How does Insomniac switch off at night when hubby suggests she turn off the light? Does Insomniac slam her laptop and pout? Does she throw her iPhone all about? Does Insomniac open her reader once more and cry: “I want to read one blog more!”? Does Insomniac snore? How does Insomniac switch off at night [...]
Eight years ago today we married. Eight years that have brought challenges, changes, losses, happiness, uncertainty and fear. Eight years that saw us grow up and begin to raise a family. Eight years, each one punctuated with thousands of memories. Eight years have passed yet the time has flown. Eight years, in which I would [...]
Today I’m reflecting. I’m reflecting on times long gone and events slowly drifting away from me in the passage of time. Drawing out old memories and rebuilding them like a long forgotten jigsaw. Recollections flood back as I remember them through the eyes of myself as a child. My thoughts travel back to when I [...]
I’ve been slacking. Lots of lovely fellow bloggers have tagged me with awards and memes and I haven’t yet passed them on. I seem to have accumilated quite a few so please forgive my tardiness is spreading the love. Please bear with me as I ramble on. Here goes: First up is the ‘Kreativ Blogger’ [...]
Friday already! Where did that week disappear? You know by now that here at Insomniac Mummy that means it’s about time for this weeks ‘Hot or not?’. (Insert cheering here) Previously on ‘Hot or not?’….. Joshua Jackson just managed to sway the ‘hot’ vote by the skin of his teeth (I’m sure he’ll be greatly [...]
There is a place, a space in my head where only daydreams live. A space I retreat to when my senses need refueling. When my tired mind is ailing. It is imagined and beautiful and calming and, most of all, mine. I climb the stairs, running my hand slowly across the smooth stripped wooden bannister. [...]
I love reading blogs. All different kinds. It’s a bit of an obsession. I’d read them all day if it weren’t for those pesky kids needing to be entertained, fed and watered. This morning I was reading an excellent post on combating blog fatigue at Erica’s blog ‘Littlemummy.com‘ and was waffling on in her comments [...]
I knew becoming a mum would change my life, I just didn’t realise the effect it would have on my friendships….. It’s 2005. I am 30 years old, married but as yet no children. I am living in our little terraced house, working full time and enjoying weekends spent with friends and family. Texts fly [...]
Friday is upon us once more and that means time to show some love/indifference/whatever (delete as applicable) to our next ‘Hot or not?’ contender. Last week Mr Daniel Craig slightly tipped the scales into hot but yet again the vote was split. This week I am dedicating my choice to Josie at ‘Sleep is for [...]
Today I will appreciate the morning instead of cursing it’s arrival. Today I will not fret over mess but enjoy making it. Today I will not wallow in my ‘troubles’ and remember friends whose need for support far outstrip my own. Today I will love because I can and not because I need it reciprocating. [...]