Back to normal already, well almost.

It seems like the summer holidays are weeks behind us. Just 3 days back at school and I feel like we're back into routine. I haven't yet figured out whether that's a good thing or bad.

Last week didn't end well as I was ill on Friday and Saturday. It was almost entirely my own fault. I still have a virus but I had forgotten to take my medication for 3 days. Extremely inadvisable as it was like going 'cold turkey'. It was awful, and a mistake I've made twice recently and won't be doing again.

It's made me wonder though. If the pills are that strong that they can make you ill so quickly when you've missed a couple (well, alright 3) how addicted to them is my body? I thought that I was ready to stop taking them, but clearly not. It's got me quite concerned about the effects they are having.

I felt much improved and brighter on Sunday and the in laws took the children o the Suffolk Punch show at easton Farm Park. They were there all day and had a great time. The children were shattered and went to bed with minimum fuss. Yay!

This meant Nigel and I had the day together. We went shopping and had lunch out, which is a rare treat for us. We chose a restaurant that looked child-unfriendly and had a peaceful roast dinner. It was divine. I was exhausted after this and think I had done too much too soon but needed to push myself to get out of the doldrums.

Charlie had his first day back at preschool today and all went surprisingly well. I spent my child-free time having a good spring clean of the house. It was a very productive morning and although I still have more to do the house finally looks a little more presentable and tidy.

Mum came round in time to get Charlie from preschool and then we had lunch together. She took Charlie for a walk while I finished the housework and then we met at Molly's school.

I have been considering, for a while, what I'd like to do with my time now. I really enjoyed being part of the Heart features and feel a little empty now it's finished so I have a couple of things lined up. I've decided to volunteer as I'll be able to discover what I do or don't enjoy without too much commitment, unlike a job. I'm going to deliver the Martlesham Monthly, which will only take an hour or so a month and I'm going to be helping out in Molly's class every Wednesday morning. I'd love to help out at Charlie's preschool more often as I think I'd like a career in childcare but he doesn't behave at all when I'm there! I'm also considering taking a more active part in the fundraising for Molly's school.

In May I organised a fundraiser in aid of Barnardo's and tonight I finally totted up the figures. I'm really pleased to say that we raised £693. I also organised the Big Toddle at preschool which so far has raised over £100 for Barnardo's. Barnardo's is a charity very close to my heart, more of which another time. I have considered a fundraising post as something to do.

This week or next I'm going to join a slimming/exercise class as I need some incentive to lose a lot of weight. I can't do anything of high impact due to hip dysplasia so I can't run/jog etc but these classes are low impact and can be as gentle as I wish.