Here you come again... Sadly not the queen of country (and my heart) but bloomin C-19 (I feel like making it sound like a droid from Star Wars helps me) So our 2 year old has tested positive, completely asymptomatic-which means I just have to entertain her in the house for a week. I appreciate … Continue reading And here I go…
Author: wrenandsquirrel
Loose strands
My eldest daughter has started school and it has been confirmed to me that I will never be a hair stylist. Anyone who knows me well is probably thinking 'no sh*t sherlock' as my fringe may as well be a character in a telenovella with its over the top/out of control emotional expressive nature. Anyway, … Continue reading Loose strands
Making friends as an adult
Do you remember there were times when people used to ask each other quite bluntly 'do you want to be my friend?' It happened to my 4 year old a few months ago, in a park, in lockdown, in the rain. (An interesting combination for anyone) She responded how she often responds, looking in the … Continue reading Making friends as an adult
A little less administration, a little more distraction
Yes that should have been sang aloud to Elvis' tune: I'll be honest I thought he was eating a chocolate bar...kinda highlights whats on my mind So initially, I started writing this piece in January and then I stopped...because frankly I stopped everything. The last few months I feel closest to a slug...just keep on … Continue reading A little less administration, a little more distraction
Star stuck over the holidays
This blog has been in process for nearly 3 weeks. I have felt the need to put things down and just reflect but also can't quite remove myself from the constant buzz of things and it all has been punctuated by little whispers of drawing me back to whats important. I wish I was better … Continue reading Star stuck over the holidays
Whiskey in a wine glass, on being more Moira and brave af
I have taken to (a slight stretch as I have done this precisely once) having my whiskey in a wine glass. It is more sophisticated, a kind of country, authentic chic. That is one way to phrase this situation. Another way is to say I am sipping whiskey in a wine glass (because its clean), … Continue reading Whiskey in a wine glass, on being more Moira and brave af
Health anxiety and I
'Did you ever think you would struggle in your mental health?' My answer was, no. Not because I thought I was perfect, or particularly strong or because I thought anything less of anyone who did. But simply because I never really had. As a teenager I had some low points but never anything I would … Continue reading Health anxiety and I
Devouring memories
Our senses so strongly hold onto memories, and I love it. Having just come back from the South West, I am always amazed at how I relax when we come off the A roads down windy lanes...the smell of the sun soaked ground, grass, animals (yes even manure) just makes me feel calmer. My first … Continue reading Devouring memories
inhabit your space
Put your foot in front of the other, get to the edge, noone cares that you haven't shaved your legs and don't even think about your bikini line...noone else does (kinda sad but true). Breathe in and out, don't slip on the steps, get out of the shallows quickly because you are not entirely sure … Continue reading inhabit your space
Not being consumed by fear
'And how are you doing? How is your mental health?' (Wish I looked this put together...picture by Gemma Correll) It was the last question asked by the Health Visitor a few weeks ago, she was calling to do the 1 year check up for our youngest. I replied with the predictable 'yeah I'm fine, tired … Continue reading Not being consumed by fear
Wren and Squirrel 