Yesterday, I could not get my head around the fact it was Tuesday. For me yesterday was Monday and poor C had to keep correcting me. So when I woke this morning, I actually did know it was Wednesday. This means it is time for my Ramblings Of A StressedMum – 06/05/2026.
Table of Contents
My Week
Grief
I have struggled so much lately, but this last week with everything going on it has been hard. I literally shouted and broke down to my Mum that I am at breaking point.
Last year I had to deal with a lot of grief from certain family members. That stopped me grieving and finding myself. Instead it was me hiding myself away and having panic attacks. This year I am dealing with so much with my poor Dad and no support and it is affecting me. I fight back tears, not sleeping, having panic attacks.
I just need to hope that things will get easier at some stage and I can start to do things for me. As I know I have been neglecting myself.
Health
I finally got to have my diabetic health check today. It went well and I have lost weight since my last one. I was shocked as I swear I have been putting it on. Now just need to wait for the results to come back.
I have had such ba pain in my shoulder that is spreading to my arm and hand. She gave me some tips and exercises to help to see if it stops.
Dad
My poor Dad after his fall last week, he was able to come home on Thursday and he just had a cracked rib.
Friday, we were called to hospital regarding his mouth and had to wait for ages. We now need to sort out him having two teeth extracted before he can start radiotherapy. This is much more difficult than you would imagine but needs to be done asap. So far we have been told 3 separate appointments and then no that is not right. Which may give you some insight into why I have been so quiet.
Time Out
I did manage some time out as well. A whole evening with my oldest friend which always means lots of laughter.
I also enjoyed a couple of trips out with C where we did some retail therapy.
Yesterday, I met up with another old friend (not old in age) where we put the world to right and also again some more laughs, which was very much needed.
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Today? Probably cat videos on tiktok tbh.
Seeing all the plants starting to grow in the garden
My grandson who always makes me smile whenever he visits.
My daughter coming home from school and telling me all the drama that happens in her classroom , i am so so happy that she shares her highschool life with me
Being able to stay snuggly indoors while the weather turns
My crazy cats always make me laugh and smile with the way they play together.
Having a day off work to catch up!
Buying a new plant from the garden centre ❤️
Seeing a beautiful rainbow from our garden xx
A lovely photo that my daughter messaged to me this morning made me smile.
Home made lemon drizzle cake
A phone call from an old friend made me smile today.
Spending time with my sister as got same day off
Seeing my dog happy and playing with his toy. He has terminal cancer so every day we have together is a blessing!
My dog going mad when I indicated we were going out for a walk.
the sun
A visit from our son and baby grandson made me smile today.The baby is 7 months and really quite comical.
Coffee!!!
It’s always my fur baby – the bengal cat
my animals
my husband
What made me smile today was watching our dog do zoomies on her morning walk.
the way my kitten sleeps using her tail as a pillow
coffee!
My daughter lives in Japan and we had a chat over Facebook today which made me smile. We chat a lot and it always makes me smile.
My family
My daughter telling me about her day in school as I was putting her to bed
Seeing my son today made me smile
Meeting up with an old friend
Visiting an elderly neighbour who was so pleased to have a visitor to chat with her!
the woman at the cash desk who was lovely to me
My daughters getting home from school and telling me about their days x
My son just texted me from his sister’s car , he’s en route to the airport for a two week holiday , so pleased for them
Seeing bees on my flowers
The sun rising and setting. Made another day!
Spending time with my nephew and niece, took them to the pub for their dinner
Spending time with my nephew and niece
Bought a new vinyl record and it came today and it sounds great!
The most ridiculous thing to smile about but actually it really made me laugh & smile. Our cat managed to find a wrapped Jakeman’s lozenge and thought this was the best new toy ever. She was batting it around the house and acting like a crazy lady with it. Very cute and funny.
Glad to read that you’ve had a bit of much needed time out.
Messages from my friends definitely made my day better!
Having a relaxing Sunday as the past few weeks have been non stop
Finding some good reduced goodies in the supermarkets, I’m a saddo
I noticed my first red rose in bud this morning
My grandchildren make me smile every day. I feel blessed xx
I took a nap in the grass today in the sun, it was so lovely, made me smile!
Probably catching up on some Netflix and a takeaway — perfect Sunday evening!
The fact that the sun was out and I could sit out in the garden 🙂
Looks great!
My daughter is going to book our 2027 holiday to Florida.
I broke up for half-term today and that has definitely made me smile!
I really hope you keep taking some time out for yourself , and thinks start easing up for you x
Things are going to get more difficult with dad having treatment but will be easier now C will not be in college so takes that stress away
I had a midwife appointment and got to hear my baby’s heartbeat so that made me smile
Watching the birds through my garden window.
My daughters new puppy has been visiting, and he’s great fun to have around
We are fostering a dog and it was touch and go whether he woud get on well with my other dog, put they are playing together and sleeping together now, and its so cute… that made me smile
my dog sitting on my bed waiting for me to wake up properly
Cat videos on TikTok!
Having a 20 minute afternoon nap!
What made me smile today was my little boy who’s nearly two (plus poorly and in an awful phase), was making his little duck toys kiss and then it just made it feel all worth it
watching my cat relaxing in the sunshine in the garden
spending time with my cat !
Getting rid of that trapped gas I had
IF I see a dog on my daily walk, it brightens my day up.
Being given a surprise tulip bouquet from my bestie!
Watching a super romantic wedding video on Facebook!
seeing my new kittens play and explore my sunny garden!
Feeling some sunshine on my skin, whilst out washing the car.
visiting my best friend
Watching my daring cat climb trees in the garden, and then down again!
My little Niece having her first ever visit from the tooth fairy.
Realising it was Saturday morning when I woke up!!!
The morning hugs i got from my daughter when she had just woken up.
Spending time with my two cats this evening
Looking out of my kitchen window and seeing a load of bluebells all over the lawn, so pretty.
I’m so sorry to hear how hard things are. I hope it all gets a little easier for you soon x
Thank you, it is going to be like this for a while but each day is a day nearer getting some free time
Nothing, I very rarely smile, and if I do it’s usually for sinister reasons.
It’s been another tough week for you, Especially with your dad’s situation. Glad to see that you did have a few like a moments
Honestly, it has been a nightmare week, but did manage a couple of hours out with C yesterday
I’m so sorry read about your continuing high levels of stress, especially with your father’s situation.
The NHS should be there to help us with health matters when we need it. However, the organisation actually causes us stress when we are unable to access the services we require and we often lack the confidence in the services if and when we manage to receive them.
Good to know that you are managing rare snapshots of laughter in between everything else that is going on. Best wishes to you.
It has been a nightmare with another nightmare yesterday
My little boy, just wake up at 5am in the morning, telling me “buongiorno” with a big smile in his face <3
Finding a pothole that I drive around to get to work has finally been repaired. Still drove around it though!
Finishing work at 7.30pm and coming home to home-made pizza, yummy xx
My dog doing zoomies around the garden this afternoon
Sounds like you’re having a really tough time, sending all my love to your dad. But I’m glad you managed to have a little time out for yourself, it’s well deserved x
my first lily of the season has bloomed – very early but beautiful to see
Not too much as I’ve pulled a muscle in my back but I’m hoping for a better day tomorrow!
The blue tits in my garden have made me smile today. They have taken over my nest box and it’s so lovely to see them feeding their chicks.
I couldn’t smile today, but I will 🙂
I really hope th at your dad is able to get sorted and have better health. You have been dealing with so much for so long.
This is only the start with my poor dad
The Avant skincare brand is amazing. I almost exclusively use it. It made a difference to my skin. I love it.
It is great skincare, I am loving it
Even though it’s quite cloudy, there’s moments of lovely sunshine so my dog can potter around while I sit in the garden!
I smiled when I got a lovely message from a good friend of mine
Sounds like an eventful week and I am so with you on mixing up my days. Life gets so busy and hectic and this can happy so very easily. I hope you have a wonderful week this week 😉
I am hoping for a less hectic week this week
I’m so sorry to read that your dad still isn’t doing great. My mum’s having some issues as well recently, and it’s so hard watching a parent’s health decline! Much love to you all x
Honestly, this past week has been a nightmare
Whilst walking the dog seeing some ducklings at our local pond
Waking up to a sunny day and also my dog being funny.
Spending time with my family has made me smile today
the sun cominng out when i took my dog fo our walk!
The cat playing with the washing haging in the sun.
Great giveaway
A baby blackbird on my bird table made me smile today.
my life is so Dull show me the light
I saw a really cute dog today which definitely made me smile for quite a while 🙂
I’m sorry you’re going through it this week. Try focusing on activities that give you breath. It helps me. Hang in there.
It seems one step forward and two back at the moment but am trying to breath in the middle of it all
Today? Probably cat videos on tiktok tbh.
Oh, man. I’m keeping you in my thoughts, as always. It’s so hard when you’re the one who has to be the rock for everyone else.
Honestly, I am starting to struggle big time but I will keep going as I have to
I’m so sorry to hear that your grief is being compounded by having to go it alone. Maybe there are support groups you could try?
I have looked at support groups but there are none near me at times I can do, so just keep plodding on
I’ve been enjoying the warmer days 🙂
My 9 year old laughing
A walk today where I saw some cute little donkeys in the field
My sunflower seeds germinating
It finally rained again today while I was at work gardening 🙂
Getting a 3 day working week – thanks bank holiday!
Arriving at a campsite for Day 1 of our seaside holiday and pitching up in the dry! Rain had been forecast all afternoon but not a drop fell. A cold and brisk N.E wind blowing off the sea soon made the smile disappear though.
Knowing that I had last nights MAFS Australia to catch up on when I got home from work. Double episodes!
As for the question (which should’ve been my first post really), that’s easy… my dog again. It’s been a crappy day and the dumb, innocent eyes of a golden lab can make even the most broken-hearted smile.
If I am lucky enough to win, as tempting as it is to buy myself something, it’d be toys or treats for my golden lab Theo. 🙂
The way I really don’t give up when trying to sort life out I do wonder how on earth I manage it but I do and I did
I smiled today when I woke up to a sunny day.
10 fluffy young goslings on the canal with their parents, makes a change from some of the rubbish floating in the canal!
Sitting in the garden with my cats knitting a jumper
I went for a walk with my other half and the sun was out ☀️
A little bee flower pot it was so cute and a little silly
i will sit in my garden with my gran and give her a present
The wagtails were in my garden today! I had not seen them for a while!
being out in the garden
I was embracing how lovely the weather is and then it started showering
A message from a friend that I havent spoken to in a while 🙂
Sitting in the garden enjoying the sunny weather!
Seeing my grandsons on FaceTime today made me smile
Laughing and spending time with my family in the garden!
Well the Sun came out, which was a very good start!
The sun briefly popping out and getting a washing hung out to dry.