I've just written to a national newspaper for only the second time in my life.  The Guardian this Saturday carried an article about a writer called AJ Jacobs who had decided to spend a year... Read More
Posted by: rose22 on 2008-02-04 13:59:53
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This blog is nominated in the bloggers choice awards 2008 in the following categories: - best blog about stuff - best parenting blog - best political blog - hottest mommy blogger Please... Read More
Posted by: rose22 on 2008-02-04 18:20:03
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Shrove Tuesday, Mardi Gras, Carnival, Pancake Day. I'm feeling a bit guilty as we've had to go out and buy pancake batter (what? Does having a baby really make me incapable of mixing together... Read More
Posted by: rose22 on 2008-02-05 16:55:42
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If you believe the hype and don't bother to read what was actually said, it sounds like the Archbishop of Canterbury is suggesting that the UK adopts sharia law. We've had utterly hysterical... Read More
Posted by: rose22 on 2008-02-08 17:41:10
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Finally done it. I had a code to get a week for free so I've signed up to weightwatchers.co.uk to try to lose this baby weight. I feel pretty bad about the weight at the moment. I'm 2lb... Read More
Posted by: rose22 on 2008-02-09 17:54:27
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This being a parent thing is so different from anything else you could ever experience. Everyday there's something new and amazing.  I'm currently amazed at my son Adam's linguistic and memory... Read More
Posted by: rose22 on 2008-02-13 10:46:14
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Here's a few ideas for romantic meals for Valentine's Day, based on an Italian theme.   I'm currently on day 4 of a diet and doing this is stopping me raiding the fridge! Antipasto:... Read More
Posted by: rose22 on 2008-02-13 13:54:59
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Ok, feeling peckish but still dieting, so here's another set of favourite menus perfect for a romantic meal. This time, French themed. Well sort of - I've lived in Belgium for several years and... Read More
Posted by: rose22 on 2008-02-14 19:13:04
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Ok, bit of a weird one this... I'm not well today so my husband's looking after my son, and has gone to the in-laws for the afternoon.  Just before he went I said, drive... Read More
Posted by: rose22 on 2008-02-16 10:00:52
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So yesterday the newest state in Europe declared itself independent.  Kosovo, the former Serbian province is now a country in its own right.  At least it thinks it is. Isn't that what... Read More
Posted by: rose22 on 2008-02-18 07:49:32
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Had more time to watch DVDs recently since my son discovered what sleep is.  But my husband and I had been getting annoyed with some of our films and we've finally worked out why.. happy... Read More
Posted by: rose22 on 2008-02-18 16:53:02
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I'm currently rewatching Heroes series 1. It really is good - you forget how much each episode makes you want to find out what happens next, that you start caring about the characters, how it is... Read More
Posted by: rose22 on 2008-02-19 18:14:55
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I'm really happy.  This is because my son's really happy.  Yep, we've started him on solids - he's 18 weeks this week, which is quite early but he really seemed ready. Adam has... Read More
Posted by: rose22 on 2008-02-19 18:14:56
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We're all still a bit in shock. There's not a lot we can say, but you have to carry on, to find something you can do to show your love and support. Last month my extremely healthy grandmother... Read More
Posted by: rose22 on 2008-02-28 10:31:49
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I've now had the opportunity to spend a week more than I expected in my home town of Ashford, Kent.  It was living in Ashford, ten miles from the channel coast, Kentish home of the only... Read More
Posted by: rose22 on 2008-02-28 16:06:58
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