For as long as I can remember I have wanted to be a Mum, I didn’t have any grand designs to be a popstar, a Doctor, a vet or a policewoman. Family is what matters to me, always has, always will. This doesn’t mean that I don’t have personal ambitions, I worked hard at school, … Read more
I really enjoyed doing these Saturday Snippets posts last year and then somewhere along the way, they got forgotten and I stopped blogging at weekends at all but I would like to try to do this one again so here goes; {Feeling} HAPPY! So far this year has been quite kind to our little family. … Read more
On the whole this week hasn’t been too bad, it’s definitely been a lot more calmer than of late with just the odd little hiccup along the way. Looking back at my photographs for this week I actually found it really difficult to choose only 7 as I took LOTS of photographs this week and … Read more
As a blogger, I know only too well the power of words. Words can reach right into a person’s soul, they can lift that soul up and make it feel empowered, make it feel unstoppable, make it feel proud of who it is and what it can do. Words also have the power to squash … Read more
Our visit to London last week offered up the perfect opportunity to pay a visit to the #TowerPoppies. From the moment that I saw them online I knew I had to pay them a visit. On the one hand they are beautiful sight to behold but on the other hand it’s so sad to think … Read more
I know, I’m a bit late with this post. To be honest, I’m not sure where the week has gone, it’s been a blur of tissues, hot lemon and snuggles on the sofa. The whole family has been full of colds and coughs, it has just flown by. Remembrance Day 2013 Tonight I was looking … Read more
Yesterday, during my usual afternoon ritual of collecting Little Bean from school, I had an exceptionally proud moment. Her teacher greeted me with wonderful news: Little Bean had earned three ticks on the ‘Star of the Week’ chart. She wasn’t just a good girl; her writing had been exceptional! I couldn’t contain my excitement and … Read more
This afternoon a very proud Mummy, Daddy and Beanie Boy arrived early, yes me, EARLY to be sure to get a front row seat to watch Little Bean in her first school Christmas performance. We have been hearing the songs around the home, in the car, at the Grandparents and even just walking around the … Read more
With my baby bump growing, I wanted to make something special for Jelly Bean’s arrival and decided to learn how to crochet to make him a blanket for his Stokke.