Tag Archives: mum
Birthdays, parties and an utter failure of a cake
This time of year is full of Birthdays – full I tell you! In the last week it has been Sister 1 and 2’s: Probably the least said, the better. Gorgeous Godson’s: It was all a bit too exciting for … Continue reading
A gentle walk
Today Mum and I went on a gentle walk. Mum was sure she knew where she was going…she demostrated this by telling me to turn right while holding her left arm out. I should have known it wasn’t going to … Continue reading
Why I shouldn’t attempt to draw
I have always been bad at drawing. I mean, really bad. When I was at school, my highest grade for Art was a C. My picture was so bad that my teacher re-drew it for me and I just had … Continue reading
Bumpkinsville based
This weekend was a real Bumpkinsville one. First Little Pea came to play. He bought me some GORGEOUS chocolates: And then did a spot of Auntie Pog climbing: Then we went to see the ducks (who were hiding): And the … Continue reading
The Dress of Daftness
Last Friday I took half a day’s leave. I spent it sitting in my parent’s cellar with my Mum. I was sewing a dress and Mum was helping me (there were pleats, darts and bias binding involved. There was no … Continue reading
The Weird and the Wonderful
There’s been lots of weirdness and wonderfulness recently so I thought I’d share a few bits with you. My last post was about a bikini I made for Sister 2 after her hearing about Mum’s from the 70’s. Well, the … Continue reading
Introducing: Little Pea!
On Wednesday night, my very talented Sister 1 gave birth to my very first nephew – Little Pea. He is gorgeous. But then I would say that. So I thought rather than just bragging, I’d use this post to show … Continue reading
A Missing Mum
My mum loves walking. So much so that she borrows her neighbours dogs on a regular basis for some company on them. For the last two Sundays I’ve been going with them and, for someone who hates walking (unless there … Continue reading
The weirdness of feet
Feet. They are bleugh. But they are worth a blog on two counts. The first: Based on my feet, my family has decided that I may be radioactive. This is theory has come about via the not very scientific fact … Continue reading