Strange Behaviour

I have started doing something very strange recently. I go online shopping, filling my cart with hundred of pounds worth of beautiful goodies only to press the 'empty cart' button and walk away feeling 'almost' totally fulfilled.

I select Paumes Books, go designer shopping at net a porter, dream about beautiful stuff here, here and here and then forget the lot.

It's great I get the kick of shopping and the thrill of knowing that I could have had it but I chose to save my money for fun times with the kids and for something much more practical. It's the shopping version of porn I suppose and I'm addicted.

ONE

Daniel was One Year Old last week. He is growing so fast that it scares me, it's also pretty exciting though.

Not only is he totally gorgeous he is developing the most amazing personality. Like his big sister he has a great sense of fun and is quick to laugh and make all around him laugh too.

He is bold and brilliant, fun and cuddly, he smells yummy, makes ladies swoon and makes men laugh at his daring, he can say lots of words and loves his family.

WE LOVE YOU DANNY BOY - our family is complete and you are the icing on the cake. Happy Birthday.

P.s. The reason that this post is late is because Lilly has come down with chicken pox, we knew it was coming and hoped she would get a mild case - it isn't - she has it bad but as usual she is coping well even though the itch drives her to the point of insanity sometimes. She has hundreds and hundreds of spots on the inside as well as the outside - it is awful but if you are going to do something you should do it in grand style and she certainly is.

Yummy

I just had a food delivery from the lovely people at Ocado. Whilst putting away all of the yummy stuff I noticed just how beautiful some of the stuff in my cupboards is.

Take a look at these three items - perfect examples of delicious food but not only that, they are also presented in the most beautiful packaging making them a joy to handle, use, eat and enjoy. Why can't eveything be so gorgeous?

What packaging makes you happy? Take a look around today - I'm also loving the Method cleaner I use in the bathroom, the can of my Elnett hairspray and the cardboard of a Dorset Cereal packet - all these small things can really lift my day and make the mundane a little more bearable.

Is it just me?

Putting it all into perspective

I always have loads on my mind, infact it's a wonder I ever sleep as my brain is in constant motion thinking and worrying about things. Currently I am worrying about the following (this is just a small sample!!!!).....

a larger than average mastercard bill

the fact that I haven't sown my tomato seeds yet

a misunderstanding with a friend

that I still haven't finalised outfits for a wedding in two weeks time

packing for the trip to the wedding

library books need returning

the possibility of chicken pox

a children's party to plan

the list is actually endless and then I read one of my favourite blogs and realised just how ridiculous all this is. I found this blog when Lilly was a baby, her oldest girl is the same age and I found comfort in the fact that she was expereincing similar things to me. Since then she has moved to Uganda with her husband who is an aid worker and reading this post this morning made me think just how crazy I am to worry about the stuff I do. If you want to take a look clicky here!!!!

I love it

My taste, in most things, isn't mainstream. I don't run with the crowd. Even though I look 'average', I feel distinctly 'different'. I love a good freak and Boy George is my favourite 'freak' of all. I can't tell you how much I would have loved to have been at this gig - it is just my thing and even though the sound is terrible on this clip - I can tell the atmosphere in the place was just as you would expect at an intimate gig with George - cool, relaxed, fun and ultimately fab. Heaven - to me!

Go On Take A Peek

I posted back in February that decorating and spring cleaning were on the cards. Well, we have made a start and I thought I would share a few pics of my favourite bits of my house with you.

This is our newly red and white lounge. It feels lovely, spacious and clean.



This is our new family motto! To be chanted daily!!!!



This is a peek into our bedroom - how colourful, how Cath Kidston, how much do I love it - LOADS!



This is our new family room - I love it in here. We often sit in here to chat, read and to chill out with Dennis (our fish)



Finally (for now) here is a couple of shots of our newly spring cleaned kitchen..



This corner is especially important - radio and coffee machine - two essentials for every day!!!



That's it for now. Still some rooms to do - children's rooms both need some attention and then the conservatory and then the big one - the garden, which needs lots and lots of TLC. Keep popping by for more pics as we work our way through the house. x