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 →