On My Mind ...

is this:

our camping trip up north to a place we haven't visited before. Just eleven sleeps until we go. It's been 12 months since we had a family holiday and we are all well and truly ready for a break. It will be nice to spend time together enjoying each others company. Lots of swimming, reading, eating and lazing about. Making new friends is what we love about camping too - the girls have usually made a new friend by the end of the first day. They are still in touch with friends from past years holidays. I love how kids make friends so easily while on holiday away from the pressures of the school playground.

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On My Mind ...

is saving more than spending. Instead of flittering money away here and there - really thinking beforehand whether I can do without said purchase. I'm trying to reduce my grocery bill, reduce my electricity use and my phone us (have already made huge savings here not ringing mobiles as much!)

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Happy Father's Day Dad

It's hard to believe this wonderful man has been gone six months today. It feels like yesterday. Happy Father's Day Dad. I miss you and will love you forever xoxo

Dad & Mum at their 50th Wedding Anniversary celebration - July 2010

On My Mind ...

today is this gorgeous little man

our beautiful grandson, Jonah

who is turning TWO tomorrow!

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On My Mind ...

is this gorgeous girl before I took her to her ballet and tap dancing exams.

She was pretty nervous, more so about the ballet. Phil got up with her this morning and tested her on some theory, she knew it all, so here's hoping she'll remember it all when the examiner asks her.

Now I think I'm the nervous one.

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is my dear Dad who left us 21 weeks ago today (4th March)

Dad meets his new Great Grandson Jonah aged 8 weeks for the first time

Of course I'm not just thinking about him today, everyday I think of him.

So I was shocked when a couple of weeks ago, I went to phone him to ask him a question, completely forgetting he wasn't here anymore. 

I am thinking about all the wonderful times, all the holidays we had growing up, all the funny stories he used to tell.

I am thinking about him as we approach his birthday next week

I am thinking a part of me went with him when he died

I am thinking life can be so unfair, and it will never be the same again.

Love you always, Dad xoxo

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yum porridge bubbles away on the stove!

WINTER, and no better way to start the day than a bowl of porridge with a sprinkling of brown sugar

I like it lumpy, sometimes with a sliced banana

I make a hige pot fill on the stove, it's very satisfying stirring it with all the steam coming out

It brings back fond memories of my childhood and waking up to Mum stirring the porridge on our chip heater stove

the kitchen always smelled so good

If I have a bowl of porridge for breakfast I am less likely to be hungry an hour later because it's so filling

I love Winter and all that it brings

I wish it would go on for longer than it does here

Crisp mornings, short days and long cosy nights.

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On My Mind

I'm joining in again today with Rhonda over at Down to Earth about what's on my mind today!
Here's what Rhonda has to say:

This is a Friday photo feature that anyone with a blog can join. It opens the door to us sharing our lives through these photos and gives us all a new way to discover each other, and maybe form new friendships. Your photo should show something at home that you're thinking about TODAY. If you're in another country you should join in when you read this, even if it's still Thursday.

To take part, all you have to do is post a photo on your own blog, write a short caption explaining it, and link it back to here. Please write a new post, don't link to an older one. When your photo is published, come back and add a comment below, with a link to your blog photo so we can all find you. Please visit all the blogs that appeal to you and leave a comment. Slow down, take the time to cruise around and enjoy your cyber visits.

This is what I'm thinking about today:

  My baby girl who has been away for TWO nights at her big sisters house is coming home this afternoon. I have missed her so much. Her room feels really empty without her, I miss reading to her at night, I miss our cuddles. Her toys await her homecoming! It will be wonderful to hear her voice and laughter again!

On My Mind ...

Today I'm joining in with Rhonda over at Down to Earth and posting about what's on my mind.

The school bags await for the last day of Term Two.

We can hardly wait for today to be over!