Since I started this blog I have begun to realise that my usual quick snapshots aren't really up to scratch. When I started this blog I didn't think it mattered that my photos are usually a bit rubbish and I thought I would be unapologetic about my blurry snaps. But so many other blogs have … Continue reading
It is currently half term (yay!) and as it was Nathan's graduation in Chichester today (so any excuse for a holiday) we are spending a few days in Littlehampton where we arrived yesterday. Travelling with kids is never great, but in our Citroen Picasso we usually manage ok, it fits everything in brilliantly (even all … Continue reading
If you’ve read this blog before, you will probably know that since the start of October I have been on a bit of a health kick trying to lose weight and be a bit healthier. Basically I am a recovering chocoholic. No fads or strict diet, I’ve just been tracking calories on My Fitness Pal, have … Continue reading
Even though this week has been stressful in lots of ways, with family health scares, my car breaking down and just not enough hours in the day at home or at work there are always things that have made me smile. Things that have made me glad this week, in no particular order: The NHS … Continue reading
Once your child starts school, you will immediately realise that there is a huge amount of admin that comes with having a school child. It is almost a full time job. Every day there will be a handful of letters requiring your attention some just for information, some with forms to fill in and there … Continue reading
I gave up chocolate on the first of October, so as this is the 11th day completely chocolate-free (well, except for a piece of cake on Matty and Nathan’s birthday, but that doesn’t count, right? Because a) it was just cake, not actually a piece of chocolate and b) everyone knows birthday cake is calorie free … Continue reading
I always like to count my blessings and I feel lucky there is always something to make me smile. Here are just a few things that have made me happy this week… We are getting a new kitchen! We moved into our house a year ago and always knew we were going to have to … Continue reading
The trouble with kids is that when they are little you can't help but look forward to them being a bit more independent. Then when they do actually grow up you just really wish they were little again. Us mums are just never happy are we? This week my twin sons turned 22. Twenty actual … Continue reading
This morning started off so well. We were up early, the girls were washed and dressed and I was showered by the time Mr Totsy and Milly left at half seven. We had nearly an hour and half until school started. What could possibly go wrong? Thinking I was on top of everything was my … Continue reading
My name is Nikki and I’m a chocoholic. It’s been 24 hours since my last Boost Bite. There, I’ve said it (well, typed it). Now I’m not just talking about the odd Mars bar, or little treat. I eat vast amounts of the stuff every single day without fail. A family size bar of Dairy … Continue reading
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