Author Archives: Alex

He’s Here

Posted on July 11, 2011 by Alex

Our little Mancub made his appearance… He arrived early Friday morning at 39 weeks and 4 days, practically perfect in every way. Ian and I are soaking up the new baby glow so things are going to be a little … Continue reading →

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Fantasy Outfit: Wimbledon

Posted on July 2, 2011 by Alex

Once again I am watching Wimbledon from my sofa rather than Centre Court or even Henman Hill! But this year I do have a very good excuse and the privilege of watching every match, rather than surreptitiously checking the score … Continue reading →

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Journal Day: My First Memory of My Sister

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Alex

Danielle of Sometimes Sweet is one of my favourite bloggers and yet again she has come up with something perfect – Journal Day. Based on an exercise from her days teaching English, she posts a prompt to journal about:Describe a … Continue reading →

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36 + 37 Weeks

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Alex

Dear Mancub, I cannot get my head around the fact that you could be here in as little as two weeks. It seems like I have the same reaction every week but boy, it’s getting close! This last fortnight I … Continue reading →

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Word Nerd: Two Thirds of Lord Of The Rings

Posted on June 27, 2011 by Alex

When it comes to films adapted from novel, I hate watching a film without giving the book a chance. It seems wrong somehow, like giving in to instant gratification and illiterate screen time. But I faltered with Lord Of The … Continue reading →

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Saturated Morning

Posted on June 24, 2011 by Alex

The need to slow down really hit me yesterday. That might sound odd for a 9 1/2 month pregnant lady with an unstable pelvis, but I am enough of a cliché not to be able to see the bloody obvious… … Continue reading →

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Word Nerd: A Visit From The Goon Squad

Posted on June 17, 2011 by Alex

For someone who loves to read, I have not been doing nearly enough of it lately. I have to admit that I’m a bit of a circumstantial reader. I rely on those perfect pockets of time created by bus journeys … Continue reading →

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Etsy Joy – Beautiful Teak Bird Cage

Posted on June 16, 2011 by Alex

Isn’t this bird cage from EarthSeaWarrior wonderful? If a) I wasn’t saving for baby things and b) it hadn’t sold, I might have to find a home for it… Love the way the air plants look like tentacles trying to … Continue reading →

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Down The Knitting Hole

Posted on June 14, 2011 by Alex

Being a worryingly proficient procrastinator, I have safeguarded myself against daytime TV with To Do Lists and the like. Not anymore… afternoons are disappearing into my knitting project. But I shall nobly ‘let go’ and tell myself to relax – … Continue reading →

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35 Weeks

Posted on June 13, 2011 by Alex

Dear Mancub, What a difference a week makes… This week it feels like you are the source of nothing but good baby vibes. Being away from the stress and enforced-sitting-down of work has done the world of good and I … Continue reading →

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