Tag Archives: rugby
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
Getting the Grade
It’s been a long week of waiting especially for 16 year olds and their wearied families. Last Wednesday brought a stream of successful A’level results; leading to young futures being mapped out as scenes of happy teenagers realise they had … Continue reading
Border Line Senility
It was the domino effect rather than the senility, I hope, that resulted in embarrassment for me. As most people know Mini Son and I go to the same school. He studies hard and learns lots. I work hard and … Continue reading
Bruised and Battered
You will not believe my week again, waves of déjà vu, nausea and pummelled heart strings. In some small ways that I haven’t worked out yet we are probably lucky where we live. We do not however, have an A&E … Continue reading
Battered not Broken
It is so difficult as a mother watching your child hurt themselves. I now also know that it doesn’t get any easier with time. I find it so easy to step back and remember the moment when that perfect little … Continue reading
Wicked Mother
That is me not my mother; just in case you were wondering, in the eyes of my children. I feel that I am quite defensive and proud of my children but there are still times when we do not see … Continue reading
Priorities
I am good at my job; normally within the limited scope I am permitted, I am good at prioritising. I have come from a highly charged and pressurised career where I had to deliver accurate and timely financial data onto … Continue reading