Can I have that hour back please?

I never thought I’d describe myself as an ocean going vessel.  It’s not generally something you see yourself as, but that’s what came into my head as I begun this post.  I’m sure I’m not anything particularly grand or exciting like HMS Beaufoix or Pride of Mansfield, in fact I’m probably more of a dingy [...]

Jobs, Vikings and Blood

It’s been a mad busy day today.  I’m applying for a job at E and M’s school and nursery.  It’s a big step for me healthwise but would be ideal in lots of ways.  It’s amazed me that I feel well and ready to do this, especially in our current situation, but I suppose becoming [...]

How to keep two small children occupied for hours

When we arrive at the park, Miss M and cousin ME stood absolutely still for a moment.  Eyes wide, so much to do, so much to see.  There was the usual stuff, swings, slides, climbing frames but there was also the musical planks, the enormous balancing bridge that needed about 20 people to make it [...]

Baaaaad Mummy

Is it bad that when I’m playing with my small girl at play group, and she’s dragging out the pink plastic heels from the dress up box for the fourth week in a row and is happily recreating a charming domestic scene that has all the other parents ‘oooing and ahhhing’ at the cuteness, it [...]

Aveeno, a bath and an old bird

I promised you before and after shots so here they come.  Ready?
So this is the before.

I know, it’s kind of almost like rhino skin isn’t it?  
Cough. 
And this is the after…

No really, the results were almost that good.  The Aveeno Cream and the Aveeno Daily Moisturising Lotion went on smoothly and my skin just drunk [...]

Go go Aveeno and Purple People

Tonight, for the sake of my blog, I will be bathing.
I’m not a stinky old troll, honest, but I’ve been sent some fabulous freebies test products by the fab folks at Shiny Red on behalf of Aveeno, in the hope that I will do them justice in a review.
I’m kind of excited as it looks [...]

Healer of the Scratchy Ants

Apparently I have a scratchy ant in my chest.
Sounds weird right?  But according to recent medical opinion, there is little doubt.  After examining me thoroughly with a stethescope and a ‘hammer to the arm’, Dr M, (4) , confidently diagnosed this little known condition.  
I have to admit I was a little alarmed at first, [...]

Duck

The reality of splitting is hitting home tonight and emotions are running high.  There is just such a lot to do and nobody seems to have written a manual.  I suppose the thing is that everyone has such different circumstances, and rules and regulations change constantly.
So while Mr B and I have a ’sort out’ [...]

What Telly?

Slow and silent the weary travellers wend their way home.  Through towering pine where sun light filters into scattered sprinkles on the soft brown earth.
A small hand waves goodbye to the myriad of woodland creatures that line their way, a furry salute to this mini snow-white.  Grey squirrels, emboldened by a feast of leftover crisps, [...]

Center Parcs, Mother’s Day and a Haunted House

Last night was lovely.  The bride and groom were chilled and happy and nobody got too drunk.  I have to tell you something fantastic about being in a big Catholic family that is part of a wider community of Catholics.
Lent.
Lent and the giving up of stuff.
Lent and the giving up of alcohol.
My Dad provided a [...]