Is it just me or does January drag on for what feels like forever? January has never been one of my favoured months, especially not this year as our household seems to have spent the majority of the month suffering and recovering from various ailments. Thankfully, we are now on the mend and I’m hoping that February will bring us all a fresh start. Despite the dismal and rather dreary outlook, here are a few of my #LittleLoves from the past month. Read Rather than actually reading just one book, I’ve spent the past month flicking through various books including …
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I don’t always find it easy writing lists of the things that I have ‘liked and loved’ throughout the month, especially so during 2020. This year has brought so much sorrow and upset, it’s often difficult to dredge through the despair to find the light within the dark. However, this month I have made a concerted effort (not only for the kids but also for myself) to smile and to celebrate the magic moments where and when possible – Here are a few of the moments which I have ‘liked and loved’ throughout the month of May. Js 11th Birthday …
With it being Paul’s birthday the other week, I finally sourced some self-raising flour (thanks Mum!) and E and I set about baking what turned out to be one of the finest chocolate gateaux’s that I have ever tasted. My little lady loves to don her apron and get busy in the kitchen, she’s such a dab hand when it comes to baking. These days all I need do is provide the ingredients, throw the trays in the oven and other than that, I can pretty much stand back and leave my little lady to it… she’s so awesome bless …
Friday is once again upon us, the weekend has officially arrived and what a busy weekend it’s going to be with work and a wedding to attend. I’d love to be out right about now getting wasted at a bar whilst a live band plays and the kids relax at my folks. However, that isn’t the case this weekend as there’s simply too much to do and too little time to get it all done. I’ve never been a fan of Monday’s but this week seems to be the exception as I cannot wait for the weekend to be over. …