Time for a little Gratitude…

This post is going to be a little different. I am hoping to share some funny memories and a little bit of history regarding the Valkyries. The reason I feel a post is necessary is simply because there are not enough words to be able to express my gratitude and respect to a specific person.ContinueContinue reading “Time for a little Gratitude…”

Benefits for the Girls

Take this as fair warning. This post is going to be about rugby. Specifically about the benefits that playing rugby has for girls. This is something that has been bugging me for a while. What are the issues that girls face, particularly preteen and teenage girls? I remember really struggling with the changes that myContinueContinue reading “Benefits for the Girls”

The Ship of Dreams

My brain feels that way sometimes. I have spells where I am full of ambition and dreams. They don’t seem to last long though. Inevitably I encounter a metaphoric iceberg which pierces the hull and sends them plummeting to the depths of my mind where they are slowly eaten away by self doubt and fears,ContinueContinue reading “The Ship of Dreams”

Lets Have Another Go!

Here we are again. Lets give this another go shall we? I have come to decision that I am going to move in a slightly different direction with this blog as a whole. As my children are growing older it is becoming increasingly harder to write about my journey as a mother. They will stillContinueContinue reading “Lets Have Another Go!”

Hello Everybody!!

Apologies…again! I have been MIA for a while. I didn’t want to write any blogs until I was in a positive mindset. The last thing any one needs right now is some stranger bleating about their struggles. It took a while and this week I am feeling good so figured it was a good timeContinueContinue reading “Hello Everybody!!”

Staring in to space

This post has taken some time to write and there have simply been too many ups and downs to keep track of. Therefore I have chosen three events to write about. One which makes me nervous, one which makes me proud and one which has made me feel useless. So much has happened and thereContinueContinue reading “Staring in to space”

Holidays and Rugby

Easter holidays are here!! That means a lot of happy memories being made, right? I don’t suppose anyone knows how to achieve this when sibling fights are occurring multiple times a day? If so, please feel free to share your tips with me. The holidays started off rather well. The first weekend was enjoyed byContinueContinue reading “Holidays and Rugby”

No such thing as a Quick Fix

I discovered this week that there is no such thing as a quick fix when it comes to your mindset. By all accounts this week should be a really good week. I should be in a really strong happy mindset following the success and fun enjoyed during Sundays match. A few small things happened thisContinueContinue reading “No such thing as a Quick Fix”