Words for Wednesday…


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We’ve been back from Centerparcs for all of three days and already I’m willing the Summer holidays to be here – I want the lazy days where me and the boys can just be at home, in the garden, in the [let’s all cross our fingers right now] sunshine. As our Easter celebrations this year…
I’m 39. How did that happen? My parents have been married for 40 years. I’m 39. Cry with me. What’s your favourite aspect of getting older?
Arguably the most important meal of the year, Christmas dinner is the one time that we really try to get it right [read: perfect] in our family. Although we’re not turkey eaters [shhh!] and still prefer chicken [and so does our bank manager], we love preparing all of the sides and trimmings that we don’t…
One of my most precious memories and favourite milestones with each of my boys has been the first time they smiled at me. I remember each one so vividly – the twinkle of light in their eyes, the wonder of what they’re now able to do – those little smiles that completely overwhelmed me with…
This whole week has been a bit of a downer – and we’re only a few days into it. I wasn’t in the best of moods last week and then what feels like since the dawn of Sunday, one thing after another seemed to go wrong, or feel unjust, and on top of my general…
Since our long haul holiday was cancelled due to the current pandemic, let’s just say that holiday time has been on my mind…a lot. As Winter is creeping closer, all I can think about are making memories away from home – probably because we’ve been at home for the past 8 months – and the…