DH and I had a discussion this morning about the whole "war on terror" thing happening. And it makes me so sad to know that so many civilians, who have done nothing wrong, are dead because of it.
Last night on Enough Rope with Andrew Denton, there was a interview with Imran Khan (Read the transcript HERE).
To quote Imran: The estimates are that anything up to a million people have died and what he has done is has he made the world a safer place?
I could never ever imagine being an ordinary person, living an ordinary life, doing ordinary things, when bang.
All gone.... My kids, my husband, my home.
Imran is right, what has this 'war on terror' really achieved? Pissing off people who had nothing to do with the 911 incidents... taken Mums and Dads away from their kids to send them off to war.... not to mention it has killed up to 1 million innocent people....
Aren't I lucky to live where I do. I know my babies are going to come home from school, I know I am drinking clean water, I know I am more important than some rich prick wanting more oil.
I hear all the hoo har about these 'war criminals' being held accountable for their actions... well I think some people closer to home are equally as guilty and should be held responsible for their actions.
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Friday, October 10, 2008
Coeliacs Disease - BJ's Update. Day 10
Today marks day 10 for BJ being back on a normal diet. It's been abit of up and down really. Day 1 bought with it a poo in every nappy change, bad behaviour, and a very distressed little man. Poor bugger felt like crap and didn't know why.
The next few days left us with still a very misbehaved child, until I changed his bread to bread I made. Seems to have made a huge difference with his behaviour, he's still not 'himself' but much improved.
Poo's aren't too bad still, we've had a couple of megawoffers since yesterday, so I'm assuming it's starting to affect his digestive system even more now. His tummy is sore. He keeps telling me that, and keeps telling his tummy to stop being sore. Poor darlin.
I feel like a horrible Mother. The appointment isn't until December 6. So we've got a good 2 months of (my guess) his symptoms worsening. I know this is what needs to happen so the test does what it's supposed to do, but it's just so sad seeing my little man be distressed. He's not sleeping properly, he has had the most aweful nappy rash come on between changes.... hearing him cry in his sleep is the hardest.
I've talked to him about the 'yes' and 'no' foods. And he knows he just may have to go back to having alot of 'no' foods. He said that's okay cause I can cook him cake LOL Although he wants to keep having Weet Bix, and he also discovered the yumminess of Crunchy Nut Cornflakes this morning.... OMGoodness he devoured them in seconds! I'm going to include alot of GF in our diet still, thankfully we aren't a junk food family, and really only eat 3 meals a day.
Oh and sposies seriously aren't what they are cracked up to be by them companies! We had to use one last night because of this rash brought on by his poo's. And this morning BJ yells out that his wee wee was everywhere! Yep his bed was soaked! Mind you though, Mstr BJ didn't get up until 9.50AM!! Am still baffled at why he slept so late, he is usually up at about 6am.
The next few days left us with still a very misbehaved child, until I changed his bread to bread I made. Seems to have made a huge difference with his behaviour, he's still not 'himself' but much improved.
Poo's aren't too bad still, we've had a couple of megawoffers since yesterday, so I'm assuming it's starting to affect his digestive system even more now. His tummy is sore. He keeps telling me that, and keeps telling his tummy to stop being sore. Poor darlin.
I feel like a horrible Mother. The appointment isn't until December 6. So we've got a good 2 months of (my guess) his symptoms worsening. I know this is what needs to happen so the test does what it's supposed to do, but it's just so sad seeing my little man be distressed. He's not sleeping properly, he has had the most aweful nappy rash come on between changes.... hearing him cry in his sleep is the hardest.
I've talked to him about the 'yes' and 'no' foods. And he knows he just may have to go back to having alot of 'no' foods. He said that's okay cause I can cook him cake LOL Although he wants to keep having Weet Bix, and he also discovered the yumminess of Crunchy Nut Cornflakes this morning.... OMGoodness he devoured them in seconds! I'm going to include alot of GF in our diet still, thankfully we aren't a junk food family, and really only eat 3 meals a day.
Oh and sposies seriously aren't what they are cracked up to be by them companies! We had to use one last night because of this rash brought on by his poo's. And this morning BJ yells out that his wee wee was everywhere! Yep his bed was soaked! Mind you though, Mstr BJ didn't get up until 9.50AM!! Am still baffled at why he slept so late, he is usually up at about 6am.
Monday, October 6, 2008
Finally a pic of my new baby!!
LOL Thought it was going to be yet another animal didn't ya! ROFL
I have to thank the fabulous Irene for being so in tune with my "I want" ESP without even knowing it!! She had no clue I was looking about trying to find one, when I happened apon some in her Jolly Jumbuck Yarn Collective Store. Woo Hoo! My saviour! So now I have my new baby to ball my yarn oh so much more quicker than doing it by hand.... not only that, I have willing helpers who WANT to ball for me!
The yarn pictured is nearly a pair of tester shorties for BJ. Fingers crossed it passes the toddler night wee test!
Along with my ball winder came a very unexpected gorgeous surprise.... YARN!!
Pheobe to be exact dyed in my very own colourway Cinderella. Oh gosh shucks LOL It was a pay back for getting Irene out of a pickle awhile back, and what a lovely surprise to find it hidden in the box with my winder. Wrapped in a OOAK artistic masterpiece by the Divine Miss M (which I have tucked away awaiting a frame).
And now a sneak peak..... ;)
Saturday, October 4, 2008
Feeling Fabulous!
How can I not say it! I have no idea why, but today I feel so damn good. I mean it can't be because I haven't been doing anything... all the housework is done minus 2 loads of washing. We are out of drinking water again, only a 2lt left in the fridge, the car is still unregistered, Cinderella's Stash still isn't open, and BJ is feral since going back onto a Gluten filled diet. But OMGoodness I just feel fabulous today!
I have a B&B pair of capris on the hook calling my name. A fair few cords that really need to be done. So I think once I *hopefully* get BJ down for a nap, I'll get onto them and hopefully have the body of the capris finished by bedtime tonight.
Six days left until the auction of the house. The R.E had their last farm tour this morning. Geez I hope he is telling the truth about the people that have viewed the house don't want to live in either of them. Cinderella's Stash & the damn car have sucked us dry, we're so bloody broke right now, I don't know how we would move if we had to.
On a bright not, my cousin Jenny had a beatiful baby girl. Weighing in a healthy 9lbs! Our family is known for the healthy weights of our babies, obviously she is no exception LOL
OKay I've been cruising Ravely, and now I have blooged, so I'd best make my way out to be a good Mummy and feed my ferals their lunch!
Happy Saturday Peoples!!
I have a B&B pair of capris on the hook calling my name. A fair few cords that really need to be done. So I think once I *hopefully* get BJ down for a nap, I'll get onto them and hopefully have the body of the capris finished by bedtime tonight.
Six days left until the auction of the house. The R.E had their last farm tour this morning. Geez I hope he is telling the truth about the people that have viewed the house don't want to live in either of them. Cinderella's Stash & the damn car have sucked us dry, we're so bloody broke right now, I don't know how we would move if we had to.
On a bright not, my cousin Jenny had a beatiful baby girl. Weighing in a healthy 9lbs! Our family is known for the healthy weights of our babies, obviously she is no exception LOL
OKay I've been cruising Ravely, and now I have blooged, so I'd best make my way out to be a good Mummy and feed my ferals their lunch!
Happy Saturday Peoples!!
Thursday, October 2, 2008
What do you get when you cross nappies, a clothes line, and an Eastern Brown?
One 3 year old and one 32 year old shitting themselves!
Yep that was me and BJ while hanging nappies this morning. All I can say is thank the Goddess BJ was sitting on the outdoor chair not running around like he normally is. I have NEVER seen a snake as big as this one (and I've seen more than enough snakes in my lifetiime).
We were having a good old chat yesterday afternoon while watering the garden what do we do if we see a snake. I said "we play statues". BJ was gung ho that we "run to dad!". He just didn't get we act like statues.
So this morning when he screamed (snake was about 4ft away) I thought the bug he was tracking on his chair had flown at him, until my dogs both bounced into action (for the second time in two days). And there he was, one woppin big (about 6ft) Eastern Brown. I instantly thought "stay still" and then realised BJ was still screaming and bouncing on his chair totally freaking out. So I had to do the stupid thing and take my eyes off the snake to grab BJ who had gripped the chair so tight I lifted it with him!
So yesterday it was a Tiger out the back at the tanks, and this morning it was one frickin huge Eastern Brown at my clothes line. Kids are now banned from outside until further notice. And I have to seriously try to teach the young ones to play statues if they ever come across one when they are alone!
Yep that was me and BJ while hanging nappies this morning. All I can say is thank the Goddess BJ was sitting on the outdoor chair not running around like he normally is. I have NEVER seen a snake as big as this one (and I've seen more than enough snakes in my lifetiime).
We were having a good old chat yesterday afternoon while watering the garden what do we do if we see a snake. I said "we play statues". BJ was gung ho that we "run to dad!". He just didn't get we act like statues.
So this morning when he screamed (snake was about 4ft away) I thought the bug he was tracking on his chair had flown at him, until my dogs both bounced into action (for the second time in two days). And there he was, one woppin big (about 6ft) Eastern Brown. I instantly thought "stay still" and then realised BJ was still screaming and bouncing on his chair totally freaking out. So I had to do the stupid thing and take my eyes off the snake to grab BJ who had gripped the chair so tight I lifted it with him!
So yesterday it was a Tiger out the back at the tanks, and this morning it was one frickin huge Eastern Brown at my clothes line. Kids are now banned from outside until further notice. And I have to seriously try to teach the young ones to play statues if they ever come across one when they are alone!
