Croup, Questions and More Goo on the Carpet

Miss M is curled up beside me.  It’s 8.30am and I have already phoned the school as M has croup and has had a rough night and Miss E is also shattered with a chesty cough and is still asleep. We lie quietly, the silence a pleasant contrast to the interrupted dark hours of coughing and [...]

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Did you survive Christmas?

We have survived Christmas. By we, I mean myself and Mr B. Misses E and M seem to have been absolutely and completely fine, which is perfect, but I have to admit Boxing Day without my girls was hard at times, so I’m sure Mr B felt it on Christmas Day. Sharing our children [...]

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Christmas Smiles

Do they not have the faces of angels? Ok I lied Snort At least they look normal on this one, if a little diva-esque.  Happy Christmas everybody.  Ours has started well. Daddy has been round. Songs have been sung. So far, so good.

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Gifts for the Ex

I have a question. What do you get for the man in your life who is no longer ‘the man’ in your life but who will always be the man in your kids’ lives? I’ve been putting this off a little I think, but with 9 sleeps till Christmas it’s definitely about time I got off my [...]

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The Night of the Questions

Miss M:  ”Mummy, will you and Daddy kiss each other anymore.” Me:  ”Erm.  No M.  We care about each other but we’re better as friends.” Miss M:  ”But I like you to do kissing Mummy.” Me:  ”Erm…” Miss M:  ”But you did do shouting Mummy.  My heard you and Daddy when my was next door and you did both [...]

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