Plague, Swarms and Icky Things

It started with a low buzzing, the kind that often accompanies warm sunshine.  As I carry out a basket of sweetly damp washing I half expect to be met by a cloud of drunken bees, swarming their way haphazardly towards my children’s freshly washed bedding.
Then I see them, low to the ground, dancing from blade [...]

Decisions and Ducks

It’s been a bit of an emotional day.  Miss M is full of cold and has been kind of clingy to the extent that she didn’t want to go to Daddy’s.  Mr B gave her a huge cuddle then left with Miss E, while I put my ‘to do’ list on hold and snuggled my [...]

MUST Get a Dongle

Just got back.
Had a brilliant time, except, EXCEPT, I couldn’t get a dongle and therefore could not blog.
OH MY BOB
It worries me a little that it stressed me out so much to not be able to have a chat with you lot.  Seriously, it seems I really need a daily opportunity to unload mad brain [...]

Holidays and Happys

I nicked this from the fabulous Dulwich Divorcee by way of the equally fabulous and lovely Maternal Tales.
I’m not actually here.  
As in not in my house.  
Well ok, I am as I write but not as you read.  Ok?  Good, we can move on then.
I’m actually in sunnier climes, snort.   Scarborough to be [...]

Mushroom Madness and a Blogiversary

Following on from a conversation Miss M had with her granny on the way home from nursery, I decide to quiz my little girl as I tuck her into bed.
Me: “What house did you tell Granny you want to live in when you’re bigger M?”
Miss M continues to arrange her fluffy dog, Strawberry Shortcake Doll [...]

Why do I find this so cute?

Miss E and her little sister and cousins are playing happily in the conservatory. The floor is barely visible beneath a pile of bricks, several partly dressed dolls and a mosaic of jigsaw pieces.
I’m vaguely aware of their chatter as my Mum and I make lunch. I’m not really listening so [...]

Grandad Learns the Hard Way

Today at Chez Beaufoix I bring you a lesson.
A lesson for all grandparents, parents, in fact pretty much any adult whose home or work space can be accessed by small children.
1.  If you leave your briefcase out, they will put teddies, fruit flakes and slightly damp socks inside it.
2.  If you leave your office door [...]

When Food Gets Funky

Miss M:  ”Mummy, my started my dream alldyready.”  (Alldyready=Miss M for already).
Me:  ”Oh right.  What’s happening?”
Miss M:  ”Dere are some hula hoops dancing.”
Me:  ”Oh, that sounds like a very silly dream.”
Miss M:  ”Yes, and dere is a Baby Born and it’s got a purple head and it’s shaking its bum bum upside down in the [...]

A Movie Question

If you had the chance to receive a complimentary Blu Ray DVD Player and a selection of fabulous Disney videos in exchange for writing your opinion about them with honesty and humour, would you?
I mean, say you were a single mum with two young children who just happen to be huge Disney fans, and you [...]

Total Wig Out

It’s here.
The day I promised.
The day you get to see what ebay can bring to the follically challenged – ie. me.
Ready?
Ok.  
Number 1

Sighhh, isn’t it delightful?
I have several names for this.

The Blonde Bombshell
The Blonde Bombsite
Blonde Ambitionless 
Brassy Beaufoix 

I’m sure you can come up with better.
Something I’ve learned?
Blonde. Does. Not. Suit. Me.
Thanks Rosie [...]