The Last Time… maybe
‘Bollocks’ I thought to myself as the Greek God(zilla) called up to me for the fourth time that morning. I lifted my head slowly up from the mascara stained pillow beneath it, and tried to…
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5 Reasons to Love Greek Easter Sunday
It will take more than a little bit of rain to scupper the Greek Easter barbecue planned for this afternoon. Not even the heavy rain that is forecast for today can dampen the Greek God(zilla)’s…
A Christmas Party
This weekend we hosted our 3rd annual Christmas party, which always falls on the Saturday closest to the Greek God(zilla)’s birthday, so it is always a joint celebration. Our Christmas tree is picked out and…
Weekend Round-Up (Steak NOT Included)
My Friday night took another major blow this weekend, with the absence of Steak Night™ for the second week running. At least there was the promise of fish & chips eaten out of the house…
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…
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…
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…
My Nan: Celebrating 80 Years
This is my Nan. She is 80 years old today. I know what you are thinking – she does not look a day over 25, right? Check out her fabulous legs too! I wish I…
Uncle George Has A Birthday
Zachy’s Godfather threw a surprise birthday party for his Dad (that’s Uncle George to you and me) last weekend. Much cooking and freezing of food was done. Much hiding of presents and bottles of wine. Much emailing…
Family Fun
We invited the Greek God(zilla)’s two sisters over for dinner on Saturday night. Now, I always get a bit nervous about this as Yiayia is usually the only person who cooks for us and everything she…
