mother’s day

This Mother’s Day give yourself a pat on the back… you deserve it

March 20, 2017 By Ellen

So it’s that day again, the Sunday where there will be whispering and plots, tea and toast in bed. It’s Mothers’ Day. Apparently it’s all about appreciating us mums. Because we’re worth it. Only quite a few of us don’t believe we are. Have you noticed? The number of mums who are quick to label […]

No regrets on Mother’s Day… or any day

March 15, 2017 By Ellen

As Mother’s Day looms again – I thought it was time to give this post another airing. How did your mothering go? Are you still in the midst of it, or is it mostly behind you? Were you a success today? How did you do? Were you any good? Clearly a successful parenting […]

My favourite things about being a mum

March 10, 2013 By Ellen

Sneaking up on them… I do love Mother’s Day with the whispered plans and milky tea served with cuddles and hand-made cards. And the fact that I must make myself take the day off, all day, right up until the point when I realise there are no flat clothes for tomorrow.*However, motherhood has brought other […]

69/365 The Battle of Mother’s Day

March 10, 2013 By Ellen

My dear chaps, including the Panther, let me have the peace to do some yoga this morning. I’m not sure how they occupied themselves but this was the aftermath. Posted with Blogsy

66/365 What became of my Mother’s Day treat?

March 7, 2013 By Ellen

Boy Three has been busy at nursery. They’ve been creating treat biscuits to give to their mummies. Look, it has icing, jam and an array of sprinkles. However, it was quite clear that my youngest son had no intention of giving me the thing. He did let me know that it was “very yummy”. […]