Winter solstice – brrrrr

I've mentioned a couple of times now that I don't do cold and this last weekend has been freezing.  Getting up this morning after the longest night of the year when the temperature bottomed out at 1 degree was pure torture but it got worse... I had to send the puppies outside into the cold …

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All the preparations

Well, Miss A has turned one and we're having a party on Sunday... So much to do, so much to do! It's nearing midnight and I have a few things left to do so here is a summary in pics! Priority number 1 - make the cake! I believe that making my girls' birthday cake is …

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TGIF

Friday's are generally a great day in our household.  It's my day off and the chance to catch up with my girls.  But I have not looked forward to a Friday the way I have this week for a very long time. It's been a long rough week.  But today that was all put aside. …

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Keep calm and channel Kate Middleton

You know how sometimes you have those days that start ok but then a curveball hits your desk and it all turns to shit?? Yep, that was the kinda day I had today. I was feeling a bit drained and emotional as I went about the routine of getting the girls fed and into bed and …

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Two Sentences Tuesday #07

  The look of excitement when she realises I'm home puts a smile on my face, even on the most trying of days. Her lopsided gait as she gallops for cuddles is endearing and heartwarming on a cold winter's night. (Photo: Nardia | a life like ours)

Pinterest saves the day – YAY!

So it's Miss A's first birthday on Thursday. Can you even believe it!?? Yesterday I realised that I really needed to get my skates on so that I can get organised for the party that I have invited many many people to this Sunday! One of the things that I've realised now that I have two …

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Sunshine and rainbow cake

I'm feeling a million times better today after a crappy day yesterday!  Thank goodness! Miss A wasn't feeling as well this morning so both her and I stayed at home whilst Miss B headed off to swimming with the hubby.  She perked up a bit after a nap so after the intrepid swimmers arrived home, …

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