I’m *snow* over this weather! (and other snow puns)
I hope this post doesn’t receive an icy reception! All white, I’m done now – you get the drift.. In previous years, my mum’s birthday (21st March – hope you sent a card and/or flowers) always meant the...
View ArticleAn egg-cellent long weekend
We had a lovely but very chilly Easter and have managed to tick of most of our Easter to-do list. Egg hunt – check, farm trip – check, Easter morning Skylander hunt (it’s in the bible…) – check,...
View ArticleThat there garden
The warmer weather this week has seen us spending time out in the garden. It’s been at least four months since we did any gardening so our weekend was spent clearing it up ready for spring/summer...
View ArticleThe time I met Joan Collins*
* Not really but kind of On Saturday afternoon, I abandoned my children with an irresponsible adult (aka their father) to catch the train to Birmingham for my Christmas present – One night with Joan...
View ArticleHere comes the sun
This weather is making me so happy! Sun at last! I have got a little bit carried away and a couple of times have confused sunshine for warmth and dressed like it’s August then regretted it after....
View ArticlePhoto of The Week – 28th April
There were three in a bed…. On paper, this was the best idea ever. Three little cousins born within two weeks of each other, all snuggled together in a basket…..They didn’t think so. You can see more...
View ArticleThe Seven Year Itch…
…aka first world problems… Maybe The Seven Year Itch applies to houses too, or perhaps I’ve spent too much time at home - I’m falling out of love with my house and have been for a while. I’ve even been...
View ArticlePhoto Of The Week – 1st March
Photo Of the Week is back by popular demand! (OK, not really, this blog only has like, four readers. Hi Mum! Hi Rebs! Hi Lizzie! Hi Mel!) I don’t know why I always remember these dates but I do. It’s...
View ArticleMummy Day
Surely the reason for my blogging absence this week is that I’ve been really busy doing really cool things? Yeah, no. It’s been one of those weeks where you seem to be insanely busy but you’re not...
View ArticleAfternoon Surprises
After the excitement the other week over the balloon, I decided to surprise The Urchin when he got home from school with a blanket fort (I have some really fab ideas up my sleeve for future after...
View ArticleFilm Friday – Willen Lake
Yesterday it was 7 degrees and the sky was blue so I decided to take the kids to Willen Lake to feed the ducks because, hello! 7 degrees means it’s obviously spring now. One thing I wasn’t prepared for...
View ArticleHump Day
Believe me, we’ve all got the hump (see what I’ve done there? I know, thank you..) Sometimes I am really good at this grown up lark. I have odd moments where I’ve got this parenting thing down and...
View ArticleCabin Fever – Day two
Day two and home with the teething baby and an ill 5 year old and I’m starting to go crazy. As soon as I can, I’m out of that door and on my way to the 24hr Tesco for some alone time and to stock up on...
View ArticleI’m *snow* over this weather! (and other snow puns)
I hope this post doesn’t receive an icy reception! All white, I’m done now – you get the drift.. In previous years, my mum’s birthday (21st March – hope you sent a card and/or flowers) always meant the...
View ArticleAn egg-cellent long weekend
We had a lovely but very chilly Easter and have managed to tick of most of our Easter to-do list. Egg hunt – check, farm trip – check, Easter morning Skylander hunt (it’s in the bible…) – check,...
View ArticleThat there garden
The warmer weather this week has seen us spending time out in the garden. It’s been at least four months since we did any gardening so our weekend was spent clearing it up ready for spring/summer...
View ArticleThis blogger is temporarily unavailable
Exciting news (to me anyway!), Shutterflies is undergoing a makeover at the moment and I’m spending every spare minute making changes before the grand unveiling on Friday/Saturday/next week/delete as...
View ArticleFilm Friday
A few pictures from our bank holiday. We had a great weekend, the weather was lovely, we ate good food and spent time with our friends. I love that we get another one in a couple of weeks. You’re my...
View ArticleGuess who’s back?
Back again! The blog’s back – tell a friend! Can you believe it’s been TWO WEEKS since I last blogged? Sister can’t… You know what’s not as fun as you think it’s going to be? Changing your entire blog...
View ArticleCountry Kids – Ashridge Bluebells
This week, I’m linking up with Coombe Mill’s Country Kids (thanks for having me, Fiona!). Country Kids is all about having fun outdoors and spending time together as a family. It being Spring and all,...
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