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We had a mixed weekend. Some good things, baking, haircuts, delicious toasties, the end of a cold sleety week. And we had a 111 emergency, ambulance ride and 24h in hospital. It was a mixed bag! We pride ourselves in giving a good rounded diet, low in processed foods (the odd cupcake doesn’t hurt!) and…
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This weekend it rained, and rained, and rained, and just for fun, it rained some more, right into Monday too. Saturday we went into the city to get our new glasses, run errands and pop to the market. By the afternoon the rain has started so after a abortive attempt to get a coffee (all…
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Joining in with Soulemama in a moment I want to savour and cherish
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Some images from the last week pony time – she loving having Q right outside the door chilling out – so many stripes, after gymnastics frosty morning – cold but oh so beautiful teddy bear tea party swing time – evening de-stress new laptop yumminess hot chocolate for all warm fire, running gear – Im…
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We are settling into winter well, slowly creating new rhythms and routines. It appears that the Oxford Farmers market is setting in to be a favourite (good weather) sunday outing. Today it was sunny and cool so we headed off, bought veggies, wandered through the stalls and playground. It was lovely to have the morning…
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Children’s parties are like metaphors for your entire life. Whether you organise with military precision, casually throw together something amazing, throw something together (and doesnt everyone know it) or simply tell everyone to turn up at a venue and arrive late toting a store bought cake. None is better or worse, more or less ‘correct’….
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Playing along with Soulemama {This moment } – A Friday Ritual. A single photo – no words – capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savour and remember.
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A few little images from our weekend. Hubby at the start of his half marathon, he come in on his target time sub 1.35 (1.34.44) but rolled his ankle at 19km so looked pretty grim coming over the finish line! Said it was good though, rather windy and warmer than anticipated. Nim and I had…
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For a few reasons Moose has been challenging us in the last week or so. I have really tried to make this week about quality time and focusing on her and better communication from both of us. Its been good, and we’ve had a lot of lovely moments together, slowing down, just enjoying. Slowly I…
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