I've just had to tell Master Frugal off when he had a bit of a mood because he couldn't watch Ben 10 before bed.  I tried to rationally explain to him that it was bedtime and if he didn't get some sleep he would be tired tomorrow.  I told him that he didn't want to be tired and moody in the morning as he's going swimming with his grandad.Do you know what he said?Are you still talking mum because all I can hear is rar rar rar?Needless to say, his Daddy is in a LOT of trouble when he comes in from work as he said that to me this morning when I was leaving him a nice list of jobs for … [Read more...]

This is the story of a mother's broken dreams and disappointments (drama queen - moi?)....Miss Frugal:  I have a super special surprise for you mammy because I love you so much.Me:  Ooooh, I like surprises  (already picturing Mr Frugal buying me the bracelet I've been after and giving it to her to give to me).Miss Frugal: (presents me with the small box she was hiding behind her back)Me:  Whatever could be in there? (so convinced it's the bracelet)Miss Frugal:  Nothing!  The box is your present - I made it for you.  Don't you like it?  (said with a sad face)Me: Yes … [Read more...]

Everyone knows that when you have kids, it's practically impossible to have a bath without being interrupted or to even have a wee without a little person following you to the toilet.  I don't even shut the toilet door at home anymore because that's like an open invitation for a child to come in, but you would think that I would remember to close the cubicle door at work wouldn't you? You'd be wrong though!  Can you believe I went for a wee at work today and out of habit, I forgot to close the toilet door....  And yes, someone did walk in!This is the only toilet photo I have, it's the … [Read more...]

 Miss Frugal: Knights must have had very big willies in the olden days!I couldn't really argue when I saw the suit of armour she was looking at, could I? … [Read more...]

We're back from our weekend at Haggerston Castle feeling refreshed and chilled out and ready for anything!  Yeah right - two kids, two adults and a visiting teen in a caravan does not make a relaxing break lol.  To be honest though, even if it wasn't relaxing, we had a fantastic time and I'll tell you all about it soon (I bet you can't wait now, can you?).We got back home at dinnertime today and after a quick nap (the kids, not me), we were ready to pop to the shops to get a bit of food shopping in and to spend our Tesco vouchers on a treat each for the kids as they were so good this … [Read more...]

No, it's not my husband (although if you're reading this, you're a close second ;-)).... Don't laugh at me ( not to my face anyway) - Its Handy Manny!What more could you want from a cartoon character man, he's kind and generous, children love him, he's clever, he can fix anything and he's very good with his hands  ;-)  And, not that I'm not shallow but he's not bad looking either is he?The only downside to Handy Manny that I can see from a potential wife point of view (yes, I know I'm a freak lol) is that he works so hard and people never seem to pay him - he saves the day at least … [Read more...]