Category Archives: Family
Adulthood
It has been a frenzy; this last few weeks; the preparations, the fever pitch of heightened expectation and the exhaustion of getting through this long drawn out term. We began with a birthday at the beginning of December not any … Continue reading
Painful Story-telling
It was about September when I stopped feeling well. By October I was in a lot of pain and by the 10th of the month I was admitted to hospital; to the surgical assessment ward. Starved and prepped for theatre … Continue reading
New Chapter
Like many mothers at this time of year I watched my child close not only a page of his life story but a whole chapter. Mini Son has just left primary and is about to launch himself into all the … Continue reading
caterwaul
People keep pets for many different reasons: for company, to breed, as working pets or in my case to help out. The kittens that I have now acquired are the biggest time wasters that I find in my daily routine. … Continue reading
Pets need Bed and Breakfast Too
Head down concentrating hard with the heavy patter of torrential rain beating rhythmically down on the conservatory roof; I became aware of people in my garden. I looked up to find Mini Son with one of his teachers. She … Continue reading
Driving Passed!
I should have been out meeting clients, persuading them to take out advertising and how it is the best thing for them. I should have been updating the web site and adding items to the online calendar but instead of … Continue reading
Future-proofing Insurance
Future-proofing insurance I received a reminder that my insurance is due on one of my cars this week. I began the task of finding cheap insurance cover not just for myself and Sexy Sporty Dad but this year we have … Continue reading
Team Player
Are you a team player? I try but sometimes it is difficult to be altruistic enough to be a true team player in sport. The ultimate aim of any game is to win, that is why we take part and … Continue reading
Question of Balance
It is half-term and as usual we welcomed the break from school routine with friends coming round and a late night party. The format of the night has evolved as the children grow up and have social lives and work … Continue reading
Neanderthal Sport
Having lost the battle of the TV remote I was forced to watched one of the six nations games. I have of course watched many games of rugby over the years but usually with a vested interest in one of … Continue reading