2024, what a year you have been! From two weddings in the house, to a surprise redundancy, to welcoming my second beautiful baby boy into this world, 2024 has definitely been nonstop. I honestly don’t even feel like I’ve had time to breathe this year. I would love 2025 to be the year that I … More See You Later Alligator
The days are long, the nights sometimes longer, They say what doesn’t kill you, makes you stronger. Stronger, yes, but also overstimulated, One minute Superwoman, the next minute Mrs Deflated. When one wakes up the other or both are screaming for a cuddle, Two under two; aka double trouble! It’s not for the faint hearted, … More Reflection In The Trenches
Once upon a time, this Small Town Girl used to religiously dedicate each of her birthday-eves to writing a blog post reflecting on the year that had gone by. This had been a tradition of mine since circa 2013. Fast forward to my 31st birthday last year and I broke my longstanding tradition [insert crying … More Reviving My Birthday Tradition
Hello dear Reader, I know it’s been a while…I hope you haven’t forgotten about me! I’ve been pretty absent in 2023, I must admit, but you know I had to make a special appearance for my obligatory end of year round-up post. 2023 did not involve as much writing (or reading or exercising for that … More 2023: You Were A Good’un
If you’re familiar with my blog, you’ll know that my tagline since I entered the world of blogging back in 2013 has always given a nod to my E.W.S. – Excessive Writing Syndrome. Since I learnt how to write, I’ve always found myself scribbling down random sentences, concocting stories and poems, or just ranting! I … More The One With The Post-Baby Identity Crisis
It’s that special time of year again, the time when we all take a few minutes to sit back and reflect on the past 12 months. Now, I really thought 2021 would go down as the most pivotal year of my life (what with getting engaged and married – during Covid – and moving halfway … More 2022: From Mrs To Mummy
As I look into the mirror I think – whose body is this? It can’t be mine, Dark marks galore and a deep coffee coloured line, That runs all the way down my belly though it isn’t very straight, Fresh burgundy stretch marks and back pain from carrying this extra weight. I haven’t seen my … More 35 Weeks And Counting
It was early December. I was in my second month of pregnancy. You were our little strawberry seed. You wouldn’t have been more than 1.5mm long. Just under 5 weeks old: our baby. You would’ve looked like a teeny tiny tadpole. Your heart and brain were just beginning to form. It would’ve been too early … More The Strawberry Seed That Was Taken Too Soon
With a bushy black beard and a twinkle in his eye, This guy can talk for England, he’s definitely not shy! His broad shoulders and chest command attention when he walks, You can’t help but become captivated whenever he talks. His eyes widen with curiosity and his brain races at a million miles per hour, … More The One Where He Turns 30
I get it, sometimes when you’re not in the best place mentally, it can be a hard pill to swallow hearing someone else’s good news. “Oh you got engaged? Wow I’m so happy for you” – {she says in the most disinterested, monotone voice ever heard.} When you’re down in the dumps, it’s actually easier … More Sometimes It’s Easier To Mourn Than To Rejoice
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