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 17 of My Month of Gratitude

For the day that is in it, proud to be Irish, Happy St. Patricks' Day everyone!! 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 So it popped into my head as … Continue reading Day 17 of My Month of Gratitude

Day 15 of My Month of Gratitude

I'm late, it's no longer the morning! I'm really busy today, and that gives today's thing to be grateful for! 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 . . Yesterday was one of … Continue reading Day 15 of My Month of Gratitude

Pancake Tuesday 2019!

Yum yum yum, I just love pancakes, and Pancake Tuesday is like a day made for me! The rule in this house is Pancakes for Breakfast, Pancakes for Lunch, Pancakes for Dinner and Pancakes for Dessert! This year I'm being very focused on trying to lose weight and I didn't go mad with eating pancakes … Continue reading Pancake Tuesday 2019!

Happy Valentine’s Day!

I'm not a big person for Valentine's Day, however I love flowers any day so I'll happily take another opportunity to get some flowers. My hubbie picked up some flowers for me the other day, a little bunch of pretty pink roses and a bunch of purple lilies. I told him to get them before … Continue reading Happy Valentine’s Day!

Pumpkin Picking!

Pumpkin Patches are a relatively new idea in Ireland (as far as I know anyway!). We had planned to go to one last year but couldn't for some reason, so this year I was adamant we were going to go. The one we chose to go to was one that we didn't need tickets for, … Continue reading Pumpkin Picking!

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!)

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!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Even though it is not part of our traditions in Ireland, I love the idea of Thanksgiving. The name appeals to me - a day to give thanks. So this year I have decided to attempt to bring a little USA Thanksgiving to our house. I've the kids all coming down, there'll be 14 of … Continue reading Happy Thanksgiving!

Christmas Planning!

I LOVE Christmas! I refuse to start decorating, or "getting in the spirit" until December.... but I start planning ages in advance. We have a big family, we have a lot of people to buy for, and a lot of days to organise.... which of course costs a lot of money, but also takes a … Continue reading Christmas Planning!