We’ve had another busy week and, according to my diary and our kitchen wall planner, it’s not going to get any easier anytime soon. It seems that we’re living in the fast lane at present as we’ve got endless amounts of appointments, activities and tasks to do planned back to back right up until Christmas, by which time I’ll be ready for a rest. It’s been an emotional week as my Mum and I marked a year since my Fathers passing, whilst the kids were kept occupied and entertained. E raised funds for Children In Need by dressing up and…
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As a parent, I make it my mission to protect my kids from harm’s way, and as much as I try to shield them from hurt and from sorrow, sadly there are some things in life which I simply cannot alter nor protect any of us from. Though the kids have experienced the loss of a beloved pet a few years back, I was hoping and expected that losing a loved one would be an issue we would avoid until they are far older. Sadly that is not the case as last week my beloved Father lost his battle to…
Every few weeks my parents very kindly have the kids overnight; it gives Paul and I the chance to relax a little whilst the kids spend time with their Grandparents. We don’t pack much in terms of clothing as my Mother is an eBay addict and is forever buying bundles of clothes for the kids, which they come home wearing the following day. However, we are always sure to pack their walking boots and wellies as whilst there, they usually head out for a hike with the crazy but cute dog. Although I miss having the kids at home, it does…
As you will no doubt have read on my blog or seen on my Instagram (should you happen to read or follow me) then you’ll be well aware that we collected our new car from the dealership over the weekend. Whilst a Mini may just be a car to most people, it means the world to me. I have such fond memories of bouncing around in the back of my Nanas Mini whilst on my way to and from the caravan site on the coast road. We’d spend time taking walks to the beach via the many farms which were…