Here we are again, the last Friday of the month. I’m finally organised enough to be writing this first thing in the morning despite it being the half term holidays. The truth is that I’m attending a funeral later today and I’m attempting to distract myself from the emotions that go with a day like today.
The that of April was welcomed with open arms. Knowing that within a few days of it starting the children would be off school for the Easter holidays. I always cringe when I think of the time when I’d moan and groan about finding childcare solutions for the holidays. Nowadays I love having the children at home (well… most of the time!), even it does mean that I end up working all evening to play catch up on work.
One of the thing that sets off my ‘mama bear’ parenting instincts is my children’s education. Wishing to ensure that they are accessing the best that is available to us and that they are thriving in that atmosphere.
It feels like an age has passed since I joined in with the #LittleLoves. Something I once loved joining in with each week with, however, when it was changed to a monthly link up I lost my way. Hence my lack of joining in and sharing what I’ve been reading, watching, wearing and making.
Three years ago today we made the move from Great Yarmouth to Norwich. Not exactly relocating on a large scale…
There are certain aspects of life that really wind me up. No matter how much I try to not be…
Last year I attended the funeral of a close friends dad. Whilst I was chatting to her and checking in to see how she was and her mum was coping etc. She mentioned that she had been staying with her mum since his death and was there to ensure that she wasn’t alone. It suddenly struck me like an epiphany that I wasn’t enough for my mum.
With Mother’s Day coming up (and Father’s Day not that far behind) it seemed the perfect opportunity to take our beautiful photos and create a place where I can go back and relive that morning whenever I’m feeling a little nostalgic.
As a mum and as a blogger I take 100s of photos. It’s something I like doing and a way to help document our family life. However, once I’ve taken these photos, looked through them and plucked out a couple that I choose to share on social media. The rest of them are simply moved to a file within my Google Drive. Where they might get a quick search through when I am looking for a particular photo or a snapshot from a place that we visited.
Throughout the year I like to think that I make a real effort for other peoples birthdays. Having them listed on my calendar so I can see in advance which one is next. Ensuring I have enough time to think about what gift they would like. Working out their interests, their likes/dislikes, thinking whether they have hinted at anything recently.
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