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UNDER SIEGE

Wednesday, February 1, 2012

I am feeling a little bit under siege in my own house. Perhaps it’s because it’s the end of January and i haven’t successfully managed to start any of my New Year’s Resolutions yet and things feel a little, well, shall we just say, chaotic. I don’t feel organised for the year ahead. Haven’t got [...]

EXAM HELL OVER (FOR A MINUTE)

Tuesday, January 31, 2012

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It has been hell in my house of late. EXAM CITY with all the added stress that involves. My firstborn has just finished his final A level retake. THANK GOD. He’s worked hard, but found the exams difficult….so who knows. He’ll get his results in March no doubt from a beach in Thailand so fingers [...]

THE LAST SUPPER

Thursday, June 23, 2011

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I spoke to my mother earlier today. Told her I was taking my teenage son out for dinner because it was his final exam tomorrow and that I suspected, after that, I would never see him again. “Oh, don’t be ridiculous” she said, “don’t you worry, you can never bloody get rid of your children [...]

HAPPY FATHERS DAY

Sunday, June 19, 2011

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My fridge is full of all manner of revolting foods – it’s what my teenage son requires whilst revising for his A levels – sausage rolls, scotch eggs, pork pies – he has no imagination when it comes to food. Unless it’s something fully formed in a packet “THERE’S NOTHING TO EAT!”. He is incapable [...]

BACK TO REALITY

Wednesday, June 1, 2011

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Whilst the children spent the bank holiday weekend with their father, Builder Bloke suggested that he and I get away for a romantic break, given that everything has got excessively stressy of late. There is nothing more attractive than a cheapy cheap short haul flight followed by free accommodation thanks to the most amazing family [...]