Seemingly out of nowhere, lately Oscar has become obsessed with traditional fairy stories. The Three Little Pigs, Goldilocks and the Three Bears, The Three Billy Goats Gruff (a pattern? Possibly š ). It really is lovely because they’re all stories I know the basic plot line for. They feel wonderfully familiar and reading them is […]
Mental Health and the Autism Mama
9th March 2015. A Monday. A stuffy office in the paediatric department of the Royal Surrey County Hospital. Six adults all agreeing that a diagnosis ofĀ Autism … [Read More...]
SimplyBe Lingerie Review
I've written several times about my search for a well fitting bra and just how important good underwear is to me. When you wear the kind of sizes I do, you simply … [Read More...]
The time has come…..
I'm a sociable person (and by sociable I don't mean a drinker I promise!). Some people find energy and focus in solitude. And I find mine in other people. I need … [Read More...]
My Half Term Artist
Half term has been and gone, and much as I kind of dread school holidays and how we're all going to cope, this half term was super. I think a week, with enough … [Read More...]
Boolino Friends Review – Follow Me Around the House by Camille Garoche
As a Boolino friend, you're never really sure what kind of books are going to be offered for review. As Oscar's tastes change at the speed of light at the moment, … [Read More...]
Gluten and Dairy Free Recipe – Sweet Potato Brownies
A few months ago I started going to a local Cake Club, run by the friend of a friend. The idea is once a month we all get together to eat cake and natter. It's that … [Read More...]
Thai Cookery Lessons with Thaikhun Guildford
January. Christmas is over and the weather is dull. And cold. So flipping cold. And what better way to warm up a cold, miserable day, than with some warm, soul … [Read More...]
Signed L J Willson
I guess it shouldn't be a surpriseĀ that I took to blogging. That I've been able to record both events and emotions with such clarity for three and half years. You … [Read More...]
Home
The other day the hubster and I had a... let's call it a disagreement, about the use of the term home. HOME It's a fairly inoucuous term in itself. A small … [Read More...]
The Santa Experience at Marwell Zoo
What do you look for when you take your children to see Santa? With the myriad of opportunities available these days, I like to think it's getting easier to find one … [Read More...]
Family
The application
Last Friday was, if you have children starting school in the UK this September, the deadline for … [Read More...]
Is it OK to be bored by your children?
I've been at home with Oscar since the day he was born. I've cared for him, entertained him, taught … [Read More...]
How do I say Thank You enough?
OK, so I know some of you have finished term already and most of you are probably more organised … [Read More...]
Why we love our Children’s Centre
I don't know if you have a Children's or Sure Start centre near you. They're a government funded … [Read More...]
Weight Loss
Mrssavageangel Slimming World – Week 3
Oh haaai! How's it been? Good, good. Me? I'm fine; you? Lovely. On with the show, yes? Saturday was my biggest … [Read More...]
Slimming World Update – Week 69
Hiya! Have you've had a good week? Despite it only being midway through November, mine's been full of Christmas. Be it … [Read More...]
Slimming World Update – Week 90
Hiya How's your week been? I hope you've had some of the good weather we've had this week. Man alive it's sooo good … [Read More...]
Slimming World Update – Week 72
Hi guys Hows you? I'm good. Surrounded by the colours and sounds and general excitement of the festive season and … [Read More...]
