Or: Why My Friends & Family Are The Best Ever This weekend, I turned 33. I’m a big believer in making the most of birthdays, as anyone who has had to listen to me going on and on about this one will testify. I know some people prefer to ignore them, or at least ignore … Continue reading »
This weekend, spring finally seemed to make an appearance, just in time for the daughter to head back to school today for her last term in the nursery class. Still, she made the most of it, as you can see from her gleeful, kite chasing photo. For me, back to school means back to work. … Continue reading »
The daughter has always been the inquisitive type. And by ‘inquisitive’ I mean ‘asks questions every single waking moment of her life.’ Her favourite times to indulge this pastime at the moment are: when she’s gardening with Daddy; when she should be going to sleep; whenever anybody is trying to do anything requiring any level … Continue reading »
I mentioned recently that the daughter had become somehow convinced that upon the moment of her turning four, she would suddenly be able to whistle. We tried to explain to her that this wasn’t quite how things worked, but to no avail. And, of course, she woke up on her birthday still unable to whistle. … Continue reading »
I have a tendency to over think things in autumn. Perhaps it’s the new school year thing, or maybe just the way the weather forces us inside more. Or it could be the impending Christmas season, and all the planning it requires. Although, honestly, it might just be that I tend to have a lot … Continue reading »
So, September crept up on me a bit this year, and two weeks into the new school year I already feel woefully behind. We’d thought we’d be in our new house by now but, as the daughter informed our new neighbours last week when they asked if we had a moving date yet, “We’re waiting on the … Continue reading »
2012 seems to be the year of weddings. So far this year, I’ve attended three, with one more very important one to come in November. My friends have been unexpectedly considerate in their scheduling – the first was in April, the next in June, the most recent, Ally and Louis’s, last weekend – so I’ve … Continue reading »
Hi Sophie. Thank you for inviting me to write a guest blog. If you were to ask most men whether they read romantic fiction, they’d probably give you one of those blokey sniggers and go off and watch the football with a beer. Not me, of course…I don’t drink. But the truth is that most … Continue reading »
Alice laughed: “There’s no use trying,” she said; “one can’t believe impossible things.” “I daresay you haven’t had much practice,” said the Queen. “When I was younger, I always did it for half an hour a day. Why, sometimes I’ve believed as many as six impossible things before breakfast.” Alice in Wonderland, Lewis Carroll We … Continue reading »
The daughter is somewhat obsessed with wishes at the moment. This manifests itself in a number of different ways. In the toy aisles of supermarkets, it makes itself known in the form of wistful requests. “I wish I had a flying pony toy/hula hoop/really hideous toy thing.” Always said while looking longingly at the item … Continue reading »
