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31 March 2019

Mothering Sunday

Mothering Sunday – a day of such mixed up emotions.

I obviously think a lot about my own Mum. I wonder how different my life would be if she were here. I think I might feel less stressed, better supported and more confident in my parenting. I would love to ask her what I was like as a small child and whether I was as difficult to parent as The Little Miss can be at times. I suspect I was just like her!

I like to think that Mum would be really proud of me; that she would be happy with the way the children are turning out. In fact, I think she would be proud of the way me and my sister have turned out. I fully believe that she considered that we were her greatest achievements and I remain abundantly grateful for all the time and energy and love she invested in us.

Instead of having my Mum for support I have a few wonderful women who are around. I totally believe that I am a better mother for having them in my lives, helping me make decisions and sharing the load of Mothering. I am grateful for my sister – her unending support both emotional and physical makes a huge difference to me. My lovely friend Emma is another person who makes mothering manageable and bearable. I appreciate her support and care for me and children and husband.

I believe that as we need to work hard to care for the mothers in our communities; to nurture, love and support each other. We need to build each other up and share the load of parenting, for when we parent together we are more effective and our children benefit from the extended ‘mothering’ they experience.

So today, I went to church. I cried a little and smiled more. I cooked a lovely roast dinner for my family and my Dad and then we went to the beach with Emma and her children. The kids went body-boarding (in March!!) and Emma and I drank pink fizz.

Thankyou to everyone who helps me be a better Mum. Your support, love and care has not gone unnoticed or unappreciated.

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30 March 2019

Happiness and sadness

We have had a beautiful day of football, music lessons, exercise classes and finally a few hours in the garden.

The Little Miss and I went to the shop to get some food and then we stopped on the way home to leave some flowers on Mum’s grave. I remember her every day, not just special occasions like Mothering Sunday but this weekend is especially tough.

The Little Miss has the school bear with her today and wanted her picture taken with Grandma. That made me cry but she was so matter of fact it also made me smile.

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29 March 2019

Blooming marvellous

The garden is blooming and the apple tree is covered in gorgeous frothy white blossom. Coupled with a blue sky and the opportunity to hang the washing out, I am a happy lady!

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28 March 2019

Beautiful beachThe weather was so gloriously beautiful today that we met my sister and nephew down the beach with their crazy dog for a quick 20 minute walk.

I love living on an island where we can be at the beach within 5 minutes of picking the kids up from school. We are truly blessed.

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27 March 2019

Spring dressNot a terribly flattering photo but I didn’t take any others today.

Unusually I wore a bright blue dress today which had divers on it. I had so many compliments about the dress it was really nice.

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26 March 2019

Sleeping beauty

I went to bed this evening and when I got there it was already occupied by this sleeping beauty.

Even though she has been a nightmare all day I think she looks gorgeous when she sleeps.

Written by Anna Williams in: The Little Miss |
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25 March 2019

25 March

I saw this set of gorgeous Hornsea pottery in a local charity shop. It called to me and I stopped and stared at it for about 10 minutes before I purchase it.

My friends on Facebook are of very much mixed views about it! I love it though!

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24 March 2019

24 March

I love these beautiful boys. They truly light up my life.

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23 March 2019

Grim gardenThe garden is such a mess at the moment. It needs more time than we can give it and it could be so beautiful!

We got out to do a but of tidying up today though. It felt good to be out and doing stuff.

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22 March 2019

DaffodilsI love Spring flowers, which is one of the many reasons I wanted to get married in April.

These daffodils are just gorgeous. Much frillier than the usual type but so pretty.

Written by Anna Williams in: Flowers |

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