...despite the shite in my work-life at the moment I still have many reasons to be cheerful.
I wake up every morning grateful I have my health and my sanity(well, just about!)
My little lad's gone from being in big trouble at school to being the star of the week in his class!!!
MrFC has just returned from the co-op with goodies.
I've a week off work to enjoy.
So what little things put a smile on your face? 
Friday night film night with my 12 year old son.
An old film of his choosing, a couple of drinks and a quality night.
And a ton of marshmallows burnt to a crisp but he loves roasting them on the fire.
Im a softy but i love these nights cos i know very soon they will stop 
Went to parent's evening at my kids' school during the week, both are meeting or exceeding their targets - cheered me right up!
MY comfy chair, grandson asleep on one knee, jack russel asleep on t'other, big dog asleep at feet, there is no where in the world better than here
I've had my hand trapped inside a teapot for the past month, its now freeee!
The interrogation I get every Friday when I pick my Granddaughter up from nursery, although I am staff at work I wear the company clothing most days at work, but now and then on Fridays I wear a shirt and decent trousers etc.
Now my GD loves to read all the lettering on my company workshirts, so if I am not wearing one to pick her up I get the 3rd degree and then some..
I phone her on Wednesdays as she has a day with her nanny (my wife) and I get grilled over the phone about what shirt I am wearing to the point my workmates can hear and they know whats going on..
It's NATIONAL PIE DAY 
What more do you need?
Did a night shift Thursday,got payed 8 hours stand down for lying in bed Friday.
Had a great pillow fight with my daughter earlier, she's five and the little lad joined in too, he's only eighteen months. Really good to see hime back to his old self after the op and subsequent infection.
Oh I haven't got to go to work next week either, then I'm back for two weeks, then another week off, 4 weeks back and then off for two weeks at Christmas.
I kayaked down the Kennet and Avon Canal today, on my birthday and saw the most Kingfishers ever
A week off and a cottage in the Lakes awaits.
Rack fitted to car in readiness for bike loading first-thing.
We only make it there once a year but we squeeze plenty in.
Both kids asleep now. Coughing-away unfortunately, but both "can't wait to be on the Mountains, Daddy"
Im happy becuase Im starting to do quite well at college. Seeing more of my friends etc. Also have an apprenticeship interview coming up, a year after my first apprenticeship fell through with the econmic downturn ( reason why I am at college instead). Also on holiday now, so week off hopefully riding my bike alot.
But had not all my way with me grandad going into hopsital and all the crap that goes with ill health
barnsleymitch I'm glad the kid's performance management review went well, did they record it for future reference.
Bought a suit Jacket.. Had a bit of a jolly today @ another office. I am getting paid for some something that I am 'moderately'(actually very) good at, that allows me to persue my passions and ups my self-esteem. I am happy, healthy, sober & looking to the future (and a good weekend on the bike).
got my parts from fisher via halfords today so just about to service my pikes!
online tutorial- check
parts- check
tools- check (inc over priced seal tool which is a lump of plastic :D)
cider- check
Fruit pie- check Massively good if its national pie day too! was reduced and all
Loud music- check
Smile- check!
been a pants week but i'm alive so i'm happy
avdave2 - check out my posts on the 'Are Poor People Cr@p at Crossing Roads?' thread - Hopefully this should clarify why I was so chuffed.
Dusty trails and summer sun!
Not long till they're back, cant wait!!!
It's half term , I'm full of beer and curry, there's more beer in the fridge (actually I could prob manage another curry too) and it's visa bill cut off date next week . . . hmmmm, new forks or bars?
Raises glass to mamadirt!!
Just been back to the fridge for second portion of Green and Black's chocolate ice-cream! Enjoy your half-term! 
You too FC
Went to the Docs this morning for a flu jab only to be told I was too ill to have one 
The new Thai nurse was a little stunner though so quite looking forward to going back and I still have the swine flu vaccination to come.
Hmmn .... now when did I last have my thyroid tested ....
Its my birthday today. It was crap due to work. Then on the upside, I had to take my daughter with me all day as her school announced it was a training day (they told us on Wednesday!)
So for lunch, we went to a little cafe in Yarm and all the woes of work disappeared as I listened to my 12 year old put the world to rights, as kids do....beautiful to listen to & suprisingly well thought out. She reckons her and some friends could sort this country's problems in no time at all 'we've got it all sussed out Dad, we really have!' .
Happy birthday white101!!
Sold lots of bikes this week, shop's well busy and the time flies.
Girlfriend's in York for the weekend*, so I've got the tv/computer to myself.
Lot's of beer and two happy cats on my lap. Bliss.
* but she'll be back sunday - i miss her really!
The Mrs is going mental with the cleaning, earlier she was emptying, tidying and sorting the cupboards IN MY KITCHEN. Must be the medicine.
I'm sitting back with a beer thinking of all the chores i have to do before I can mess with bikes this weekend.
Have a good 'un all.
"Went to parent's evening at my kids' school during the week, both are meeting or exceeding their targets - cheered me right up!"
(No its not a double post - just wanted to clarify why something as apparently trivial or commonplace means so much to me).
Both my boys are adopted, and while we were going through the process of adopting them, we were told by the social worker handling the case not to have high expectations, and (quote) they're never likely to be rocket scientists.
So (name of social worker removed on legal advice) - UP YOURS!
I'm alive, and I know the unhappiness will pass
Hearing my kids laughter.
Hearing i'm a valued friend.
The wonders of the natural world.
Lemon cheese cake.
People thinking i'm 30yrs old
Thanks FC 38 today!
Barnsleymitch - Sometimes you can't help wondering how some people get the job can you. Well done to the boys.
Cheers, and a very happy birthday!
fc, fancy a dance at the disco later sweetie.....
Ooh sharki...I've a plan to make a lemon and lime cheesecake this weekend...it's been on my mind for the last 2 weeks!
May have to send you a slice...
bombadillo...I'll only dance with you if you have an antique collection of irons, and if you don't mind me spilling chilli sauce down my top.
your luck is in darling....
club tropicana here we come....... 
*chuckles*
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