I must be doing something right.....

It's been a busy week and it's hard to believe that it's already Friday.

Molly has been having a few problems at school again and that's been occupying my mind a lot. It's not quite as bad as it was when she first start but it's the same girl in her class. I think I just have to accept that she's a bossy little madam and sees Molly as easy prey because she's so quiet and rarely sticks up for herself. I've told Molly that she doesn't need friends like that but I guess she'll realise that in her own time. Sadly I can't always fight my children's battles or choose their friends.

On Thursday evening she had her first session at Rainbows and seemed to enjoy it. I think it will do her good to have friends away from her school and hopefully it will build her confidence up.

On Wednesday I helped out at Molly's school. I never realised how much hard work it was being a teacher! I came home very tired but feeling really satisfied and pleased with what I'd done. It's going to be a regular thing hopefully and can be fitted in with Charlie being at preschool. Although I wasn't helping Molly's group I still got to see her 'at work' and it became apparent that she's a bit of a Dolly Daydream! Her teacher expressed her gratitude to me a lot of times and it was lovely to be so appreciated.

This week I have been complimented twice on how well and healthy I look. Today I was wearing my gardening clothes and had really skanky hair but was so grateful to hear the compliment! I'm feeling really positive with my life at the moment and have realised that I need to keep busy and keep my mind ticking over to keep happy. I'm going to look into more volunteer opportunities that I can fit in with Charlie, Molly and home. I'm also joining the Rosemary Conley diet & fitness club on Monday to give me a focus on losing weight and getting fit. I'd ideally like to lose 4 stone but will take it steady and aim for a stone a time. If my goals are really high I get defeatist really easily.

My highlights this week (other than the compliments) were Charlie telling me 'I love you Mum' (all together now......awwwww) and letting my hair down, running around Play 2 Day with the children and Molly's school friend on Wednesday evening. We were the last ones there and I just went mental climbing up the frames and coming down the slides!!! I really felt it the next day though :(