Blog Posts - Family Life

We got on the road at six-thirty in the morning to head back home after a terrific and much-needed vacation. Blake and the girls said that it was a fun time and an experience they’ll never forget. I concurred with their assessment and said that...

You might have read my post yesterday, it’s fair to say that Sports Day is not a date on the calendar that’s looked forward to with any great fondness.  Monkey doesn’t like it, in fact that’s quite an understatement.  Joinin...

It’s coming to the end of June, which means oh god it’s Sports Day again.  Please tell me that’s I’m not alone in thinking this! You see I have a son who doesn’t like sports, well he likes watching motor sports, …...

It’s hard to believe that Monkey has almost completed Year One at school.  I can’t comprehend that my little boy will be in Year Two come September and his last year in Key Stage One.  How is that even possible? … Continue reading...

I’ve shared photos of Macaws before and talked of my love for these wonderful birds. There aren’t many people who can say they grew up with them at home!  When we were in Portugal we visited Zoo de Lagos and they … Continue readin...

We travelled to Portugal recently and I was well prepared for travelling with a 6 year old. The days of sitting, relaxing with a book are a distant memory. It’s all about keeping him amused. It was a very early morning start for us,which s...

As much as I love the beach and days spent by the seaside, I’m happier still exploring away from the madding crowds.  You might have spotted my post yesterday about the Castle in Silves, the town was our base for … Continue reading ͛...

Project 366 2016 Week 24 Day 164-170 with The Boy and Me. More fun and games and lots of rain! Sunday 12th June – Day 164 A quiet day for us as I caught up with the mountain of ironing and Monkey … Continue reading → The post Proj...

Tabby called Blake to ask if Gio and Rayne wanted to play and review the new games Chase’s team has developed. She had me ask the girls who were happy to do so. I then learned that other kids will be there with adults, which meant we didn̵...

Elizabeth and Amy enjoyed the summer music camp and said that Barbara is a great player. The rest of the kids also seemed to have fun. I pulled Barb aside and asked if my girls are too far ahead. “Elizabeth is amazing, Scragg, but I have a spec...

When I was studying English Literature I can remember reading Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales.  I loved it, but it was hard going at times as it was written in a form of English we just don’t use these days.  That’s understandable R...

Sometimes life seems like one long roller coaster ride, with so many highs and a few lows along the way.  Our recent holiday was a real high point, we made lots of memories and saw Monkey’s confidence take another step … Continue reading...

When I found out I was pregnant with all three of my boys, I never had that instant feeling of love for them. It sounds wrong doesn’t it? It wasn’t until I felt that first little flutter in my tummy (that could have easily been passed for...

We returned from a week in Portugal earlier this week and it’s fair to say that we left a little bit of our hearts behind.  The holiday was more about relaxing and spending time with my parents, than gallivanting around … Continue readin...

Project 366 2016 Week 22-23 Day 150-163 with The Boy and Me. Sunday 29th May – Day 150 So Monkey got his hands on the Stylophone, it doesn’t have a volume control ……. I decided to get the holiday packing out … Continue...

When you have little ones, your needs change. The super-fast sports car isn’t high (well, not as high) on your list of priorities. Read more...

This is a collaborative post sharing ideas on how to buy the perfect present for older parents. As parents become older buying presents for special occasions evolves into a task that is fraught with potential mistakes. They’ll no doubt make you p...

This week I’ve been running around trying to do all the things I didn’t achieve last week while it was half-term – I think a few of us know that feeling! Still I managed to squeeze in some holiday preparations, social media educatio...

Growing up in a multicultural family I was always fascinated by the many different cultures around the world. Over the years this fascination turned into dreams which in turn quickly developed into life goals of mine to travel the world. I was instan...

While it’s noticeable how much N loves his dad for certain things – bear hug cuddles, play fighting, going out and working on the farm, having a bath while his dad showers – motherhood is very different thanks to the mother and son...

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