I love September, and back to school. It's not that I want the kids to be gone back to school, because I love having them home with me - but I'm not very good at keeping to my own schedule when they're off. So going back to school in September is like a mini New … Continue reading Best laid plans…. don’t equal results!
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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
New Baby/Parenting Advice – I give to anyone who will listen!
Ignore most of the advice you get given. Listen to what people tell you and thank them, and then decide what you liked about the advice, and what suits your parenting style and ignore the rest. Don't let it get you into a tizzy if they are giving advice that doesn't suit what you are … Continue reading New Baby/Parenting Advice – I give to anyone who will listen!
June is for Joy!
Love love love this! I only saw this today, so that is why I'm starting this late! But it is just a lovely idea, and to be honest it is exactly what I need at the moment. Another daily reason to post something that brings joy (and hence gratitude). It's not my idea, I saw … Continue reading June is for Joy!
When Do We Need Help with Our Mental Health?
So I'm feeling down. Like really down. Like I couldn't give a crap about anything, and just want to hide somewhere on my own. And yet it is killing me that my house is a mess and I have so much I'm supposed to be doing. But I just can't be arsed to do it. … Continue reading When Do We Need Help with Our Mental Health?
Different Stages of Life in Friendships
Yesterday I spent the day with friends that I would count as very good friends, who I have been friends with for over 20 years, but don't see that much of and who aren't very good at keeping in touch by text etc. I have lots of friends like this, and usually when we meet … Continue reading Different Stages of Life in Friendships
Day 20 of My Month of Gratitude
How are we on the 20th March already?! Wow, the month is flying by. 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 I love reading. Reading … Continue reading Day 20 of My Month of Gratitude
Immerse Myself in Health
I have decided to or realised that I need to, I'm not sure which, immerse myself in health and fitness if I want to stay focused. I know that some people think that it is better be more balanced and not get obsessed with something. That is fine if you are able to keep yourself … Continue reading Immerse Myself in Health
Day 4 of My Month of Gratitude
This one is a little bonus, I feel very lucky to have in our lives. My Husband My Children My Step-Children My Step-Grandchildren So as I said, this is a little bonus. Because of my step-children being older, I have step-grandchildren! The eldest grandchild is a boy and the same age as my son, and … Continue reading Day 4 of My Month of Gratitude
Day 3 of My Month of Gratitude
Again, a simple one for me. My Husband My Children My Step-Children I have a blended family. I have step-children, who I have been involved in their lives for the last 16 years, years before having my own children. I am so lucky with them, they are wonderful children/adults. I always say that it is … Continue reading Day 3 of My Month of Gratitude
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