Felt Cloud Mobile

Gosh, is it really over 2 months since I last wrote a post.  This post will be short and sweet, I will try and post again tomorrow with what's been going on around here.


Made some fluffy felt cloud mobiles.  These are in the Etsy and Folksy shop.

Im Still Here

Hi lovely bloggers.  Im still here, although I do feel like I have fallen off the edge of the earth, in more ways than one.

I have been really busy with all my sewing projects, and life seems to have gotten in the way of blogging.  Im hoping to get my mo jo back, and will be blogging again very soon.

Another reason for my disappearing act is Charlies arthritis.  Although it has not reared its ugly head since well before Christmas, he has been through alot lately:

First he lost nearly all his vision in his right eye, as the arthritis fluid had gotten behind.  We have had many trips to the eye clinic at York Hospital.  Charlie is under the wonderful care of Mr Taylor and Dr Naylor (yeah I know they rhyme).  Without their help and support, we would not have got through this as a family.  I have cried many tears over Charlie, especially his eye sight, but these wonderful doctors always know the right thing to say, so we thank you both from the bottom of our hearts.

Charlie now has to take medication, although he got himself so worked up on Friday night, he was sick everywhere.

He will now be seeing a Child Psychologist at Leeds Hospital in the hope we can get him to talk about his condition, fears etc.  He has to have regular blood tests and he is terrified of needles, blood test tomorrow, so fingers crossed.

So thats about it really, as you can see from the above, blogging hasnt really been on the 'to do' list.

I now have 94 followers, THANK YOU SO MUCH.  When I reach 100 followers, I will be doing regular giveaways, so SPREAD THE WORD and help me get to the magic 100.

Although I am not blogging, I am still keeping up with all the goings on in blog land.

Love Amanda.....xxxxxx

Wishing You A Happy Christmas

I'm afraid I have neglected my blog in the last few months.  Charlie's illness has been high on our priority list.  His arthritis came back again, this time in his knee and his hips.  I will update you later on what will be happening.

In the meantime, I would like to wish everyone a very Happy Christmas.  Hope you all have a lovely day tomorrow.  Hope Santa brings you everything you have wished for......xxx

Henrietta Turns 9

Henrietta turned 9 yesterday.  So where have the last 9 years gone.

I can remember every single detail of her coming into this world, what I dressed her in, her home coming - everything.  So how come I couldnt tell you what I had for my breakfast this morning!

She had a wonderful day, we went out for a spot of lunch at one of her favourite restaurants, then a little family bonfire with lots of fireworks and sparklers.  Today was shopping, just for her.  She wanted to spend some of her birthday money, so a trip to Toys R Us was on the menu.  Bless her, she has saved some of her money for another day.

Happy Birthday Henrietta

I love you so very very much x

A Trip To The Hospital

Leeds General Infirmary phoned me yesterday, said they knew it was very short notice, but was there any chance we could bring Charlie into the Hospital this morning for his steroid injection.

Things were quickly rearranged, and this morning me and Neil set off with Charlie for yet another injection for his arthritis.

After careful examination, Dr Wood explained that the arthritis had spread to his other knee, this meant an injection in both knees, with only gas and air for pain relief.

Charlie had been upset about the thought of another injection, as he remembered how much the last one hurt.  He was so brave, but the doctor only managed to inject one knee.  There was no way Charlie was going to let him come near his other knee.  He is now booked in for October, he will be put under anesthetic and the injection given this way.  He is now more relaxed about the thought of him being asleep whilst they carry this out.

It seems so unfair that a 6 year old has to go through the pain of arthritis.  It was also decided that Charlie will not be put onto permanent medication - something I have only just got my head round, now it wont be happening.

He has a specialist eyetest in the next few weeks, as the fluid from his arthritis can get behind the eye and cause serious damage.  Also there will be many visits to the physio at York Hospital, as the muscle above one of his knees has become very weak.

Charlie was just so brave today, he was rewarded with a new DS game.

We are so very proud of you Charlie.

Charlie Starts Beavers

Charlie started Beavers on Thursday.  It has been a long time coming - he has had his name on the waiting list for over 12 months, but the day finally arrived.

He had a brilliant time, looking all grown up in his little Beaver Uniform.

Unfortunately, his arthritis has reared its ugly head again.  His knee is now the size of a small football.

Visited his consultant yesterday.  Another steroid injection needs to take place - which is really upsetting, but no parent likes to see their kids in pain, and Charlie is in so much pain at the moment.  He has become rather tearful over the last few days, especially when he starts to remember the last injection and how much it hurt.

It also looks like he will be going onto permanent medication for his arthritis - something I am not too keen on, but if it helps him lead a normal life, then bring it on.

I will keep you updated on his progress.  No matter how much pain my little boy is in, he always has a cheeky smile on his face - what a superstar.

Weekend in Oxford

Well the kids are back at school and everything has returned to normal - well as normal as it gets in this house.

Me and Neil managed to sneak a weekend in Oxford last weekend (without the kids).  Kids were dropped off at my Mums and we headed for Oxford for a couple of nights.

What a wonderful and relaxing weekend we had.  Oxford is such a beautiful place, our hotel was only 5 minutes out of the city centre.  The weather was amazing, which always makes a big difference.

Shopping, sight seeing, relaxing, drinking beer and eating yummy food - what more could one ask for:

Hertford Bridge

Radcliffe Camera

We visited the Botanic Gardens - very pretty

Down by the river

Autumn is on its way

Christ Church College

The Eagle and Child - "Lewis" has been filmed here
We had to go in and try out the beer

A fab weekend - cant wait to do it again soon
Thank you Neil, I had a wonderful time