Tag Archives: Carers

Pity

I wrote this on Facebook yesterday (18.11.21). Seeing as I’ve neglected the blog for far too long, thought I’d add it here too. Bear with me, my people. Hope this makes sense. Here’s The Floret, looking fabulous in her new … Continue reading

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The 10 Year Challenge

I’ve noticed these 10-year challenge things floating around on the interweb recently and thought I’d use a similar theme for a blog post. However, mine won’t be a “Ooh, look at us! weren’t we fabulously glamorous then…and we haven’t changed … Continue reading

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Terms and Conditions

Or, otherwise entitled…   PACT-G     Once upon a time; many, many moons ago, my parents bought me a piano.  It lived in my fathers study and alongside the weekly piano lessons, I was advised that I was expected … Continue reading

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For New Parents

  Oooh, hello! You found us…yay! You know what?…I’m SO pleased you did! Now, just so you know, I didn’t know what to call this post.  So the title (For New Parents) might not be too accurate as some of … Continue reading

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STOP!

    I need to try and get up shortly, make myself look almost human, but hop in for a minute, let’s have a chat *pats duvet in inviting manner and moves over*.  Oh sorry *gathers mountain of tissues (ew!)…and … Continue reading

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Over to you, Hannah!

Well, my people, I can confidently say that since Hannah came along, life has never been dull. Not one bit! As I’ve said before, there’ve been ups…aaaaaaaand quite a few downs; just like a rollercoaster. (In this respect, I guess … Continue reading

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It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas

  Or otherwise entitled…   It’s probably best just to ASK, really.         Oh crikey, it’s coming! I don’t know about you, but Christmas seems to start earlier each year! Call me Ebenezer, but the ‘countdown to … Continue reading

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Once upon a time

Oh, to be a child again! Even though it was *coughs* some considerable time ago, I recall the bliss of opening a book and jumping into magical worlds filled with enchanted forests and mystical creatures; worlds where good triumphed over … Continue reading

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One of those ‘something in my eye’ moments

If you gave me a pound for every appointment I’ve attended for Hannah since her birth, I’d probably be able to afford that house I’ve got my eye on in Cornwall. I kid you not! (Don’t worry, that’s the last … Continue reading

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Did you have a nice summer?

    Did you have a nice summer?         It used to be one of those questions I’d dread being asked.   Mostly because my feeble response (probably including some grunting and gurning) would more than likely … Continue reading

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