Yes, I obviously put that as my title because I love the show...also because I not so secretly think I would be amazing at the game-except for at the beginning when its a populairity game and they suspect you on weird shit like the way you roll your eyes, or the decibel you speak at. … Continue reading Am I a traitor?(to my friends)
Dear local parents why not consider your local school,
I have no doubt this post might (will) piss some people off-and already my use of language may lead to a few people not being endeared to me and the points I am trying to make. If that word annoyed you, probably best to tune out now-I am not going to get better with time. … Continue reading Dear local parents why not consider your local school,
When the holiday does not bring the sun
So I’m sitting here in the morning mist, it sounds quite romantic I know but I think the dampness ensures that image doesn’t stay long! On hindsight ive realised the May dampness doesn’t necessarily rule out romance (not in a filthy way…get your mind out of the gutter) but wuthering heights is an example, damp … Continue reading When the holiday does not bring the sun
Dream home
I am endlessly cleaning my kids stuff-and by 'cleaning' I mean recycling-I, at times, feel guilt about this. One specific moment was hearing my then 3 yo walking down the stairs talking to her dad about trying to find her treasure, and she said 'Mummy probably put it in the recycling bin outside'-it was harsh, … Continue reading Dream home
What to say about Jesus???
Hmmm...He is risen, he is risen indeed, hallelujah? So many of my faith thoughts are preprogrammed in me, and not all in a detrimental way...but sometimes in this adult life amongst thoughts of life admin, parenting, sweets (takes up an unusually large thought time, especially we now have a local sweet shop), wild swimming, our … Continue reading What to say about Jesus???
Where did the adventure go?
I am currently wondering where does my time go? Some of it seems painfully slow watching swimming lessons in the sweatbox of our local pool. Wondering how many years and thousands of pounds you will invest in this large, loud sauna to ensure your child may actually survive in 4ft of water? Then there's the … Continue reading Where did the adventure go?
For all the tricky customers
I have come to realise, that I am an acquired taste, I am a marmite personality...and for someone who actually hates marmite, I don't mind. But essentially what I am saying is that people have strong reactions to me...theres no real sitting on the fence with me, you either love me or you, well hate … Continue reading For all the tricky customers
Grasping at life
'I am not scared of storms, for I am learning how to sail my ship' Louisa May Alcott Little Women This last weekend I celebrated my grandmas's life at her memorial. It was, as you would expect complicated. There was sadness, laughter (at our retro hair and outfits in the photos displayed...but also some lovely … Continue reading Grasping at life
The song of winter
Tomorrow is my wedding anniversary, huzzah...we wil be celebrating by...erm crawling into Christmas eve, praying we are all staying well and maybe a family swim. (Boy do we know how to be wild!) I was showing my eldest some of the wedding pictures and the song I walked into. She was asking me 'mummy when … Continue reading The song of winter
Love your locality
People often say 'love where you live' and I have never found that too difficult to be honest. I could wax lyrical about Chard, and its many claims to fame-not just that of the Henry Hoover. I like, my mum, find I have a radar for anyone from the Midlands and see them as a … Continue reading Love your locality
Wren and Squirrel 