Taking A Break

I have been looking at this bloody screen for a while now. Of course I have also been procrastinating by clicking back to facebook, pottering around and finding music playlists on YouTube. Does anyone else do this? I can't even clean my kitchen or have a bath without a 'task appropriate' playlist. This evening I…

How I learnt the hard way NOT to delay a smear test

It was just after I turned 25 when I received the letter asking me to book my first smear test. At that time I was expecting Ava and understood you couldn't have one while pregnant so I tossed the letter away and didn't think much more of it. I got a second letter shortly after…

‘Just’ a Health Care Assistant

I am aware that I did not go to University to become a trained Nurse but one thing that really grinds my gears is when an ignorant Issac or a stuck up Sally says to me - 'oh, you're just a Health Care Assistant'. Well, yes I am a Health Care Assistant. I currently work in a…

An Open Letter to a Parent Going Through a Break Up

I know you are hurting, but everything is going to be okay. I promise. Your world has been flipped upside down.You feel completely out of control and the sadness and agony is probably like nothing you have ever experienced. What makes this situation more difficult is the fact that it's not just two people who have…

Recharging my batteries

After weeks of feeling flat as a pancake and generally a bit 'meh', I woke up this morning and was determined to have a good day. Sometimes, when life get's too much I find myself becoming easily overwhelmed and unmotivated. Most people pull themselves out of a funk by socialising and staying busy. I can…

Which school mum are you?

There are a few posts regarding types of 'school mums' and I thought I would give you my own 'tongue in cheek' list of common characters you find yourself amongst at the school gates. Before you read on please bear in mind the following are NOT REAL people and this post is not intended to…

Mummy Guilt

  Ditching plans with a friend, calling in sick at work, forgetting a family members birthday, gorging on four bags of crisps when you're supposed to be on a diet (just me?!) The list goes on. Definitions of 'guilt' in the dictionary include 'remorseful awareness of  having done something wrong or violating a rule'  and a…

An Open Letter to my Mum

It is my beautiful Mum's birthday and I wanted to write a quick post about how much she means to me. I won't be seeing her today as she is WAY too busy sunning herself in Tenerife (so selfish of course!) I came into this earth when Mumsy was only SEVENTEEN years old. Now that…

Sharing my children

  'Family - where life begins and love never ends.' I still remember clear as day, my Nan looking over to the wall sticker quote I put up in my dining area, shaking her head and saying  "Oh Rox. Ironic hey.." She had popped in to see me shortly after my partner walked out and…

First blog post/Introduction

Welcome to my first blog post. Sat here with my laptop cross legged on the sofa, kiddies in bed, fiancé sprawled next to me suffering from man-flu and e-cig on stand by (terrible/occasional habit)... I begin. For years I have followed and enjoyed all types of blogs, mostly mummy/parenting pages. Reading to gain advice, laugh…