Today I'm grateful for..

Today I'm grateful good girl friends!

Not just any old girl friend but a girl friend that you can talk to and see once in a blue moon and still pick up where you left off. The kind of friend that doesn't require you calling them every day or week.

I had brunch with two of these such girl friends today at an amazing cafe called APTE in Alphington.

Three hours of good old girly gossip, (child free, bar the divine bubba Ayla), good food, GREAT coffee, what a perfect way to spend a morning! 

Thanks girls you know who you are!  

Fitness Friday - Product Review

So today I purchased a new product to try from my favourite store GNC LiveWell.

Although not new on the shelves at GNC, Carnithin is a product  haven't seen or tried before, so I thought, before I get pregnant again I'd try it to see how it works.

GNC Carnithin GNC (Carnitine Supplement)

This product claims to be a non stimulant thermogenic and fat transporter to be used by men and women who wants to shed more body fat.

Now I realise I am not one that needs to shed a great deal of body fat as I'm only 3kg away from my ideal body weight but I am a real sucker for these products and love to try them out.

OK, so my first impression is that the bottle is quite hard for something that contains a powder, and on opening it I am not surprised as it is moisture sensitive and some of the powder has hardened, BUT does break up easily with a teaspoon.

Secondly; it dissolves very easily in water and although it boasts to have a lovely Berry-flavour, its actually not something that's overly drinkable!! (I'd much prefer a glass of wine!)

Stay tuned to see if this actually works ...

Over Reacting - MUCH!

Yes so I'm a little sensitive and perhaps I over reacted just a tad about the things I saw at the local Child Care Centre. But I was only anxious because I really am not sure that I'm doing the right thing leaving Sara there for two days when I return to work three days a week.

I'm going to miss her terribly and it means that I will only have her to myself one full day a week... And I'm sure that spot will get filled each week with play dates and catch ups ....

Looking seriously at Sara's timetable, I really really don't think I'm ready for this yet!

Have you got your children in care and how do you find it??

Childcare or Not?

My little treasure Sara has been attending Occasional Care in a local suburb with some children that she knows. Its a half day once a week and she loves it. The staff adore her and she is a well behaved little girl for them at all times.

Today I took her to the local Childcare Center for a half day trial. This is where she will be going twice a week when I return to work, in 7 weeks time... (dread yuck blah).... I am blown away by the difference in standards and equipment, toys, books and routine.

I stayed and observed the staff and the room today for three hours while Sara played.

Afterwards I had to send the following email to the Manager Jenny:

Hmm... Do you think I was perhaps a bit too straight forward with her?

But then again, I don't want to have to suffer the consequences of a child that's been handled roughly or a child that's constantly getting sick from being in childcare either!

If this is going to be acceptable behaviour to her then Sara will not be attending this centre at all.

What are your thoughts on and experiences with Childcare?