Nice weekend

So far the weekend has been good. Yesterdain the morning it was the funday at Brendas school. As we arrived, it started raining, but fortunately this only went on for a few minutes. I havent been to one of these fun days before as I have always been working before, so I was so glad to get to go. The kids all had a great time, and some of them were covered in mud from head to toe. Brenda seemed to thoroughly enjoy it. I was glad to be there and that she enjoyed it because it will be her last one, and next year she wont be with quite a few of these kids. After that she had an earache, so we went home and just relaxed for a few hours. The first photo is withVaistra and the second is with Fezeka. They are a little bit dark, still working on lightening them.

In the afternoon it was Faris's birthday party at Ushaka Beach. First of all we were a little late, but just a few minutes, although we had to virtually run through Village Walk to get there. It was nice and hot by this time, and the kids had a brilliant time. They did lots of races in the sand, also swam in the sea, and did some canoeing. They had lifeguards there looking after them and entertaining them so we hardly saw them. Brenda seemed to enjoy this tool. Patricia Engelen and I have decided to have a combined party for Brenda and Brandon in about 2 weeks time. The only thing is that Brenda wants to have Katia and Nicola and Katie too, so I will have to check with her if that is okay. Brenda is very excited about it. Today we did nothing in the morning, and then went up to Gateway for lunch. I have to work tonight, so I slept in the afternoon, but didnt get a chance to sleep much as the dogs kept barking at the monkeys. Hope I manage to stay awake. Ending off with one of Brenda, Faris, Brittany and Craig.Oops, it went to the top, cant work out how to reposition it.

Locked keys in car

After assembly this morning, I came home and locked my keys in the car while opening the gate. Iphoned the folks, but they were at a meeting. I then managed to find a bucket handle, straighten it and break into my car. Took about 5 minutes, it is a bit scary! Just as I opened the door, of course, the folks arrived in the driveway.
Just relaxed the rest of the morning at home. This afternoon, took Brenda to Kumon, she took ages, so we missed Gym, so we went up to Gateway to Toys 'r Us to get a present for Faris's party tomorrow. Brenda is very excited, but worried about having to surf because of Sharks! I tried to tell her that she wont be surfing out in the deep sea, but she didnt seem to understand! The fun day is in the morning, so we have to be up at the crack of dawn for that. WHy do the schools do that? Your one day to relax and they take it away. After that we have a few hours to relax, and it will be off to the party. I am not sure what I will do while she is at the party, probably just go and have a cup of coffee somewhere. Hope it is not too hot. Got no real plans for SUnday, it will just depend on how much money I have left!

Wednesday 18 April

What a day. Once again, being Wednesday we had loads of Daycases. In fact one was still there when I left. This morning was chaos as we had 8 theatre cases. Veronica wasnt there, we had 2 ENs doing them. Then the child with burns had to have a dressing change, so there was hardly any one on the ward! And then one of the doctors wanted us to take the neuro patient to the bath. Fortunately Razia and the OT did that. Then Razia didnt tell me that the feed hadnt been reconnected, so I spent ages during lunchtime trying to flush the tube. The afternoon was much better. We had a huge storm this afternoon, apparently the roads were terrible. Mandy phoned Gill to say she was at the Hypermarket and couldnt see in front of her. I phoned Dad and asked him to fetch Brenda early from aftercare.
Everybody seemed to like my hair and I had lots of compliments, so that was great.
Tomorrow there is no sister working with me. I didn't hear Debbie phoning to book anyone. What really annoys me is that there are quite a lot of patients all with loads of medicines. There are also 4 day cases, and we are doing the full burns dressing in the morning. I dont know what she expects me to do with all the doctors and medicines. I cant take Nancy off the ward to help me with meds because until the burns dressing is finished she is the only staff nurse, and of course Razia is unable to do baths on her own, as then she feels that she is the only one working! So not sure what will happen! I can only pray that it is quieter than today as at least we wont have any daycases

New haircut

Finally I got it together and had my hair cut short. I have been trying to grow it on and off for a couple of years, but I decided a couple of months ago that I would get it cut short. Just never got it done. I had a voucher that I was given so I went and had it done today. I think it looks quite good, but no one has really seen me except for mom and Brenda, so not sure what everyone else will say. It also seems quite easy to manage, so that is good. I was a bit worried that the colour would all be cut off and it would be dark, but a lot of the streaks are still showing and the colour is still quite light.
I had to work last night. It was quite exhausting. They only phoned me at 7pm. Apparently they left a message on my answerphone, but I never got it. So I hadnt slept at all. Anyway, I managed it. Came and crashed this morning though until I got woken up by the garden services at about 12:30. Then I went and had my haircut and then fetched Brenda early from aftercare. We went and had lunch at Wimpy, and then came home and played Playstation.
We were supposed to go to Mooi River with mom and dad on Saturday after the school fun day. But now Brenda has been invited to Faris's birthday party at Ushaka beach and she is desperate to go to that. So mom and dad will go up on her own, and I will take her to Ushaka. I hope she enjoys it.
Got some photos from Dayle from the holiday. They are lovely and look like they had a brilliant time. Brenda seemed to enjoy it, and hasnt stopped talking about Mauritius the whole time. I cant seem to upload them on here, but will try and do that soon.

Monday

Having a quiet relaxing day today. This morning I sorted out the application forms for Brenda for Glenashley for next year. I took them in and we have an appointment for next Wednesday to see the principal. I cant believe that I am going to send her there. I always said that I wouldnt send her there because of me being unhappy while I was there and all of the trouble with Dayle. But it is where she wants to go and she told me she doesnt like Virginia. I just hope that she is happy there. And that some of her friends go there. I cant believe that she is already going to be in Grade4! This morning I found a whole lot of old papers and sat and read through all the things that were going on when Brenda was a baby. I am so glad that is all over now. I know she misses having a dad, butI know that she is better off without him! This afternoon we are going to go to Gym, and then just relax in the evening.

Shes back

Well, Brenda is home safe and sound. I am so grateful and happy. Of course I was not happy when I saw the mountain of washing and ironing there is to do. I just pray that Rosie comes tomorrow, otherwise I will be very busy over the next few days. She is back to school tomorrow, and I have to phone Colin to organise another script for her Ritalin. I want to try and get it onto chronic, so need to fax it off to medical aid. I hope that I get authorisation for it, as that will be a great help. Hope it is not too difficult to get that. The other thing I hope is that he is back, as the last thing he said to me is that he may take an extra week off. Had a busy day at work today, but the afternoon was quiet as we discharged everybody at lunch time. I doubt I will be working tomorrow night because they already have 3 people on. At least I will get time to spend with B.

Last day

Today is the last day before Brenda gets back. Only 1 more sleep! They are supposed to fly back from Mauritius today and then fly back to Durbs tomorrow. I cant wait to see her. The only problem is that Dayle hasnt even phoned us. We dont know if they are back or not, and if they are back, when they fly in tomorrow. The problem is that mom and dad have a meeting on in the afternoon. It starts at 1:30, the problem is that Dad wants to drop mom at the airport at 12:00 to wait for the flight. We dont even know what time the flight is, she may only arrive at 7pm. Poor mom will have a very long day! I just hope that Brenda is safe and in one one piece.
Otherwise nothing really happened today. Had a long day at work, but only one to go and then I am off for 2, thank goodness.