I really cannot believe how quickly the summer holidays are passing us by this year, it only seems like yesterday we had finished school, and already we are halfway through!Which means I need to start thinking about getting any uniform that the children have outgrown, first stop shoes…The four school age children had been complaining … Read more
As you will know, if you have read about our family holidays here, we usually go for a cottage in a quiet area and spend the week out and about going to beaches or out walking, so when I heard that Butlins were looking for Ambassadors I was very curious about the whole Big Holiday … Read more
A little late, but with six children at home, there never seems to be a spare minute!! This year the beginning of the holidays began very differently, as my husband Asa was actually able to have two entire weeks off from work, being in tourism we usually have to make do with a few days … Read more
With a family of eight it is always a challenge at mealtimes, firstly trying to get everyone to agree on a meal that we will all eat, second, that doesn’t take too much time to prepare, and finally something that tastes good but is healthy…. We are always keen to try new foods in the … Read more
As you all know we started using reusable nappies at the beginning of the year, and I have to say, I wished I had made the change years ago, no longer does Tyrus have a red sore bottom and I really don’t notice the extra bit of washing, especially as the machine seems to be … Read more
When Xene was born over 14 years ago, we didn’t have a digital camera, so we used to send the film off and have lots of photos sent back, as time went on and we added more children to the Clan, we upgraded to the didgital camera and now my entire computer is filled with … Read more
As you will all probably know I am not really a drinker, many years have been spent either pregnant or breastfeeding, therefore alcohol has been very far down on my list of things to consume. However, when we have people over for a meal, I always feel a little self-coscious that they are all sat … Read more
“I’m about to let you into a huge secret, one that even my twin sister doesn’t know about. Its epically messing with my brain.” WHAT’S UP WITH JODY BARTON? is a book to be talked about, but also NOT to be talked about, it really is a tricky one. You see, once you’ve read it, … Read more
Last week I was sitting in a Preschool Committee meeting and Eowyn was being extremely grumpy and sad.Halfway through the meeting she needed the toilet, whilst helping her to adjust her skirt I noticed a rather angry looking spot….There was a big sign up saying a case of Chicken pox had been reported, so off … Read more