Re-watching Breaking Bad Yeah Bitch! Re-living the misadventures of Walter White and Jesse Pinkman is quite literally giving me life, and getting the kids up to bed in the evening faster than you can say Heisenberg. And although melting bodies in bathtubs isn't exactly my thing, I just cannot get enough of the drama, the … Continue reading January: This month I’m…
Any mom with young kids can relate to lack of sleep and things that go bump in the night. This is an actual summary of last night's sleep.
I recently made a very big decision to return to education. It was not an easy decision to make. There were many factors at play; costs, time constraints, job demands, childcare etc... But with all of these factors at play, I still decided to do it. You see, for years and years I had utterly … Continue reading Finding my Psychology.
Right, That's it! I've ignored it for long enough now and it's starting to show. I've let my healthy eating slip from my tight, controlling grasp. In favour of convenience, I have been reaching for "healthy snacks" rather than proper meals. A slice (or three) of pizza here and there, and (the ultimate sin..!) skipping … Continue reading Eating for Energy
Hubster and I have just celebrated our 10 year Anniversary (Thank you, thank you...) Just to be clear that's 10 years of marriage, not anything fun... And we did celebrate. Had a lovely night away at a beautiful spa hotel without the kids. Treatments, thermal spa, dinner, drinks, the works. It all went far too … Continue reading My 10 year old bottle of Champagne
I've already sent my hubby a text informing him that I will be going for a run when he returns home from work. Now I have to go! But please don't be mistaken, I actually love running - I just haven't been out in a while. I will prepare an energy boosting smoothie to drink … Continue reading Mum on the Run.
Lounging in the garden on a Saturday afternoon. Sun splitting the stones as the humans of number 6 gather around the (round) garden table. Eyes closed and blissful awareness of the tranquil surroundings. Kids are quiet, hubster is dozing (thankfully) and everyone is just.... being. No screaming, no fighting, no playing (no fun?) no complaining. … Continue reading The simple Art of doing nothing
Hi There! Thanks for dropping by. I'm Elaine, lovely to meet you. I have started this blog for a number of reasons. Part of the reason is because I have a terrible memory and am likely to look back at previous posts and think "did that really happen?" Another reason is to smash the fear … Continue reading Right, Let’s get this show on the road!
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