Recently I have found myself stuck in a social media hole. It has been rather disheartening and it has been a real struggle for me to regain control of the rational side of my brain. I have been searching for a purpose but I was looking in the wrong places. Do I think I haveContinueContinue reading “Climbing Out”
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Is it really a Surprise?
It is an accepted statistic that men are more likely to commit suicide. There are many theories about why. It is an act that creates more questions than answers. One of my biggest fears is that my son will become one of those statistics when he reaches adulthood. Mental health is a very complicated aspectContinueContinue reading “Is it really a Surprise?”
Holidays Already?!
Gosh, doesn’t time fly when your head is in a spin! Easter is here and that means it is time for lots of chocolate and entertaining children every day. As we know, this has always proved challenging for me. I have been known to rely heavily on the free baby sitter in the corner ofContinueContinue reading “Holidays Already?!”
Happy Mother’s Day
Happy Mother’s Day to all. Apologies in advance of any typos or mistakes that may appear in the following but I have been having a real nightmare with technology over the past couple of days. I am by no means a technical buff but tomorrow there will be various phone calls, I am sure, tryingContinueContinue reading “Happy Mother’s Day”
Drop and Run
The children are back at school!! I am free from the shackles of homeschooling. However I am bored and have no idea what to do with myself. I feel like I am walking about in a daze. I must say that I write this blog as a tool to keep my mental wellbeing in checkContinueContinue reading “Drop and Run”
Not Long Left
The countdown is on! Not much time left before the children will be back in their classrooms. Woohoo!! Or is it? If I am honest I have to admit that I have mixed feelings. Homeschooling is hard however, for me, it has been easier this time round. The children have been easier to engage. Ok,ContinueContinue reading “Not Long Left”
Gratitude goes a Long Way
Is anyone else fed up of feeling like they are constantly moaning about their life or being surrpunded by influences which seem to just be dragging them down? I know I am. For a while it has felt that every time I sit down to write something it turns into a moan or a rantContinueContinue reading “Gratitude goes a Long Way”
Keep Plugging Away
I hope that everyone is safe and well. I hope that you are all enjoying a much needed break over this half term but I have to say I am feeling a little lost and disheartened this week. I feel like I should be doing loads of fun filled activities with my children making theContinueContinue reading “Keep Plugging Away”
Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day. Do u you celebrate? It isn’t something that my husband and I really bother with. I know for a lot of people the importance of the day has grown. It seems to be focused on the big gestures. However, I find it disconcerting that so much emphasis seems to be placed on aContinueContinue reading “Valentine’s Day”
Lockdown Adventures
A few weeks ago we found ourselves in a situation that required our urgent attention. The floorboards by the sink in the kitchen broke leaving a rather large hole. The hole meant that if you were particularly tall you could wash the dishes comfortably. However, I am not tall, in fact I am, according toContinueContinue reading “Lockdown Adventures”
Mumma Bear Roars 