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 …
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 …
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. …
Wine is the answer
Here's to the back end of the WORST. DAY. EVER!!! Have you had a good day today? Or has it been the most crushing and soul destroying day of all time? Oh sorry, that was my day...
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 …
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 …
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, …
A LIFE LIKE OURS 