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Arghhhhhhhh not again

30. November 2009

Don’t you just hate it
When you write a post
When you’re happy with it
When it’s ready to go
And then your phone loses connection
And when you get it back it has gone, gone, gone
No more wise words
No more breath taking prose (snort)
No more
Bugger
I might rewrite it, I might not, but it won’t be happening anytime soon as [...]

Start your own Mummy/Parent Blog

29. November 2009

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With so much press about Mummy/Parent Bloggers recently I’ve had quite a few emails from people wanting to join the fun. I’ve been sending out a reply directing them to our ning and to Erica’s course and just thought I’d put it here too as I’d have been so grateful for this when I started [...]

Why did I say that?

28. November 2009

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Miss M: ”Mummy, what if I get lost?”
Me: ”You won’t get lost sweetie. Your teachers will look after you, and they’ll be all organised. You’ll be holding hands with one of your friends and you’ll all be together.”
She looks at me, doubt in her eyes, her small hand squeezing my finger.
Me: ”M it will be [...]

School Rant Alert

26. November 2009

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Miss E is 9 years old and in year 5. As an August birthday she is one of the youngest in her year, but has always been comfortable with school and coped very much with the work. Like me, she’s a bit of a pleaser, which is fine as long as she learns not to [...]

Panto Tickets Still Up For Grabs

25. November 2009

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This is a sticky post.
I haven’t spilt anything on it, honest, and Tara has been no where near it with her blumming sticky fingers, but nevertheless it is sticking here to remind you to enter this fabulous competition. Who wouldn’t want free tickets for 3 children and 2 adults up to the value of £250 [...]

What’s Wrong with this Picture? And a Question from Miss M

24. November 2009

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What’s Wrong with this Picture? And a Question from Miss M

My lovely Mum and Dad are back form Australia today. They’ve had a wonderful time and we’ve spent the evening cooking tea and swapping stories. We’ve filled them in on the Port Aventura, Scarborough and Disneyland adventures we’ve had while they’ve been away, and I will fill you in more on said adventures at [...]

Watch out Spielberg, I’m coming to get you

23. November 2009

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Dyson asked me to make a film. I didn’t have to blog it, but I decided to as it was a very new thing for me to do. It’s not brilliant, but I think I did ok??
NB Please ignore the huge spot on my chin, the fact I look kn*ckered and the mad hair.
Thanks
Opinions are [...]

The One Where We Discover There’s Actually Just One Rule for the Perfect Family Christmas this year

21. November 2009

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Having separated from my husband in February, this year has become a year of new things. It’s also been the hardest year of my life in so many ways, and yet one of the best in so many others. I’m not saying that 16 years ago when I met Mr B at the tender age [...]

Stripper Heels?

20. November 2009

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We’re in TK Max looking for boots for Miss E. Whilst perusing the various forms of festive footwear, I hear a small gasp from behind me and turn to see my smallest child staring at a row of shoes level with her upturned face.
These are they…
Me: ‘Mmmmm. They’re interesting aren’t [...]

To Wii or not to Wii…and Pictures of Nice Men

19. November 2009

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To Wii or not to Wii…and Pictures of Nice Men

I’ve gone all posh.
No really.
I never thought it would happen, but I now have staff, a personal trainer to be exact! He’s tall, pale, sort of interesting looking in a weirdly two dimensional way and he’s on call anytime I want him. He’s polite, encouraging, fit (obviously), and he doesn’t poke me in my flabby [...]