Life · Parenting

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

Life · Parenting

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

Music · Music I Want My Children To Listen To

Monday Mix-Tape


I have mentioned before my girl-crush/obsession with Avril Lavigne and I think it is high time I did a Monday Mix-Tape of my favourite tracks so that you know what to go dig out and listen to. Choosing ten tracks is going to be tough going though. So, in no particular order... 1) Wish You… Continue reading Monday Mix-Tape

Family · Life · Parenting

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

Depression · Family · Life · Parenting · PND

It’s wet outside.


The internet tells me that Shropshire is going to try and get a month's worth of rainfall out of the way today. And continue for the next few days. I am not sure I approve of this decision. The kids and I have basically drowned in the space of five minutes this morning (although splashing… Continue reading It’s wet outside.