‘Cooking Doesn’t Get Tougher Than This’
Since leaving work, it is fair to say that most of the domestic duties have fallen to me. It is also fair to say that I am probably still enjoying the novelty of being able…
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Learning to Ride a Bike
A bike, especially your first ever bike, is something you will remember forever. It represents a coming of age; a right of passage; and signifies the moment you stop being a baby and become a…
The Only Way is North Devon
We managed to get away to Devon for the last few days of Summer before school started. My parents have a holiday cottage in a little village called Combe Martin that we could use, which…
The One With the Birthday Surprise
The day after Zachy was born, I celebrated my 36th birthday. Only with all the excitement of a new baby in the family and as I was still recovering in hospital following an emergency C-section,…
Mini Beast
So, when I left you last I had just stepped off the hamster wheel. Although, I feel I have just hopped straight onto another one, albeit one with slightly prettier scenery, as while I have…
Like Father, Like Son
When my son was born, almost 4-years ago, he came into the world looking just like his Dad. Right down to the shape of his knees, the curl of his lip and even the kink in…
Getting Dressed The Greek God(zilla) Way
We were on our way to a special 90th birthday lunch for the Greek God(zilla)’s dad last weekend, and for once we were not running late, when my husband casually remarked that it had taken me 3-hours…
The best is yet to come
In 3-months time, I will turn 40. I am surprisingly ok with it, looking forward to it even. I wish I had felt this calm about turning 30, but at the time it literally felt like the…
The One Where Yiayia Gets a Flat
Greek Easter Sunday is one of my favourite days of the year. The Greek God(zilla)’s family throws a big party and invite all of their friends and family over to celebrate. This year, the party…
Greekster
It is Greek Easter this weekend, a big event that preparations have been underway for since final orders were called on last Easter. The format is always the same. Friends and family descend upon Yiayia…
“You’re a stinky poo-poo head”
“You’re a stinky poo-poo head” my 3-year old said to me this morning before dissolving into a fit of giggles. “I’m going to do a pop on your lap!” he howled out loud as I…
A Weekend Off
Zachy went to stay with my parents this weekend. He’s had an overnight with Yiayia and Papou a couple of times before, but we still tucked him up in bed and stayed in a hotel…
