This time nine years ago, I was well and truly in labour. Not that I believed I was. I hadn't gone to the hospital yet because I wanted to spend as little time as possible in the hospital. I was at my mums house. Contractions were around every 4-5 minutes. I was fine though, I have a high pain tolerance and honestly, I didn't even believe I actually was in labor. I was 39 weeks pregnant and had already been experiencing braxton hicks.


Around 11:10am, I arrived at the hospital as my mum (birthing partner) said she thought I should go in and the midwife on the phone agreed. It was when I got into the car I had a really painful contraction and thought to myself "This is actually it, I am going to have my baby today". I got to the hospital and was taken to the delivery suite... and Ellie entered the world at 12:01pm, just after midday.Weighing 6lb 10oz. I had just literally just had gas & air and labour was only a few short hours. I didn't know the gender of my baby because we'd have to pay to find out and plus, I really wanted a surprise (the same with my two older sons and I wouldn't have had it any other way). When the midwife told me "IT'S A GIRL" I didn't believe her. I had to get up off the bed and go and see for myself, haha. I cried my eyes out. I was SO convinced I was having another boy, so convinced that in fact I had bought a baby blue outfit and vest with me to the hospital! I couldn't believe I had a daughter, I was over the moon. I'd always wanted a little girl, I couldn't believe it! We left the hospital around 2ish pm and I went straight back home - This was my request and I did the same with my first son, Harry. I was very confident and rightly so, too! I knew I didn't need to stay in hospital which left a free bed for someone who truly needed it and I got to enjoy my baby girl at home, straight away. The boys fell in love with her and doted over her. As did.


 She was ever so content and such a happy baby! She ended up not liking the dummy, she didn't need it anyway.


But that was nine years ago and since then she has grown into this beautiful, smart, happy little girl who loves anything and everything. She's still very content and will amuse herself, she's social and very bubbly, she can be sassy and certainly won't let anyone boss her around, she's smart and friendly, she's considerate (most of the time!) and helpful to others.


Today Ellie is nine years old. My youngest baby. NINE! I can't quite get my head around the fact she's nine years old. It's crazy how fast time flies. I am so proud of her. I'm so blessed & lucky.
We will celebrate properly after school. She has already opened some of her presents before school. Ellie has her best friend (who she doesn't see very often) coming around for a sleepover this weekend & she is SO excited! 


Sarah xXx

Last week, my middle son Charlie turned eleven years old. I can't quite believe it myself if I'm honest. I'm still in denial that Charlie is eleven years old. He'll be starting high school in September. My eldest son, Harry will be in year eight so at least Charlie has his big brother already there to help during those first couple of weeks. Still though, it doesn't seem possible that he'll be starting high school. I'm still getting over the fact that Harry started high school last September! Madness! It's also crazy that my daughter -My youngest child- will be starting in year FOUR!
Charlie's birthday came and went in a blur.



Charlie had his induction days at high school last week. On Monday he caught the bus with Harry and caught the bus home, too! Charlie had a fantastic time and actually can not wait to start! Tuesday was his second induction day, the teacher were on strike but Charlie still had his induction day (which is a bit weird if you ask me!) Harry wasn't at school Tuesday so it was just Charlie on his own, I must admit I was a bit anxious. Charlie however, was not at all anxious. He got a lift to and from school and honestly, he did SO well! He is so, so ready for high school (even if I'm not ready for him to be going up!). I am so proud of him.



A few days later was Charlie's birthday .
Charlie's birthday went by fast! Before school, he opened some presents and had his favourite pancakes for breakfast! It was a busy day as I had open afternoon at the primary school, a chance to go into the school and work with Charlie and Ellie. It was a fun afternoon. I looked over Ellie and Charlie's work, learned about the topics they've been studying and also got to hear a couple of sneak peak songs from Charlie's end of year play. The school assembly was also very good! Charlie got to do a bit of acting, he's so confident! Ellie was super proud to show me her work and we made a bumble bee from pine cones, together! It was a really fun afternoon and I'm so glad I had the opportunity to go. The rest of Charlie's birthday was great fun! Charlie opened his the rest of his presents, which he loved. Some of my family popped in to see Charlie and wish him a happy Birthday, which was really lovely. We had a lovely dinner and then /charlie played with his friends and on his new scooter. It was a fab Birthday overall, he had a wonderful time and was absolutely shattered by the time bedtime rolled around.


We have a busy couple of week coming up with the end of term activities, family picnic, assemblies, leaving dos and what not. I am really looking forward to the summer holidays and having a break from the school routine and I know the kids are, too! :)

It's been a hectic week or so. I'll start with the worst moments.

• The kids and I have been sick. Again. Some kind of tummy bug. I got a phone call from the school last Thursday from the school asking me to pick Ellie up as she was unwell and had been sick at school. Bless her. From there, we ALL came down with it over the space of the weekend! It was awful. Thankfully we're better now. 
• I managed to burn myself on the oven while taking out the pasta bake! It's really sore and quite large. I've put burn cream on. I'm sure it'll heal soon. 
• I've also had a bad headache on and off.. Its the brain disease playing up. My vision also hasn't been great. 
• Stressing about money. Again. Money sucks. There's so much I want to do in those house but I just don't have the funds. I need to save, save, save! 

The best bits:

Yes, my cat just had to get in the photo, haha.

• My Birthday was last Tuesday. I didn't really do much but I did receive some lovely presents and cards. I saw my family and fella too! I love the new bag the kids got me and also my lovely little light box with letters that can be changed! My mum bought me some new PJs - I LOVE PJ's, I have an obsession! I also received some very lovely other its including a fitness band to track my steps & sleep, a new pair of trainers ready for when I start jogging again, some photography stuff (which is just a hobby! I'm kind of teaching myself). I'm very thankful for my presents :)

My light box, I love it!

• I also enjoyed a really nice mothers day with the kids. In the afternoon a bunch of flowers were delivered for me, awww. ♥ I love them. (These are mixed in with flowers I received for my Birthday!) I feel truly blessed & very lucky.
• The kids parents evenings went very well! Charlie & Ellie are both doing great. I am super proud of them. I'm sure I'll have Harry's parents evening soon!  
• World book day was a success (minus Ellie coming down poorly). Charlie and Ellie's school had a pirate theme. They love dressing up! 
• Charlie passed his level 2 bikability at school which is awesome! Very proud of him. 

So those are our best and worst moments from the last week or two. What have been your best and worst moments? what's been the highlight for you?

Sarah xXx

I can't quite get my head around the fact that my eldest, my first born child is now officially twelve years old. Twelve years have passed and so much has happened in that time and yet it doesn't seem possible that it has actually be twelve years since he entered the world. It is so, so bittersweet watching him grow up. I miss him being a baby and depending on me and yet, at the same time, I love watching him grow up into a young adult and watching him achieve new things, learning new things and grow. I am so proud of him!

Harry opened a couple of gifts before school, only a couple of small ones though as there wasn't much time and we really wanted to save the main present until after school! He also had a lovely breakfast and we all wished him a very happy birthday and then off to school he went!


I didn't like the fact he had school on his Birthday. Before he started school, I'd give him a hug and a kiss at 9:35am as that's the time he was born and we'd sit and eat breakfast and watch a movie. Obviously now, he HAS to go school so we can't do that anymore, we'll have a nice breakfast and watch a movie as a family during half term next week though.  He came home all bright and excited! Telling me about his day, his friends has bought him small gifts (sweets mainly) and cards & they seemed to make his day special at school, which I thought was really lovely of them.
He actually could not wait to get through the door that he FELL in the door as I turned the key, haha. We sat down and watched Harry open his presents, bless him.