mental health
Goals For 2013
Last year, on this date, I posted my goals for 2012. Looking back over that list I was really pleased with how I did. I find that "resolutions" always seem to carry a lot of pressure, and I've just always felt are quite throw away and not very serious. Goals, aspirations, ambitions, targets, objectives, whatever you choose to call them, are now goin…
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It's Never Too Late...
...to buy new decorations for the tree. Despite Christmas almost being over we visited the garden centre again today so I could purchase a new bauble for Harry. Yesterday Charles decided to grab Harrys little snowglobe from the tree and pass it to Harry. It was all done innocently of course, he was trying to show Harry how beautiful the snowglobe was but predictably…
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motherhood
Trying To Feel Christmassy
I started my Christmas shopping at the end of October. Being a housewife it's a case of buy presents as soon as you have the money. We all spent the first half of December ill in someway it feels as though we haven't had much time to do anything fun and Christmas related as a family. We have made cards, gift tags, pictures and a few decorations but I felt …
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motherhood
There's This Boy...
There's this boy, blonde hair, blue eyes, cute turned up nose and pouty lips. I first met him 17 months and 3 days ago. He stole a part of my heart that I didn't even know was there for the taking. I thought another boy had all of it, and that it wasn't big enough for another to come along and have a piece too. I adore this boy. Everything about him. J…
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recipe
Easy Mince Pie Rolls {Recipe}
A few years ago I embarked on the challenge to be the perfect Christmas housewife and decided I had to make homemade mince pies. I didn't really eat mince pies before, well I did but they had to be hot with lots of extra thick cream. But I'd seen a recipe from Kirstie Allsopp and as she is one of my idols I had to give it a go. I failed. Miserably. The p…
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motherhood
Sky News and Me
When I woke up on Thursday morning I was in a real down mood. Weeks of broken sleep and poorly boys in some form had got to me, and as a result sent me into an emotional, anxious mess. It was also the morning I was to meet my new therapist. My fourth therapist in a year, so understandably I was feeling anxious about this too and ready to be let down. As it turns ou…
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Ferrero Rocher Cupcakes {Recipe}
One thing that's exciting for most of us at Christmas is the food. I've said before that I'm not a HUGE chocolate fan, I prefer sweets or crisps, but Christmas I tend to indulge a little more than usual, although by that I mean I'll have 4 chocolates from a selection box rather than 2! I know what you're thinking, I'm a rebel. One chocolate t…
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motherhood
A Day Bursting With Pride
If yesterday was summed up into one word it would be "Proud". It was a busy day. Charles went to Preschool in the morning, always a rush! And then in the afternoon he was due to have his preschool boosters. I was dreading the day. I had very little sleep, in fact for a long time I've been coping on very little sleep and it's now starting to catch …
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recipe
Peppery Parmesan Potato Wedges {Recipe}
I love potato wedges. Simply because I think they make a great alternative to chips and can be served in many different ways. I love how the are suitable for Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter. Served with Salad, Chilli or Pie. Earlier this year I posted a Cajun Potato Wedges recipe . Today I think I may have beaten this recipe. In terms of flavour and ease of makin…
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Old School Cornflake Tart | Recipe
I was always a fan of school dinners. I either had a mixture of school cooked dinner, packed lunch or I went home for lunch. High school would normally involve us all having a slice of pizza and a cheeseburger in the break, then home for something light or nothing at all. It was a nightmare to queue up at lunchtime and the school had a silly system so it was easier …
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motherhood
A Day at the Farm
Back in July we visited one of my favourite places in this area. Wroxham Barns. I have happy memories of going there with my mum, dad and brother when I was younger. My mum used to hire out a craft space and sell her lovely glass painting and ceramic plates and my brother and I would spend almost all day in the Junior Farm. The staff got to know us and we would be a…
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motherhood
As Their Relationship Grows...
It's amazing watching my children interact. Over the past 14 months it's been a real treat to see how they react to each other, how they communicate, how they seem to understand each other more than we do sometimes. I've definitely seen a change in their relationship not only as Harry has become a baby-toddler but also since Charles has started Prescho…
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Walking Home From Preschool...
It has it's advantages. Not only the exercise of course. The fresh air. The chance to chat about how Charles' afternoon has been. But also, the fact that the lane we walk down is home to lots of Bramble. Today I greeted Charles from preschool with his cardigan and a freezer bag. On the way home we picked lots of Blackberries, armed with a stick to knock awa…
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My 27th Birthday Full of Surprises
On Tuesday, September 11th, I turned 27. We didn't have much planned for the day with Charles having to attend preschool in the afternoon. When I woke up I had a bath, much to Charles' disappointment as he wanted me to do presents straight away. After I had my soak I got dressed and headed downstairs and opened my cards and presents. We had a McDonalds br…
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