Books · What Are You Reading?

Summer Reading Fail


I didn't do very well on my Summer Holiday reading challenge  - I only finished 3 of them. I did start Generation X but gave up after 25 pages because the pretentious narrative tone and writing style annoyed me to the point where I couldn't bear to carry on. I switched that book for You… Continue reading Summer Reading Fail

Life · London Olympics

On Being A Games Maker at London 2012


Well it's all over and done with. The London Olympics 2012 are finished - the Closing Ceremony complete, medals won and handed out, anthems played, races run, shot-puts thrown and show jumps cleared. And I made it happen. Well, I helped. My shifts were out on the road for the Cycling Road Races and Marathons… Continue reading On Being A Games Maker at London 2012

365 Project

365 Project Week #13 ~ “Water”


MONDAY:Time to head home after my busy weekend but first I had time to relax in the sunshine by the fountain in Stevenage Town Square before my train left. Then we had a mini birthday celebration for Tori at my parents' house with cake and a few presents before dropping them off with their Dad.… Continue reading 365 Project Week #13 ~ “Water”

Family · Food · Life · Parenting · Toddler

Monster Mash!


Tori turned three on the 21st of July. Yes, three. Already. I was off in London living the Olympic high life on the day so yesterday we had a second celebration together. She had birthday with Daddy on the day and birthday with Mummy and Caius this week. We had a lovely day out together,… Continue reading Monster Mash!

Books · What Are You Reading?

August Reading List


I read 3 out of the four of my July books, which is actually quite impressive considering how much *stuff* I have squeezed into July - I'm impressed I even looked at books some days! Liberty, her sisters, Caius and I have set ourselves a reading challenge of one book a week for the Summer… Continue reading August Reading List