We have just returned from a weekend at a theme park called Drayton Manor. It is home to a place called Thomas Land, dedicated entirely to the well loved children's television series, Thomas and Friends. It was my son's choice, as a treat for his Birthday, but at the same time it was a halfway ... READ the POST
What Makes a Birthday Memorable?
Yesterday was my Birthday and I've taken to celebrating the fact that I am still in my thirties, rather than worrying about being another year older. But I admit, I am now clinging on to this decade for dear life. I find myself getting nervous in the run up to my Birthday these days. Not just ... READ the POST
Back To Reality
Today is the start of the new school year. Unfortunately my younger daughter had to go back to school with her arm still in a cast - she goes back to hospital on Friday for a second op to remove the wires (as explained in a previous post 'The School Holidays are not going as Planned'). This was the ... READ the POST
The School Holidays Are Not Going As Planned
I have had the strangest week and it has completely knocked me off balance. You see, it was the first week of the school holidays and I had it all worked out. Eldest daughter at drama school for the week, other two doing a sports camp on one day and golf for three of the other mornings. Then I was ... READ the POST
Remembering Dad on Father’s Day
Today is Father's Day and as my husband is away - with his dad - and my own dad passed away ten years ago, we don't actually have any dads here to spoil/bow down to and worship! I often think about my dad at this time, especially when buying Father's Day cards, as I'm always conscious of having one ... READ the POST
Beauty on our Doorstep
Last week was half term and we spent the week in a beautiful location at Lake Garda, in northern Italy. The sun was shining and every morning when I looked out across the lake I would imagine what it would be like to wake up to that stunning view everyday. I couldn't help comparing it to dreary old ... READ the POST
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