It’s going to be a slow and quiet day in the household today, well, for me at least. You can’t stop the bairns being boisterous, even on a sad day. One of the many beauties of children. Today a funeral is being held for our dear grandad and father-in-law Jim, in Ellon in the north […]

It’s going to be a slow and quiet day in the household today, well, for me at least. You can’t stop the bairns being boisterous, even on a sad day. One of the many beauties of children. Today a funeral is being held for our dear grandad and father-in-law Jim, in Ellon in the north […]

Now then, I’m trying something a bit different here this morning, a quick audio blog. It’s only a minute long – indulge me! Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser. Click […]

So it was halfway through my husband’s latest work hitch. A FIFO mum needs a little pick me up at times like these. Oh dear My nerves were feeling as shredded at my toenail varnish.  RedBalloon to the rescue. It had been far too long between manicures. The last was when we were on holiday at […]

Happy Postnatal Depression Awareness Week… and yes, I do feel happy. Not that I experienced postnatal depression – I’d much rather not have – but that it was treatable and well treated. And that I have found myself in such excellent company. Some of the most marvellous mums and dads I know have had their […]

This Ketti handbag was my first ever purchase, padded and with a firm base. The company is closing up now – so sad! Are you a mum who loves to take photographs and uses a real camera not just your phone? Of course, you are! There are loads of us who need to lug about […]

This Ketti handbag was my first ever purchase, padded and with a firm base. The company is closing up now – so sad! Are you a mum who loves to take photographs and uses a real camera not just your phone? Of course, you are! There are loads of us who need to lug about […]

I love the introduction to the book ‘Yes, Your Teenager Is Crazy.’ It’s the ‘allowing no rage from yourself in response’ bit that gets me. It’s so very bloody crucial to stay calm when your children are not. Let me say that I’m really grateful that I haven’t had to deal with enraged children in […]

So it was halfway through my husband’s latest work hitch. A FIFO mum needs a little pick me up at times like these. Oh dear My nerves were feeling as shredded at my toenail varnish.  RedBalloon to the rescue. It had been far too long between manicures. The last was when we were on holiday at […]

This Ketti handbag was my first ever purchase, padded and with a firm base. The company is closing up now – so sad! Are you a mum who loves to take photographs and uses a real camera not just your phone? Of course, you are! There are loads of us who need to lug about […]

This Ketti handbag was my first ever purchase, padded and with a firm base. The company is closing up now – so sad! Are you a mum who loves to take photographs and uses a real camera not just your phone? Of course, you are! There are loads of us who need to lug about […]

This Ketti handbag was my first ever purchase, padded and with a firm base. The company is closing up now – so sad! Are you a mum who loves to take photographs and uses a real camera not just your phone? Of course, you are! There are loads of us who need to lug about […]

This Ketti handbag was my first ever purchase, padded and with a firm base. The company is closing up now – so sad! Are you a mum who loves to take photographs and uses a real camera not just your phone? Of course, you are! There are loads of us who need to lug about […]

This Ketti handbag was my first ever purchase, padded and with a firm base. The company is closing up now – so sad! Are you a mum who loves to take photographs and uses a real camera not just your phone? Of course, you are! There are loads of us who need to lug about […]