I’m try­ing to focus my life in a direc­tion that will ful­fill me.  A good Por­tuguese girl in my day was sup­posed to find a good job as a bank teller and find a good Por­tuguese boy to marry.  I sup­pose my life has seen me slowly in fits and starts try­ing to find my… [Con­tinue Reading]

I’ve been feel­ing a bit down this week­end.  Squidge is dri­ving me crazy.  She cries all.the.fraking.time.  She’s being will­ful and stub­born and just dif­fi­cult. Me: Squidge, you’re doing the pee pee dance.  Lets go pee. Squidge: NOOOO NOOOOO CRY THROW SELF AGAINST WALL.  HIT HEAD ON TABLE.  CRY!! CRY!! CRY!! Me: Squidge, lunch/supper is ready, come eat. Squidge:… [Con­tinue Reading]

I was recently asked to check out a new par­ent com­mu­nity set up by Buga­boo, those pur­vey­ors of fine prams and strollers.  Buga­boo Friends has been set up to con­nect par­ents and/or lovers of Buga­boo prod­ucts who want to keep active and on the move.  The inter­ac­tive site allows you to share pic­tures and videos,… [Con­tinue Reading]

Yes­ter­day I was look­ing at the pho­tos I took on Wednes­day.  I was mar­vel­ling at the col­ors and how it really is a fan­tas­tic lit­tle cor­ner of Man­ches­ter.  I spent some time think­ing about how I really do like my leafy lit­tle ‘hood.  I even wrote a Love Thurs­day post about my love of Man­ches­ter. … [Con­tinue Reading]

While at Marie Louise Gar­dens yes­ter­day we were con­fronted with these guys.  The most aggres­sive and fear­less squir­rels I have ever met. They would run right up to you look­ing for some­thing to nib­ble on.  It would make Squidge squeal and grab my leg.  Pretty funny stuff.  I was a bit on my guard because I… [Con­tinue Reading]

Wal is off again this week, to Poland.  Ho hum noth­ing much to report here.  Squidge and I went for a walk this after­noon.  The sky was blue (*gasp*shock*) so I thought I would take advan­tage of that.  Oh and I got on the scale and I’ve gained 5lbs.  I need to start exer­cis­ing!! I… [Con­tinue Reading]