We are still believers. We don't think the chap at the Christmas fair with elastic cutting at his ears is the real deal anymore. We accept that he is one of Santa's drinking buddies who is helping him out whilst he is busy in the workshop. We are not completely convinced about the chimney entry route but we can't offer a plausible alternative so we are running with it at the moment. But … [Read more...]
Oct 21, 2012
Why parenting is a totally unrewarding job or what the little b*stards did next…..
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Today was meant to be all about the kids, real quality family time, things they would remember fondly for years to come. It started off well, BB, in her excitement at a day with mummy, leapt out of bed with an excited squeal at 5:22am and by 6.30am she had managed to cajole the twins out of bed so they could all wreak havoc together. He who helped create them was inflicted with a coma like … [Read more...]
Apr 23, 2012
Parenting: Missold the job of being a mother….
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Sometimes I feel like the job of parenting was a little missold to me. All the parenting books I read spoke of the pleasure of holding your baby to your busom, of the overwhelming love that would consume you once little Fred or Freya was placed in your arms. … [Read more...]
Jan 11, 2011
helping to cure kids with cancer; the kindness of strangers
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Less than two weeks ago I posted a blog on my reasons for trying to run this years london marathon. I have been overwhelmed by the sheer kindness of strangers; I have received almost seven hundred pounds at the time of year when we are all scrimping and saving. And do you know the most astounding fact I have 'met' only three people on that list. If you look closely you will even see some … [Read more...]
Dec 6, 2010
dont forget this
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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...]
Nov 30, 2010
Thanksgiving and blaspheming
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We made it! We got through baby beautifuls blessing without either twin girl or boy shaming us and getting the entire family barred from the pearly gates. It was touch and go for a while, twin girl did start her blasphemous repetition of ‘Jesus, Jesus’ once again and the vicar did break out in a visible sweat but all was averted by a quick hymn. Truth be told we had a rather lovely day, it … [Read more...]
Sep 2, 2010
Tea and Tissues
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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...]
Aug 30, 2010
Movie Magic
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No feeling like it... You know how life is never like the movies and sometimes well wouldn't it be nice if life just bore some resemblance to a disney film. Well I have found my slice of the cinematic pie. Try this exercise at home and see if you can also get a bit of movie magic. Take child or children outside for a walk. Walk for a while, hopefully the cries of 'my legs hurt' or 'carry … [Read more...]
