Tag Archive: children

My Backyard #TheGallery

I was a bit thrown by The Gallery prompt of ‘My Backyard’ as my garden isn’t anything special and I know a lot of you guys have wonderfully planted, loved and tended to… Continue reading

My Legacy

Just been thinking, if I could only pick one thing to pass on to my boys – what would it be? Just one thing. One piece of information, one trait, or one word… Continue reading

Hero Wanted – Apply Within

As I have now been single for 3 whole weeks, the evil twins (they aren’t twins) have decided that I should find a new man as soon as possible. I asked them why… Continue reading

Hoppy The Christmas Frog

I know it’s meant to be #SilentSunday so shhhhh. This, ladies & gentlemen, is Hoppy The Christmas Frog. When I found myself to be ‘suddenly single‘ with 2 young boys I occasionally found… Continue reading

NSPCC Christmas Wishes #festivefriday

As Christmas draws alarmingly near, I can’t help but turn my thoughts to children who may not have all that they should. I don’t mean in terms of presents, I mean in terms… Continue reading

B is for… Beauty

I see beauty everywhere, especially at the moment. I see it in leaves, in puddles, in clouds and starry nights. The crescent moon last night made me literally stop my car and try… Continue reading

Do You Trick or Treat?

According to my boys I am right now possibly the worst mummy in the world. Why? Actually loads of reasons but mainly because I won’t let them go trick or treating. My reasons?… Continue reading

S is for… Sleepover Anxiety

For me that is, the kids aren’t phased at all… My 10 year old went for his second sleep over Saturday night. I hate it, I feel so unsettled and have that permanent… Continue reading

Making The Best Of It

The plan was that my boys went to stay with their dad for a week (commencing Sat 21 Aug) and that me and my OH would go to Brighton for 2 days leaving… Continue reading

E is for… Easy Risotto!

I’m not the world’s best cook – or hopefully the world’s worst! But I always get praise for my lasagne and my risotto. Here is my easy peasy risotto recipe, if I can… Continue reading