We’ve been focusing on sorting out bedrooms this week with Thomas moving into his own room. He’s been very excited about having his own bedroom and absolutely loved his Numberblocks themed room. So far he’s also stayed in his own bed until morning which is great as he often tends to climb in with us… Read More
It’s been a whirlwind couple of weeks with Sophie and I both performing in The Wizard of Oz, Sophie competing in a dance festival, taking part in various Halloween activities and celebrating Sophie’s 10th birthday. I’m still trying to catch up on things now that she and Thomas are back at school again after half-term,… Read More
I’m overwhelmed, overstretched, overloaded and exhausted this week. Trying to juggle too many balls and feeling like I’m dropping most of them. I don’t feel on top of anything this week. It’s been a week of poor sleep, grief bursts, and a mental load that quite frankly feels like it’s about to crush me. I’m… Read More
“When it rains, look for rainbows. When it’s dark, look for stars” (author unknown) It’s been an up-and-down week but there have been moments where rainbows have broken through the clouds of grief, tiredness and overwhelm. The highlight of the week was leading Sunday’s parade service when our new Boys’ and Girls’ Brigade members… Read More
My mind feels like an unending game of Tetris is going on inside it at the moment. As soon as one thing slots into place on the mental to-do list, another thing appears that I need to try and make headspace for. Too much juggling going on, and it feels like a battle to keep… Read More
I’ve been busy baking this week for coffee mornings and cake sales. We had a Girls’ Brigade coffee morning last weekend so I made cheese scones and tea loaf. Thomas had to bring in cakes for the school cake sale this week so I made cupcakes for that and then tomorrow is the Boys’ Brigade… Read More
I’m flying solo again at the moment as my husband is away on work trips until the beginning of October. On the plus side this week has been a quieter one than usual as Sophie’s dance classes have been cancelled due to the hall being repainted so there’s been less rushing around getting her to… Read More