Six weeks on, from becoming an official pedestrian, I have sold my beloved car. It seemed to take much longer but in that relatively short space of time; I cleaned, advertised and sold my dream machine. Dismantling and removing my daughters car seat and taking photos of the car, to showcase its attributes, was so difficult. Placing the advert and …
The Sessions
I am a huge fan of counselling. For anything that you see fit to discuss with a professional. It’s not weak or weird. It can be very beneficial, cathartic and unfortunately rather expensive. Government initiatives are trying to make talking to someone about your issues, more accessible. Locally we have a free service available. Here are a few paragraphs from …
Here and Now
I love my daughter’s new school. Their regular communications and updates are superb. Dates for your diary, themes of the week, signs being learned, awards presented, after school class info, useful tips for parents, on how to assist their child’s development from home. All in a beautifully illustrated weekly newsletter. I receive two emails per week plus email alerts, when …
Dreams
Oh, my life. Is changing every day. In every possible way. And oh, my dreams. It’s never quite as it seems. Never quite as it seems. I know I’ve felt like this before. But now I’m feeling it even more. Because it came from you. Then I open up and see. The person falling here is me. A different way …
Birthday Week
It’s so lovely to have some family time together. My husband has just had a week off, to celebrate his and our daughters birthdays, that are one week apart. The weather was gorgeous and we crammed lots of activities into our small break. We went trampolining, had picnics and walks in a country park, went to two different seasides, ate …
The Beauty Guru
I may be 40 years old but I am still, about as skilled as a drunk pigeon, when it comes to my make up. I try hard, that’s all I can say. ‘Trends are for the anxious’ – John Maclean I have the recommended brushes; I can bounce my beauty blender, around my face like a pro. Highlighters, liquid bronzers …
The Job Situation
“So, are you working?” “When are you going back to work?” “Surely you can find yourself, a little part-time number?” I get asked these questions a lot. It’s like being a stay at home mum, is something to be ashamed of and you are not considered a contributing human, if you don’t have a wage packet. My personal favourite piece …
Schools Out
Emotional day this week, as my little girl started Pre-School. We moved her away from her nursery, for all the usual and sensible parenting reasons. Closer to home, good reviews and a perfect location for Primary School in the future. Her last day of nursery, came to an end and the tears that flowed were mine. My daughter loved this …
The Goldfish Bowl
Since abandoning my efforts at Slimming Club; I recently decided to try out something else, to keep my chub in check. Aqua-aerobics seemed to meet my needs. Despite the rather vile concept, of leaping about in my swimsuit; I was comforted by the camouflage provided by the pool. Easier on the joints, sweating isn’t an issue and no one would …
Mini Me
My daughter is the perfect mix of my husband and I. His cheeks and beautiful smile, my eyes and wild hair. His stubborn attitude, my temper. In fact, my personality really. She’s confident, fun, caring and sweet. She’s stroppy, difficult and has a wonderfully unique grasp of the vernacular. Her words are flowing with ease. Her sentences are adorable. I …