2012 in a nutshell

This will probably be my last blog of the year, although haven’t managed to blog as much as I should have in 2012. So I thought I’d look back over the year, which on the whole, has been a good one.

One of the saddest things though, has been the deterioration of my mother who is 82. Although still independent (luckily I live next door) she is unfortunately getting more forgetful. Not just forgetful in a general way – people say, I’m like that too – but they’re not really. She asks the same questions constantly, can’t remember characters of her favourite TV programmes, or even what channel they’re on, can’t seem to remember how to cook the meals she’s always been so good at. The doctors at our GP surgery are generally very unhelpful, and as she refuses to acknowledge a problem there is very little I can do. It’s all very frustrating.

On the positive side, I have been coming along very well with my painting and am learning new techniques all the time. My guitar playing is slowly improving and I did treat myself to a beautiful new Fender guitar this year. I have also decided to write a screen play (yes, very ambitious I know) and have begun drafting out the characters. This is something I have never done before and have decided to become more brave and ambitious in 2013. I have also made some good progress in my endeavour to lose weight and did in fact reduce by a stone, although I suspect a substantial amount has crept back on over the Christmas period.

I have also met someone this year who is already very important to me, and hopefully will remain part of my life. I am optimistic that things will work out between us.

My children are all doing well. Phil, my 21 year old son graduated from University in the summer. Although he has had trouble finding work, he has finally found something that isn’t ideal, but may tide him over until the right job comes along. Fingers crossed.

Ellie and Evie my 12 year old twin girls are both doing well. Both are now in year 8 of secondary school and getting good reports. Ellie has been working hard at her performing arts and as well as doing several shows this year, has been working in Pantomime at the Epstein Theatre (Cinderella). Ellie is also lively and popular. She has lots of friends and is a sensible, intelligent little girl, inspite of being dyslexic

Evie, who some of you will know, has DiGeorge Syndrome, a 22Q genetic deletion also know as VCFS. She has settled very well into secondary school, a wonderful special school, and is happy and confident there. She is also one of the more able students there and is kind and helpful towards her peers who are less able. Although I can’t say we haven’t had any issues this year, I do feel we are moving in the right direction.

So there we have it. Another year almost over and done with, but I am looking forward to the coming year with the renewed hope a fresh year always brings with it.

I wish you all a very happy New Year hope 2013 will bring some wonderful things for us all.