PPE- Productive, Perspective, Educate
Throughout the pandemic, we have become accustomed to a lot of new terminology including PPE and relating that to the front line workers equipment. Instead to me it also means something else entirely, it means- Productive, Perspective, Educate. Productive- Most certainly, Perspective – I changed mine, Educate – Free online training. Throughout the pandemic, I […]
Social Prescribing – Community at its best
At the moment the world is at a standstill, the words ‘Covid 19’ is part of everyday conversation. It will be something that we the human race will talk about for a very long time when our lives return to normal. We have heard conversations about the ‘new’ normal but it will be more like […]
Alzheimer’s Disease: Dear Mam
Connie Reddin, from Ballybrack in Co Dublin, is a much loved wife, mother and grandmother. Five years ago, she was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease. Here, her daughter Yvonne writes a moving letter to Connie — one that her mother will never be able to read If I could wish for one thing it would be […]
Half the world away
“I would like to leave this city This old town don’t smell too pretty and I can feel the warning signs running around my mind And when I leave this island I’ll book myself into a soul asylum ‘Cause I can feel the warning signs running around my mind” How appropriate are these lyrics from […]
New Year, New Lists…
So, it been a while since I posted. I really don’t know where the time goes. And is Christmas really over? People still have Christmas trees up. I for one had mine down before January 6th. I don’t feel bad as my friend took hers down on the 28th December. I find January is a […]
Trick or Treat..
So, its nearly Halloween time again and guess what? Christmas products are everywhere to be seen already. OMG. Far too early for me. But the other side of it is, its time to get organised or start to think about the white-bearded man…. SANTA. I have two very excited kids who asked me to get […]
Summer fun…
I was worried when I collected the kids from their last day of school at the end of June, what the hell do I do now. I’m not one for summer camps, I never did them with my oldest son, perhaps as it was only one child. Different when there’s two to keep entertained. I […]
Time out…
Yes, mothers out there like me, looking to keep the little ones busy, this website has great tips and plenty to read on parenting. Have a look: http://www.onefamily.ie 10 Ways to Make the Most of School Breaks Time off: If you work outside of the home, plan your leave in advance for school holidays. Get the list […]
Back to life, Back to reality….
It’s hard to believe I have finished my year studying. Where exactly does time go? If anyone feels they can’t do something new, try it first and then see. For me, everything fell into place so I was meant to do this course. My last exam was on the 11th May and I have done […]
Am I there yet?
I feel I’ve forgotten what having spare time is since beginning college. My blog hasn’t been updated in so long so here I am, doing just that. I am now halfway through my course to be a Further Education teacher. It has been a whirlwind of studying, trains, Luas, work placement, paperwork, quick dinner fixes […]
Halloween fun
Well, now that Halloween is over and decorations are down, my five-year-old son wants to know can we put up Christmas decorations! Although I have explained its too early for that, he says they are up in other places so why not at home? You know, he’s right and it is confusing for a five-year-old […]
Starting school….
After three weeks, they have settled into “big” school. A few tears on day one from Connie while Sonny stomped in like Sergeant Major. I knew he would love it and mix in without a hitch but my daughter was the opposite. Every morning I see her face turn around 20 times to check I’m […]