http://whybother.blogsome.com Indeed. Thu, 03 Jul 2008 10:52:12 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The kid commented tonight that I haven’t written a post in a while. She asked me why not. I had to think about that. I’m bored with my blogging. I have nothing much to say. I’m over it. I set up a new blog, thinking that would give me a new lease ... http://whybother.blogsome.com/2008/07/03/greetings-earthlings/ Now that some research has been undertaken, a clearer picture of my client’s life is emerging. We have interviewed her and her hubby, as well as her parents and her GP. We are getting mixed messages. Her parents appear very supportive. They have the children regularly, including overnight. That weekend, ... http://whybother.blogsome.com/2008/06/22/update/ The mother from the last post is doing well. I will post an update as soon as possible. I’m just too tired at the moment. http://whybother.blogsome.com/2008/06/19/post-script-2/ No, I am not talking about myself. Thanks for asking, though. Imagine if you were a mother to an 8 year old and 6 year old twins. Now imagine one of the twins has a severe disability, requiring 24/7 care, her every. single. physical need is your responsibility to meet. ... http://whybother.blogsome.com/2008/06/17/tired-and-emotional-or-mentally-ill/ Well, it’s official- there is no scholarship. Time for Plan B: not sure what that will be yet. Any suggestions would be most welcome. Meanwhile, I’ve joined a new team at work, which means another new manager. This is my 5th manager in 7 months! Must be some kind of ... http://whybother.blogsome.com/2008/06/16/mondayitisis/ Still haven’t heard anything. Either way. http://whybother.blogsome.com/2008/06/12/when-no-news-is-probably-not-good-news/ A little while ago, Mollie sat a scholarship exam for her dream high school. Today is the day the successful candidates get the phone call that will change their lives. I must have woken up every half hour last night, waiting for morning. As luck would have it, I’m having the ... http://whybother.blogsome.com/2008/06/10/waiting/ Me, cooking!! Tricked ya! Hahahahahahaha A few weeks ago, I was sitting in the staffroom at lunchtime, sniffing at other people’s food (as you do!), when I discovered something that I have often marvelled at: zucchini slice. It looked delicious. It smelled tantalising (like that word? You know you do). I ... http://whybother.blogsome.com/2008/06/04/something-rare-and-beautiful/ Around Mollie’s birthday, which was in March, I had a big fight with my EMIL (Evil Mother In-Law). Well, it wasn’t a fight, so much as it was me expressing my disappointment and dismay with her behaviour and attitude. Well, ok, it was a fight. It ended with me ringing ... http://whybother.blogsome.com/2008/06/01/tell-me-what-you-think/ Whilst in Sydney this week (my final week…YAY!), I spent a lot of time in public toilets. Don’t ask why, just concentrate, ok? I began to wonder about a few things. Why do ladies’ toilets always have really, really long queues? How do you manage that situation delicately? Is it ... http://whybother.blogsome.com/2008/05/31/toilet-etiquette/