Reality

I've been reminded several times tonight of the fact that my problems are, as quoted on the X Factor, pathetic to what others are or have been going through.  For Daniel Morcombe's parents, they will never again (and haven't for the past 8 years) hug their son, watch him grow up to be a young man nor watch him experience life as it changes.

I watched a recording tonight from the Sunday Night program on the soldiers in Afghanistan who have been killed or injured and think to myself, there are men and women are out there right now, away from their families, forever on the lookout for something that could go wrong.  Yet, they don't complain - it's their job.  This is probably what half of them joined the Forces for - to protect their country.  Those parents and family members of those who have been killed, like Daniel Morcombe's family, will never again hug nor watch them grow.  No one had the chance to say goodbye, to say one more I love you or to record that one last look of them before you watch them head off.

Life is full of ups and downs, things that don't go quite to plan and things that just go to absolute shit.  In the end though, I'm grateful for the life I have, as much as I do complain or whinge about it.  Gregory and I are both happy and healthy and have a roof over our heads, and really, that's more than what some people have in a lifetime.

So as I finally head to bed, I take one last look at my child, plant a kiss on his head, whisper I love you and hope and pray that we are all lucky enough to be able to deal with all that life offers tomorrow and in the future.

July - August

A huge month in the lives of Gregory and mummy this month.  Gregory is just learning so many new things each day and week, and it kind of upsets me that I'm missing out on it but I know he is having a ball.  He has recently moved up to the kindy room full time in daycare so has huge days with the older kids and in particular, his 2 best friends.  A few discussions this week between daycare and mummy has resulted in a few changes, which we shall see if they actually stick.  I guess we were kind of spoiled in the toddler room, a few less kids and I actually got to see one if not both of his teachers each day to talk about how he went, what he did etc, but now I'm lucky to talk to his teachers once or twice a week!  All in all, GJ is loving it and didn't want to come on Friday when nana went to pick him up, he wanted to continue to play.

Work is going fantastically.  I'm loving every minute of it, particularly at the moment as I am working for a partner and a new lawyer.  From the minute I walk in, to the minute I walk out the door, it's all go go go.  I've missed it, sad to say I know.  Hopefully if all goes well I will be offered the chance to stay in that seat on a permanent basis.

The new uni semester starts tomorrow and I'm just attempting the one unit to see how I go.  Will be interesting to see how much study I get done on the train and in my lunch break, but I will still continue as I want to get this degree completed.


In 2 weeks, GJ will be going for his first sleep over at Aunty Jodie's and Uncle Tony's (only mummy's second night away from him) and mummy is going to a Defence Legacy Ball.  Dress, shoes, bag all bought and I'm very much looking forward to it.  I'm also very much looking forward to who I'm going with.


That's pretty much it for this month, it's just work, daycare, weekends for us now and we are finally starting to settle into our 'routine'.  GJ took a few weeks to get settled, understandably, but now, he has the best attitude, behaviour and temperament I have ever seen him have.  My little boy is growing up!!