I've been blogging for a good few years now and I don't think that the kids can remember a time when I didn't blog, they've grown up with it being part of their life and there's certain characteristics that I've noticed they've developed that the child of a non blogger may not have or may not understand....1.  They are so NOT camera shy - they're used to being photographed constantly to the point where they enjoy being on camera most of the time.  In fact, every time I open my phone or iPad lately there's a whole new batch of selfies waiting to make me smile!2.  They wouldn't dream … [Read more...]

Another quiet week here this week although we've made sure that we've been out for a walk/scoot/bike ride every day to get some fresh air before getting changed in to our pyjamas and snuggling in at home.  This time of year isn't great for getting out and about doing things but we're trying - it's difficult though when you just want to come home, shut the curtains and block out the cold dark night isn't it? … [Read more...]

Mr Frugal and I have always had date nights and electronic free nights but we haven't been spending as much quality time together as we usually do lately.  Not for any particular reason although I think the fact that one or both of us has been ill almost continuously for the last couple of months together with the usual lack of money to do much at this time of year hasn't helped. It's so easy to forget that you need to pay attention to your partner as well as the kids/dog/work/housework/goldfish but it really is important so we've got a couple's to do list for this year.  We did this a few … [Read more...]

We've had a bit of a quiet week here this week.  I think the late nights of Christmas together with getting back into the school routine has wiped us out a bit so we've all been chilling out as much as possible and having early nights for most of the week! … [Read more...]

They might fight but they couldn't love each other more. … [Read more...]