Category Archives: Family

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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Man and Boy

Posted on November 27, 2011 by

My man (M) and my boy (J): M: I wish I was a werewolf, ’cause then I could go out and run around, howling. J: But you’d be naked. M: I’d be all hairy though, wouldnt I. J: Who let … Continue reading →

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And so it begins…

Posted on November 23, 2011 by

J helped me carry a christmas tree home from the supermarket this evening, while he told me about how he wanted to be a soldier in the Nativity play, but has to be a shepherd instead: “and I have to … Continue reading →

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Goodbye, Old Friend

Posted on November 1, 2011 by

He died yesterday. Just over fourteen years old. I remember him as a tiny puppy, a little ball of fluff. I grew up with him. Walks on the field, days at the beach, holidays together, playing in the garden. Every … Continue reading →

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Big Kids, Little Kids, Shopping Trollies

Posted on July 25, 2011 by

When I think of my own childhood, I remember a great many things, but the moments I remember most are the happiest ones – days and days spent morning till night exploring the great outdoors with my three siblings. Truly … Continue reading →

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My Weekend: At The Fair

Posted on June 29, 2011 by

In September, J will start full time at the same primary school which I attended as a child. At the weekend, we went to the school summer fair, which brought back many memories for me and began many memories of … Continue reading →

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Meet: Mischief aka Little Miss Fatty Cat

Posted on May 24, 2011 by

She’s just adorable, dont you agree? She belongs my man, I’ve known her for three years. So she’s not actually a new cat, quite old in fact. Sixteen years old and ageing very well. But we spend a lot of … Continue reading →

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A Good Move

Posted on May 16, 2011 by

New house. New man of the house. New routine. New cat. Good changes. Moving in with my man was a big decision, one which I took a lot of time to think about. Decisions which I make for myself, for … Continue reading →

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A Treasure Hunt

Posted on October 26, 2010 by

Cold but very sunny, said yesterday’s weather forecast. A perfect start to the half term week, and the perfect day for a treasure hunt. Auntie H wanted to go geocaching, and J and I needed to collect some autumn-y things for our half … Continue reading →

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My Biggest Guilt

Posted on October 12, 2010 by

The thing I feel the most guilty about as a mother is that my son has no siblings. Im just not in a position to have more, although I think it would be perfect if I was. Im ready, but … Continue reading →

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