Up until now I've avoided talking about my work. I guess I didn't want this to read like some ad, but then I realise I've been quiet the last few days as the main things going on are work-related.
I also realised this is a journal of what is happening in our lives now so we can reflect upon it later and remember. So if I don't talk about work it won't be a true reflection, when it's such a huge part of my life.
So today, I shall write about my day, which will involve work!
It all started well enough. I knew our Nanny was sick as she had let me know yesterday. She is so reliable and I know she adores Baby A, who likewise is very fond of her. She wouldn't have been happy that she couldn't look after her today. Get well soon Nanny J.
All was ok as a friend offered to step in and as I had a presentation to deliver to 36 fellow female business owners, I needed to be able to make it and deliver.
Thankfully business is booming at the moment and as my business had just had its 3rd birthday, we are in the fortunate position that people are starting to come to us instead of us having to go out and get the business for every deal.
For this I am extremely grateful :)
In light of said business, I had already been working all hours this week and no time to write my presentation up. I knew roughly what I wanted to say, but it wasn't on paper and it certainly wasn't practised or timed. Not exactly my usual method for a presentation.
It was all ok (I was telling myself). My friend was due to collect Baby A an hour before I had to leave. So I had an hour to get it sorted. It would be tight but it was achievable.
Until my friend had a migraine and couldn't come round.
Eek!!
Poor thing was beside herself that she would have to let me down, but I calmly told her to rest and not worry. I would find a solution. I always manage to. This would be fine.
I secretly assumed this would not be happening and i would not be able to go. It's a group I've belonged to for 3 years, but it was an opportunity to tell the group about my plans for my new business venture (I don't spin enough plates so I thought I'd chuck a few more in the mix!)
Just to make it worse, the owner had asked me only yesterday to confirm that I was still ok to take the slot. To which of course I had agreed!
Nonetheless, despite accepting my fate and thinking I would not be making it to my presentation, with only just over an hour to go, I sent a distress call to one of my friends who runs a Nanny agency to see if she could secure me emergency cover.
Well she only blimmin did!
Within 30 minutes I had a nanny of 20 years experience at my door and I didn't have to pay anything other than her hourly rate (which was cheaper than you'd think!)
I couldn't believe it. Amazing. Look her up. If you have children, you need her in your life! www.sunrisenannyagency.com
So I was rescued. Phew! Presentation then frantically written and relevant prints taken. Suit on, make up, hair done, and off we go.
I got to my meeting on time. Had some excellent feedback about my new idea and then made my way back home.
But not before stepping outside to admire the beauty of where our meeting is held. Gorgeous.
I managed to get away with only rescheduling one meeting (as our cover nanny had to get on to somewhere else) but I got my urgent calls and admin handled and was able to pop to the shops and buy Mr Big's dinner, as well as some flowers and congrats card for my newly engaged brother and his fiancé, as well as biscuits for my friend who was ill. I dropped them in on the way home to see how she was doing before the mad rush at the end of the day with dinner and bed.
I then popped off to see said brother and fiancé and have just got in and sat down.
It's about 11pm.
Personal training tomorrow at 8.30am. Oh joy!
I can hardly wait.
WM x
I also realised this is a journal of what is happening in our lives now so we can reflect upon it later and remember. So if I don't talk about work it won't be a true reflection, when it's such a huge part of my life.
So today, I shall write about my day, which will involve work!
It all started well enough. I knew our Nanny was sick as she had let me know yesterday. She is so reliable and I know she adores Baby A, who likewise is very fond of her. She wouldn't have been happy that she couldn't look after her today. Get well soon Nanny J.
All was ok as a friend offered to step in and as I had a presentation to deliver to 36 fellow female business owners, I needed to be able to make it and deliver.
Thankfully business is booming at the moment and as my business had just had its 3rd birthday, we are in the fortunate position that people are starting to come to us instead of us having to go out and get the business for every deal.
For this I am extremely grateful :)
In light of said business, I had already been working all hours this week and no time to write my presentation up. I knew roughly what I wanted to say, but it wasn't on paper and it certainly wasn't practised or timed. Not exactly my usual method for a presentation.
It was all ok (I was telling myself). My friend was due to collect Baby A an hour before I had to leave. So I had an hour to get it sorted. It would be tight but it was achievable.
Until my friend had a migraine and couldn't come round.
Eek!!
Poor thing was beside herself that she would have to let me down, but I calmly told her to rest and not worry. I would find a solution. I always manage to. This would be fine.
I secretly assumed this would not be happening and i would not be able to go. It's a group I've belonged to for 3 years, but it was an opportunity to tell the group about my plans for my new business venture (I don't spin enough plates so I thought I'd chuck a few more in the mix!)
Just to make it worse, the owner had asked me only yesterday to confirm that I was still ok to take the slot. To which of course I had agreed!
Nonetheless, despite accepting my fate and thinking I would not be making it to my presentation, with only just over an hour to go, I sent a distress call to one of my friends who runs a Nanny agency to see if she could secure me emergency cover.
Well she only blimmin did!
Within 30 minutes I had a nanny of 20 years experience at my door and I didn't have to pay anything other than her hourly rate (which was cheaper than you'd think!)
I couldn't believe it. Amazing. Look her up. If you have children, you need her in your life! www.sunrisenannyagency.com
So I was rescued. Phew! Presentation then frantically written and relevant prints taken. Suit on, make up, hair done, and off we go.
I got to my meeting on time. Had some excellent feedback about my new idea and then made my way back home.
But not before stepping outside to admire the beauty of where our meeting is held. Gorgeous.
I managed to get away with only rescheduling one meeting (as our cover nanny had to get on to somewhere else) but I got my urgent calls and admin handled and was able to pop to the shops and buy Mr Big's dinner, as well as some flowers and congrats card for my newly engaged brother and his fiancé, as well as biscuits for my friend who was ill. I dropped them in on the way home to see how she was doing before the mad rush at the end of the day with dinner and bed.
I then popped off to see said brother and fiancé and have just got in and sat down.
It's about 11pm.
Personal training tomorrow at 8.30am. Oh joy!
I can hardly wait.
WM x
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