Hi Friend! How are you? Summer is well and truly over as we plough forwards through a particularly wet autumn towards the bitter winter. While I love the crunch of crispy autumn leaves beneath my feet, I do not love the slimy sludge those leaves become after endless bouts of rain. That’s where we are … Continue reading School is in Session
Tag: parenting
See The World… Maybe
Hey Friend, How are you? The UK summer has put in an appearance for a bit, and I live in hope that it will be here to stay for the whole of August! Speaking of summer, holiday mode is well and truly underway, which brings with it the constant requests for food, occasional ‘I’m bored’ … Continue reading See The World… Maybe
Lessons Learned
Hey Friend, How’s it going? Hope you’re enjoying the summer sunshine! I for one will never complain about it being too hot. I mean who wouldn’t prefer the gorgeous sun and heat to the freezing cold? Long may it last as far as I’m concerned. So, it’s still exam season and I’m still invigilating. And … Continue reading Lessons Learned
So You Think That’s funny?
Hey there, How are you? I love spring. Daffodils, tulips, Magnolia blossom – what’s not to love? Well, one thing has to be the weather. I had to laugh when the weather lady talked of unseasonably high temperatures reaching the dizzying heights of 17 degrees Celsius… In the next breath she said ‘But don’t put … Continue reading So You Think That’s funny?
Who said play-dates were fun?
Hey Friend, You're not gonna believe the day I've had! I should now be stuffing my face with chocolate whilst watching some nonsense on the tv to forget but it's the summer holidays so the girls are still up - and, more importantly - I don't actually have any chocolate!!! Yes, this is a truly … Continue reading Who said play-dates were fun?
Breakfast treat – two words that do not go together…
Hiya, So, you're not gonna believe this but it's half term again (I know, right?). Weeks ago, Little Miss and I found this recipe for 'morning muffins' - really healthy 'cakes' (I use the word loosely) made with oats and Greek yogurt amongst other things. As a treat I thought I'd make them one day … Continue reading Breakfast treat – two words that do not go together…
Woman down
Hey Friend, How are you? So Older Miss came back from her trip and - you're not gonna believe this, but peace reigned in our home for a full hour! The girls were so pleased to see each other that it was all "No - you have the last sweet" and "No - you read … Continue reading Woman down
Work, work, work…
Hey friend, You're not gonna believe this but the girls are on holiday - again! I know - doesn't it seem like half term was just a couple of weeks ago? I do love having them home though and being able to be home without having to compete with the other mums at work for … Continue reading Work, work, work…
World Book Day
Hiya, You're not gonna believe this but it's World Book Day this week and I am actually prepared for once!! I know, will wonders never cease? I am just as amazed as you are, believe me! I mean who invented this day anyway? Yes, children reading - wonderful thing. Children wearing costumes to school? And … Continue reading World Book Day








