dont forget this

Things to not forget. The urgent pleas at night-time for one more kiss and 'huggle'. So often I am rushing on to the next task, to sort the house, to make the dinner, to wrap the presents. No sooner than I blink I am sure night-time huggles will erode from our relationship and I will regret the even one time I pull away from the undeniably loveliness of sharing a hug with my beautiful babies. I … [Read more...]

Pink champagne and balloons

I thought I would be full of blogging content this evening, virtually over spilling with amusing tales. However sitting in the passenger seat whilst he who helped create them drives the long journey back from the north to south all I can do is reflect on what a fabulous day I have had.  We have been at a christening, and for anyone who doesn't know how my little angels usually approach religious … [Read more...]

Handing in my notice

I am handing in my notice.  I have been doing this job for nearly five years but to be honest it is time for me to hand over the ropes to someone else. The day to day job is ok but the hours are rubbish I always do twelve hour shifts at least and the occasional night shift. Getting a day off requires diary planning beyond belief. The day must first be requested when fellow worker is in good … [Read more...]

Tea and Tissues

Today was the day, we have been waiting for this day for a long long time.  I was up at 6.30am, washed my hair, cleaned my teeth extra well, painstakingly applied makeup in a way to try and make me look like I have made no effort and always loo naturally fresh faced.  At 6.30am I have a tendency to look a little like the Gruffalo with no hairy wart on the end of my nose (it’s on my chin for … [Read more...]

Press the button, a tale of one woman, three kids and a lift

Sweet lord, it has been a long time since I have ventured anywhere near a shopping centre with the bambinos in tow.  However today proved unavoidable so beautiful baby was tucked into the buggy and twin one and two were issued with several rules and regulations about behaviour, running off and inappropriate bogey licking and off we went. First issue, lifts.......  sounds innocent doesn’t … [Read more...]

Car Journeys in the big red bus

Car Journeys in the big red bus. … [Read more...]