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The Promise of a Slower Start It’s Saturday, so that means one thing: Kike is not at work!River woke up at 5.45am. I listened to him for a bit, but by 6am I nudged Kike – today, I needed some time. A little breathing space. Summer and I had a haircut booked, something I was Read more
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Morning Confusion and Banana Bread Drama This morning I was back facing the task of taking River to do the theatre drop-off, but this time I had planned something for him. We were going to a theatre show! I explained that we were going to the movie theatre (that’s what he calls it) to see Read more
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A Little Regret 6am wake-up. We’re back to this again.It’s OK though, I actually had quite an early night after the disaster that was ‘Little Shop of Horrors.’ It all started brilliantly. I’d forgotten how much I loved some of the songs and managed to convince (force) both children to put down their iPads and Read more
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Sleepless Nights & Empty Fridges We both had a bad night’s sleep last night. Kike was tossing and turning and we both woke up unrested. River, however, seemed a bit brighter, settling happily into his fruit-heavy breakfast (at least it’s healthy, right?). I looked in the fridge. Empty. Again. Stupid holidays. Thank goodness for the Read more
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Cancelled Plans & Spoon Calculations Last night, I asked a friend if she wanted to meet up for lunch and she said yes. About an hour later, I went to book a table and my whole body began to hurt. The thought of getting the children up and ready, packing day bags and travelling made Read more
50 days of River 