It is somehow Wednesday again and another week has flown by quickly. Which means it is time for my Ramblings Of A StressedMum – 09/09/2026.
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My Week
We have had such a mixed week, with so much going on
Health
Poor C has picked up a bug and not feeling great.
Dad had an appointment on Friday with the speech therapy and dietician team. They were happy with his progress and also happy to pass him back to the hospital.
You may remember, just before my husbands funeral I fell down my stairs and broke my toe. I have been in a lot of pain with it since, and ended up at the Drs as it does not feel right. Today I have a scan on my toe. Not sure what I want from this really but will keep you all posted.
Night Out
On Saturday one of my husbands old friends had a milestone birthday party. I nearly chickened out of going so many times, and during the day my anxiety was through the roof. I went with C, stopping to pick up our close friends first. I did have a few moments as we have been to parties in this venue so many times and I kept remembering my husband there. He should have been there
It was a huge deal my first proper party and also a couples thing. But I got through it and did have a lovely time. Spoke to some of his friends as well and they all remembered him by having a shot.
New Chapters
On Saturday, C is moving to university. I am so proud of her and excited for her, especially after her illnesses. But omg I am not ready for her to leave home. This transition would have been easier had my husband been here. Although she is home the following weekend, for an event here.
A Week In The Life Of Biscuit
Poor Biscuit has been poorly this week. Last Wednesday, we ended up at the vets with him, he did have an appointment for a vaccination later in the day which we changed. He had a bad stomach, sickness and shaking. He had a temperature, and was given two injections that you would have thought was murdering him.
We came away with antibiotics and probiotics and told to rest him for a week and no walks.
- Wednesday – I felt very sorry for myself today. I did not feel well and got lots of cuddles. My humans took me to a place called the vets, I like going here as I get a lot of fuss. I did not like them sticking things in me for hours and I cried and jumped into my mums arms
- Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday – I was getting back to my normal cute self. I did sleep a lot more though and had little burst of energy. Not impressed with my food rice and chicken every meal
- Monday – I am feeling so much better, and back to having fun. My humans went out and left me with grandad. He went to sleep and I managed to get the whole run of the downstairs and found all sorts to play with
- Tuesday – There was wet stuff falling from the sky, what is that all about? I did not like it and had my human stand outside with me in the rain while she forced me to do a wee before coming back in. I was shivering it was torture, I ran back in doors quickly when she said good boy. Then I had to keep going out and the wet stuff was still coming from the sky
- Update today – we had vets this morning another needle was stuck in me but I had treats this time and I can go back out on walks after today
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A message from a friend livig in Australia who haven’t heard from in a few months.
finising work eary and enjoying a long weekend
My 7 year old – makes my day on so many occasions!
Being invited out later this week to meet up with friends I’ve not seen in years.
I really like reading Biscuits Diary each week.
Thank you, he is definitely a huge character
My dog constantly rolling onto her back for me to rub her belly 🐶
I don’t work Fridays, so walking out of work today made me smile!
I can imagine how difficult it must feel having C heading off to uni, such a exciting time for her but such a big change for you
Huge changes for us both, but I am loving hearing about what she is doing and she has made some lovely friends
Being told we can pick up our new car next week.
My cat giving me a big “purr cuddle”, he’s very loud!
Some of the ways my son expresses himself makes me happy
Seeing the sun shine out of the window.
Finding out I’m getting my loft ladder installed
My dog she makes me smile every day
Watching my silly pony go absolutely bonkers playing in the field!
what made me smile today was getting out on my bike and being able to beat my own time
Its Friday and I’m home today, so a quick tidy up then I’m going to start a new crochet blanket, that always makes me smile
Going out for a walk with my daughter to collect things to make a bug hotel 😊
Glad you went to the party I know life has been a little crazy for you , you needed to enjoy yourself and have a little fun for a minute. Glad you went!
I am glad I went and we did have a lovely time
That is nice that you ended up going out and enjoying the party. That is so relatable.. sometimes I just don’t feel up to it but then it really is good to get out. Hope you get good news about your toe.
I am glad we went out and had fun, it was nice to see everyone who knew my husband so well. My toe is now waiting to speak to my GP about it
Biscuit must be getting much bigger by now.
He is although sometimes he still looks tiny
finding something I ahouldn’t have in my son pocket in the washing, looking forward to the great excuses
Having a pizza from Papa Johns has made me smile! What a treat! 🙂
I’m glad that you found the courage to attend a proper party. I’m sure your husband would have wanted you to be there and to slowly find moments of joy again.
I am glad we went and he would definitely have wanted me to go
My family have made me smile a lot today!
My son when he saw his Nana face when we met them in town for coffee!
Getting to enjoy a day at home relaxing with family
Good luck to your daughter starting university. Hope everything goes well for her (and you!).
Thank you she is moved in and settled went a lot smoother than I thought it woudld
Walking near my local marina and watching the swans glide by
Finally being able to give into my illness and relax with my husband and not have to worry about how I look. He accepts me just as I am.
There was a really cute bird singing outside my window this morning 🙂
My daughter has made me smile by spending time with me and we went for brunch
Watching a classic film with my hubby made me smile today!
My daughter getting her hands on the custard cream spread from M&S and absolutely loving it!
my cats jumping in bed with us this morning and whacking me to get me up!
There have been a lot of bugs going around – I hope C feels better soon. I feel like toes are weird about healing – I hope yours is also okay.
C is still suffering but it is not stopping her too much, My toe results are back now it is how they decide to treat
Sounds like a fab time!
Something funny that someone said to one of my colleagues that was unintentionally insulting!
A really cute ginger boy cat on tiktok cuddling up to his mum.
One of my dogs likes to run around the garden wanting the other to chase him, but he just looks on totally disinterested.
Poor biscuit, I hope he gets better soon. I can’t believe how quick it’s come around C going to uni, she’s going to have a fab time. And you should feel proud for going to the party, I’m sure everyone loved seeing you x
Biscuit is much better he is full of it today. I am so proud of C but feeling emotional that it has come around so quickly.I do feel better for going to the party and only had a few moments of it getting too much
cuddles with my 5 week old baby girl had made me smile today.
First day for a new job
Waking up and realising it’s my birthday today!
Taking my dog out for a walk and seeing the joy on her face as she has been in season and stuck at home for 3 weeks, she ran around with toal abandon
Venting really helps to clear the head. Sending virtual hugs.
Venting does help, I do it a lot it seems
Ny daughter enjoying her first day back at school
It made me smile to see my dog playing with some other dogs that we met on our walk.
My cat Casper he is so cute and when he rabbit punches his toys so funny
Pitching our tent at the side of our campervan without any stress or mishaps! Makes a change. We now have extra living space, especially for eating and reading.
My little boy when he try to talk in italian and make a mix between italian and english <3
Getting my kitchen painted, it was much needed
Waking up and seeing my cat Ren sleeping on my bed.
Blocking a fraud call on my mobile phone !
I smiled when I walked in after a long day in work and saw my cats cuddled up together
I smiled when my ill granny came with me for a walk in the park today.
my labrador Theo. No matter how down I feel or hard life gets, his face cheers me up.
The cats playing made me smile today, just as they always do.
My pets, especially my whippet made me smile today
Sat in a restaurant near a couple from Canberra where our son works as a chef and they were impressed by where he works.
I met a stunning Rhodesian Redback dog this morning who absolutely loved my head scratching technique.
Going for lunch with friends. We always have fun.
My puppy Frank has started chasing his own tail! Makes me laugh
Biscuit is so dramatic. I love him lol I am glad he survived his injections lol….Soooo cute.
Hubby bought me a cake to have with my afternoon cuppa.
Being a widow myself, it is hard to decide to go to functions. For me, it’s those where I don’t know anyone but need to go. I’m having to force myself. Hang in there.
It is so hard, I just feel I do not fit into functions like this anymore
Health was a mixed bag this week. I’m sorry to hear about C, but I’m so glad your dad is continuing to make progress!
Dad seems to be getting stronger each day which is great
A silly conversation with someone that unexpectedly lifted my spirits
Finding a £20 note in my sock drawer that I didn’t remember putting there
I am glad that Biscuit is feeling better.
He is back to normal and had a little outting earlier to his favourite shop
It’s the first day of my annual leave so waking up to no alarm was nice 🙂
My cat playing in the garden, hunting down a leaf !
i have today off, so waking up and not having to go anywhere made me smile 😂
It is my day off so I am relaxing and enjoying some me time
I’ve been following several cat rescues on social media and seeing a video of a kitten in its new home made me smile today.
My son enjoying his first day at college made me smile.
It was tough for you going to the party, but you did it. Wishing C good luck in her university journey. I love reading about Biscuit and his antics
It was tough but glad I did go as we did have a lovely time. Just two more nights and then she will be gone :(. Biscuit is back to normal and creating havoc again
seeing the grandkids makes our day
Well done for going to the party and glad you enjoyed it.
I am glad we did go as we did enjoy it
Thank you, we did have a good time and I danced for the first time
Good luck to C at university! She will have an amazing time! You will find the terms actually go really quickly and before you know it she will be home with all her washing for the holidays! I hated it initially when my youngest son started as the house was so quiet with just me, but you do get used to it, and it is great to see how they mature and grow.
I am going to miss her like crazy, but am so excited for her. She will be back the following weekend for an event at the doggy day care she worked at
Sounds like you managed to have a great time,it couldn’t of been easy x Biscuits diary was sweet too
We did have a great time and glad we went. Biscuit does love his updates even when poorly
I am glad that you had a good time on your night out.
Thank you 🙂