Fri 22 Nov Difficult morning getting Lydia out the house, worked from home until school pick up time. Went and got Lydia from school and th...

 Not really feeling this this year! I think because nothing very interesting happens to me anymore. Tues 19 Nov Full on day of work, parenti...

 My brain is so tired. Took both girls to preschool/school today as Tom had an early start. Lydia up and dressed which was a huge deal and s...

Fully familyfied this weekend Saturday was a picnic at Dearleap in the forest for Aoife's birthday followed by a walk/cycle, then tea at...

Writing now whilst I need a break from work - still loads to do on the to do list. Had 1:1 with  my manager, she's pleased with my digit...

 Another grumpy morning getting the kids out to school, then dentists for me, and a flat out day of back to back meetings. Stopped in time t...

I don't work Wednesdays so I can hang out with Phoebe but we spend the day rushing around between the school run and ballet.  No one tel...

Today has felt injuries throughout.  Phoebe's turn to be grumpy this morning. Lydia managed to get dressed nicely for a change.  Did sch...

What a wonderfully clear night. I love winter nights when it is clear and you can see the stars and everything feels crisp and cold. If I he...

Neck still oddly  aching, might need a chiropractor appointment. Both girls slept in a bit, which was good after Lydia's late night on F...

Woke up late after my late night to a cup of tea from Tom in the hospital, we got back about 12.30am. Lydia has a small buckle fracture. Goi...

 I had a sudden urge to blog, to record the fleeting passing of time, the bittersweet sense of the children getting older and the pang in yo...

"I only have one body and one life to live...I don't want to spend it telling myself I should have a different body, because I don...

Up with Phoebe at about 630am for a short feed and then getting her dressed for nursery. She's just starting to have opinons about cloth...

Tuesday 28 November Working from home today. Got extremely frustrated with my slow work computer when trying to edit this reel. Went out at ...

 Apologies world, life got away from me! Wed 22 November Second day of team conference. Woke up well rested from un broken sleep, had hotel ...

Monday 20th  I can't even remember much of what I did today. I think everyone slept in a bit after our late night with friends round for...

Lydia appeared in our bed at some point in the night last night. My back was sore and I couldn't carry her back down and Tom was unwakea...

 Up bright an early with the kids this morning. Snuggled up on the lovechair feeding Phoebe and cuddling Lydia whilst looking at cake icing ...

Up early with kids, had fun time playing with them and getting them dressed. So much so thatv it got to 8am and Lydia hadn't had breakfa...

Wed 15 November Swimming day with Phoebe today after dropping Lydia off from school. She absolutely loved it and was so keen to keep jumping...

Monday 13 November Lydia had an inset day today so we had a relaxed morning bumbling around playing before cycling up to the hospital for he...

First fail of the month. Friday 10th Nov Car had airbag warning light comes on last night, so after walking Lydia to school, took car to gar...

Sometimes I marvel at how small my life has become. Woke up to feed Phoebe about 7, she asked to feed in Mummy's bed which is what she c...

Stupidly agreed to walk to school in the pouring rain and to Lydia scooting to school. So off we went togged up in our raincoats, and a bush...

Early start for me today as off to hear office for some inclusive leadership training. Lydia still asleep when I left. Traffic not too bad, ...

Up early with the kids. Lydia very grumpy, asked Tom to take her to school so we did a kid swap rather than our usual school runs. Normal wo...

Jess and I got up in a leisurely fashion around 8am and I w went to the gym before breakfast. Made the most of having the chance. I've b...

Today we woke up about 8am and leisurely meandered to breakfast. There was only one other couple eating breakfast in the huge restaurant spa...

Man I have such a Moana earworm.  Day off today for my annual spa weekend with Jess, pay back for Tom and Andy going away with John for thei...

Lydia's school was closed today, like all Southampton schools, because of the weather warnings. When I checked the Daily Echo website in...