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April 13, 2015

50 Things That Make Me Happy



1.       Isla – that was always going to have to be number one! She’s my little ninny of a sidekick and it’s hard to remember a time without her noisy, but lovely little self in our family

2.       My family – even though they live far away I still speak to them and miss them every day


3.       The husband…funnily enough – he isn’t just a partner, he’s a best friend too


4.       My friends – I’m lucky to have all sorts of friends from all sorts of places, scattered around the world and I love each and every one of them. Even if I don’t get to see them all regularly, I like to keep in touch and hear all about what they are up to. It makes me super happy to get an email or a Whatsapp filling me in on their goss. MISS YOU PEOPLE!


5.       My cats!

6.       Our family dog, Tilly, back home


7.       Going home – any trip back to Aberdeen fills me with a huge amount of excitement and happiness


8.       The Middle East – I love the place. Oman, Bahrain, Abu Dhabi, Dubai are all faves. Growing up there means it has a special place in my heart. The smell of the heat and humidity as you get off the plane makes me really happy, oddly


9.       Holland – another country that is super special to me. Spent most of my secondary schooling there and loved it. Love the food, the cycling, the vibe, the culture, the on time trains…all sorts

10.   CHRISTMAS – the run up, preparing, parties, travelling home, traditions, Christmas Eve, the actual day, I love it all!

11.   Silliness – anyone who knows me knows how silly I am and I love the fact the husband is exactly the same

12.   How silly Isla is – from her ‘bub bub bub’ noises to her ridiculously over the top happy face, she literally cracks me up every day


13.   Picking Isla up from nursery – I still get excited every day when I go to get her and hear about her day


14.   Pay day! Especially now I’m back at work full time

15.   Shopping – in store, online, through Instagram, doesn’t matter which way, I love it


16.   Sunny days – everything seems better in good weather


17.   Having a tan


18.   Sitting in the garden – especially if there is a BBQ involved


19.   Picnics


20.   The beach – whether it’s on holiday or here on the South Coast, I like being able to see the sea and enjoy the fresh air


21.   Blogging – I love everything blogging has brought into my life, especially some new, very good friends


22.   Vlogging – I love capturing our family memories week by week and entertaining others with our adventures


23.   Comments on blog posts and our YouTube videos


24.   Prosecco

25.   CHEESE – I don’t trust people who don’t like cheese!


26.   Lebanese/Arabic/Turkish food – my ultimate fave type of food, especially Mezze


27.   Coffee


28.   Cheetos


29.   Jo Malone perfume and candles


30.   Vera Wang body cream – reminds me of my wedding


31.   Getting my nails done – it’s all about the Shellac


32.   Parcels in the post


33.   Peonies, Tulips and Lillies


34.   Seagulls


35.   Kittens – I think I get broody for kittens


36.   Lie ins


37.   Getting in my pyjamas


38.   Fresh bedding


39.   A clean house


40.   Organising /sorting the house out and getting rid of clutter – OCD heaven


41.   Washing hanging up on the line outside


42.   Listening to wind and heavy rain whilst tucked up cosy in bed


43.   A good workout


44.   Good manners

45.   Ballet – I wish I still danced. I’ll have to live the dream through Isla!

46.   Memory boxes


47.   Watching old home videos


48.   Hearing music my parents used to play in the house when I was little – Hello 80’s/90’s


49.   Watching Isla sleep


And finally…


50.   That Fenton dog video on YouTube – TOO FUNNY!


There you have it. 50 things that make me happy.


I nominate these beauties:


Jess from Lilypod & Sweetpea
Rebecca from Mrs Meldrum
Nicola from Love Little Poppins
Romeca from Beauty, Bump & Me
Donna from The London Mum
Anna from Play at Home Teacher


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‘Each of us as citizens, has a role to play in c ‘Each of us as citizens, has a role to play in creating a better world for our children.’ - Nelson Mandela ❤️
It’s not enough though, is it? We’ve always h It’s not enough though, is it?

We’ve always had diverse toys in our house (not enough, but I’m working on it ❤️), but when questioned ‘why do you buy your kids Black dolls?’, I’ve faltered and answered incorrectly. I would respond saying ‘because that’s the doll Isla liked the best. What does it matter? We’re all human’, rather than questioning why that person is questioning it in the first place.

In a massive learning curve this week, where I am actively trying to become an anti-racist ally, not just anti-racist/non racist in general, I have found so many shortcomings in my effort to educate my kids and in my own attitudes towards race. But this isn’t about me. So here are some resources I’d like to share on top of the ones shared in my stories.

Some books to read:
Me and White Supremacy - Layla F. Saad.
Why I’m No Longer Talking To White People About Race - Reni Eddo-Lodge.
How to argue with a racist - Adam Rutherford.
Brit(ish) - Afua Hirsch.
White Fragility - Robin Diangelo.
I Am Not Your Baby Mother - Candice Brathwaite.
So You Want to Talk About Race - Ijeoma Oluo.

Diverse kids books:
Anti Racist Baby - X. Kendi.
Riley Can Be Anything -Davina Hamilton.
Look Up - Nathan Bryon.
Mae Among The Stars - Roda Ahmed.
The Mega Magic Hair Swap - Rochelle Humes.
Let’s Talk About Race - Julius Lester.
Welcome To Our World - Moira Butterfield and Harriet Lynas.
This Book Is Antiracist - Tiffany Jewell.
The Extraordinary Gardener - Sam Boughton.
Let The Children March - Monica Clark-Robinson.
Ruby’s Worry - Tom Percival.
A Kids Book About Racism - Jelani Memory.

Some things to watch:
When They See Us.
13th.
Who Killed Malcom X.
Time: The Kalief Browder Story.
Explained: The Racial Wealth Gap.
Dear White People.
I am Not Your Negro.

My to do list:
- Sign more petitions.
- Donate to more causes.
- Listen to podcasts and share.
- Encourage changes in the school curriculum so that my children, and their classmates, get a better, much more rounded and diverse education.
- Call things out.
- Have honest/open conversations.
- Share content.
- To keep educating myself, whilst never expecting others to do it for me.

It’s just a starting point.

Thanks for listening x
Black Lives Matter. I can never pretend to unders Black Lives Matter.

I can never pretend to understand, but I will always stand.

I’ve been on a huge learning curve this week and have, shamefully, come to the realisation, which I should have a long time ago, that it’s not enough to just not be racist. We must also be actively anti-racist and do everything in our power to ensure our children are too.

Today is a day to stop, listen, support, educate ourselves, donate, sign petitions, take action in any way we can, big and small, to make sure that everyone knows we stand with our fellow humans, family and friends. But we can’t just do this today. We must do it each and every day going forward ✊🏿✊🏾✊🏽✊🏼✊🏻
And breathe! First day without both my babies for And breathe! First day without both my babies for the first time in 10 weeks today and it couldn’t have gone better. Both had wonderful days and were full of stories when they got home. I said over on stories last night, which got an incredible response so thank you to everyone who reached out, that I am completely comfortable with my choice to send the kids back to school and nursery but would never, ever judge anyone who felt different. We are all in different boats in this storm we’ve found ourselves in and what works for my family, might not work for yours. I have deliberately stayed out of the ‘are you sending your kids back or not?’ debate as it started to feel like another toxic discussion, in the media and on social media, that was resulting in yet another parenting divide.
I could have had the kids in this whole time, under key worker provision, but tried my best to hang on till the phased reopenings that I hoped would happen when they did. They were what I was aiming towards. Don’t get me wrong, I have LOVED having the kids at home together for such a sustained period, we have made lots of memories and learnt so much more about each other, but mixed in with the nature of my job and the fact that @thisdadalife is deployed and so I’m on my own with minimal support, I couldn’t have gone on much longer.
When I got in from dropping them off today, and as I went upstairs to work at my desk, I literally collapsed on the stairs and almost cried in relief. Relief that we made it through, as dramatic as that sounds. I don’t think I realised the toll it was taking mentally as I was constantly running on adrenaline.
I am so happy to get a bit more balance back and to, most importantly, feel like a better mum again. Not a snappy trying to juggle it all 24/7 with no break mum.
If you sent your kids back today, whether you wanted to or not, I’m with you and support you.
If you have kept them home in your bubble for longer, I’m with you and support you.
If you’re still unsure what to do and are undecided, I am with you and support you.
Nobody knows the full extent of someone else’s circumstances and we have to stop and realise that before we judge anyone else ❤️
Ibiza vibes in Puerto Gardeno today 😂☀️😅 Ibiza vibes in Puerto Gardeno today 😂☀️😅
This is the first year in YEARS that I have felt ok wearing a bikini. And I feel like it’s more down to how strong I feel, rather than how I look. Whatever it is, I hope it continues ❤️
On another note, how tanned does the @filterbymollymae fake tan make you look! 🙌🏻
(Both bikini and cover up are from last year).
#losingmyboobstho #youwinsomeyoulosesomehaha
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