Over The Weekend 50&51

I have been MIA from this blog the past few weeks

I had alot on with my Mam's Birthday and then my brother's 10th Anniversary

While I am still in a bit of a change of seasons slump

While I back to reading and watching my favourite TV shows I still seem to be feeling

a bit meh in myself.

Hubby and I are having a bit of a treat the end of this week

Oisìn is having a sleep over in his Grandparents and we are going for a meal and to see a show

I am really looking forward to some quality time with the hubby

Anyway two weekends ago it was my Mam's birthday

I brought her out for a meal and it was a bit of a ladies night!

It was lovely to spend time together just the two of us

 That Saturday was the All Ireland GAA Football final rematch with Dublin and Mayo

It was a tight match but Dublin won and it reminded me of this picture of my brother

He loved Dublin and went to alot of the matches but he died before Dublin started there winning streak. So he never got to see the team he loves so much raise the Sam, but I know he was smiling down on Croke Park

I always wear Patrick's Dublin jersey when Dublin are in the final. 

Oisìn asked to wear this time so I let him and he was so pleased

but it did look like an over sized nightie on him!

That Sunday it was ten years since this funny face left us

It did hit me a little hard that morning I had some time out listening to his favourite songs.

I really missed him it's funny how even after ten years it can feel like yesterday

He was a beautiful gentle soul and the world is a little bit darker and harsh without him 

 We had a family dinner at ours that Sunday it was a day to spend with family

We raised a glass of Patrick and spoke about the good times with him

When my parents had gone home Paul and I watched our Sunday night favourites

Poldark and Victoria

 After a illness filled week this was very much needed Friday night

Oisìn & I have been filled with cold and hubby had a chest and sinus infection

So it was nice to chill out with a glass of vino and watch Gogglebox

On Saturday I got some of the Halloween bits down

Oisìn was slightly scared but came around and now loves talking to the pumpkin!

Speaking of Oisìn he seems to be going through a funny stage

He has been lashing out in creche and at home

He has regressed in potty training and it feels like we are starting again with toilet training

I think moving into the older room in creche has set him back a bit

This Mammy needed alot of patience this weekend with tantrums and wetting accidents!

A last minute family Sunday roast happened which was really nice
I love having my parents for dinner and Sunday really is our family day
Bubbles, candles and Poldark finished off our weekend!

Over The Weekend #46

On Friday it was our fifth wedding anniversary but this year it was sightly different as it would of also been my brother's 30th birthday. So we didn't do much to celebrate our wedding anniversary but more to celebrate what would of been my brother's 30th.

Friday morning we opened the few small gifts we got each other and laughed as we realised that we got each other the same anniversary cards! We really are morphing into each other!

We then went for breakfast to our favourite place The Honeycomb Cafe

Oisìn really enjoyed his breakfast as you can tell from the picture!

It was nice to take some time out of the day just the three of us!

We went down to my parents to help set up for that evening. My Uncle who is a fab chief made a huge chicken curry for everyone with all the trimmings! Mam had done up the back garden lovely with candles, flowers and balloons. Dad had cleared the kitchen so there was enough room for people to stand with some lovely pictures of Patrick around the room. I had the bubbly on ice and Oisìn ran around playing with his new spiderman balloon while we raised a toast of my brother.

Oisìn and Granddad have a little dance to Patrick's favourite singer Bob Marley

Oisìn once again was a trooper it was a long day for him but he took it in his stride

even the late bedtime. He was dancing with everyone but his new thing to say is NO PICTURES!

We had a lovely time celebrating my brother's birthday and I know he was partying in heaven

Happy 30th Birthday Patrick

Saturday Morning as a treat for being so good we brought Oisìn to the cinema to see Finding Dory

Aw this movie hit me in the feels! We all really enjoyed it but Oisìn loved the short called Piper the most it was so sweet!

Oisìn enjoying Finding Dory. Afterwards we went to

 my parents for a bit of lunch and I ended up staying and having a glass of wine with them. 

When I got home Paul and I ordered a takeaway and watched this new version of the 1946 movie La Belle Et La Bete. I liked it but the old one will always hold a special place in my heart

By Sunday we where all pretty shattered and Oisìn has come down with a nasty cough/cold

but we finished off the weekend with a family roast with my parents. 

We lit Patrick's candle and had a glass of bubbles while catching up on the

Goodnight Sweet Heart special.

Happy 30th Birthday In The Sky

30 years ago you made your way into this world on a bright September's day

You little brother made our lives better in every way

A little brother for me to hug and love

And I know today you are looking down from above

Brother to me a son to Mam and Dad

A wonderful person the best the world could have

You turned the grey skies into warm September gold

I thought we would have forever and watch us all grow old

But you are no longer here to share

The bond we all had but I know your here tonight

As I can feel you in the air

So as we wish you Happy Birthday we look up to the stars that shine so bright

We think of all the good times with tears in our eyes

And think to our self how really time flies

Happy Birthday Patrick

Son, Brother, Nephew, Cousin, Uncle & Friend
That your not here after all these years is still so hard to comprehend
We still miss your beautiful face
We will met again in another time & place
Your are our shinning star we feel you near even though we apart
Although we may cry and feel a little sad
You are forever smiling in our heart
We we always remember you as that kind, sweet lad

Happy Belated Birthday Hubby!

The past few weeks have been full of
hospital appointments and we have all took turns
of being sick!
But last Monday we did have a nice day for
Paul's birthday due to all the other things
I never got around to blogging about it!

Monday morning little Oisín was getting
over a chest and viral infection
(viral infection he picked up another one in creche
by the end of the week!)
So we let Daddy have a lie in while we cuddled on the sofa watching Disney

We then went to collect some yummy Birthday cupcakes
that I got made for Paul.
We went to Paul's parents for tea and cake
which was lovely!

We polished off the day with a lovely bottle of fizz
It was a lovely start to the week
and not a normal Monday
pity we seem to be a household filled with illness
since then!! 

Happy 2nd Birthday Oisin

Happy 2nd Birthday to our sweet little boy Oisín

No big party this year, we just spent yesterday as a family

breakfast together opening Birthday presents, a trip to soft play, then a special treat dinner

and later that evening his little best friend had a play date with him

nothing big or fancy be we enjoyed it

Our little boy has given us the best two years of our lives

and brings us so much joy

Over The Weekend #9

This weekend we prayed for the victims of the terrorist attack in Paris,

I snuggled my boy a little closer while we watched Disney

We went to Oisín's friend's birthday party he was two
and his cake was fab!

Oisín had so much fun playing with the other kids

Sunday was spent Christmas shopping

and we then went for an Italian meal

which was yummy. Oisín really enjoyed his!

Happy Birthday Mammy!

Happy Birthday to the most strongest, bravest, caring, wonderful person I know, 

you have taught me so much and I am still learning how to be a good person from you. 

If I am half the Mammy and person you are I will be happy. 

Oisín adores you and you him xx Love you so much Happy Birthday from us xxx

Over The Weekend #3

We had a busy little weekend

filled with housework, visits to our parents,

date time for us and rugby!

 Caught this little cutie doing this with his sun glasses

so of course we had do a......

 Selfie!!!!

 Cheese! 

Saturday we done alot of house work in the morning

Haven't got the Halloween decorations down just yet

Then Paul surprised me by telling me we where going to

the cinema and dinner. He had arranged for Oisín to spent the

day with his Nanny B & Grandad Eddie

We had a lovely date day!

 Oisín having fun after Sunday Lunch for

my Mam's Birthday 

 We spent the afternoon in front of the

telly watching drink tea and eating...

Birthday cupcakes!

Oisín really enjoyed his one!! 

We finished off the weekend with bubbles and Downton Abbey

Five Things 15/52

This weekend was a nice one

aside from vertigo coming back for me!

We spent most of the weekend cleaning up

our back garden!

Here are Five Things from the weekend

 Oisín enjoying himself at

a birthday party on Friday!

 Buying cute Summer things for Oisín

 Buying cute Summer things for me!

 Date night is Mexican night!

Sunday morning smoothies

Late Again! Week In Pictures 43/52

Saturday:

While everyone was enjoy wine or beer
at our family meal. I was having ice water
for my sore throat!

Sunday:

Egg eating time!

Monday:

Dad and I went to see Jersey Boys and it was amazing

Tuesday:

Done some retail therapy today!
Badly needed!

Wednesday:

Out walking with my little man

Thursday:

Mam and son breakfast smoothies!

Friday:

Oisín enjoying himself at our
neighbours son's birthday party