Well, we’ve reached the end of another year. Another in limbo year when some things were pretty much back to normal (tennis), but others (socialising) was still nowhere near back to normal thanks to Covid still being rampant. Fingers crossed…
*Ad-contains affiliate links Our old paddling pool got thrown out a couple of years ago and we never replaced it. Our house’s outdoor tap was put on the other side of our house, ie the lodger’s side. So it’s always…
Not many people want to be at home. We’re lucky in that we’re not a vulnerable person, the OH still needs to work as a farmer with animals to feed and fields to tend. I’m able to work from home…
I don’t think there’s many places in the world that haven’t been touched by Covid 19, the Coronavirus pandemic which is still rising and spreading. Thankfully China is coming out the other side, and cases were slowing (until today) in…
*Ad – sponsored post. Also contains affiliate links Love it or hate it, television is so much at the centre of family life nowadays. It’s still the focal point of most living rooms, and now are used for so much…
Hot weather quite often bring thunderstorms and this summer has been no exception. We had escaped some of the forecasted storms but the other night was pretty spectacular with a huge number of lightning strikes. It would have been nice…
Some children are so obviously like one or the other of their parents, they really are ‘mini me’s’. When I was growing up people often said I was like my mum, but she and people who’d known my dad, always…
This Christmas has been the laziest Christmas holiday for as long as I can remember. We’ve done hardly anything. And that’s ok. There’s no reason to feel mum guilt. But it’s hard not to feel bored or want to do…
To one of my favourite posts of the year, a chance to reread old posts, reminisce and enjoy reminding myself of everything we’ve done over 2018. In blog format. January The start of the year meant N turned 7, and…
Music has always been a big part of my life. As a child I learnt three musical instruments played in orchestras and music school from the age of 9 and took part in area orchestras and post university, a swing…
