I miss the Easter bonnet parade...

...but I don't miss the panic because we've forgotten to make an elaborate hat that may win THE prize lol! My kids are too big now to be interested in Easter apart from the chocolate and the fact they are getting a lie-in...

Spring is springing!

Blooming LOVE pudding!

Spring is in the air...

..well it was until its snowed : (

To all mums, Happy Mothers's Day

I've got all my family coming for lunch today. I'm really looking forward to it but my husband is away so I'm sorry the loo won't be clean, the floor will need a sweep and I'm buying the quiches but it's Mother's Day so I'm not doing it - just saying!

International Women's Day

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I'm thinking of the strong women through history who've fought inequality to contribute to society and make a life regardless of being told they can't or mustn't and those who fought so that I may have rights. I'm thinking about all the strong women I know, my lovely friends and family who are all a great support to me and have encouraged me to live the life I want to regardless of my gender. But most of all I'm thinking of my mum who showed me it's OK to be strong, to speak up and to be independent.