Our house is full. Full of my things, Matt's things, the children's things and things from both our parents houses. I often try to clear some of it but that just seems to leave space for more stuff to enter. On Sunday I…
Eirene
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- Fluff
- Sophie's pie
I made a chicken pie which Sophie decorated for me with love.
Easy ridersOne morning, Jaygo and I borrowed a couple of bicycles from our hotel and cycled through Sal Hashesh. It was a lovely activity and a great way to sightsee. The road was empty and we cycled until all that was in front of…
- Remembrance Sunday
Today is Remembrance Sunday, the day when we remember those who have given their lives in times of conflict. Often a poppy is purchased, the money going to the British Legion charity and worn as a show of respect. The…
- Holiday food
A lot of our holiday centred around food. Breakfast started at 7 until 11, then there were snacks at the bars dotted around the resort. Lunch ran from 12 till 3 then icecream and sandwiches were available from the bars…
- The journey to Egypt
I am sat in bed, the rain is lashing down outside and I can hear the sloosh as the cars zoom by my window, their lights strobing on my ceiling. I am drinking a hot cup of chai that is warming not only my tummy but my…
- Surprise it's parents evening
'Picture the scene. It's five o'clock on a Thursday evening in the kitchen at dragondrop. Felix enters the room. 'Hi Mama.' 'Hi Felix.' 'What's for tea?' 'Spanish stew.' 'Yum, oh by the way it's my parents evening…
- Sophie the writer
Sophie has had a poem she wrote published in an anthology of poems by children from her school. I am so proud of her. I love the images she evokes of the animals in their different habitats and the way she moves from…
- Felix is 16
Happy birthday Felix. You are an amazing person. Thank you for choosing us to be your family. It's wonderful to watch you turning from a boy child into a young man. I wish you a brilliant year full of fun, smiles,…
- Jaygo assumes the role of Gulliver
Annie likes of Jaygo and Sophie to wheel her around in her dolly buggy. She looks so cute and we all laugh to see her whizzing around in it. This photo reminds me of a scene from Lilliput with Jay in the role of…
- Chinese laundry
Now that the weather has turned wet and windy my washing can no longer be hung outside to dry. Instead it resides flung over banisters and towel airers in the hope it will dry before getting smelly. All the landings…
- Rainbow
Sophie, Annie and I spotted a gorgeous rainbow on the way home today.
- Toy library outdoor fun
Annie and her friend Ozzie had a wonderful time at Harrogate and Knaresborough Toy Library's outdoor play session. At £3 a session they really are very good value. The sun shone and it was the perfect day to spend some…
- Toy library outdoor fun
Annie and her friend Ozzie had a wonderful time at Harrogate and Knaresborough Toy Library's outdoor play session. At £3 a session they really are very good value. The sun shone and it was the perfect day to spend some…
- Sophie
I was looking through my phone photo album. I think a certain little lady has being playing with the photo editor. The pictures made me smile and I thought they might make you too.