Jeff and I had a lovely night away without the kids a couple of weeks ago, our 2nd time in 7 years of having kids. His parents were staying with us for a week and very kindly looked after the boys whilst we got away to sunny Bournemouth. OK, so it's only 15 minutes down the road and we go... Read more →

We've often thought how lovely it would be to have a beach hut when we've been down to the beach at Bournemouth. How great it would be to spend the whole day at the beach, taking occasional refuge from the sun and retreating into the hut for welcome shade. Plus being able to make a cuppa on the gas stove!... Read more →

One month later and here is my complete album for my 2010 Week in the Life. Opening Page Monday 19th April Tuesday 20th April Wednesday 21st April Thursday 22nd April Friday 23rd April Saturday 24th April Sunday 25th April Extra Stuff Pages I used a 12 x 12 page protector at the end to fit in two newspapers and my... Read more →

...appeared in Callum's class assembly. Callum was meant to be the Rainbow Fish, one of the main roles which he'd performed well in the practice runs. However, on the day he was all tears, even before he came into the hall this morning. My heart went out to him as he entered the hall with tears running down his red... Read more →

That was the question Matthew (my 7 year old) asked in the car on the way back from school yesterday. One of the girls in Matthew's class has just got a baby sister and her Mummy and Daddy bought the tiny baby in to show the class just before home time. I quickly wondered where his questions were leading and... Read more →

The last and final day of my Week in the Life project. It rained during the night, the first rain we've had in well over a week. Jeff has left early to play golf, this is the dry patch where his car had been parked. A morning game on the Wii. This is how Matthew plays Mario Kart Wii -... Read more →

Day 6 in my Week in the Life project. Playing Donkey Kong on the old Nintendo 64. The finished little book for Callum. Having some fun on the trampoline whilst the boys are playing next door. (I'd just fallen over!) Hanging the washing out in the lovely warm sunshine. Today it reached about 20 degrees centigrade. Callum and Jeff having... Read more →

Day 5 of my Week in the Life project. Off to school. I put the school book bags, lunchboxes and water bottles into that big bag, so much easier to have everything together. Shopping trip to the local supermarket on the way back from school, see that bag's very useful! Also bought printer paper from the newsagents and saw that... Read more →

Day 4 of my Week in the Life project. Getting ready for school - filling up their lunchboxes with the sandwiches etc that have been kept in the fridge overnight. Toothbrushes are loaded and ready to be used when the boys have finished their breakfast. Back home after the school run, time to tidy up and load the dishwasher. Head... Read more →

Day 3 of my Week in the Life project. Good Morning! Matthew greets me and my camera with a smile. Breakfast time for me - weetabix and warm milk and a cup of coffee. The boys are eating their breakfast in the lounge. Meeting up with my friend Ros for coffee. Dropped in to see my Mum and Dad on... Read more →