I have been loving the very lovely Sara-Jayne’s update posts and thought I would join her with some refection on our month. Life doesn’t stop being busy, but more so this…
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There was a time, when I started my first blog (all the way back in 2011) that you would just write a post. Throw in some photos and press publish. And…
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As we left this afternoon, you said you still read my blog. I was planning to write to you, but in the absence of finding a Paperchase at the train station (disbelief!),…
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Another school year is done. School’s out for summer. I have taller children, with bigger feet. Children who have gained in stature, physically and mentally I look at my boys and can’t…
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On Thursday evening, I sat and watched you sleep. I was in wonder. Of how clueless I was, this time nine years ago. Of how I had no idea what you…
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Last year we experienced our first festival at a family. Geronimo is a family focused festival. Up until this year, it’s taken place up North – at Arley Hall in Cheshire.…
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I rather selfishly have delayed publishing this post. Initially because I loved one of the captures so much, under the spell of a glass or two of wine I created Christmas…
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Me and my girl. The chance to reflect on my daughter at eight. We do have good days. We have times where we really are the kind of pair most would…
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School mornings in our home are one of those relaxed yet frantic affairs. As hubby is in charge of setting the routine, as he is here every morning, it’s ‘lean’. I…
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A letter arrived last week. Faster than I thought it would. It takes at least two weeks to schedule a non-urgent appointment with a GP. And even though when E and…
![[AD] I have to look at this photo and smile. Every week I have to remind myself why I work away. Being responsible for our family finances can get so stressful. Taking the decision to have a SAHD has meant it can all feel like it’s on me. And so, when I’m prepared to think about the future, it can get scary. Fortunately my dad encouraged me to start contributing to a pension when I got my first job at 16, and I’m hoping that I am saving enough to take care of me and my family. And then when I get stressed, I wonder whether I’m saving enough. Especially as most days I can't even get as far as thinking about these three in secondary school, let alone think about retirement. Next week Scottish Widows are on the road as part of Pension Awareness Day to encourage people to think about their financial wellbeing. Because that’s what we do, we think about our diet, our exercise and our mental health, but really- for me- it’s the financial side of life which brings me down. Scottish Widows want to listen, to help people understand pensions and help people plan for retirement. Which has to be a good thing? If I’m going to spend all this time away from home, it would be good to have something to look forward to! If you’re thinking about your future, you can find Scottish Widows on the #PAD18 bus from 10am – 6pm in:
Edinburgh on Monday 10th
Newcastle on Tuesday 11th
Leicester on Wednesday 12th
Cardiff on Thursday 13th
Reading on Friday 14th
London on Saturday 15th
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Edinburgh on Monday 10th
Newcastle on Tuesday 11th
Leicester on Wednesday 12th
Cardiff on Thursday 13th
Reading on Friday 14th
London on Saturday 15th
#ad #PAD18 @mumsnet #planningforthefuture #pensions #pensionawareness #workinglife #workingmum #workingmumlife #lifechoices #workingparent #myfamily #goodtimes #mumoftwins #multiplemum #mummyblogger #pensionawarenessday #scottishwidows")