My friend Becks over at Weight Wars has an amazing giveaway at the moment… a Kenwood Smoothie 2GO machine. Now I am slowly losing weight but I really need to start shifting it a bit quicker if I ever want baby number 3. Did you see One Born Every Minute last night on Channel 4? [...]
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Win a Kenwood Smoothie 2GO Machine!
Posted: 12 January 2012 in About me, DietTags: goose bumps, kenwood smoothie, smoothie maker
Being thankful
Posted: 18 November 2011 in About me, Health, Katie, Positivity, Robyn, Thankful FridayThis morning at school we held a cake sale for Children in Need. The children are all wearing spotty clothes and they will do some fun activities to raise money to help children who really need it. I am so thankful that I have 2 healthy children. Yes, they have both had their problems but [...]
So after yesterdays pity party I decided to post something positive. I weighed myself this morning and since the end of August I have lost 6lb! When I think about how much comfort eating I have done in the last few months this loss is pretty amazing! I’m a sucker for cake. It is my [...]
One day I’ll start blogging again properly! What a summer. It was full of emotional ups and downs. I found out that I was finally pregnant after more than 3 years of trying. Much jubilation ensued. We began to plan, allowed ourselves to be excited and for 4 weeks we were on cloud 9. Then [...]
How healthy is your emotional bank balance?
Posted: 24 August 2010 in About me, StressTags: kids, school holidays, Stress, tantrums
School goes back next week. Part of me is sad and part of me is glad. I’m ready for some me time again but I will miss spending time with the girls and being carefree with time. Robyn is really excited about seeing all of her friends again and Katie is more than ready to [...]
It is no secret that my Daddy is my hero. Here we are together when I was aged 11. He is not only my dad but a great friend too. We laugh together nearly every day and I know he is always there if I need him. I feel so lucky to be able to [...]
The Gallery: Friendship
Posted: 26 May 2010 in About me, Anthony, Celebrations, Marriage, The GalleryTags: anniversary, Friends, Friendship, Marriage, The Gallery
Over on The Gallery this week the theme is “Friendship”. I have 2 best friends and I feel truely blessed to have them both. 3 years ago today I married my soul mate. Here we are with our precious girls after we signed the registers in church… The 26th May 2007 was THE happiest day [...]
An update on my 10 things.
Posted: 6 April 2010 in About me, The futureTags: ambitions, believe, future
Back in December my friend Mel asked me to compile a list of 10 things that we want in the next 12 months. That was 4 months ago so I figured I should post an update… We want to have another baby We want Anthony to be working in a good job where he is [...]
The Gallery: Me
Posted: 24 March 2010 in About me, Family, The GalleryTags: About me, Family, me, The Gallery
It’s Gallery time again! The prompt this week is “Me”. I’ve already posted a self portrait on week 1 so I’ve had to choose something slightly different. I’ve sat and thought “Who am I?”. I’ve been wondering what one image I could use that incorporates all that I am. I came up with this… It [...]
The Simple Woman’s Daybook
Posted: 14 March 2010 in About me, Simple Woman's DaybookTags: Mother's Day
FOR TODAY, Sunday 14th March 2010 Outside my window… it is a bit dull. I took Katie to feed the ducks and realised it is a bit windy too. I am thinking… about Mother’s Day. Here in the UK it is Mother’s Day today. I always struggle with it. My mum hates it and always [...]
