September 2023 – Back to School!

Hello! It has been a while. This is my first week with all four of my children in school, for their full days that we are going to have going forward. I have a Junior Infant so she has been on half days until this week - and now she is in until 2pm. I … Continue reading September 2023 – Back to School!

Jealousy and Envy

This is not the post I thought I would write at this time of year! If you know me - in real life, or on Instagram you'll probably know I love Christmas - and its never too early to be preparing for it and planning and talking about it! So the fact that it is … Continue reading Jealousy and Envy

Where have I been?

Last time that I posted here was in March 2020... and wow so much has happened in the mean time. It has been a crazy 18 months, and so much has happened, and so much has changed - both in the world, and in my mind and mindset. I have spent a lot of time … Continue reading Where have I been?

I’m the Mom….

I'm the mom who does the school run with the baby still in her pj's.... I'm the mom who turns up to meet a friend with a nappy and bottle thrown into my bag/car, forgetting to bring wipes or food for the babies lunch... hoping that someone else will have wipes, and I can just … Continue reading I’m the Mom….

Constance Hall

I spotted these two books on my friends shelf written by Constance Hall. I had seen one or two of her Facebook posts shared and really liked what she had to say. So I asked could I borrow them. She said yes but made sure I would give them back because she had bought them … Continue reading Constance Hall

Life is busy!

I'd love to get organised for getting on here and actually writing - but my god life is busy! I'm a mum of 4 kids now. And a lot of days I feel I'm struggling. It is tough going. I've an almost 12 year old, an 8 year old, a 4 year old and a … Continue reading Life is busy!

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?

Hello 2017

Hello everybody! I know we're nearly at the end of January  so it is not a new year as such. But it is my first post this year! I've been having a restructure of thoughts and plans this year so far,  I really feel in a different place to where I was this time last … Continue reading Hello 2017