Tag Archives: Friendship

Oink Oink

  So, Plan A: Take a short rest from the blog, free up some time, focus on The Book of Broccoli, get it done whilst ensuring I was 100% available for Hannah during her transition (I’ll get to that in … 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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Five years

  Blimey!   Has it been five years since I took a deep intake of breath and pressed the publish button?   Why, yes, I believe it has!   I have exhaled since then, honest!…probably disappointing a few people along … Continue reading

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Alpacalicious!

There isn’t much opportunity for the residents of Broccoli HQ to do anything spontaneous these days. Well, discounting stuff like spontaneously falling down, impulsively throwing yourself backwards with your eyes closed, biting and other generally hazardous shenanigans (btw, I’m referring … Continue reading

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40 something sleeps

So, that’s it for another academic year in the UK. The summer holidays have commenced! And there’s no doubt there will have been lots of mascara run today and tissues crumpled as children leave to commence their next journey onto … Continue reading

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I see YOU…(a re-blog)

Hello you! Well, we’re a bit giddy at Broccoli HQ because we’re in the final round (again!) of The 2018 BAPS (Bloody Awesome Parents Awards) in two categories. TWO! – Yay! Go Us! *does happy dance* WHAT. AN. HONOUR!!!   … Continue reading

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My Little Adventurer

Or otherwise entitled… Hannah goes on an adventure WITHOUT ME (I KNOW, HOW RUDE!) and this is a post about what she got up to, with a bit of a preamble and some more waffle to accompany the photos from her … Continue reading

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The sorting hat, moody cows, celebrities and Hannah goes surfing

Hello my lovelies! I hope you had a fantastic Christmas and here’s to 2017 being a wonderful, healthy, happy one for you all and for your loved ones too. Hey, have a guess where we’ve been? Yep, you guessed it … Continue reading

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I see YOU…

Or otherwise entitled… For my fellow Special Mama’s (but please don’t let that stop you reading on) Sometimes, as a Special Mama, it’s very easy to feel invisible. Sometimes, it’s like you’ve lost your identity and the person you were, … Continue reading

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Making memories – Our day at PNE

Or, otherwise entitled: My kid: the most non-conformist, unenthusiastic little football mascot there’ll ever be…in the world…like, probably, ever!   It’s vital that we grasp as many opportunities for Hannah whilst we can, because we don’t know what the future … Continue reading

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