Barnetts Great Eight

Looking back at my recent instagram posts, I have noticed that we have had a couple of 'full on' weeks. The kids went back to school. One starting college, one starting High School, 3 back to primary school and one just starting school. Flossie took to school like a duck to water. Nothing has phased her and not once has she complained about going. Me on the other hand...well I miss her terribly. I know longer have to collect her from nursery at 11.50 and for some reason this change does not sit well with me. I feel like I am forgetting to do something each day. I am sure this phase for me will pass, after all I am at home with Emilia, who is making it her mission to walk (she is only 71/2 months, its not allowed), so lifes not exactly quiet. Its just a new 'norm' to get use to. We took Ellena back to University and helped her move into her new student house. Surprisingly, and probably from Els point of view a little disappointingly, I was not a blubbering mess. She goa...

We have recently returned from a truly fantastic week in Portugal. This is the first time Florence and Emilia have flown. After nearly missing the flight due to road closures and re-enacting the airport running scene from Home Alone we managed to make the flight.The two youngest girls were great on board. We took plenty of snacks, lots of talking to Flossie about what was happening, a little play with my phone and she was all good. The excitement and novelty of the journey, which lasted 2 1/2 hours, was enough to sustain Flossie's interest. Emilia was more than happy with a bottle and a snooze...wouldn't we all. Thankfully the transport was waiting for us at Faro airport, just a 40 minute transfer to the Villa. And, wow what a Villa. Four bedrooms, four bathrooms, a brilliant pool, and my dream Veranhda. I would so love this back home. Somewhere to eat, relax and chat, whatever the weather...so want one!! Its one of the reasons I chose this Villa. From the minute we arrived, ...