Is having a mini me a little too weird?

Finally this week I had some time where my energy levels picked up, I had the downstairs to myself (thank heavens for the Xbox at half term!) And I had the brain space to ignore all the things I thought I needed to do and decided to do something just for me. I broke out my sewing machine, chose one of the ninety billion fun fabrics I’ve been hoarding over the last few weeks and made myself a swing skirt. I chose a very simple design and made it by eye rather than trying to get my brain to concentrate … Continue reading “Is having a mini me a little too weird?”

Salt and vinegar Hula Hoops

Today’s been a crappy day! I’m out in the village and my shopping basket is being filled with junk food. That little voice in the back of my brain reminds me that I’m too fat already, but hey who cares, I’m pissed off already. Scanning the shelves and hoola hoops are on offer. My hand reaches for the plain and then I see the mixed bags. 2 plain 2 cheese and onion and 2 salt and vinegar. Why do they never skip the cheese and onion and put in the BBQ beef? Cos let’s face it these 3 are the … Continue reading “Salt and vinegar Hula Hoops”

Don’t cloud my sunshine

If you asked me to describe my daughter I’d tell you she is a confident blond bubble of energy, and sunshine. She is an amazing actress, her creativity at art is outstanding and she has the voice of an angle…. actually no, it’s not an angle, is the deep chilling voice of a 40 a day habit club singer, but at 13 trust me when I say it’s breathtaking. I often giggle and call her Bubble head as she has moments of the world completely passing her by without a flinch but all in all she is one of life’s … Continue reading “Don’t cloud my sunshine”