Home Schooling Day 1

Hi all, So last Thursday my kids' schools all shut down (as did all schools in the Republic of Ireland) to avoid spread of the Corona Virus. I was delighted. Firstly, the government made the right call, quickly. Secondly, I was going to have time at home to work on projects that I've wanted to … Continue reading Home Schooling Day 1

Blended Family

When I met my now husband, all those years ago, he had already been married and he had five kids. This was not a situation I wanted to get involved in and I didn't plan to. I planned to travel and enjoy my life, and was nowhere near settling down. And a man with kids … Continue reading Blended Family

An Amazing Woman.

So I've been having a pretty crappy stressy time of it lately. The kids are driving me up the wall and I've been wound up and cross about everything. My husband isn't around at the moment and there's a number of other reasons for me to be stressed on top of it all, and it … Continue reading An Amazing Woman.

4th June!

Yesterday I focused on the joy that I got from experiences of my day. I spent time with my stepmother, my friends, and back to my stepmother and dad. I definitely feel much better when I see people who build me up and are positive for me. I had a nice day, even though I … Continue reading 4th June!

Nearly The End of April

So two days left in April, and I can say for one I do not know where this month has gone. I didn't manage to get any of the things that I wanted to get done done. I didn't restart my healthy habits. And instead of my body getting fitter, it has gotten stiffer. A … Continue reading Nearly The End of April

Healthy Habits – plan to start!

I have been listening to loads of podcasts recently, and generally they have been health and wellness type ones. I have noticed a lot of reoccuring topics (possibly as the people I am listening to are interviewing like minded people!) but there seem to be some simple enough things that can make a big difference … Continue reading Healthy Habits – plan to start!

Day 28 of My Month of Gratitude

Today is a special day for my daughter, and for me that my first child is almost finished in primary school. My Husband My Children My Step-Children My Step-Grandchildren My Family My Friends My Home Our Utilities Our Health Education Coffee Technology Being Alive Baby Smiles and Laughs Special Occasions Healthcare Being Irish Being a … Continue reading Day 28 of My Month of Gratitude

Day 27 of My Month of Gratitude

This is one that I am so grateful for time and time again! My Husband My Children My Step-Children My Step-Grandchildren My Family My Friends My Home Our Utilities Our Health Education Coffee Technology Being Alive Baby Smiles and Laughs Special Occasions Healthcare Being Irish Being a SAHM Chocolate Books Online Recipes Sunshine Online Shopping … Continue reading Day 27 of My Month of Gratitude

Day 24 of My Month of Gratitude

My Husband My Children My Step-Children My Step-Grandchildren My Family My Friends My Home Our Utilities Our Health Education Coffee Technology Being Alive Baby Smiles and Laughs Special Occasions Healthcare Being Irish Being a SAHM Chocolate Books Online Recipes Sunshine Online Shopping Grandparents This one could look like cheating as family is already in … Continue reading Day 24 of My Month of Gratitude

Day 18 of My Month of Gratitude

Today is a Bank Holiday Monday here in Ireland, seeing as Paddy's Day was a Sunday. For me it doesn't really mean much as I'm at home every day, hence todays choice. My Husband My Children My Step-Children My Step-Grandchildren My Family My Friends My Home Our Utilities Our Health Education Coffee Technology Being Alive … Continue reading Day 18 of My Month of Gratitude