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Beautiful flooded fields (the biggest muddy puddles in the world, according to my 5yo) as we try and make it from London to Liverpool for half term. 4 hours in and we have made it to Stafford. Via Birmingham, Nuneaton and Coventry (twice!). Wish us luck... #stormdennis #scenicmidlands #arewenearlythereyet
It's my birthday today, and I am entering my last year as a thirty-something really feeling the love. My family and friends are just amazing, and at the risk of sounding smug I really couldn't ask for anything more to show for nearly 4 decades on this planet. #happybirthdaytome #thisis39
And the snowdrops are here. It's the return of new life to the wintry world, and the return of flower spam to my Insta feed. #snowdrops #signsofspring #newlife #flowerspam #ihavethisthingwithflowers
I have written an ode to joy, a celebration of everything I love and value about Europe and being a European. "Britain may officially leave the European Union today, losing much of our influence, protections and freedoms as we do so, but nothing can change simple geographic fact: we ARE Europeans, and Europeans we will remain. I hope with all my heart that this is au revoir and not goodbye." #iamaeuropean Link to full post in bio. #odetojoy #europeanunion #europhile #eu #jesuiseu
I had to have a pneumonia vaccine this morning, and for some reason I totally blacked out immediately afterwards. One minute I was saying to the pharmacist 'I feel a bit faint...' and the next thing I knew I was lying on the floor! They phoned my husband to come and get me, and he brought me home, tucked me up in bed, did a very rainy school run and is now attempting to finish his day's work from home whilst supervising the children and making tea. He's a good 'un. I still feel a bit woozy and nauseous when I move, so have decided the best thing to do is stay in bed for now. For my health, you understand. Meanwhile my 5yo has made me a get well card, and brought me up a pile of her picture books to read and one of her teddies to cuddle. The back of the card has a list of her favourite memories of me - 'playing games, having cuddles, doing painting'. ♥️ She's a good 'un too. #luckymummy #luckymama #myfamily #unplannedduvetday
Musings about the future of my blog today - link in bio. Would love your thoughts and feedback. #blogging #mummyblogger #whatnext #bloglife #blogging

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