Poor Rick. I’ll explain that photo in a moment. Meanwhile, it’s time for Best and Worst which is my second-favourite post of the week (pipped at the post by Open Post since it gives me a chance to see photos of the team in Sydney and marvel – yet again – at Matt’s hair).
So here’s my B&W for the week ….
Best: I’ve got a list. Ready? Feeling a small foot push against my ribs in the middle of the night and knowing my in-utero baby is well and truly alive and kicking. Frozen grapes. Reading two new fresh, strong voices on Mamamia this past week: Enlighten Foundation’s Dannielle Miller’s brilliant post on the abuse directed at women in media and internationally-awarded author Kim Wilkins’s post on how her daughter starting school signaled a type of ending for her. What else makes my best list? Getting a photo of Rick’s face when Mia explained to him what a catheter is. He didn’t know. And his face says it all. (I’m laughing even as I type!). The fact that kindy returns next week which means I don’t have to play “farm animals” all day every day! WOOOOO! And finally, that our beloved Nicky is back next week from maternity leave! We’ve missed you, Nic!
Worst: I am seriously exhausted. (I’m looking forward to going into hospital to have this baby just to have a rest. And to have my meals brought to me. It’s possible I’m confusing hospital with a day spa). Also I have to say I feel disillusioned (again) by the Gillard government – this time with their back-flip on their written & signed agreement on specific pokie reform. I’m about to start a “Nick Xenophon for PM” campaign …
Okay, over to you guys. What’s been your best and worst this week?
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Ok, so I realise I'm a tad behind - I check out mamamia virtually every day tho so not sure how I missed it - but I'm *so* excited that you're pregnant Bec. YAY! I've oft thought of you this past year or so, and I'm just so very happy for you and your gorgeous fam. Hooray universe - nice job. xx
Oh thanks Jamboree!! Expect happy news in about a week. And send me lots of good vibes. xxx
Oodles and oodles of good vibes coming your way!
Just need somewhere to vent fustration! I am a family day care provider and am seriously over parents not paying their childcare fees! I am a single mother who invests so much into providing what I hope is a lovely enviroment for children to be while their parents work for an income to provide them with lifes necessities.I hold a diploma in childrens services and have chosen for the past 4 years to work in family day care rather than in centre based care so i earn an income and be home for my own children when they come home from school. A win /win situation you would think , if only parents would realize your fees represent my income ! I dont claim family tax benifit as a fortnightly payment as i am never too sure of my yearly income so i claim it at the end of the year , so what i earn is my sole source of income to provide for my children.This week i had 2 families blatently lie to me and tell me that their overdue fees have been transfrered into my account , well thankyou very much, i just went back too school shopping for my children and had to put the majority back as guess what? not enough funds ! So to all of the mums and dads out their, please make paying your child care provider a priority , we work very hard giving your child lots of love care and attention in your absence and at least deserve the reconition of being paid , on time, so our families can function, god only knows how i am going to grocery shop this week
That's just poor form! You would think, as a family care provider, that the parents would feel a lovely close relationship with you? Here's hoping you get paid very soon. xo
I am saddened by this story and wish you all the best for the tough weeks ahead and i hope the parents on your books get their act together.
I hope you'll get paid soon! X