The First Day of August

The First Day of August

The first day of August, the month in which I will turn 40. Well, that has crept up on me rather quickly I have to say.  I wanted to make a list of all the…

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A FAB Summer

A FAB Summer

I am not one to complain about the weather – unless it is too cold, too hot, or too wet. I have yearned for a long hot summer since the last one, back in 2006.…

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Mini Beast

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…

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The Hamster Wheel

The Hamster Wheel

When I returned to my full-time job 12-months after Zachy was born, it was with mixed emotions. I had enjoyed maternity leave and loved getting to know my newborn son, but towards the end I had…

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Like Father, Like Son

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…

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A Weekend Off

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…

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Dear Employer

Dear Employer

Dear Employer, I am so sorry I was late for work today. The morning started so well.  I was awake on the first beep of the Greek God(zilla)’s alarm clock as usual, at 5.55am, but my…

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Nothing But The Tooth

Nothing But The Tooth

A couple of weeks ago, Zachy tripped over at nursery while running around and chasing his friends in the garden. His gum looked a bit red and sore, but as it did not seem to be causing…

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Anyone for Tennis?

Anyone for Tennis?

For his 3rd birthday present last year, Auntie BB gave Zachy his first ever tennis racket, a tin of tennis balls and lessons for life as long as he wants to have them for. They are…

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Best Friends

Best Friends

They say as adults we make friends for a reason, a season or a lifetime. This saying could also be said of when you are three. Zachy has made a lot of friends for a reason.  As…

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