It's a learning curve

I thought I'd learnt a lot about life growing up when my dad was ill, getting to, and finishing uni and working my way into a job I like. What I didn't realise was that you never ever ever stop learning.

Not just because you want to, but because you have to. To keep sane, cope and move on, you have to learn to adapt, change and take on new challenges. In the past year I've learn how to be on my own, keep calm, ask for help, give medicines (without panicking every time that I’m doing it wrong), negotiate with medical professionals and family and balance between being nice/pushy and out right annoying.

And now.....

.....well now I'm learning to drive. If there's one thing I could kick myself for, that's not learning to drive before now. Anybody out there who hasn't learnt yet and doesn't have any major responsibility yet - learn now! Honestly I'm so excited that one day I'll be able to pack up our things, shove them in a boot (instead of under the pram) and set off anywhere we want (without having to plan a major bus route across the city or rely on others for lift offers).

I can not wait :-)

The main thing standing between me and that dream is actually learning. I've had 5 hours so far and I'm doing ok, but it's tiring after 2 hours and I leave wondering what I've learnt. I want to record my instructor and repeat what he's saying 24/7. I'm writing this to take a break from revising for my theory test next week (fingers and toes crossed please). If I pass I’ll be able to book 8 lessons over 2 weeks which should help speed things up and get Jenna and I out and about J
Talking of the little madam, she’s just woken up and is blowing raspberry’s. She learnt to blow bubbles this week and giggle. I'm so pleased with how she’s come along this week, my brother keeps reminding me to push her more and more. He’s right and I hope the the child development and visual impairment specialists will teach me more way to help stimulate her development.
Right then I’d best go as it’s supper time, take care xxx