June always brings an abundance of white, frothy elderflowers to our hedgerows. Although I welcome Mayflowers (hawthorn), elderflowers are more delicate and beautifully fragranced. Part of our annual rhythm involves making elderflower cordial. It’s fun and easy. I always used to make it in time for Lanky Dude’s birthday, to give to the mums of… Continue reading Elderflower cordial. June 2018
Category: Day by Day
Last minute chick pea curry
I'm not very imaginative about cooking the everyday meals. For many years, until I finally succumbed to planning our meals, I’d get to 5pm, realise I had to get everyone fed quickly before the evening run of activities started and find any meat I had was frozen, and I'd no idea what to do with… Continue reading Last minute chick pea curry
27 May 2018
We’ve made it to half term! Our time seems to have mainly be consumed by Lanky Dude’s EPQ and impending A level, and Rhythm Dude’s chemistry exam. I have sometimes pined for the pre exam years when we could all bundle into our van, complete with picnic and audio book, and head out for… Continue reading 27 May 2018
Kitchen science – 25 May 2018
We’ve always enjoyed “speriments”, whether this is creative mixing of ingredients (Sparkly Eyes’ current craze for making slime), or more structured kitchen chemistry. The girls rediscovered and old Usborne book which I had for the boys, and spent an industrious morning performing some of the experiments, while I was helping prepare Rhythm Dude for his… Continue reading Kitchen science – 25 May 2018
21 May2018
Its our twentieth wedding anniversary this week, and we are celebrating with a much anticipated child free weekend, staying by the sea. This is possible due to the kindness of Auntie, Uncle and Granny, who between them are looking after our children. As I sit now in the sunshine, looking out over the sparkling sea,… Continue reading 21 May2018
16 May 2017
Often as a mum I have the choice to laugh or cry...I generally choose the former, and my children provide me with endless material for hilarity. One such occasion comes round every few months and is haircut night. A multi talented friend continues to run the gauntlet, and bravely enters our house negotiating piles of… Continue reading 16 May 2017
12 May 2018
The days are long now; I was in the garden till 9.15 this evening and it was still light. The birds singing their good night lullabies and the stillness of the air were good for my somewhat frazzled mind and soul. Inside I could see HWH and Lanky Dude listening to music together. It’s been… Continue reading 12 May 2018
5 May 2018
Friday night is my favourite night of the week. Everyone is home, and we have a TV dinner of pizza and salad for tea. I attempt to cook “proper” food all other nights, but this is everyone’s favourite! We had an especially good start to the week end yesterday as my Bee Keeping Buddy and… Continue reading 5 May 2018
1 May 2018
We’ve had a few warm days, still interspersed with some chilly winds. All of nature has seemed behind, reluctant to wake from its winter’s sleep. But now,with remarkable speed, our countryside finally seems to be yawning and stretching up to the tepid sun. Leaves are unfurling to reveal the vivid green only seen this time… Continue reading 1 May 2018
24 April 2018
I’ve not written for a few weeks, and I miss it. My Amazing Mum (Techno Granny) is building this new site for me, which is very exciting. So, what with being “in between” sites, and life being more hectic than usual, I’ve got a bit of catching up to do. I’ll do it mainly with… Continue reading 24 April 2018
Mothering through the seasons 