Terence’s tales: Part 3
The seasons have changed and it’s warmer now. There’s more activity around the house. The doors and windows let in fresh air, And friends, such as Freddy the mouse. The sun is shining and there is a...
View ArticleDinosaurs, cake and a 4 year old cutie…
My little man, i.e. my baby boy, turned 4 today. Four years to the day when he arrived three weeks early, to complete our little family. When I was younger, I used to listen to people saying “Oh the...
View ArticleIf I….
If I could fly, I would fly to the moon And see if it looks like cheese, I would fly through the clouds, all fluffy and white, Candy floss for me? “yes please”. If I could fly, I would soar through the...
View ArticleTerence’s Tales: Part 4 – Terence discovers the bath…
“Hey, quick Terence, wake up!” “It’s time to go down and explore.” Incy could hear voices below, Rushing out the front door. It’s off to bingo for the Hendersons; The highlight of their week. This is...
View ArticleCharlie the crow..
Charlie the crow had nowhere to go, His wings wouldn’t flap or fly. He tried every day to make them both sway, And dreamt of soaring through the sky. He watched his brother fly high with his mother. He...
View ArticleThe Journey of a first time Mother…
“Does he sleep?” is another for the first time mother, “Sleep? What’s that?” she said. Since her baby was born, she’s awake ‘till the morn, With him nuzzled beside her in bed. She pops him into the...
View ArticleHow baking powder cured a pain..
As a parent, have you ever had one of those moments where nothing but “oh shit” goes though your mind? Well I had one of those moments yesterday. It was homework time and we were sat at the kitchen...
View ArticleThe leprechaun with the missing coin..
Here is a little rhyme I made up, inspired by Sophia’s drawing.. There once was a leprechaun called Lenny, Who searched all the land for a penny, He looked high and low Near the end of the rainbow,...
View ArticleWhat my day is really like as a mother..
For all the Mum’s out there, did you have a (rose tinted or other) vision of how mother-hood would be or were you REALLY prepared? Can anyone ever really be truly prepared?? I had visions of me as a...
View ArticleThank you Mum
Lastnight I really enjoyed reading my fellow Irish parent bloggers Mother’s day posts and a few of them made me very teary, in particular a post from Life on Hushabye farm; a letter to her Mother. For...
View ArticleWhere have the last few weeks gone?
Gosh I can’t believe it has been almost a month since I posted on here.. Where has the time gone? Do you ever feel that time just runs away from you? As a full time Mum to two young children, my days...
View ArticleLadybird, Ladybug..
Ladybird, Ladybug, A beetle, I may see , Climbing up and sleeping on, The leaves upon the tree. Ladybird, Ladybug, With spots upon your wings. As special as the nicest song, The lovely thorn-bird...
View ArticleBack to my blog on a new laptop..
I have missed blogging and can’t believe it has been April since I was last on here. My trusty little notepad (Laptop) has been very sick and unpredictable, so it has had to retire. I am now back in...
View ArticleGoodnight, sweet dreams..
Before I rest my head each night, I peep inside your door. I listen for your sleeping breath, As I tip-toe across the floor. I open my ears to hear the sounds, As I stand still for a moment or two....
View ArticleStop Waiting For Friday..
Some people wait all week for Friday. Some people wait all year for Summer and sadly, some people wait all their life for happiness. Do you ever wonder what holds people back? Why we sometimes wait?...
View ArticlePrecious Moments…
We lie awake now, gazing at each other, In the calm, silence of the night. A bond between us, so new, so surreal, This gift of everlasting light. I gaze at you; perfection. Born from love, so...
View ArticleI’m back..
It’s time to start putting pen to paper again and words on this screen. Apologies, as I went a bit AWOL unintentionally over the Summer. Then the past few weeks I have been catching up on stuff at home...
View ArticleErnest the Great..
Deep in the woods, in a big old cave, Lived a dragon, called Ernest the Great, The clumsiest and friendliest dragon of all, He caused chaos from early ’till late. With a roar from his mouth and a...
View ArticleA land beyond the clouds…
In a little pink cottage in the middle of Ireland, Lives a girl called Eliza Moon. She is ten years old and full of great tales, And has her very own hot air balloon. It’s big and bright, all yellow...
View ArticleSpooky season has arrived…
Well it’s that time of year again where the imagination is in overdrive and thoughts of witches, skeletons and vampires are in the air. Yes Halloween is nearly upon us and the spooky season has arrived...
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