It has been three months since the girls, Jaygo and I moved to Dubai however It feels like so much longer. We have achieved so much in that time and the children have done so well adjusting to their new surroundings.…
Eirene
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May2018- Matt and Annie funny
After dropping Sophie off to code club Matt asked Annie what she would like to do. Later when I phoned, I discovered them to to be in the pub. Matt was most pleased. He explained to me later. "I asked her what she would…
Gorgeous girlsToday lucky little lady Sophie and her amazing godmother Fi, or m8 as she is known to our children, went into town for some quality godmother/goddaughter time. Both arrived home with beautiful painted nails from a…
- Annie-Mo funny
Song time at Toy Library is a favourite of Annie's. Throughout the day she will often continue singing. She made me laugh with her version of three currant buns. Normally they are in a bakers shop but Annie sings,…
- Ladies of leisure
Like many ladies, my house is full to bursting with stuff. My stuff, Matt's stuff, the kids stuff, even the animals have stuff. So the last thing I wanted or needed was more stuff. Christmas though, presented a problem.…
- Jay
Jaygo's broken his radius. Apparently, according to the nurse, it's an impressive break. He is most chuffed and can't wait for pi to wake up in the morning and see his cast. He told Matt he had broken his circumference.…
- Job
And so it came to pass that I got a job, working for Harrogate and Knaresborough Toy Library. Annie-mo's very pleased as it means she gets to go to her favourite place at least once a week and play, and eat toast and…
- Solar eclipse
This morning Matt and I watched the sun eclipsing up at the quad, a patch of grass in the middle of the pine woods another top of Harlow hill. Back in 1999 Matt proposed to me up at the quad at eleven minutes past…
- Happy birthday Annie-Mo
Happy birthday Annie-Mo, you gorgeous little bundle of life and energy. You entered our house with a bump and turned all our lives upside down, made us rethink so much and brought change all round for the better. I wish…
- Things to do in Harrogate with little people
I thought I would write a list of my tried and tested things to do in Harrogate with a toddler. All the activities take place in term time unless otherwise stated (not restricted to term time NRTTT). Most take place in…
- Mothers day
Happy Mother's day all you lovely Mama's and Nana's and fairy Grandma's out there. I hope you all had a wonderful day full of smiles and happiness. I had a lovely day, Sophie sang me a special song she had written for…
- Rip Terry Pratchet
I have just heard that my favourite author Terry Pratchet has died. A writer who married great belly laughing humour, thoughtful insites into society,parodies on famous books and bringing astro physics to the masses. I…
- It's official....
It's official, I have decided to stop giving up stuff, stop being faddy and stop torturing my family with wierd diets. They have all been amazingly supportive throughout my madness but enough is enough. Life's too short…
- Monday
Today was a cold start to the week, with freezing rain peppering Annie-Mo and I as we ran to Istanbul cafe in Harrogate. We were there to attend Donna's birthday luncheon. The food was delicious, traditional Turkish…
- Surprise for Matt
As a life long Paddington fan Matt has wanted to watch the new film ever since it's Christmas release. Whilst collection g Sophie from school I overheard a parent talking about watching it this Saturday in the cinema.…