Should have been #MakingWorkVisible today but didn’t 😬 I’ve been ill. Small child is ill too.
Made baked potatoes for tea in the micro then the oven. Defrosted some mince and had chilli too.
Put away the washing, did another couple of loads. Snuggled and read Malory Towers to the little one. (I can’t remember what happens and I’m super keen to get to the end!). #MakingWorkVisible
Didn’t parent much today, mostly dozed and cuddled. But did cook, wash and keep an eye on them. Messaged some friends and swapped concerns with them. #MakingWorkVisible
Chatted with my husband about the food we are eating this week - he wrote a list before I shopped on Friday but we’ve both forgotten what was on it 🤦🏽♀️ #MakingWorkVisible
I thought a fair bit about how to get through this week given I’m not 100% (hopefully will be much better tomorrow) and it’s budget week. Also signed off on a PR and read some articles colleagues sent me. #MakingWorkVisible
No sewing today - cleared my sewing pile last Monday 💪🏼 #MakingWorkVisible
It’s basically impossible for me not to get sick when this snuggly little monkey has a bug.
She’s now in bed reading a book. Big one is practicing with his new Nerf gun. He’s trying to aim it through the hole where our door handle should be. (Prev. people who lived in our house put locks on bedroom doors and we needed to crowbar them off when doors accidentally locked).
She is calpoled up and I’ve duly recorded the time I gave her it. It would be really good if she gets a decent night’s sleep and wakes up better tomorrow 😊
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In 1915 my Great Granny’s father was killed when his fishing boat was cut in half by a British war ship. My Great Granny’s mother, was left to raise 5 girls by herself.
She had to make the choice about whether or not to keep my Great Granny, or hand her over to a relative who had more money. Imagine having to choose whether or not to keep a child? This belongs in the last century.
Yet the evil Tory rape clause means people are having to make those same choices today.
A few people have contacted me with worries about the GRA section in the SNP manifesto. I read it to mean that a re-elected SNP Scot gov would make changes to the GRA.
However a lot of you have read it as meaning that there will be another consultation. We have had enough consultations. Legislation needs to change to make legal gender recognition easier.
Should the SNP, or anyone else, intend to kick this into the future, or run another consultation, I will be standing right there with the trans community and allies, telling my government that they’re wrong.
Focus on improving mental health services - 25% increase in direct Scot Gov investment.
Funding to support families visiting children who receive in patient care. I’ve met many parents who’ve struggled with this when their bairns have been in hospital in Glasgow or elsewhere.
First Minister @NicolaSturgeon announcing the transformational @theSNP manifesto, pledging large increases in NHS spending and a focus on mental health too. #BothVotesSNP
We will abolish all NHS dentistry charges! Yaaaass! 🦷 universal healthcare provided free at the point of need. So many of my constituents will benefit from this. (Too many 😢)
A National wage for care staff. So, so important. 25% increase in spend on social care over course of the Parliament. And removing charges for non residential social care!
I know that the local management have fought hard and that the store was actually doing really well compared to other stores. This is a shoddy decision.
This is a huge employer in the city centre. The impact on George Street and the Bon Accord Centre will likely be devastating.
Home schooling reminders for those starting tomorrow.
1. Do not judge yourself against others. Just because they post a happy pic doesn’t mean they’re not also drowning. 2. You have a right to be sad and find things hard even if you have fewer children / a less demanding job / a bigger home than other people.
3. We are in the midst of a global pandemic. People are dying. It is understandable that you and your children will be tired, stressed and worried. Cut everyone some slack, especially yourself.
4. If you’re working speak to your employer and ask for flexibility if you need it.