day 11, 'the grandmas on the bus go knitting knitting knitting......

Tonight Grandma and I went to our knitting group when I came home Sadie P was still awake - she had to get in on the wool action too.

Archie Peggy and wee Mini Haha in the sandpit.....Haha had a great outfit on, but alas it can't be seen....

9/10th the big move....

Miss P is wearing her amazing springtime Molo onsie, I bought this for Archie and loved it so much had to hang on to it.

We are living with grandma and grandad for a week or so while our housing is being done - we had a leak in the roof and our bedrooms were water damaged - so thank you insurance co, total redecoration gratis (o yeah, I pay premiums every month, so technically not free).

This is the wallpaper for our bedroom, V excited about it.

Madam is wearing a v cute wee frock by Me Too that grandma bought her, with the perfect matching leggings from boots. Finding it hard to take decent photos now that she is on the move. Yesterday she climbed the stairs at grandmas.......yikes, I think she's gonna be like her brother. Oh yeah and she's minging all the time. On the subject of brother, he is having loads of fun at grandma and grandads, however he 'no likey this bed' and 'wants sleep grandas bed'.

at times like these

"It's a happy life, but someone is missing. It's a happy life, and someone is missing." ....Elizabeth McCracken, An Exact Replica Of a Figment Of My Imagination

thoughts of Alfie

This weekend has been so lovely, however as usual on special days I am ever aware of my darling's absence. I think back to the 1st bday without him - how hideous it was. I got ready for work, got into the car with Anne said 'it's my bday.....blub blub blub', that bday was supposed to be my 1st as a mum, my 1st time getting a card signed by my son, I was never to have a card from Alfie - of course I have my 2 beautiful ones, but always at the cost of losing my 1st wee man. I looked over at all my lovely sands mums and their babies at my party and thought....I love those women, life would be hell without them. I also thought had I not lost Alfie what a very different party this would be - what a very different life this would be......think of you everyday my wee man - life without you is a strange journey, love and mummy kisses to my 1st baby xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

7/8th 40 fabulous, big love

When I came down stairs in the mnorning - Pug had decorated the kitchen for me.

My yummy bday cake, brownie meringue rasperry cream yumminess.....not the most flattering fotie of me, but look at Archie's beautiful smile - he'd been asking for b-day cake all day!

My gorgeous flowers from Chris and Hilary, LOVE them. x Today we had a lovely morning with Antony, Kirsty and wee Peggy at 'Potter about', ate great brunch and kids played happily (thank goodness). Sadie is sitting on her grandma and grandad's mantlepiece in a beautiful wee blouse I bought months ago and have been waiting for her to grow into. She is v excited about it as you can see.....hmmm think sitting up high is more exciting than what she is wearing. I had a lovely meal tonight with my lovely man, and watched movie - great finish to a great weekend.

6th may, busy busy busy

Archie and I started the day by making cakes - he licked the bowl/spoon......I ate the cake.

Miss P had on a beautiful dress she was given by her Auntie Geraldine, its the 1st time shes worn it - I think it goes really well with the wee green cardi Grandma knitted.

Look at those eyelashes!

My wee love having a bath in the sink, she loves it and it means I'm forced into cleaning up the floor!!!

day 5 - mummy at work, yuck.

I had to go into work today.....mornings are hectic trying to get out the house. I miss the kids during the day, but it passes so quickly. Last week I did 3 days and felt quite sad that by the 3rd morning Archie was shouting for Daddy when he woke. So I thought It'd be nice to have a picture of mummy and Sadie, however daddy took the photos and they are no that braw.

Miss P is wearing a cute little green gingham dress, what you can't see is the adorable denim shorts underneath. She also had on her brothers converse with flames up the side! Daddy insists they fit, mmmmm I think she'll look like a clown, I'll reserve judgment till I see them. 40th bday celebrations started early with a half tub of our old pals Ben and Jerry xxxx