Love The Little Things #8

Read

A book has not been opened this week let alone finished or started. I have been reading my blogs as usual and I've been reading back on the notes I took at the beginning of the week whilst away on my little Mums Retreat. I wrote some powerful thoughts that I will read again and again for sure when I'm at a low point.

Watched

I've had a lot of catching up to do! I've enjoyed Eastenders and Coach Trip as usual but am yet to watch One Born I hate how broody it makes me so have been putting it off! I watched Jonathan Creek last night and was really disappointed with it. I hate seeing the crime happen before the investigators know anything.

Heard

I enjoyed listening to the wind, rain and the crashing sea as I walked around the gardens and laid in bed at the beautiful house we stayed at for our retreat. I also heard lots of stories and thoughts from inspiring women.

Wore

Welly boots have been essential this week as have warm clothes, especially to bed! My attic room is freezing cold, anyone else's? I've been wearing jumpers and even woolly hats to bed!

Made

OH this week I made a collage of things that nourish me and Mum Trump cards, all inspired by Story of Mum of course. It was great fun sitting down and making these things with lots of other women.

And Lastly...

I leave you with a photo I took on Tuesday 25th February.

Cupcake Mumma

Love The Little Things #7

This week has been dominated by a very nasty cold and my Little A. It's spoiled half term for Midge (almost, we didn't let it completely) and really did put a downer on A's birthday so that will have to be celebrated properly at a later date. For this week my Little Loves probably won't be that great!

Read

I've only managed to catch up on my blog reading this week in the early hours. I'm pleased because I've done lots of commenting and my feed gets back logged real quick! Hopefully I'll get to read my new book and continue to work through Feel the Fear and do it Anyway.

Watched

I watched The Brit Awards. Cringe, cringe, cringe end of! I've enjoyed Eastenders this week with Stacey's return and finally watched both Despicable Me films which I love!

Heard

I've not listened to any music this week. Max and Ruby has made a return this week so that intro has been playing through my house but then at least it's a break from Spongebob!

Wore

It's been a big PJ week for all of us this week. I've literally been in them all but one day when I threw on a hoody and some blue jeans.

Made

Amazingly I made A's birthday cake on Tuesday ready for the morning:

And Lastly

I'm really hoping A is better by the weekend. In really looking forward to my Mamas Retreat with lots of lovely Mums but it'll be hard to enjoy knowing A is still poorly so fingers crossed for good health!

Cupcake Mumma

Love The Little Things #6

Last week started off pants until I got to Thursday and met two wonderful ladies in Penzance and gave blood on Friday. Here are my little loves for this week:

Read

This week I finished off my old book and started on a new one the lovely Joy sent me in the post. I'm very grateful because Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway has some great suggestions for helping people move forward with their confidence issues or in my case anxiety. I've been reading it slowing because it brings back some painful memories of school which I need to work through and realise is all in the past and may not ever happen again.

Watched

For our date night, Jay and I watched The Black Swan. I felt really frustrated with the main character but towards the end the film really picks up. I love anything to do with ballet anyway because I'm fascinated by the way the dancers move. I've also stuck to Coach Trip which I love popping on after the little ones go to bed.

Heard

I've mainly heard the awful wind and hail on the house late at night. I really hate it, such a wuss! I've also heard the wonderful sound of crashing waves as I visited my parents at the weekend. Mother Nature is not in a happy place I can tell you!

Wore

This week has been a wash out! I've worn my wellies several times which are quickly becoming 2 useless boots with holes in *sob* I've ignored the awful weather on several occasions and declared it a black jeans and converse day!

Made

I made a bunch of valentines day cards to post to America and Canada for a swap. I also made my nieces birthday card so my plan to only give homemade or already bought cards is going well!

And Lastly

Next week is half term. Midge has several play dates and it's Little A's

Birthday on Wedbesday- he'll be 3!! I think we'll have a tea party just us 4 which will be nice and save some pennies too.

Cupcake Mumma

Love The Little Things #5

Friday already? Must be time to look over what I've enjoyed this week! Do link up with the lovely But Why Mummy Why by clicking the badge at the bottom of this post!

Read

I've been reading and nearly finished the book I started last week The Dairy of a Hapless Househusband. It's okay to be honest, I've gotten into it and don't like to put it down but it'll never be anything to rave about. Although it can be quite funny. I've also been catching up on my Bloglovin feed when I can which is always nice.

Watched

I may have watched The Big Benefits Row on channel 5 a few nights ago. I knew it would be utter tripe, I knew they wouldn't have a debate but still I tuned in. You'll never have a debate with 'those' ignorant women on any show anyway in my opinion. I also watched We're The Millers on DVD with the hubby. We found it really funny and I'm glad we chose it for our date night.

Heard

My six year old singing Katy Perry's Roar and Firework, repeatedly, at full volume around tea time every night. Let me tell you something, I may love her to peices but that is something else. My ears!

Wore

This week I've been so cold I've worn my pj bottoms under my jeans. Not only have I been snug I've also had a double layer from the rain!

Made

I had my Niece over on Wednesday so we put the tuff spot to good use, sat with Little A and did some art work. I also made some delicious basic fairy cakes with cherries on top. Yum.

And Lastly

Next week I've got a Mums meet up to look forward to! I'm meeting Pippa from story of Mum as we live real close to each other. It'll be nice to meet before the mums retreat. I'm also giving blood next Friday which I'm excited about, it'll start my Project Kindness off pretty good!

Cupcake Mumma

Love the Little Things #4

Ah it's Friday again and time for me to share the little things I've loved over the past week.

Read

I tried reading that crime novel I wrote about last week but do you know what? I see enough violence on television in the news or in the papers, why read imaginary violence too? I just couldn't read it so picked up a real paperback this week; Dairy of a Hapless Househusband. It's light and easy to read and Hopefully I'll finish it by next week. I also read Psychology Magazine. Why did no one recommend this sooner! It's ace!

Watched

This week I watched Coach Trip which I love! It's so funny how bitchy they get with each other but I love the activities they get to do too. I also watched the new Outnumbered on catch up which was okay. Seeing the three children now grown up made even me feel old! I plan to catch up on the Channel 4 show My Tattoo Hell with Katie Piper. It'll be good I reckon!

Wore

It's been very, very cold this week. Thursday night was the coldest so far and saw me wearing a shirt, hubby's jumper, 2 pj bottoms and my slippers in bed. I was underneath a duvet, quilt and throw as well! Attic rooms are not my favourite thing right now ! I'm going to put plastic sheeting over my skylight tonight!!

Heard

This week I've heard lots of screaming and crying from my Little A. We're still dealing with Night Terrors and sleep disturbance. I've been doing a lot of research into this and tonight I start a new 'technique' to see if things can improve. Hopefully the next 7 days will give me some hope!

Made

This week I made mini dragon heads and Chinese lanturns to celebrate Chinese New Year. I did the basic drawing and cutting stuff and let the little ones stick and colour. Well, I coloured A's dragon, he wasn't that interested! I also made some chocolates for a review, check them out!

Apologies for the bad photo!

Less crafty is this Just Giving page I made to raise funds for Julian House. I'm sleeping out for 1 night in a park to raise money for those who sleep out every night in much worse places. Do share if you can, thank you!

And Lastly

It's Saturday tomorrow so I get a lay in! I'm hoping to bake fairy cakes later on and watch a movie with the children. Hubby is out tomorrow night but fingers crossed I get my fish and chip dinner! On Sunday we're actually visiting a friends house for a family roast. Im not sure if people do this anymore so I'm looking forward to it!

Cupcake Mumma