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

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!

Day 29 of My Month of Gratitude

This one I'm not sure how to phrase in the list... but it is one I've wanted to add all week. The short title would be my husband, again, but for a different reason this time... My Husband My Children My Step-Children My Step-Grandchildren My Family My Friends My Home Our Utilities Our Health Education … Continue reading Day 29 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 13 of My Month of Gratitude

Another one that we take for granted, that we don't need to mention that we are grateful for because it is obvious we must be. But sometimes you need to state the obvious. My Husband My Children My Step-Children My Step-Grandchildren My Family My Friends My Home Our Utilities Our Health Education Coffee Technology Being … Continue reading Day 13 of My Month of Gratitude

Day 5 of My Month of Gratitude

Day 5, you can probably guess where this is going, you'll notice the theme of what I am most grateful for. My Husband My Children My Step-Children My Step-Grandchildren My Family . . . I am lucky to have a lot of extended family who love me very much. I myself grew up in a … Continue reading Day 5 of My Month of Gratitude

Little people are amazing!

It's amazing watching a little person learn about the world. We forget they have to learn everything from scratch. I'm sitting here watching my one year old daughter potter around the sitting room here, exploring everything. And she has just seen the laptop over, grabbed a handful of the side of the laptop and squished … Continue reading Little people are amazing!

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!