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Mothers’ Day, Southampton style: the good, the bad, and the bathtimes

March 11, 2018August 19, 2019Leave a comment

At least nine times yesterday the 6-year-old advised me that today he would run me a bath. When I opened my mothers’ day gifts I realised what had sparked his enthusiasm.

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Memories of my friend for her daughter

March 3, 2018August 19, 20193 Comments

Three weeks ago my friend died of breast cancer. Today we say goodbye to her. The only entry requirement that her husband has stipulated is that we send him a photo and some memories that he and their daughter can share. Here are our memories.

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Sing

June 4, 2017August 19, 20192 Comments

I was thinking music isn’t what it use to be. Turns out I was wrong.

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George Michael: Advice for Young Guns everywhere

December 26, 2016August 19, 2019Leave a comment

At points during 2016, it’s been hard to have faith. But these wise words from George, the first love of my life, might just see us through.

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Siblings in the Birthing Room: Who am I to judge Jools?

August 9, 2016August 19, 20192 Comments

With Jamie and Jools having their two daughters there for the birth of the latest addition to the Oliver family, I wondered if that was acceptable. Then I wondered who was I to judge?

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Children’s Art Week – And Not a Junk Model In Sight

June 16, 2016August 19, 2019Leave a comment

It’s children’s art week.

Oh God.

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What my Mother taught me: a poem

March 6, 2016August 19, 20198 Comments

A poem for Mothers’ day

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A Recruitment Consultant Tried to Steal My Fish

March 2, 2016August 19, 20198 Comments

Once I became a full-time stay at home Mum I misplaced my rod, chucked the bait, and requested that all tackle be kept from view.  But I was happy on the break from fishing my career until the phone calls from the recruitment consultant started.

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The Facebook Motherhood Challenge Ruined My Life*

February 3, 2016August 19, 201915 Comments

*Not entirely the truth.

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Bowie for Boys: Advice for Little Starmen everywhere

January 11, 2016August 19, 20199 Comments

The 7 year old was stunned. The 5 year old was visibly upset. The 4 year old burst into a rousing rendition of Twinkle Twinkle Little Star when they heard that their hero the Starman had died. Here are a few things that Bowie can teach my boys: Continue reading →

Being a parent. What I’ve Learned So Far

December 17, 2015August 19, 20194 Comments

From birth to Year R, here’s what I wish I’d known.
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