This week's video is all about my walking habit and how, over the years it has become my way to destress and process things. A year and a half ago, I bought myself what used to be known as a bum bag! I needed an alternate way of walking the dog. When we were on…
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Creative Letter Writing Ideas
I was lost as to what to call this post. I've gone with creative letter writing ideas, but to be honest, it only gives one creative letter writing idea. I got absolutely no sleep last night...nada...zilch...zero. Needless to say, I am walking around like a brainless zombie, who is not certain what day it is,…
Little ‘Lil
A year and a half ago Lil was heavily influenced by an important relationship in her life. It wasn’t necessarily a bad influence, in fact in many Christian circles it would be considered to have been positive. Over time, though, Lil became less of the Lil we all knew. Of course, change is inevitable in…
Introducing Harvey…
Harvey is our new itty-bitty, scrummy-yummy puppy, who I have completely fallen head over heels in love with. He is tiny, and very probably the runt of the litter, but for Lillie (whose puppy he is) it was love at first sight. He was alone in the corner, quieter than his siblings, and she felt…
Meet Rufus and Caspian
These two cutie-pies joined our little family late last night. Since Oscar died, we have all been struggling. The children have never known a life without Oscar in it and, apart from Gary, we have all only known a life with animals in it. Our home seemed cold and empty now there were no snuggle…
Happy Eleventh Birthday, Abigail!
To my sweet, gorgeous girl on your birthday, Yesterday you turned eleven. I can't even begin to imagine how it is possible that you are heading towards your teens so soon after I gave birth to you! Where has time gone? Eleven years ago I gave birth to you. I already had two traumatic births…
My First Ever Teacher-Parent Meeting!
Last night we went to our first ever parent-teacher meeting. You could tell we were novices. For starters, unbeknown to me, Gary booked us a slot at 630pm and a couple of days later, I booked us a slot, worried that we'd miss out if I didn't. Y'know, sure to be sure as the Irish…
A Man and his Van
Christmas Angels
My Christmas present from Becca was a Christmas angel: She wrapped it up very carefully in tissue paper and included a tiny bottle of fairy dust. Becca and I are very close. She is a mummy's girl through and through. Yesterday, we packed away all the Christmas stuff: decorations, the Christmas tree, the Jesse tree,…
A Little Bit of This and a Little Bit of That
As the last day of our Christmas holidays draws in, everyone is trying to make the most of the free time they have before school starts one more time. Thomas is watching podcasts on music production and how to get his own music 'out there', at the same time as working hard to earn enough…
Happy New Year!!
I have high hopes for this year. The latter part of 2018 was all about going back to our roots: prioritising family; saying no to more things; being more protective over the time we spend together as a family; keeping it simple with school work and reintroducing all the great habits which were lost due…
Looking Back Over 2018
The last year has been one of the most challenging years so far. But, as is so often the case, it has brought about growth, understanding and strength to us all. It is weird that the things in life which seek to trip you up are the very things which help you to stand firm.
Family News Over the Past Few Weeks
Oh my goodness, I can't believe it has been so long since my last post! I am so out of practice at writing regularly, having been so very busy during the last academic year, that I have decided to just sit down and write....anything! I guess the biggest news is that Thomas Passed all his…
Twin Time….
Twin 1(Charlotte): You're wearing my clothes again! Twin 2 (Lillie): Well, you're wearing my face!
Catching Up….
Hello lovely readers! You may or may not have noticed that I have been AWOL these last few weeks. We are bang in the middle of two teens taking their IGCSEs and one teen trying to finish up her art and photography for the year. And I have been surprised at how stressed I have…