All to often I am reminded that I’m not getting any younger, just yesterday I had a random thought while on the bus, I will be retiring the year of Little Man’s 21st birthday! So age bothers me, but only in the sense that I will not be young while my children grow, but that’s…
Archives for February 2013
Pancakes – Center Parcs Monthly Challenge
I asked the family what sort of pancake filling would you like? Eldest Daughter says “banana and Nutella” Star says “sugar” No1 Son says “sugar and lemon” Daddy says “strawberries and cream” Boo (5) says “sausage, chicken, chips and beans” So, after a lot of hard thinking (ok, it was pretty easy really) I decided…
Meltdown
It starts with the colours Flashing before my eyes I can’t think straight What where you saying? Then the noises All jumbled and muddled I can’t hear you Did you say something? Then the faces All around I can’t think straight Go Away Are you ok? Are You OK? R U OK? NO! Go away…
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
The Wizard of Oz has always been a favourite of mine so I was thrilled to be given the chance to review a copy of the new book, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, published by Carlton Kids. The story is magically retold by Stella Gurney, and wonderfuly illustrated by Lorna Freytag. I am also able…
Flip Your Way to a Holiday!
As you are probably aware it’s pancake day next week on Shrove Tuesday. In our house we love pancakes and we don’t always wait until pancake day, why would you when they are so easy to make, so delicious and can be made with so many different fillings. Next week I’ll share our special creations…