Please be warned, there is reference to abuse in the following:- The ramifications of negative experiences can be huge, whether they are big or small. For example, a negative experience in a shop may mean you choose not to purchase items there again or you may order something online and not receive what you expected.ContinueContinue reading “Going Round in Circles”
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What a Surprise
We could see it coming right? I am not alone with this thought am I? Apparently I must be because even the top dog apparently surrounded by his experts couldn’t. Except I believe he could but rather than hold up his hands and be honest with the public he continues to waffle on sharing theContinueContinue reading “What a Surprise”
Wash, Rinse, Repeat
Well ladies and gentlemen, I hate to say it but today I am rather bored. As it is a Sunday there is no homeschooling to fill up my day and push me to the limit thankfully. My children and I are enjoying time away from each other in different parts of our home, I amContinueContinue reading “Wash, Rinse, Repeat”
The Dam is Breaking
I am feeling a bit off today. This week is not going as smoothly as I had hoped. Attitude and tantrums are two a penny and tensions are running high. I wish I knew why but I am at a loss. There are only so many times that you can make excuses and provide yourselfContinueContinue reading “The Dam is Breaking”
Things no one tells you…
I remember how I felt when I found out I was pregnant all those years ago. I was terrified but as I got used to the idea I started to get excited. I was doing my research and trying to make sure that everything was just perfect ready for the new arrival. I definitely hadContinueContinue reading “Things no one tells you…”
Long Term Impact of “Poverty”
As I have said previously I grew up as an only child in a single parent family. We were not particularly well off, we lived in local authority housing and my mother was in receipt of benefits. I was entitled to free school meals as many children are. When I was growing up I wasContinueContinue reading “Long Term Impact of “Poverty””
The Role of the Grandparents
I have spent a lot of time during the past 12 months thinking about the important role that grandparents play in the lives of our children. During the previous lockdowns it became apparent to me that my children craved this contact and vice versa. In my experience watching this relationship develop can be bittersweet. ForContinueContinue reading “The Role of the Grandparents”
Nothing to Report
So there is not much to write about today. Yes, we are in another lockdown in the UK. Head spinning change of plans abound. Homeschool fun, round 2 is upon us. Apologies to my children and their teachers for the standard of teaching that they are going to be subjected to. However, it is differentContinueContinue reading “Nothing to Report”
T*ts Out, All Shout!
Social media has an extraordinary power over our everyday lives. Sometimes the effect can be negative but there are occasions that the impact can be positive. I am going to tell you a story of a positive experience that I have had recently as a result of social media. During lockdown I began following aContinueContinue reading “T*ts Out, All Shout!”
It hasn’t been all bad…has it?
Well, that is Christmas over and done with. Now we are in that strange period between Christmas and New Year where we have no idea what day it is, let alone what time it is. We have been living on our cold meats and various chocolates and sweeties for the past few days and I’mContinueContinue reading “It hasn’t been all bad…has it?”
Mumma Bear Roars 