to make him sandwiches in last school.

Finally, we are back to the routine of getting clothes ready, getting up (me and the Little Man have always got up early, but it’s been a shock to the system for the girls) and getting ready to leave the house early. I think it’s gone well, but I’m so tired already and can’t wait for tomorrow when I don’t have to do or supervise anything.

While the school routine has gone ahead I’ve had a lot of other things to deal with, not least my increased pain and tiredness. Next week we have to work out the school routine around me being in hospital every day. Wish me luck!

Now it’s over to you, what word or phrase sums up your week this week?

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Word of the Week 36 – It’s Over

by Anne Sweet 4 Comments

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MY WORD OF THE WEEK – OVER

Don’t worry, Word of the week isn’t over, I don’t have any plans of ending it just yet. But it sure feels like Summer is over. The Kids will be back at school and college (oh that feels weird to say) next week and the sun has gone AWOL. Even the late heatwave we’ve been promised hasn’t emerged, so yes, I think it’s really over.

The Summer holiday has passed in a flash. We started with Boo’s birthday, then our holiday, quickly followed by The Little Man’s birthday and a few days out before it was Star’s birthday. We had one last day out this week and it finalised our holiday plans. Yesterday, Star had an induction day at college, but now I’m just letting the kids do as they please before they go back to school in a few days. I guess that means loads of computer time.

This is the first time in 11 years that I’ve not had a child in primary school. It feels kind of sad leaving it behind. Fingers crossed that if they keep Covid under control we can get back to more school events and trips. So much has been cancelled over the last year and a half. Star might even be starting a work placement, she’s already decided that she wants to work at the Wildlife Conservation Centre.

So, Summer may be over but for the kid’s it’s a whole new beginning. Star at college, The Little Man starting Secondary School and Boo starting her GCSE years.

And for me, well, it’s back to hospital in a couple of weeks and then I will be working on a couple more projects which I’m keeping under wrap for now. I’m also looking forward to lots more blogging.

Now it’s over to you, what word or phrase sums up your week this week?

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Word of the Week 35 – Overload

by Anne Sweet 5 Comments

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MY WORD OF THE WEEK – Overload

OVERLOAD the word overlapped on a gradient background.

I definitely think that moving our holiday to the Spring half term next year is a good idea. We are suffering from a birthday and day out overload here. It may just be because we have barely been out of the house for so long, but we all seem to be struggling right now. Struggling with the effort to do anything more than lounge around in the house. But at the same time, I’m bored. I want to be doing things and going out. It’s so hard to get the balance right and prevent the overload.

Stars birthday went really well. I had a big party for my 16th but Star is not really a party person and would have hated that. She hasn’t had a birthday party since she was seven years old. We spent many happy years having a family meal at Pizza Hut and shopping in town. Covid stopped that last year. This year we decided to give her some independence and sent her off for the day with her friends and sister. She chose to go to the Wildlife Conservation Centre where we took the Little Man last week. Then when she got back we had a BBQ and she played video games with her friends and birthday cake. Then after her friends had gone she asked for a take out! We’ve all had a take out of our choice on our birthdays so I couldn’t refuse. But even though we didn’t order much I think it was definitely a food overload.

Since Star’s birthday everybody has been feeling grumpy, tired and fed up. We can’t seem to shake it off. Star has been poorly and keeping me awake at night. It’s all been a bit meh!

Next week we have one last day out planned and then the Little Man will be getting an induction to his new school. Boo goes back to school the following week and just like that, the Summer Holiday is over. It’s a shame we’ve not had an overload of sunshine.

I hope you’ve all had a good summer break, are you ready for going back to school?

Now it’s over to you, what word or phrase sums up your week this week?

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My Word of the Week 34 – Brighter

by Anne Sweet 10 Comments

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MY WORD OF THE WEEK – Brighter

Brighter, the sun rising up behind a caravan in to a cloudy sky

Last week I was a bit down, I guess the holiday blues got to me, and then with my wheelchair playing up and no plans ahead I just felt trapped and blue. This week I’m feeling a little brighter, thank goodness. My wheelchair still needs fixing but it is working, so there is no immediate rush, I’ll have time to save up the cost of the repairs. In fact we even went out this week, so my imprisonment didn’t last too long.

On Monday we managed to get a last minute place on a trip to the Birmingham Wildlife Centre with the Little Man. It was lovely having time just the three of us. I still love taking the girls out, but they can be a bit moody, or if they are not moody they are glued to their phones. Typical teenagers of the time. They love the Wildlife Centre, but I didn’t want to take them because I’m trusting them to go there with their partners next week, and no parents! It was Star’s idea for her 16th birthday treat. If the weather is brighter, as it has been promised, then we might have a BBQ ready for them when they get home, along with Birthday cake of course. Fingers crossed for sunny weather.

Yesterday I took the Little Man on a picnic with some friends. I’ll write about that later.

Also, I’ve been cheering myself up with future plans. Next year we are going to holiday in May half term. It seems the weather is brighter in the Spring so fingers crossed. Plus, the summer is such a mix up of birthdays and other plans it will probably be more relaxed to take our holiday earlier, a bit cheaper too. We are thinking of hiring a bigger car. It’s such a pain having to get our luggage in as well as my wheelchair and I’m convinced that’s what damaged my chair (although Graham is blaming me for the damage, I’m pretty sure I’d have noticed if I’d bashed it so hard.)

I’m at my happiest when making plans for the future. It hits me sometimes that I don’t actually know how much future I have. And I get down when I think about a future that is filled with pain and illness. But planning nice things are what keeps me happy and that’s why this week I’m feeling brighter…oh and the sun is shining too (I don’t know how long for but fingers crossed it will be a here for a while.)

Now it’s over to you, what word or phrase sums up your week this week?

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Word of the Week

MY WORD OF THE WEEK – Pain

MY WORD OF THE WEEK – Routine

MY WORD OF THE WEEK – OVER

MY WORD OF THE WEEK – Overload

MY WORD OF THE WEEK – Brighter

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