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Monthly Archives: November 2010
To my daughters on your fifth birthday
My darling little girls, It’s five years today since you came into the world. All new babies are precious, but you were doubly precious, not just because there were two of you, but because we had thought so many times … Continue reading
The Scary Man
Two years ago some time around Hallowe’en my parents and sister took the girls to The Orchard in Celbridge. The Orchard is a fab garden centre and homeware shop with a pet shop and lovely restaurant too. Still a favourite … Continue reading
A rose by any other name …
Good morning faithful readers. I need your help. I am still searching for a more interesting title for my blog. About time I hear you say. In my defence though, it is really difficult to find a title that hasn’t … Continue reading
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Baking success
I made a pleasing discovery today. Baking with almost-five-year-olds is fun. Not only that, they are a help rather than a hindrance. No really. Up until now baking with the girls has, I’m afraid, been something I’ve endured rather than … Continue reading
Arts and crafts mum?
Written for the IMBA newsletter, summer 2009 – had to post it here to explain next blog post 😉 I’ve come to the conclusion that I’m just not one of those art and craft type mums. You know the kind … Continue reading
The sorry saga of my knee
Some days I think the worst thing about this knee injury is the loss of independence. Other days I think it is the pain. Unsurprisingly, this depends on how bad the pain is on any given day. Sometimes it’s just the … Continue reading