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The Great Outdoors


The Smalls have spent a fair bit of the Summer Holidays outside so far. Playing and exploring different places, I haven't blogged every day because we have been out and about but I thought I'd do a post of pictures to show some of the fun that has been had outside over the last couple… Continue reading The Great Outdoors

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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!

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Little Triumphs


Today I conquered two important things: THAT DAMN CARDBOARD!! This little heap has been piled precariously in my hallway/front room for at least 300 years (or so it feels) and I got fed up today and threw it out in disgrace. It can sit there until I can bully someone with a car to help… Continue reading Little Triumphs

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Losing Steam


I am moved in. Sort of. You can't move in my front room for boxes but I have run out of energy to sort them and move them and unpack them. Partly because I am swimming in empty boxes and have no room for anything. The Smalls have cabin fever from being cooped up in… Continue reading Losing Steam

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The Little Things


It's the small things that make a day a good one: Your little ones giggling together in their room during a brief truce in their sibling battles. Hiding under a bridge in a rainstorm together. Romping as a family, laughing, squealing and running. Randomly leaping on your boyfriend for a piggyback much to the bemusement… Continue reading The Little Things