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Weary Weekends

by RachelSwirl September 16, 2018

This week has been one of the most fast-paced and fraught weeks that I have had in some time, I’d like to think that this week may be slightly easier but I’d be kidding myself if I considered that option. Already we have appointments, playdates, clubs and activities planned for almost every evening this week, that and E has a party to attend at the weekend. I swear that these children of ours have far better social lives than us adults could ever dream of, saying that Paul and I enjoyed a child-free evening last night, though I was flagging somewhat …

Chugging Through The Chores As School Is Out For The Summer

by RachelSwirl July 27, 2018

School is officially out for the summer, well to be precise we finished on Tuesday afternoon but it’s taken me until now to find the time and motivation to sit with my Macbook or to do anything other than doss on the decking or plod around the park with the kids. I haven’t spent the entire week lazing on my lounger as earlier this week I managed to get a few things done around the house including gutting the garage, collecting together books, games and clothes for charity bags, sorting through two years worth of children’s art work, rearranging the …

Who Knows What The Future Holds

by RachelSwirl March 9, 2018

It’s so unlike me to be away from the blog for so long, I cannot express how busy I have been over the past week, I simply haven’t had the time to do anything other than work, chores and to take care of the kids. Other than a thirty-minute window in which I chose to chill out with some tunes whilst mixing at my decks, I’ve literally not stopped. Don’t get me wrong, I’m loving life at present and am very much enjoying my new role and the challenges which it presents, but due to the fact that my time …

I Survived The Half Term Holidays!

by RachelSwirl June 4, 2017

Prior to half term I wrote a ‘bucket list’ of sorts outlining the many jobs which I wished to get done throughout the holidays. It’s been a real team effort, both Paul and I have worked our backsides off to get as much done as possible whilst keeping the kids entertained which was a task in itself! God knows how other families get through the half term but I for one don’t mind admitting that I have found it challenging to say the least. Prior to having children I always promised myself that I’d never be like my Father, I’d try …

What’s It All About?

by RachelSwirl April 29, 2017

I’ve ticked some serious boxes this weekend, I’ve managed to read and reply to the majority of my inbox, caught up with at least three hours of soaps, made a start on a job application, got through four washing loads, cleaned the fridge, made dinner, washed up, completed my tax returns, cleaned shoes, done a shopping run and put all the groceries away yet somehow there’s still jobs waiting to be done! I’ve said sod it for now and sat down with a drink and the laptop whilst Paul has a shower following six hours of heavy-duty gardening and the kids …