At a quiz night this year I learned that, whilst a relatively high number of people make New Year’s Resolutions every year, a whopping 43% have already given them up by the end of January. This is why one friend kept hers within the lighthearted realm of socks, why another never makes any at all,…
New Year, New Socks
Two days ago, in an act of enthusiastic cliche-fulfilment, Husband joined a gym. Good for him! It’s low cost, low commitment and I’ve been encouraging him to do it for years. When he’s going to squeeze it in is still a small mystery, but I admire his determination to have a go. I, on the…
Joy Revisited
It happened. Today. Something clicked. The scales fell, the last bit of cloud dispersed and my heart did a double take. It’s been exactly one month since I returned to the world of work; one month of finding my feet, my courage, my patience and, quite frankly, my marbles. But today, one month in, I…
Re:joice!
This week, I made an Advent resolution to lighten up. To rediscover genuine JOY and allow it to transform my mind. Which was timely, as I also gave a house key to the woman who runs the pantry, and as a result she’s filled it with flowers! See, I’ve written much this year about the…
Mind Games
Yesterday, I unwittingly took part in a fascinating experiment into the human mind. For yesterday, I had a job interview. My first job interview in over twelve years, in fact, for one of two equally enticing opportunities I’d been deliberating for the past few weeks. What’s more, for this particular interview, I had to give…
Reframing Loss
The Eldest loves football. It’s her passion, her dream; she plays for two teams and practises a Toone-esque chant in the back garden with her own name in between. Come Sunday morning, she’s up and dressed and raring to go … The Middle Man? Not quite so…. The Middle Man has played for a team…
Sabbathing in September
The night before the kids went back to school I was reading John’s Gospel. In it is the story of Jesus healing a man on the Sabbath, in which said man is told to “pick up thy bed and walk“- before being slated by the religious leaders for ‘working’ on a day of rest! Wow….
Six Weeks of Summer
(Disclaimer: this is basically just a very indulgent diary-style post for those who enjoy that sort of thing… very little depth or wisdom and far too many exclamation marks! Ta!) So. Where were we? Ah yes! After the post-depressive breakthrough, I had a sudden, manic surge of energy; seeking to get as much done around…
Animal Instincts
A few weeks ago we adopted our first ever pet. Say hello to the fluffy white ball of absolute cuteness that is Luna (Lovegood, of the rabbit patronas- obvs!) This is a big moment for our family. Husband has always been resolutely against any pet of this size and stature, owing to his firm belief…
Countdown
It’s the last week of term,Seven weeks off starting soon:Three final days of childfree space, What shall Mother do? Priorities in tight categories-What can’t be done with kids around?Despite all better judgement, think… Happy holidays folks! The Lord be with You 😉
He Knows Us So Well
Hello, it’s me again, reporting from … the aftermath of a crisis. Hallelujah! I am pleased to confirm that we are roughly three weeks over that hill and appear to be safely on the other side. Phew! The darkness has indeed lifted. As usual, however, I don’t want to short-change you with the bullet points….
Father’s Day: An Anecdote
Greetings, faithful readers. I want you to know how grateful I am for your still being here. Truly- I know it’s been a little dark and heavy of late. So… Here’s a little ‘thank you’ story I thought you might appreciate! Father’s Day. A few months ago I entered a short story competition. A very,…
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