I can't believe that we're nearly half way through March already, it's just flying by and it seems like only yesterday that we were seeing the New Year in!January and at least half of February passed us by in a blur of germs and illness (you probably already know this though as I moaned about it at least twice a week on here) and then I started my new job which meant another few weeks went by in a blur of business and extra hours at work and so far, March is disappearing just as fast without me having a chance to slow it down.And on top of the general business of life at the minute, … [Read more...]

Generally I'm not a big fan of Mothers Day.Don't get me wrong though, I love the homemade cards and the cuddles that I get and I certainly don't object to the gifts but special days make me remember what I don't have.  I don't have my Mam any more and although she's in my thoughts all year round, days like this focus my mind on her much more than usual.  Facebook had me almost in tears this morning as almost every post is someone saying Happy Mothers Day to their Mum and I desperately wish I could do the same!But I can't so today, I'll be keeping very busy and enjoying all the love … [Read more...]

I love my job, but sometimes, I really wish that I didn't have to work and today is definitely one of those days.I left for work this morning at twenty past seven leaving Mr Frugal to handle the morning school routine alone.  I checked my phone just before I went in to work and noticed that I'd missed a message from Miss Frugal telling me that her nose hurt.  I knew she was at home with her Dad so I quickly sent her a text asking if she was better and then forgot all about it.At half past two, I came out of work and checked my phone - not only was there a couple of missed calls from … [Read more...]

Last Tuesday night we went to see Olly Murs at the Metro Arena in Newcastle for the opening night of his UK tour.It was originally just supposed to be just me and Miss Frugal going but at the last minute we bought two extra tickets from one of our friends who wasn't able to go so we all went (although we weren't all sat together thankfully).  I was sat right near the front with Miss Frugal and Master Frugal was sat with his Dad a bit further back.We had a great view where we were sat and Miss Frugal alternated between singing, dancing and screaming madly and standing quiet staring as … [Read more...]

This is Miss Frugal's school reading journal - have a look at the comment next to the Journey to Antarctica!  … [Read more...]