I am pleased to report that things are on t’up! That makes it a great time to celebrate my reasons to be cheerful. 1. It is our 5th wedding anniversary today. Recent events have really reconfirmed out love for each other and how much sense those old-fashioned vows make. For better, for worse and all … Continue reading »
How have I changed in the last 30 years?
Anyone who knows me will tell you that I never quite left the Eighties so I am going to indulge in a little nostalgia trip looking back to 1983 when I was fourteen years of age. I lived in Dewsbury, a market town in West Yorkshire with my Mum and Dad. Our house was an … Continue reading »
What are my reasons to be cheerful?
I am quite late to the cheerful party this week. This time last week, we were waiting for news and not long after we had it. It was not good news. My husband, an ex-serviceman, after 7 years of loyal service to the Royal British Legion (@PoppyLegion on Twitter) is to be made redundant. Of … Continue reading »
Family-friendly Mexican Discovery Fajitas
I have made a find which I want to share with you. In my house, it is so rare for my husband, myself and all 3 children to enjoy the same main meal. Yesterday, I made fajitas and everyone loved them. Here are the ingredients I used … Turkey steaks cut into chunks Red and … Continue reading »
I am feeling upbeat!
I am feeling upbeat today! The sunshine and blue skies help immensely of course. It’s the weekly time to focus on the fantastic things in my world at the moment. 1. The weather is lovely and I actually felt like I looked vaguely good today in my spring T-shirt and white trousers. This time last … Continue reading »
Don’t write off my son Mr Teacher!
I attended Parents’ Evening at my son’s secondary school for the first time last week. Overall, it was a positive experience. Regular readers will know how concerned I have been about my son’s education and the way that I just seem to have lost all sense of what he is learning and what is required … Continue reading »
I have got balls!
Yes, it is true that I have balls! Healthy balls too I might add. I like boxes and I love these Oriental balls on the inside. £2. I go to the charity shop more now that I live in town so I don’t miss much! It is that time of year when I always buy … Continue reading »
Silent Sunday
Hello teenager!
Before I was a mum, a colleague told me that one day her lovely girly daughter went upstairs and the next morning someone looking like her but with an aggressive attitude came down those stairs. She was convinced that her daughter became a teenager that night. I have a 12 year old and I think … Continue reading »
National Pretzel Day
Did you know it is National Pretzel Day? Our family were sent some Penn State pretzels. There are a good variety of taste sensations available with this classic American snack brand. Everyone seemed to favour the Sour Cream and Chive variety in our house although the Original Sea Salted also went down well. The pretzels … Continue reading »
