As I’ve previously mentioned, I wasn’t entirely convinced by the class examples included with my box of goodies from Crop in the Country … but with some creative thinking and encouragement from The Best Friend, I produced several layouts I’m happy with. I focused my efforts on updating early pages from The Boy Child’s albums. The example layout called … Continue reading Scrapbooking in 2020 #15
Dog tired ... She has brought so much joy into our livesShe's not quite there with the house trainingShe's a very dainty eater (not like Max at all!)She has her own group of friends on the school run. I am ignored by strangers who say hello to her by nameShe's not afraid to bark at … Continue reading 10 Things | Tilly
London has a reputation for unfriendly locals ... something that I've found over the years to be untrue. And it came to me recently that I have gathered around me in my small spot of West London, a select group of not-so-strangers. You know, those people you see all the time - during the school … Continue reading My Not-So-Strangers
A perfect pair? Since Tilly's arrival, the question I've been asked most is this: How is The Boy Child with her? I tell people that he is besotted, and he is. But ... He is also heavy-handed with her, constantly bothers her if she is trying to sleep and will insist on cuddling her in … Continue reading Him and Her
I'm not a big fan of winter. This year hasn't been so bad - it’s been mild and we’ve seen the sun - and the snowfall has been minimal. First school run But if personal experience has taught me anything about winter, it’s that I need to get myself out of the house and into … Continue reading Winter Walks with Tilly
In two short weeks, Tilly has brought such love and joy into our home. We are all besotted. Tired Tilly Just like a human baby, she's a pooping and peeing machine, interspersed with time for eating and sleeping. In two short weeks, she's ruling the roost ... she's even allowed on the furniture, a privilege … Continue reading Two Weeks with Tilly
I wrote my first {short} blog post on the 2nd February, 2008. During 2018, I wrote a series of posts called On This Day where I randomly selected dates to look back at. I can hardly believe that as I move into year eleven, here I am, still tapping away at the keyboard and hitting … Continue reading 10 Things About 10 Years of Blogging
Back in the Summer, I made The Boy Child a Secret Keeper ... after I'd had a chat with him about Santa. He wasn't very impressed with neither me nor the 'secret', truth be told, but he rallied when I pointed out he could still write a Christmas Wish List. Did you notice that he … Continue reading Dear Mum and Dad
February 2018 marked my Blogoversary – ten years of blogging. I recognise that I wasn’t very good in early days, but it still might be fun to look back over the years … In 2015: I showcased a mini-book. In 2012: I shared a photo of Max having a blow dry. In 2011: I shared … Continue reading On This Day
As you may recall, I announced in January that we were dog ready. Ready to have a dog as part of the family again. We applied to Guide Dogs for the Blind for the opportunity to rehome a dog who had been withdrawn from training. Six months later, and we've been unsuccessful in our attempt. … Continue reading The Pitter Patter of Paws
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