An International Event That We Can All Embrace If you’re suffering from a case of the Mondays, or even the January blues, today might just be the day to cure them – after all, today is International Hugging Day, an annual event that began in America in the 1980’s but is now recognised and celebrated all over the world! Yes that’s right, today is the day to open up your arms and give … [Read more...]
Dec 12, 2011
I look at you….
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Every night before I go to sleep I come to whisper sweet dreams. Its a ritual, you are all the last thing I see before sleep consumes me and the first thing I look at before daylight even has a chance to nudge me awake. I stroke your hair, cover your toes, lay kisses laden with love on your … [Read more...]
Nov 5, 2011
taking me home…
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Sometimes we catch a snap shot moment of some else's life, today I caught a brief moment of someone else's love. An elderly lady brushed past me in the shop, her face anxious, her eyes confused. She silently shuffled past me, confused about her. destination, waiting for help. … [Read more...]
Nov 3, 2011
Working Mum: The Perfect Compromise….
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I stumbled into the house tired, a bit fed up, trying to balance three children and an almost full time job at times can be a little demanding and today I was feeling it. … [Read more...]
Oct 11, 2011
Stripping and Church…
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I have had simply the most delicious weekend. … [Read more...]
Aug 24, 2011
Parental Happiness Is….
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Parental Happiness is... Exiting the house before 9am without suffering a sore throat from all that shouting. Struggling into a pair of size twelve jeans without a five year old asking why don't you buy clothes that fit? … [Read more...]
Aug 6, 2011
In Pursuit of Fairies….
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Molly almost tumbled out of bed this morning with excitement. 'Todays the day we are going on a fairy hunt' she whispered to her teddies. Laying on her back and tipping her feet up towards the ceiling she nudged the mattress that lay above her on the top bunk edging her twin brother towards waking. "Owen," she stage whispered, "let's get up and go find some fairies." … [Read more...]
Jul 17, 2011
I thought they were over, I was wrong
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BB had another seizure; Its astonishing really how quickly you can adjust to living with a condition. My heart raced but not as fast as the first time, my eyes leaked but not as long and not as hysterical as before. … [Read more...]
Apr 23, 2011
Dear BB
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To my eleven month old daughter, Words cannot describe the infinite amount of joy you have brought into my life since you clamoured out of the sunroof. I knew time would pass too soon as it always does when you fall in love. I have been wiser this time as a second timer and I have savoured every moment, cherished every cuddle and worshipped at your cotside … [Read more...]
Mar 19, 2011
The baby and her MRI
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Any regular readers will know my smallest little leg hanger had an MRI this week to try and confirm diagnosis of epilepsy and identify why her seizures started. So monday night was a bit of a mash of emotions; I ignored all good advice and spent the evening cosying up with Google looking at all the ways general anaesthetic can go wrong with a baby. Firmly and stupidly terrified I found solace in … [Read more...]
