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 […]
Farewell Summer, Hello new beginnings..
With the Summer quickly fading, I notice the dark nights creeping back in and I’m looking forward to getting back into some kind of routine in September. I have realised over our Indian Summer how much I miss this type of weather. After living away for nine years in Australia, I had forgotten a little […]
Mother knows best
I have been kept busy with Summer activities for the kids, in other words keeping the kids happy. Summer camps can be expensive, especially when you have more than one child. But, as Ireland has had a Summer this year, a very good one, its been relatively ok keeping the little ones active. I always […]
Funday Sunday
White Rock beach is situated between Killiney and Dalkey. A lovely walk from either direction will bring you to this lovely cove type beach. Popular with locals as its quieter than busy Sandycove beach in Dun laoghaire. Be prepared for a descent down to the beach including lots of steps and remember when you go […]
Bank holiday bliss…
Another trip to River Valley holiday park, topped off with the infamous Teddy’s ice cream at Dun Laoghaire park. What more can four and a half-year-old twins want…So, normally a bank holiday weekend can be a long one but I have found the kids are becoming better with age and fun to be with. An […]
Girl time….
What’s a girl to do…great place in Bray, kids are free with mammys…. www.facebook.com/pg/Elegantnailandbeautybar/about
Things to do with the little ones…
I am very lucky to live beside the seaside. A stone’s throw away and I can be in the picturesque Wicklow or less than a stone’s throw away in my local town Dun Laoghaire. When the sun is out you couldn’t pick a better place to be. Dun Laoghaire and Sandycove is great for walking […]
Here comes the sun……we hope
Most weekends I have two four year olds asking me on the Friday night “what are we doing tomorrow” and the next day and so on. Planning my weekends is inevitable for all of us. Summer bank holidays in Ireland need a lot of planning just in case the weather is not what its supposed […]
Sharing is caring
For me, becoming a mother has been the toughest challenge. And that is up there with completing a level eight college degree, learning to drive at 45, moving overseas and back, living with a parent who has Alzheimers and parenting alone. I have always felt that support is key in helping people through tough times. […]