birthday – Rachel

By Rachel M September 16, 2020September 16, 2020

Half my life

I’m 45 today. If I’m lucky enough to live to 90 then I have lived half my life. I hope I’m still riding my bike at 90. You’re only as … Continue reading Half my life

By Rachel M February 1, 2020

We have a teenager in the house

Daniel turned 13 this week. They say it gets hard again when kids become teenagers. We’ve been enjoying the golden years with both kids between the ages of 6 and … Continue reading We have a teenager in the house

By Rachel M January 31, 2019February 1, 2019

Happy birthday, Daniel

My boy turned 12 yesterday. Where did the time go? He came into the world listening to his mother swear like all babies did prior to the word “epidural” entering … Continue reading Happy birthday, Daniel

By Rachel M December 18, 2018

Foodstory

Ben’s mother is staying with us and it was her birthday yesterday so we went to Foodstory for dinner. Foodstory is hands down the best cafe/restaurant in Aberdeen. Daniel’s plate … Continue reading Foodstory

By Rachel M December 31, 2017December 31, 2017

Birthday activity list and happy Hogmanay!

Elizabeth is 8 today and to celebrate her big day she’s put together a list of activities for us to do: We found it interesting that she put “open presents” … Continue reading Birthday activity list and happy Hogmanay!

By Rachel M September 16, 2017

Goodbye goody two-shoes

Yesterday I did everything in my power to kill myself accidentally. It’s fortunate I survived because today is my birthday and I’m now the meaning of life, 42. I’m a … Continue reading Goodbye goody two-shoes

By Rachel M September 16, 2016September 16, 2016

The best birthday ever

A conversation at school this morning. Elizabeth (to her friend): It’s my mum’s birthday today and she’s 41. Elizabeth’s friend: Wow, my mum’s heaps younger than your mum but your … Continue reading The best birthday ever

By Rachel M September 13, 2016September 13, 2016

Vegan Dr. Martens

It’s my birthday on Friday and so I decided to buy myself a surprise birthday present: a pair of vegan Dr. Martens. I’ve never owned a pair of Dr. Martens before … Continue reading Vegan Dr. Martens

By Rachel M January 30, 2016January 30, 2016

Stirling

9 years ago today I became a mother. Daniel’s birth was very quick and hideously painful. I did not get any pain relief for his birth because although I asked … Continue reading Stirling

By Rachel M September 17, 2015

I ate a box of chocolates yesterday

I turned 40 yesterday; I’m officially middle-aged. I didn’t do anything exciting other than eat almost an entire box of chocolates. I didn’t even feel sick and I’m unlikely to … Continue reading I ate a box of chocolates yesterday

By Rachel M August 11, 2015

Turning 40

I’m turning 40 next month. If anyone wants to send me a present I like flowers and chocolate. The gym I signed up with for the purposes of teaching my … Continue reading Turning 40

By Rachel M April 12, 2015April 12, 2015

Baby photos

I started this blog because of the Christchurch earthquakes but many women start blogs as a way to record images of their children. My blog has certainly morphed into that … Continue reading Baby photos

By Rachel M September 15, 2014September 15, 2014

My birthday, computer science, clouds, pauses, and helmets

I’m 39 tomorrow, boo hoo. Only one more year and I’m 40. That’s scary. Apparently a new computer science curriculum has been launched in English schools as a replacement for the … Continue reading My birthday, computer science, clouds, pauses, and helmets

By Rachel M January 1, 2014

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