This year Jeff came up with the idea of going to Corfe Castle for Fathers Day. We'd been to Corfe on several occasions but hadn't actually taken the boys into the castle grounds itself. Matthew went last year on his school trip and Callum will get to go next year at school, but this year we went as a family.... Read more →

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 →

Well I have not been located at my laptop for some time that's for sure, apologies. Here's one of the more exciting locations I have been over the last few weeks. Location - London We spent a day in London at the end of May and had a fantastic time, Visiting the Natural History Museum and marvelling at the dinosaurs.... 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 →

5 o'clock on Saturday and it was Pimms o'clock! Had a fantastic time with my friends Susanne and Sara in Surrey, no kids, lots of catching up and 2 1/2 jugs of Pims before we headed out for the evening. We had a drink in one of the pubs Jeff and I used to frequent when we lived up there,... 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 →

Matthew celebrated his 7th birthday yesterday! 1. The Party He had a party on Saturday with his friends here at home. 14 kids + rain = a noisy indoor party! The kids had a great time, but boy was it noisy! We had lots of games like musical bumps, musical statues, sleeping lions and pass-the-parcel. Plus they watched Star Wars... Read more →

Yes, that's right sports day in May! School decided to have sports day early this year and fortunately the weather was good - it wasn't too cold, it wasn't too hot and it didn't rain. I expect the Head Master will be relieved knowing that one big school event has been successfully ticked off the list! The boys school calls... Read more →