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Things that I have #LikedandLoved in December 2022

by RachelSwirl December 31, 2022

So here we are, at the end of yet another year. I’ll be honest – I’ll be quite happy to see the back of 2022. Saying that there have been some good times, just not quite enough of them sadly. Speaking of the good times, here are some of the things that I have #LikedandLoved throughout December. The White Stuff December saw the UK being blasted by the ‘big freeze’ with temperatures dropping to minus ten in some places. Though it’s nothing in comparison to the likes of the USA, it was still flipping freezing! The kids were delighted to …

#LivingArrows – Our Little Star Of The Show 51/52 (2022)

by RachelSwirl December 19, 2022

Our little lady spent the majority of last week being the star of the stage both at school, where she was Morris dancing in her Christmas concert and at the local theatre, where she wowed us all with her impressive tap and ballet dancing. It was a busy week for our little lady but thankfully the holidays have now arrived and she’s finally able to rest and relax, I wish I could say likewise as I’ve still got another day to get through before I can switch off the alarm for a week or two. Whilst I’d love to say …

Things that I have #LikedandLoved in July 2022

by RachelSwirl July 31, 2022

So here we are at the end of July already. The summer holidays are well underway and the good old British weather is in full force as it’s currently pouring with rain outside. Though it’s quite pleasant to sit with a hot cup of coffee and my laptop at hand whilst listening to the rain hammering against the patio doors whilst reflecting over the things which I have #LikedandLoved throughout what has been an incredibly busy month. New Shoes With the arrival of the hottest temperatures ever known in the UK, I felt the urgent need to switch my shoes …

#LivingArrows – My Darling Dancing Girl 28/52 (2022)

by RachelSwirl July 11, 2022

When I said the last week or two of the academic term was going to be chaos, I wasn’t wrong! Little did I realise that E’s impromptu dance show would result in me turning into Arni Schwarzenegger from Jingle All The Way as I’ve spent the past week spending ridiculous amounts of money in a desperate attempt to acquire a metallic pink leotard for my darling little dancer following a last-minute show arragenement. Said leotard was neither in stock nor available in the correct size from any of the many retailers that I contacted thus, with less than two days …

#LivingArrows – Centre Stage 47/53 (2018)

by RachelSwirl November 19, 2018

My kids are another kind of awesome, I am so incredibly proud of the pair of them. They seem to be taking centre stage at present and the spotlight has been shining upon them both for many reasons. Over the past month both J & E have brought home the ‘Lighthouse Award’ (each week a child from each class is chosen to receive this award), J for his efforts during multi-faith week and E for her sheer grit and determination. I was hugely honoured to watch both J & E being called forward to receive their awards, the look on …