"Laugh or You'll Cry"

the old and the new

August 29, 2019

Starting with my tooth or rather lack of it. I mentioned I had lost a front tooth- still trying to get it sorted.Julian took me back to the dentist this week for an impression. The previous night I wasn’t concentrating ( my usual state) and yet again put moisturiser on the tooth brush instead of … More the old and the new

Birthday break

August 17, 2019

Quick karokee before we set off for a week in Worcester. Take a peep out of the window 1st morning at our cottage at dawn & see duck with 5 ducklings crossing the lawn. By the time I find my phone to snap the procession- they’ve waddled away into the pond! so just snap the … More Birthday break

I know it’s too early …….

July 28, 2019

But if you don’t do things when you think about them . Things just get busy and forgot, 🧐so as I’m on a go slow few days ( suspected UTI) thought I’d upload some memories from my old photo albums re Josh 30th on 6th Aug 😍 Love the ones when he was small at … More I know it’s too early …….

Countdown to Josh’s 30th b’day

July 22, 2019

There aren’t many milestones in Josh’s life. He didn’t pass his A Levels, or his Degree ( as didn’t take any). Didn’t pass his diving test- nor likely to ever take it. He hasn’t got engaged- or married. So many milestones in life we all take for granted- just miss his radar. Missed all that … More Countdown to Josh’s 30th b’day

Looking in the cupboard- what did I find

June 27, 2019

I’ve not managed to look in the cupboard above my bed since my Stroke at Xmas. But yesterday whilst I was searching for something to send Harvey in Australia- I came across a plastic bag. Christmas presents hidden away last year for Julian. Because of the turmoil at Christmas. Feeling so poorly in between hospitals … More Looking in the cupboard- what did I find

and breathe……..

June 20, 2019

The weather was slightly chilly- but not too cold to stop Josh going in the hot tub daily. We had booked it a year ago. A house rather than a bungalow- but I stayed downstairs. No problems. Previous 3 weeks have been slightly chaotic ; Julians mum having to go by ambulance twice within 4 … More and breathe……..

Two or Three years?

May 31, 2019

I should know? I knew the date – today. But a couple of weeks back I thought is it 2 or 3 years since dad died? It seems so long since I’ve seen him really- coud be 3 years. And in a different way – seems like only yesterday when we visited him in hospital … More Two or Three years?

Not a typical Monday- or perhaps for me it is ?

May 16, 2019

Last weekend was going to be a nice weekend; first trip over to Cheshire since my Stroke,visiting friends, meal planned, & up to pub to call in on for a quick hello to old friends from the 70’s, ( YF reunion) before home to bed.. Oh yes, all well planned- but I can tell by … More Not a typical Monday- or perhaps for me it is ?

Easter hols at home

May 2, 2019

What a lovely time we spent with Josh at home for his Easter break. It was non eventful but that’s how we like it really I recovered from that nasty UTI . watching Josh througly enjoy his easter egg hunt outside in the glorious sunshine. I could site palatially ( is that how you spell … More Easter hols at home

Dr saves the day

April 20, 2019

Not been feeling well- ‘well there’s something novel”!! This time a UTI, really felt crap. the dr put me on some antibiotics whilst we waited for test results. I wasn’t improving. I could see the Easter break approaching, Each day I rang surgery for results. No the receptionist said patiently. As I rang each day. … More Dr saves the day

my life as a mum with MS and a son with autism