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Double denim Tuesday...
There’s not much to say here, mainly because head isn’t back to full service yet, but a night out with awesome humans is truly good for the soul.
Thank you @notsuchamodelmum you’ve set the event benchmark VERY high❤️
Ps if you lick my skin, I think you’ll still taste a sprinkling of porn star martini🍸 😎
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I’m usually obsessed with Christmas, Elf style, but not this year...
2018 hasn’t been a picnic, so I’m pretty keen for 2019 to start and I think that’s why.
2019 means new beginnings all round for us, 2 of our 3 are starting new schools.
House will be renovated
We’ve got masses to look forward to and like many of you I imagine, a whole heap of 💩 to leave behind!
Anyway, here’s a snap of the stunning @clivedenhouse woodlands. One of my favourite ‘head clearing’, go to, places.
I’m now off to wake the teen for a golf lesson, where Phoebe’s analogy of smelly cat becomes so relevant ‘it stinks but you love it!’ .
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Home, feet up, storage heaters on 😩
Your messages and kindness have been overwhelming, thank you.
It’s a big step in the right direction
We were in a big busy, bustling church today and she said ‘It’s so loud mummy and people are pushing, can they see me?’ I see you my Boo and by the looks of your comments and messages a whole heap of you do too... thank you x
Jammies incoming
Standing by for my prawn tandoori 😎
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WHAT WE HAVEN’T GOT:
Heat
Hot water (UNTIL NEXT F**KING WEDNESDAY)
Energy
Crème de cassis (why Tesco and Sainsbury’s do you not stock it, why??!)
A Christmas tree
Christmas gifts
The will to purchase any of the above
Christmas spirit in general

WHAT WE HAVE GOT
A school for this one, she starts January ❤️
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If we can’t rely on ourselves for self belief, we should at least be able to rely on each other. .
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So I have a new friend and she is marvellous!
Now, her child’s challenges maybe different to that of Matilda’s, but we’ve loads in common and actually kids aside, she’s totally one of my tribe, or I’m one of hers... either way, it was a completely lovely way to spend 3 hours.
Here’s to never ruling out new mates, I’ve made a whole heap on here and whilst I’d like to think I’ve always been myself, I used to stress a lot about saying/doing the ‘right’ thing and probably tried to ‘fit’ better here by worrying about my feed. I’m not as anxious about that now. I’m more ‘free to be me on IG’ thanks Sal @gettingstuffdoneinheels you little treasure you!
There’s a whole heap of people to follow, the privilege of that choice is entirely yours.
So make sure you follow those that make you feel as brilliant as you truly are ❤️ .
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I was sent these stunning undies as a gift. My lovely mate is a buyer there.
So here’s the thing! I did a little photo shoot, I think I look ok, usual hang ups etc..
But guess what? It’s been vetoed by my teenager!
‘You don’t mind if I post this do you?’ *shows aforementioned snaps of me in undies*
‘Yes I do Mummy, do NOT do it’
So here I am, living with a Victorian Middle Aged man in the form of my actual child.
I thought the days of ‘You’re not going out dressed like that’
Were in the past, alas, how wrong I was...
You’ll have to make do with this, I’ve put them on a lovely pink satin back drop and everything! Take me on my word, when I say that they are some of the most comfortable bra and knicks I’ve ever owned.
*sighs and goes back to the parenting manual in her head* !!
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I get asked ‘what’s Matilda’s thing?’ everyone has a ‘thing’.
My usual response is that, we’re yet to discover it. She’s not academic, she’s not musically or dramatically gifted...
She’s heaps of emotional intelligence, but actually do you know what, she is a really talented photographer.
She took this on Friday, she took loads and each one is great. (I’m not saying I look great btw!) but the photo is a good one.
She takes stunning photos, she captures sunsets perfectly, animals, nature, she sees things.... Greens is officially sacked! I’ll be using my girl in future.
Ps this is one of a few clothing snaps I’m calling ‘Chloe made me do it’!! She alerted me to the Anine Bing sale, I’ve 3 more pairs of jeans than I needed, a blazer and some metallic boots! Totally your doing @chloelovestoshop !! ❤️
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I left the Olivia Newton John look at home and went for these trews, which btw I’ve owned for over 20 years!
I have nothing witty, interesting or helpful to say today because between Matilda and a night at Annabel’s I’m done and am planning to be tucked up by 8...
So here’s to beautiful loo’s and having jammies on before the kids 😴❤️
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I am still going through my DM’s, ridiculously large hands are working overtime, bear with...
To say that there is an issue with parents who are raising kids that may not ‘fit’ feeling judged and secluded, is an understatement.
We like a box don’t we? We like to either put people in them (metaphorically speaking!) or stand on them and offer judgement.
Here’s the thing, as much as we are all ‘I’m just me’ and stuff, we still want to belong. All of us. Hands up who has leopard printed threads?! Me too! See!
So are the feelings of those that don’t fit in ‘the box’ less valid? That kid that doesn’t behave like yours, are they wrong? Or is society as intolerant as it ever was?
All this chat of diversity, acceptance etc, yet it’s ok to leave out the parent/carer from your WhatsApp group because your child said their kid doesn’t ‘behave’ in school?
The child that your son/daughter comes home and talks about, that mum/dad you look at but may not chat to or include. Do you think they want to be different? Do you think this is a choice for them? Our kids absorb our words and actions, little sponges they are.
Kindness and inclusion start with you, the adult.
How about you say hi to that mum or dad. How about you ask them to join you and your crew for coffee after drop off? That’s what, 40 minutes of your life? Knowledge is power, perhaps if you understood the differences they face, you’ll have the opportunity to use this and help your child to understand why ‘that kid’ behaves how they do.
To those with the task of raising this extraordinary bunch, we need to be brave and speak up. It’s the old ‘Those Who Mind, Don’t Matter and Those Who Matter Don’t Mind’. Just a minimal amount of communication could make more of a difference that I can scribe.
Ps spikeymama.com is live, it needs work! I’m on it... .
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Giving birth is one of the most remarkable and equally daunting experiences we go through. But before we even get to that stage the pregnancy itself can prove enormously mentally challenging. Today marks the launch of @tommys_thebabycharity Big Give Appeal. 1 in 5 women will face mental health problems during pregnancy.
Tommy’s want to build an on line tool to help women keep a check of their mental well-being and therefore give them the support they need.
Part of this support is a call back button where a midwife will phone them, how incredible is that?
If we donate between now and Tuesday next week at midday, the donations will be D O U B L E D!!
Please get behind this campaign and donate if you can and support women when they are often at their most vulnerable.
Link in bio. .
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Question:
What do Cara Delevingne, Jodie Comer, Lena Headly and Caro Greenwood have in common?!
Very little actually, other than this @tabithawebbuk leopard lounge suit of wonder 🤩(Although there is only a letter’s difference between Cara and I, which basically makes us related)
Tabs, look how happy you made me?! Thank you ❤️
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