So it appears that this is my 3,000th blog post.I began this blog at the beginning of February, 2008. It was a means to an end; a way for my mum and sister to see what was going on in our everyday lives. After I joined a few online classes, it grew into something else. … Continue reading 3,000
This week we have free entry to London's Museums, progress, being organised, the first-aiders, old friends, togetherness and giving. If you would like to know more about Food Bank in the UK, go here. UK shoppers might also like to know that Tesco is collecting donations in store this weekend and will add another 30% in … Continue reading 30 Days of Thankful | Days 23-29
Hi, hi, c'mon in. The kettle's on.You've found me a little behind myself this morning, after a late night and an early start.We had two old friends over for supper last night and both stayed the night. It was a fun evening with plenty of hilarious laughter and I love that we share a long … Continue reading Sharing a Cuppa
Hello to a fairly quiet week. There is not much marked on the calendar.Hello to two friends over for dinner on Wednesday and both staying the night.Hello to Christmas planning and shopping.Hello to scrapbooking. I am determined to make some pages this week.Hello to travelling to Mum's for a flying visit at the weekend. She … Continue reading Hello Monday
I am in awe at The Boy Child's progress with his handwriting.Local authority Occupational Therapy has been very scarce.I don't mind admitting that there were times when I thought he would never master the art of holding a pencil and forming letters.He's knocked that thought right out of the park.
I don't mind admitting that on some days finding something to be thankful for was hard.This week we have the sacrifice of others, entertainment in its simplest form, learning how to play the game, the ability to drive, the opportunity to be at home, inspiration from cookery books and scrapbookingWhat are you thankful for?You can … Continue reading 30 Days of Thankful | Days 16-22
This year's December Daily album is ready to go. I purchased the kit from Studio Calico this year and although I like it, there's so much left over I probably won't bother purchasing one next year.I intend to spray the wooden piece with gold ink and I may spray the album cover as well. I … Continue reading December Daily 2013 | Foundation Pages
Hello to not overdoing things. I still don't feel 100% and am tiring very easily.Hello to The Brainy One working abroad this week. I can potter about in the evenings with impunity.Hello to Year 2's Parent/Teacher evening.Hello to seriously thinking about beginning my Christmas shopping. I think the majority of it will be done online.Hello … Continue reading Hello Monday
Occasionally, something happens that makes it difficult for me to form any kind of coherent sentence.And they say that a picture paints a thousand words ...Alexa, of Trimming the Sails, invites people to share a moment with her around this date of each month. Nothing fancy, just a few well chosen words, or a photo, or a scrapbook … Continue reading Simply a Moment
There was still a fair bit to be thankful for this week, even if being poorly wasn't one of them. The relationship they have with one another; swimming lessons; a husband who is self-employed; social media; sitting down jobs; Lower School swimming and unexpected prizes.What are you thankful for this week?
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