Impromptu getaway
I am a planner when it comes to holidays, days out and pretty much everything else. I am one of those annoying mums who fills in school letters and sends them back in the next day.… Continue reading
The Summer Holidays – Bring it on
The summer holidays are so close now we can almost touch them. Sports days have been ticked off, drama plays done and reports sent home. The kids shoes are just about hanging on in, and the tween is sporting a new cropped trouser look for school.… Continue reading
Making the right decision – Time to say goodbye
I have no idea whether I have made the right decision.
The decision for my children to attend their first funeral.
A few days after my nan died, people started asking whether I was going to take the children to her funeral.… Continue reading
Not so awesome June
At the start of the year I decided I would do a post which looked back at 10 awesome things we had done for that month. After losing my nan in June.… Continue reading
Having fun at The Brewers Fayre Twirl of Hay in Chester
On Sunday I was invited to a local Brewers Fayre restaurant to celebrate the opening of their new Fun Factory. We have dined at Brewers Fayre many times, but had never visited the Twirl of Hay restaurant which is in Chester.… Continue reading
Losing my nan
I have written this post in my head about 10 times, but when it comes to putting the words down it’s so much harder. My nan passed away in the early hours of Monday.… Continue reading
Spending the weekend with the tween
It’s not often we get the chance to spend a large amount of time with just 1 child, but last weekend it was just us and the tween. Katie was off to cub camp for 2 nights, which meant we only had to parent 1 child for the whole weekend.… Continue reading
Dare to Dine Event at The Trafford Centre
Most people who go to the cinema indulge in some popcorn, a fizzy drink or some pic n mix. But last week my husband and I enjoyed a film, and an amazing 11 course food and drink extravaganza.… Continue reading
Our extended weekend
This weekend has been an extended one as hubby and I had a night away on Thursday night. The minute I finished work we were on the M56 heading to the Trafford Centre.… Continue reading
10 reasons why May was awesome
May is one of my favourite months of the year. I met my husband in May, and married him 2 years later also in May. We usually get a glimpse of the warmer weather this month, but this May has been a total disappointment.… Continue reading