Pregnancy – how life changes you

So a little bit about my fertility history.... (it is relevant to the punch line, I promise!) I have three children, but I've had six pregnancies. I conceived my first child simply, first month I even thought about it, and it was all fine. I didn't even know about any issues or complications people had. … Continue reading Pregnancy – how life changes you

Happy Mothers Day (belated!)

Happy Mothers Day! For yesterday. I hope everyone had a lovely day. My day was actually no different to most, seeing as the hubby and Miss Q went off rotavating the allotment, leaving me to keep an eye on the dinner (after they prepped it and got it on!). But must say the hubby made … Continue reading Happy Mothers Day (belated!)

Chicken Pox!

I've spent the past 2 weeks inspecting my son, since Baba Z broke out in chicken pox. We'd had a visit from friends 2 weeks previous to that, where the following day one of the children broke out in chicken pox - meaning she was here when the child was most contagious. I didn't mind … Continue reading Chicken Pox!

Birthday Reminders!

I had to laugh last month when my husband rang me and asked to be put on to Baba Z to wish her Happy Birthday. I told him he was a day early. I thought it was very funny because he's never got any of his other kids birthdays wrong - and I said that … Continue reading Birthday Reminders!

Pancakes… yum

So I know Pancake Tuesday isn't until next week - but for pretty much all of February my kids request pancakes, on a pretty much daily basis. I have two types of pancakes I make, one is the little round "American Style" pancakes, and then these, the bigger thinner ones. I found this recipe on … Continue reading Pancakes… yum

Taco Fries

Tonights dinner is one of our favourite here in this house. Homemade Taco Fries. I love making homemade fries, and often used to use the deep fat fryer. Then in January I finally splashed out on a Tefal Actifry, after lusting after one for about 2 years! And I love it. I use it at … Continue reading Taco Fries

Positivity winning over worry?

I sit here on the cusp, on the edge. On the edge of potentially my whole life changing. Everything falling apart around me. It is such a scary horrible place to be. I am one of the very very lucky ones who has not lost anybody that I love. This week threatens to change that. … Continue reading Positivity winning over worry?

Lentil Curry

As part of our recent discussions into healthy eating and after watching the Forks Over Knives documentary a few weeks ago, we decided we would try to add some vegetarian meals into our diets. About two weeks ago I decided to try a lentil curry because I had lentils, so I stuck it into Google … Continue reading Lentil Curry

Happy Valentines Day!

I was woken (well, I waited in bed because I heard what was going on!) with a lovely beautiful breakfast in bed brought by my wonderful three children. The hubby was long gone to work, so it was all them (in particular the 10yr old Miss Q). They had make cards this morning for me … Continue reading Happy Valentines Day!

Monday Morning Motivation?

I think I'm looking for the Monday Morning Motivation, as opposed to stating that I have already found it! I am sitting here in the sitting room, in my pyjamas looking around at a complete mess and knowing I have so much to do. I've a nasty cough and cold and I feel miserable and … Continue reading Monday Morning Motivation?