Category Archives: About Me

Hello this is for you

Posted on May 17, 2012 by

My five year old comes out of school with interesting things some days. “Whats this?” “Its a note” “Who’s it for?” “We put it in an envelope with pennies in and tie it to a balloon with a paper aeroplane … Continue reading →

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A Date with the City

Posted on May 13, 2012 by

A few days ago, I took the train through the tunnel to run a couple of errands in Liverpool. When I was finished, I went to take the train back home again, but as I was on my way to … Continue reading →

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Sons know best.

Posted on December 9, 2011 by

I dropped J of to sleep over at his Granny’s house before my evening shift today: “I dont want you to go to work, why do you have to go to work now?” “Because thats when they need me to … Continue reading →

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A day for me.

Posted on November 29, 2011 by

Happy Birthday to me… I opened my presents, dropped my son off at school and had a whole six hours just for myself. No housework, no work, no running around doing things which had to be done. Just a bubble … Continue reading →

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Children and the Media – my views.

Posted on November 22, 2011 by

I dislike computer games, pointless cartoons and expensive “must-have” toys. I dont shield my son completely from these things, but I do think they should be monitored and limited. See, I dont think that moving an imaginary charcter around a … Continue reading →

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Grateful for….

Posted on November 21, 2011 by

A room of my own space to grow a generous friend organisation payday (and comfortable shoes at last) Today is a good day.

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Memories of a seventeen year old mother.

Posted on November 19, 2011 by

I was 17 when I was pregnant with J. I sat the first year of my A levels when I was 5 months gone. I was allowed to do this on the condition that I told no-one. It was against … Continue reading →

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My Newest Project

Posted on November 15, 2011 by

I bought a book and some yarn. I have big plans. I want to knit this and this And I want to crochet this and this And I very possibly want to make this, though only for the novelty factor. … Continue reading →

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I went into the garden to get my breakfast…

Posted on November 12, 2011 by

Eggs from the chickens and the last of this year’s tomatoes. Its such a pleasure to eat food I’ve produced myself. The tomatoes taste so much more tomato-ier, and sweeter. The eggs, they dont taste much different but its nice … Continue reading →

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This Morning…

Posted on November 4, 2011 by

I hate being late. I will do everything not to be late. Of course, sometimes it is out of my hands, and this usually involves some kind of public transport mess-up, but even then it makes me feel awful. I … Continue reading →

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