A Change is as Good as a Holiday
by Jane on Sunday, 31st August 2008

At least, that’s what they say, isn’t it?
Well, we received some news just under a fortnight ago that will really put this adage to the test.
We’ve been evicted, with 90 days notice as of the 21st August.
That gives us until the 21st November to hand over the keys.
We’re not sure why, as the landlord hasn’t [...]

Award time
by Jane on Friday, 29th August 2008

The perfect way to ease back into blogging, with an award ceremony and a bit of linklove for my friends who have sent me love while I’ve been sick.
Although to be honest, I’ve been considering letting the whole thing blow and eloping with my pillow.
We’ve gotten to know each other really well in the [...]

We Apologise for the Break in Transmission
by Jane on Sunday, 10th August 2008

This is a quick update for you regarding the August edition of the Kraft for Kidz blog carnival, which was supposed to be published today.
Unfortunately, I’m quite unwell at the moment and the carnival will have to wait until next weekend.
After a Saturday filled with moving furniture, sorting boxes and generally being householdy, I find [...]

Chalky the Guinea Pig
by Jane on Friday, 8th August 2008

Just use your imagination, okay?
Our son is very talented and we want to keep our illusions about that intact.
Plus, my mother always told me that if you can’t say something nice, then don’t say anything.
So it’s a guinea pig, because Mr Bump said so.
And if you can find something nice to say, we’d really really [...]

Wet Weather Button Sorting
by Jane on Thursday, 7th August 2008

I used to love going through my mum’s button tin.
There were so many different shapes and colours that it completely absorbed my attention for hours at a time.
Recently, Mum passed her magical button tin down to me, and I found that it held the same fascination for Wren and Mr Bump.
They spent hours sorting by [...]