This week I have found writing for you impossible. Nothing I have written feels right, because this week I have felt overwhelmed with sadness. The reason for this sadness has been the loss of one of the kindest and most loving women I have ever met. On Saturday we laid this lovely lady to rest … [Read more…]
It actually exists… Myself and MM have a bad cold so not much running happening in the monkey house this week. So I thought I would tell you a little bit more about how I manage my monkeys. Welcome to the quiet place in my brain. After my last post I thought I would invite … [Read more…]
“You make it look so easy” Since having BM, a lot of people have said things like “wow, having three children really suits you” and “you make it look so easy”. It really isn’t. However, after a few years in the wilderness, I have managed to develop some strategies for coping and making sure the … [Read more…]
In the beginning there was cycling club… Today is Saturday, and our usual routine is Cycling Club for the boys. Hubby was at work, so it was down to me to pack the car with bikes and monkeys. We are always late, so I was determined to make it on time. I finally started the … [Read more…]
Rainy days with the monkeys So today it is raining. TM is at school, I have collected MM from nursery and BM is fast asleep. My mother in law is at home cleaning (yes I am very lucky) so we are not allowed there for a couple of hours. There is only one place for … [Read more…]
Here I am on the summer holidays. I’m seeking inspiration and a bit of confidence. I need to get out with all three monkeys, for a bit more than a stroll to the library or the park for an ice cream. So, I have been reviewing some old posts to tidy them up and improve … [Read more…]
Today I’ve been building a cool car and going on holiday with the Middle Monkey! I have also been working on the next post while Baby Monkey sleeps. The plan had been to walk the school run today but some scary weather has descended. Am I going to give myself a hard time? No, because … [Read more…]