Tweet This is my Hubby and my Dad very early this morning, around 12:30am. They had just spent the past 2 hours struggling, swearing and sweating over the GORGEOUS new IKEA Hemnes bed which is now Ella’s “Big Girl” bed. My stepmom and I left them to it. They are the perfect pair. Mark gets cranky, Dad calms him...
read moreTweet Nesting: (Wikipedia) In human females, the nesting instinct often occurs around the fifth month of pregnancy[1][4], but can occur as late as the eighth, or not at all[citation needed]. It may be strongest just before the onset of labor.[1][5][6] It is commonly characterized by a strong urge to clean and organize one’s...
read moreTweet Through the magic of Picnik, I have altered a few photos…see if you can guess what they are! Feel free to guess the subject and/or leave a caption in the comments below. ONE TWO THREE You can have fun with Picnik as well! And if you’re looking for an avenue to display your creativity, check out Five Go...
read moreTweet Yesterday I turned 41. I had a lovely birthday with friends and family present, calls from family abroad and delightful presents from many. Ella “helped” me to open every single one (didn’t even get my hands on them to tell you the truth) and was happy to lead everyone in a round of “Happy...
read moreTweet 41 years ago today a teeny (5lbs 13oz) me came into the world and isn’t the world better for it?! The picture to the left is NOT me when I was born but when I was about 3 which is a similar age to Ella at the moment. On this day, Ella is nearly 3 1/2 and waiting to be a big sister. On this day, I am 41 and...
read moreTweet This weekend I have learned of some bad news regarding people I know and love. It’s amazing how your life just ticks along and you forget about how much you have to be grateful for until, sometimes, it’s too late. Or how much we manage to whinge and moan about trivial, insignificant things when people are...
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