Tired

Last nights Amelia Project Meeting was HUGE !!!!
Lots of people, lots of discussion, organising and plans.
To tell you the truth, I was a bit shocked.
Third meeting and so many people.
I am still waiting for everyone to realise they have done their "fair share" and stop contributing.
There is a waiting list for tins, a waiting list for Amelia's Night on June 11th and I wonder whether Karingal MacDonalds can hold the amount of people attending on May 17th!
And that is just to name a few things happening. I did not even mention the sausage sizzles occuring over the coming weeks.
But I do find the meetings very mentally and physically draining. Apparently no one else does but when it is all centred around your family and you are worrying about how much time people are putting in, it weighs you down.
But I do have a secret.
I have about 8 people that I need to find seats for.
Stressing me a bit. Forgot that I had promised them seats.
It will all work out, won't it ???!!!!

Flight centre was exciting.
The cost of the flights is at an all time high so we have to wait for "sales" and once one airline reduces their costs, the rest will follow suit.
But talking about our "plans", hotels, time spent and the weather at that time of year. It made me very excited.
We are actually going to do this!

But right now Amelia and I are looking forward to tomorrow night.
What was going to be a "grown up girls sleeper over night" - with lots of alcohol, has now turned into a mother / daughter "royal wedding extravaganza!!!"
I just got home from the shops where I bought our tiara's. Now to find the pearls, pretty dresses and make up!
It is going to be so much fun!!

Anyway had a great impromptu meeting with the school today and Amelia is loving being back with her friends (which includes some staff members!).

xxx

End of Holidays.

I really hate the end of school holidays.
We have had so much fun and got along so well (except when everyone stayed away from me on my 2 bad mood days!) and now it is back to busy, busy, busy.

Yesterday we were treated to a special day with Emma and Chris Hull. We drove down to their campsite 1hour away and had the best time. Such a beautiful place and so peaceful.
The hospitality was awesome and our kids have memories to last a long time.
Tom went into the river, fully clothed, up to his shoulders and played like that for hours.
Amelia floated down the river in a raft and couldn't stop giggling.
We walked, ate, rode bikes and just relaxed.
I put our names down for one of the cabins next Easter (I don't do camping!).
And the gorgeous owners, after meeting us, gave us a voucher for June 11th.
The kids are already planning the next trip down there!

Today we caught up with friends that we have known for a very looooong time.
They have just finished building the most beautiful house in the most gorgeous area. The pool and alfresco area were unbelieveable. The all white furniture caused a bit of stress for us, mainly with Tom!

But now I pack the school bag, make lunches and get up very early again.

At least I have my first formal appointment tomorrow about booking DISNEYLAND !!!!!
Very excited.

xxx

Easter

I have a new addiction.
In the last few days we have had 3 open fires!
I am now comparing it to marijuana (even though it has been a long time since I had any of that!).
I relax and sit.
Being a "busy" person, never resting, it has been wonderful.
And the kids love it.
They sit their camping chairs in front of it. They watch TV, play DS or bring the laptop to the coffee table and don't move. They don't whinge, fight or complain.
This Easter weekend has been wonderful.

Unfortunately Amelia's A-T has not been good though.
I can only say that I have never seen her this bad.
Hopefully it is not permanent and will improve soon.
To think that the word "degenerative" was never in my vocabulary before December 2010.

Happy Easter Everyone.
Tell those close to you how much you love them.

xxx

My gorgeous husband is 37 today.
We have been together for 21 years.
We started seeing each other when we were 15 years old.
The kids are treating him like a King. They are so excited.

Just had lunch at the local pub with family and now a warm fire and TV.

Have been watching the Good Friday Appeal lots today. Our family will never look at it the same again. Amelia is fascinated by the stories, interviews and filming of the children and around different parts of the hospital. We are recognising lots and were thrilled to see Ashton and his gorgeous family being interviewed at 11am. Ashton was Amelia's "buddy" when we stayed in December. Unfortunately he is back in again but now he is a celebrity !! Especially after his dancing of a sprinkler !! (Amelia has been sad that he is in there without her!).

Anyway now I am looking forward to the GLEE marathon tonight (thank you for all the messages to tell me !! lol).

Enjoy the 5 day break everyone
xxx

Bad Day

Today was bad from start to end.
It began with me waking up on the wrong side of the bed.
Picked Amelia up from Mum and Dad's and all day has been a struggle. Walking, talking and thinking were a struggle for her. Really sad to watch.
Tom threw tantrums and was very demanding for my time.
It ended with me cooking a meal that ended up in the rubbish bin.
So I go to bed now and know tomorrow will be good.
Scott's 37th Birthday !!!!

Peter came around today to collect the donations I had here for June 11th. He gave me a list of what he has been able to collect.......I cannot believe how much he has !!!!
The suggested Itenery for the night is also really good.
I have been able to move my focus away from donations for June 11th to the Brashat night on August 13th (except for the 50 letters I am sending out tomorrow! lol).

Tom and I built our first open fire for this year. He was so excited and spent the afternoon lying (and bouncing) in front of it!

Amelia went to her painting class again today (friend of dad's) and apparently the painting is gorgeous. Cannot wait to see it. She is having a sleep over at my parents before she goes back to school next week.
Daily life with Amelia requires regular assistance. Today she had great difficulty walking up their staircase. That was hard to watch. Dad said he is going to create a living area and bedroom for her downstairs. Some days she is ok, but other days the deterioration is hard.

Anyway, Scott's birthday on Friday and Easter weekend so have a good one everyone.

xxx

There are so many things happening with Amelia's Project at the moment.
The MacDonalds night on Tuesday 17th May will be HUGE. I wonder whether Karingal Macca's is big enough to hold the amount of people coming. Michelle, Kellie and Lisa have organised for 20% of all takings from INSIDE the building (not drive threw). Kellie has done an amazing job with the raffle tickets (to be drawn on the night). She is hoping to make $3000 on tickets sold. All of the prizes have been donated and are awesome.
June 11th at the Frankston RSL has me walking around in shock. All 250 tickets sold in less than 3 weeks. Absolutely unbelievable.
And the donations are pouring in and are incredible.
Footy Show tickets, Bosch power tools, 2 x 16" girls bikes, family portrait packs, hairdressing and beauty vouchers, gorgeous paintings (on canvas and others framed) and overnight accomodation. AND that is just naming a small amount. There are so many more.
I keep sitting down to write a speech for the night and then deleting it. Nothing seems appropriate or suitable. I know what I want to say, just cannot (and this may surprise some of you!) formulate it into words. But even though it will be difficult to "hold it together" on the night, I am determined to make a speech.
I am looking forward to the meeting next Wednesday 27th to find out more.

Tomorrow I plan to start booking our trip to Disneyland (or getting quotes at least).
The hotels are chosen, now we need to find out the costs.

Many of you are probably reading my posts wondering about Amelia.
She has her good days and her bad.
Sometimes it is just easier to talk about everything positive..........