Tag Archives: caring for parents

Hair wash Tuesday

Posted on May 2, 2024 by thepogblog

Tesco: A small, uneventful shop where Mum forgot each item we were getting within seconds of going to look for it, but that is nothing unusual… Celebratory ‘we did the shopping’ cake choice:Dad suggested no cakes this week 🤷‍  Mum and … Continue reading →

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The art of distraction tuesday

Posted on March 14, 2024 by thepogblog

Tuesday stats: Tesco:  Successful, no crying and we got the ‘nice’ cashier Celebratory ‘we did the shopping’ cake choice: cinnamon bun Cooked: Fish pie x 2 (one for dinner, one for the freezer) Kitchen music listened to: Simon and Garfunkel … Continue reading →

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The Black Book Muddled Life Tip

Posted on February 19, 2024 by thepogblog

I can remember the number plate of the mini metro that was our first family car.  I can remember the address in America of my friend who moved their when we were 11 (including the zipcode) and I can remember … Continue reading →

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Double confusion Tuesday

Posted on February 1, 2024 by thepogblog

What do you do when you are just getting the hang of managing your Mum that you (lovingly) describe as ‘mad as a box of frogs’ to anyone asking how she is?  Well, you go to Tesco for a bit … Continue reading →

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Wooden Spoon Tuesday

Posted on January 16, 2024 by thepogblog

It’s Tuesday.  And my car didn’t even turn over when I tried to leave for Mum and Dads this morning when it was -5.  Mr R did magic with jump leads though and luckily (for this set of circumstances) it’s … Continue reading →

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Introducing A Muddled Life Guide

Posted on January 11, 2024 by thepogblog

When you have a baby there are about eighty billion books to choose from to help you through it. I mean I get that.  You have a small human to keep alive and who doesn’t need some sort of manual … Continue reading →

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