So it's officially a pandemic and while that surprises exactly no one, exactly no one knows what to actually expect, or how to find the balance between paranoid and not paranoid enough. Life is obviously not going to be normal for the next few weeks or months. But how bad is bad? We've cancelled Claudia's… Continue reading Shit’s getting weird: 5 things 16.3.20
Tag: 5 Things
Shiny: 5 things I’m getting right, 9.3.20
In the spirit of celebrating small victories, let me report that I'm feeling quietly smug about managing to keep the house moderately clean and presentable. Very moderately. My standards are pretty low. But we have a fairly steady cleaning routine and it basically works and I greatly enjoy that weekly feeling of having Done Right… Continue reading Shiny: 5 things I’m getting right, 9.3.20
Signs of spring: 5 things 2.3.2020
First week of school holidays passed with many lazy pyjama mornings and over-indulgent TV evenings (we all got hooked on Next in Fashion). Very much enjoying having kids big enough to make holidays a lazy experience, although I will still be glad when they go back to school next week and I get to be… Continue reading Signs of spring: 5 things 2.3.2020
I do not suck: 5 things 25.2.20
Feeling exceptionally smug for having cunningly managed to have scientist friends who are inspiring the kids to want to be scientists. Good parenting, me, very foresightful. Have done well in a couple of test assignments that may or may not lead to JOB(TM) but are certainly leading to interviews, go me. Am cooking deliciously! No… Continue reading I do not suck: 5 things 25.2.20
Getting out and doing stuff: 5 things 17.2.2020
Armin's big work project is finally over, which in theory might mean that we all have family time and can do stuff again. Maybe? I mean we've never been very good at doing stuff anyway but it would be nice... unfortunately his hand is still buggered and there will be no skiing for us this… Continue reading Getting out and doing stuff: 5 things 17.2.2020
Fluff and stuff: 5 things 10.2.2020
Cats are getting snugglier by the day, which is extremely welcome. Bonus: they are fond of belly rubs. Such a treat to be *encouraged* to pet the softest fur. One of my oldest friends came to stay unexpectedly – one of the two friends I've had since I was 13. Talking with him I realised… Continue reading Fluff and stuff: 5 things 10.2.2020
It’s there if you look: 5 goodish things 3.2.2020
I started writing something about palindrome day (02.02.2020, i.e. yesterday) being the only cool thing to come out of this shitty year so far, but you know what, I'm not actually going to let myself be that negative. It WAS a really shitty week, we're all gutted about Brexit, the world does look pretty bleak… Continue reading It’s there if you look: 5 goodish things 3.2.2020
Boring but fine: 5 things 27.1.20
C told me excitedly that volunteers were being recruited for her upcoming dance show, "And they are specifically asking for Backfreudige! So of course you will make something! You are the best at baking!" Gotta say I'm completely chuffed that she is so proud of my efforts. And yeah I am always glad to be… Continue reading Boring but fine: 5 things 27.1.20
Making it through: 5 things 20.1.19
Survived M's birthday party on Saturday, marking the official end of the festive & birthday season (PHEW AND YAY). We held it at one of those indoor soft play centres that bill themselves as a "Kinderparadies" but leave unspoken the fact that they're Elternhölle. I'd vowed never to have a party there – just picking… Continue reading Making it through: 5 things 20.1.19
Calm down dear: 5 things I have or have not been stressed by this week
Having to wear brown tights with a black sweater today, owing to a Laundry Situation. Twitter poll reassures me that this is totally fine (OBVIOUSLY I asked Twitter, obviously) but I still find it extremely Rong and am stressed at having to leave the house like this. Even knowing that literally nobody cares what I'm… Continue reading Calm down dear: 5 things I have or have not been stressed by this week
Woolly thoughts (and fuzzy logic) 