My life as a wife, mummy, cancer survivor and eternal optimist, here in Northern Ireland.
Growing up I always knew I wanted to have children, but when I visualised those children they were always girls. I always saw myself as a girl mum. I pictured frilly dresses, Barbie houses, pink bedrooms and dolly prams. When I was pregnant with Theo and found out he was, in fact, a boy I… Continue reading Oh Boy..
Well it’s been a long time since I’ve written anything down and I really miss it, as this is a bit of an outlet for me. I’m sure I get more out of writing these than anyone who reads them but thought I would do a little series of blogs to catch up on what… Continue reading Noah is here..
A few nights ago, I went along to the nursery school that Theo will be starting in September. As I sat there (on an incredibly tiny chair) I couldn't quite believe that this time was coming already. That in September I'll have to send him off every day and he'll do things and see things… Continue reading Slow down..
How do you slot back in to a life that you've basically vacated for over half a year? It's really hard, to be changed so much in such a short time, in almost every way possible, and to emerge and slot straight back into place, follow the same path you were on before. Cancer has… Continue reading Square peg, round hole..
Terror. The world itself makes me feel that emotion.. terror. Terror is what you must feel when the boat you've loaded your entire family onto to escape your burning city, begins to sink in the dark. It's what you must feel when your about to enjoy a concert on a Friday night and someone begins… Continue reading What do you say..
Tonight I put a two year old to bed... for the last time. We had a wonderful day. He was delighted that his party was finally here (he's been waiting a long time, and it's hard for a two year old to wait). He kicked balloons, hugged friends, ate cake and was finally ready for… Continue reading Goodbye two..
In 3 weeks, Theo will be 3. I can't believe it! 3. People say time flies when your having fun.. and I must have been having the the of my life, because the last 3 years have flown by. Last Christmas, I bought him a little pair of yellow wellies, from Mothercare, and they have… Continue reading Little yellow wellies..
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