This time last year my Becky my teen was working hard, half way through taking her GCSE's and this year she's working hard doing her college work. She has about 4 weeks left to complete her coursework for the Health & Social care course she's doing and hand it in then her first year of college is done. At the moment she is well ahead of where she needs to be thanks to working over half term. She really enjoys the work and finds it so interesting so to her it doesn't feel like work which is of course a good thing.
Sunday, 31 May 2020
Saturday, 30 May 2020
Week 22 of #Project366 - A photo every day for a year!
Another week of lock down has gone and it seems from next week things will be trying to get back to normal with some kids going back to school then more shops and businesses opening. I feel quite glad my girls are older and are not returning to school and college before September.
Hasn't the weather been glorious! In my head I would love to spend all day out in the garden sunning myself but I find it far too hot even in the shade of the parasol. I feel like a cave troll hiding inside. It has been fab to dry the washing though.
Now for a photo every day!
Becky made a lasagne for us all for tea. She mostly made it from scratch and did a fantastic job! I will never buy a ready made one again when she likes to make them.
145/366 - 24th May
Ellie is back into drawing. She has such a talent for being able to copy a picture she see's and putting it on to paper.
146/366 - 25th May
Stu got around to painting the hallway and up the stairs. It looks so good now. We've started to put some pictures up too and it feels more like home.
147/366 - 26th May
Finally I have strawberries or tomatoes which are growing. These were the 2nd lot of seeds I've planted. I was just about ready to give up on them when they appeared. I say strawberries or tomatoes because I can't remember what seeds were planted where. lol
148/366 - 27th May
We had a treat for lunch. A takeaway from the chippy. I had spam fritter, chips and baked beans. It was amazing!
149/366 - 28th May
Sheeps. hehehe The kids both used to call more than one sheep, sheeps and we've stuck with it. We stopped for a drink when we were on a bike ride and picked a lovely spot.
150/366 - 29th May
Becky really loves colouring in and at least it's something different from playing Fortnite or on her tablet.
Becky really loves colouring in and at least it's something different from playing Fortnite or on her tablet.
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This week my Word of the Week is: Treats! #WotW
This week my Word of the Week is:
This past week has probably been the most uneventful week we've had since lock down began, I wouldn't say boring but nothing much has gone on. Ellie hasn't been doing school work with it being half term. She's been playing far too much Roblox and just playing. Becky has actually been doing some of her college coursework. She's ahead of where she needs to be and now she has just over 4 weeks of the term left.
I actually thought I had nothing to write about until I was sorting out my photos for my Project 365 post, a photo for everyday and it reminded me of the treats we have had this past week.
Last Friday we had a takeaway, the first one in such a long time. It was amazing. We got pizza and a tray of kebab meat to share. I forgot how delicious our takeaway's coleslaw is. It's home made and tastes nothing like I've been able to recreate. Of course we over ordered but it just meant there was enough for lunch on Saturday. Hooray!
The weather has been lovely. Too hot for me to spend much time outside but it has made me realise all the summer clothes I have are old, tatty and look very worn. I rarely buy myself new clothes so it felt like such a treat. I had a little shopping spree on ebay and got myself a few bargains. Everything should be arriving today. I got a few tops, some sandals (new one's for £6), some sunglasses to replace the one's which one of the kids broke, I never did find out who and some denim shorts. I told Becky I'd bought denim shorts and in her head she thought short, short one's. No I bought knee length one's. lol
Next door was eating chips outside midweek and we could smell them and it got us fancying chips too. We asked where she got them from and it turns out the chip shop near us is open on a lunchtime but you have to order online and then pick it up. We made an order with a few minutes to spare before they closed it for the afternoon. Stu got fish & chips, the kids sausage and chips and me a spam fritter and chips. It was so good. We don't usually eat that much at lunchtime so we were stuffed for the rest of the day which meant cereal for tea which the kids loved.
I had the treat yesterday of sorting my laptop out after Ellie had been on it. I let her go on my laptop to search for Roblox things. Just to save her switching her computer on. What she was actually searching for was Roblox cheats. They didn't work, obviously and I ended up with a ton of nasties on my laptop. Her thought was that she would test them on mine before putting them on her computer. I was fuming. It took me numerous scans and 2 hours to make sure everything was gone. I made her sit here with me watching all the scans to show her that this is why you don't download things when you don't really know what they are. Grr! Kids! I'll be glad next week when she's back to doing school work next week. lol
Thursday, 28 May 2020
Some idea's for your next barbecue! #NationalBBQWeek
Usually UK households will have an average of 6 barbecues for friends and family over the summer meaning as a nation we will stick 700 million burgers and 626 million hot dogs on the barbecue smothered in 326 million bottles of ketchup!
With lock down happening and not being able to see family and friends I imagine some get together's will be postponed but there's no stopping you having a BBQ just for the people in your household. This week is the perfect week to have one with it being warm out and National BBQ Week.
We do love a BBQ here! We never seem to plan them though, they just seem to happen when we decide it's too warm to be in the kitchen and it's not too windy outside.
With lock down happening and not being able to see family and friends I imagine some get together's will be postponed but there's no stopping you having a BBQ just for the people in your household. This week is the perfect week to have one with it being warm out and National BBQ Week.
We do love a BBQ here! We never seem to plan them though, they just seem to happen when we decide it's too warm to be in the kitchen and it's not too windy outside.
According to a survey recently taken six out of ten of us claim they are stuck in an inspiration rut, cooking the same burgers, salads and sides repeatedly. I know I am. I always do burgers, hot dogs and corn on the cob and maybe some kebabs if I'm feeling adventurous.
Here's some idea's for your next BBQ!
Pineapple & pork skewers.
Kids will love these pork, pineapple and green pepper skewers, marinated for added flavour and cooked on the barbecue. Serve with rice or in pitta bread.
Perfect potato salad.
This family favourite is so easy to make and is perfect for teaching even 5 year olds how to chop, snip and mix.
Lentil and carrot hot dogs.
Make your own quick and tasty carrot hot dog with pureed veggies and lentils to give them a delicious taste and fine ‘veggie dog’-like texture. They’re fast, easy and full of goodness. Vegan and easily gluten free.
Mango & prawn skewers.
Pork & apple burgers.
A tasty burger recipe perfect for a barbecue or under the grill. They are so simple to make and are something a little bit different. If I can make them anyone can!
Chilli-lime barbecued sweetcorn.
Barbecued corn on the cob is great on its own, but even better with chilli butter and a squeeze of lime on top.
What is your favourite recipe to cook on a BBQ?
Pineapple & pork skewers.
Kids will love these pork, pineapple and green pepper skewers, marinated for added flavour and cooked on the barbecue. Serve with rice or in pitta bread.
Perfect potato salad.
This family favourite is so easy to make and is perfect for teaching even 5 year olds how to chop, snip and mix.
Lentil and carrot hot dogs.
Make your own quick and tasty carrot hot dog with pureed veggies and lentils to give them a delicious taste and fine ‘veggie dog’-like texture. They’re fast, easy and full of goodness. Vegan and easily gluten free.
Mango & prawn skewers.
Pork & apple burgers.
A tasty burger recipe perfect for a barbecue or under the grill. They are so simple to make and are something a little bit different. If I can make them anyone can!
Chilli-lime barbecued sweetcorn.
Barbecued corn on the cob is great on its own, but even better with chilli butter and a squeeze of lime on top.
What is your favourite recipe to cook on a BBQ?
Wednesday, 27 May 2020
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We were sent a box of these to try, we are not vegan and don't have any food allergies and often I imagine food that is "free from" to taste bland and unappealing but these pleased me greatly. We all loved them. These really were a treat and I kept them as a treat letting the kids have one after and only after they'd finished their school and college work. All the flavours work so well together and the bars are absolutely delicious. There isn't that crunch you expect with normal rocky road bars but I would say they taste better than a normal rocky road bar! I loved them and the kids especially loved them. They thought they were way fancier than anything I usually buy.
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Do you like the sound of these?
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Tuesday, 26 May 2020
Things could have been so different during lock down!
I was talking to my dad on the phone the other day and we were on about this time last year about how we were in the middle of planning to move house and it got me thinking about what if the coronavirus was around this time last year how different things would have been.
For starters we probably wouldn't have moved house. My dad was the one who drove the van who moved us, that wouldn't happen now as he is still self isolating with being over 70 years old. If we had wanted to still move we would have had to have paid for a removal company which I am guessing would have cost more in the middle of a pandemic. The moving process would have stressed me out so much with the whole social distancing thing and then we would have had to get the train to the new house which would be more expense. I really don't think the move would have happened in that situation.
For starters we probably wouldn't have moved house. My dad was the one who drove the van who moved us, that wouldn't happen now as he is still self isolating with being over 70 years old. If we had wanted to still move we would have had to have paid for a removal company which I am guessing would have cost more in the middle of a pandemic. The moving process would have stressed me out so much with the whole social distancing thing and then we would have had to get the train to the new house which would be more expense. I really don't think the move would have happened in that situation.
It also got me thinking about life in the old house and how I would have been driven crazy by now.
In the old house we had an all in one living/dining room. We all would have been in one room with no break from each other. The only space we would have had from each other would have been upstairs in the bedrooms where none of us liked spending time. Ellie likes to sit on her computer with her headphones on, listening to music and singing. She can do it without disturbing everyone in the dining room now, in the old house I would have got annoyed with her singing all of the time and she would have been annoyed she wasn't allowed to sing all of the time.
In the old house we had a tiny back yard, all concrete and an unusable front garden. It wasn't much fun for the girls because the space was so limited. It was OK when they were little but not now. There were parks nearby but they weren't the type of places you would want to spend time because of idiot children and teenagers who hung out there. From what I've seen on Facebook no one is taking much notice of social distancing there.
In the old house we had a tiny back yard, all concrete and an unusable front garden. It wasn't much fun for the girls because the space was so limited. It was OK when they were little but not now. There were parks nearby but they weren't the type of places you would want to spend time because of idiot children and teenagers who hung out there. From what I've seen on Facebook no one is taking much notice of social distancing there.
Speaking of idiots that brings me on to my old neighbours. I don't believe for one second they would have stuck to social distancing rules or even taken any notice of the lock down. The woman over the road let her toddler play out in the summer until about 11pm with no supervision, why would she care about the government rules.
Stu would have been classed as a key worker as he worked in a high street shop that has remained open throughout lock down. He still speaks to people from the shop and from what he's made out it is very stressful and I would always have that worry he would be bringing the virus home with him.
The kids would have still been home from school and college and from what I have seen from the old school's website they are a lot stricter about the school work that needs to be done. Here they upload a ton of work and you can pick and choose what you want to do and encourage things like baking, gardening, going for walks and for bike rides. I know Ellie learns better doing hands on and creative things rather than writing. A couple of weeks a go the topic for English was Monopoly and one of the tasks was to draw and design a mansion. Ellie wasn't keen on that but she made one on The Sims and we were praised by the teachers for thinking of out side of the box.
Again, I feel so lucky living where I do, having a garden and plenty of open space nearby. Lots of people don't and it makes me so sad. I feel lucky that the lock down happened when it did. We had moved and were settled. Even though I am not seeing much of my dad at the moment I have the ease of mind that if anything does happen he's only 10 minutes away and not a 2 hour train ride.
Do you ever feel lucky that the lock down happened when it did?
Again, I feel so lucky living where I do, having a garden and plenty of open space nearby. Lots of people don't and it makes me so sad. I feel lucky that the lock down happened when it did. We had moved and were settled. Even though I am not seeing much of my dad at the moment I have the ease of mind that if anything does happen he's only 10 minutes away and not a 2 hour train ride.
Do you ever feel lucky that the lock down happened when it did?
Monday, 25 May 2020
Our weekly meal plan! 25th - 31st May. #MealPlanningMonday
Last weeks meal plan went really well. We ate everything on the days we planned and there was no complaints. We had a takeaway on Friday evening and it was amazing! It seems so long since we had one so it felt like a real treat and there was leftovers for lunch on Saturday. Becky made a lasagne for tea on Saturday and it was good, she did a great job. She mostly cooked it from scratch but did get the white sauce out of a jar. She is now designated lasagne maker. hehehe
I nearly messed up with the food shopping. Weeks ago when I was struggling to get a delivery slot I took whatever I could and had one delivered on Friday and by chance I logged in to check something and noticed the next delivery would have been today. I booked it when we were running low on everything and were struggling but now we have stocked back up and it wasn't really needed so it's been cancelled.
This week on the menu we have:
Monday - A prawn cocktail salad with tomato garlic bread.
Tuesday - Burgers in buns cooked on the BBQ.
Wednesday - Crushed potatoes with tuna.
Thursday - Pork and apple sausages with potato wedges.
Friday - Fish finger sandwiches.
Saturday - Diet coke chicken with rice.
Sunday - A roast dinner of some sort.
Sunday, 24 May 2020
Cheating a bit to make cookies. #MySundaySnapshot
I have never been able to make cookies. They either burn or end up too hard to eat so last week we cheated and bought ready made cookie dough and made the best cookies, well Ellie did. She is taking all the credit for them. There was still a couple which burned a little but the rest were perfect!!
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Saturday, 23 May 2020
Week 21 of #Project366 - A photo every day for a year!
Another week has flown over. It has been a good week, we have done the same as every other week during lock down only this week Ellie has been having Zoom lessons from school and she really enjoyed them. The kids did go for a walk one evening. They haven't been out without either me or Stu since lock down started. They just went around the farmers field out the back of us and had a great time and a little bit of freedom.
Now for a photo every day.
137/366 - 16th May
On a Saturday morning we all club together and clean the whole of downstairs. Each of the girls have their own jobs and once they get started they actually enjoy doing them.
138/366 - 17th May
We had a lovely roast dinner on Sunday. We of course covered it in gravy after I had taken the photo.
139/366 - 18th May
Stu finally got around to stripping the old and tatty wallpaper from in the hallway and up the stairs. He did the first coat of paint too and it already looks so much brighter and fresher.
140/366 - 19th May
Ellie had an afternoon of baking. Flapjacks and cookies this time.
141/366 - 20th May
When we first moved here the kids argued about who got to do the hoovering, they both wanted to do it. We used to just have wood flooring and the carpets downstairs was a bit of a novelty. They now take turns doing it. It was Ellie's turn when I snapped this.
142/366 - 21st May
Stu and the kids put the tent up. Ellie spent a lot of the day playing in it and we were going to sleep in it but the kids chickened out. I was up for it. Eesh! I'm quite glad we didn't, it rained most of the night. The good thing is that we now know the tent is waterproof and water tight.
143/366 - 22nd May
Becky has been online shopping for her girlfriends birthday and got on with wrapping the presents. She's getting prepared early it isn't "A's" birthday until next month.
Now for a photo every day.
137/366 - 16th May
On a Saturday morning we all club together and clean the whole of downstairs. Each of the girls have their own jobs and once they get started they actually enjoy doing them.
138/366 - 17th May
We had a lovely roast dinner on Sunday. We of course covered it in gravy after I had taken the photo.
139/366 - 18th May
Stu finally got around to stripping the old and tatty wallpaper from in the hallway and up the stairs. He did the first coat of paint too and it already looks so much brighter and fresher.
140/366 - 19th May
Ellie had an afternoon of baking. Flapjacks and cookies this time.
141/366 - 20th May
When we first moved here the kids argued about who got to do the hoovering, they both wanted to do it. We used to just have wood flooring and the carpets downstairs was a bit of a novelty. They now take turns doing it. It was Ellie's turn when I snapped this.
142/366 - 21st May
Stu and the kids put the tent up. Ellie spent a lot of the day playing in it and we were going to sleep in it but the kids chickened out. I was up for it. Eesh! I'm quite glad we didn't, it rained most of the night. The good thing is that we now know the tent is waterproof and water tight.
143/366 - 22nd May
Becky has been online shopping for her girlfriends birthday and got on with wrapping the presents. She's getting prepared early it isn't "A's" birthday until next month.
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This week my Word of the Week is: Time! #WotW
This week my Word of the Week is:
These weeks in lock down are flying over. It's mad but time seems to be going faster now we're not going anywhere or seeing anyone. It makes no sense but I am not complaining.
These weeks in lock down are flying over. It's mad but time seems to be going faster now we're not going anywhere or seeing anyone. It makes no sense but I am not complaining.
Our body clock seems to have shifted a little. We're not getting up out of bed until about 9am or half past, we're going to bed later and the kids are not going to sleep until about 11pm at the earliest. So much for my new years resolution of going to bed by 11pm on a school night. lol It's not a bad thing at the moment, it's not like they have to be up and ready to go to school and college. We've just moved the time we do things at the moment and we all seem happier for it. They are still getting their school and college work done, it might be a bit later in the day but it leaves them less time to be bored on an afternoon before we have tea.
Becky has had a great time doing some online shopping over the last few days. It's her girlfriends birthday next month, her 18th and wanted to get her a few things. A Personalised Face Cushion from Prezzybox was something Becky came across and I think it's both hilarious and thoughtful. The girls are missing each other and haven't seen each other since the start of the lock down when they were both pushing their luck so it will be a nice reminder for "A" seeing Becky's face on a cushion. Becky also bought 2 bracelets so they can have one each and a few Batman things because "A" does love Batman. It made me realise that it will be Becky's 18th birthday in a few months and it got me thinking about what I can get her. How can I nearly have an 18 year old.
Becky had her weekly online chat with her college tutor and classmates on Wednesday and the main tutor said that they won't be returning before September and after half term next week they only have 5 more weeks to complete all the coursework and submit it. Becky isn't worried in the slightest. She is flying through the work and is doing a great job with it too. It doesn't seem 2 minutes since she started college and now she's nearly finished her first year. Time really is flying over!
Stu has spent his time doing a bit more decorating. We had done nothing to the hallway and up the stairs since we moved in. The wallpaper was ancient and coming off all over the place so it was easier enough to strip and it looked so strange with nothing on so Stu did a coat of magnolia paint that we had in the shed. He was lucky, there was just to say enough left in the tub. It already looks so much fresher and brighter and we've not even decided on what we're doing with it yet. I suppose we have plenty of time to decide because everywhere with home delivery has sold out of paint or isn't delivering at all. Ugh.
Ellie has been quite busy this past week. She's been doing really well at getting on with her school work and had a couple of lessons over Zoom which she has really enjoyed. Seeing her teachers and some of her friends made her so happy. She has baked, probably played far too much Roblox and spent lots of time out in the garden. On an evening she has been helping to water the garden and plants and she's taken over the job from me now. I think she has more interest now she can see things growing.
I hope you have all had a good week.
Ellie has been quite busy this past week. She's been doing really well at getting on with her school work and had a couple of lessons over Zoom which she has really enjoyed. Seeing her teachers and some of her friends made her so happy. She has baked, probably played far too much Roblox and spent lots of time out in the garden. On an evening she has been helping to water the garden and plants and she's taken over the job from me now. I think she has more interest now she can see things growing.
I hope you have all had a good week.
Thursday, 21 May 2020
Coronavirus questionnaire answered by my youngest.
I saw these questions on Facebook last week. People were asking their children then and I thought it would be great for Ellie my 12 year old to answer them too. I printed them off and she wrote the answers so it went towards her doing some home learning too. hehehe
1. What is the Corona virus?
Coronavirus is a virus. It is like a cold but worser.
2. Who is the prime minister?
Boris Johnson
3. How many days have we been in lockdown?
A lot!
4. What is your family wearing today?
Proper clothes
5. Do you want to go back to school?
Yes, because I'm bored and to see my friends.
6. Who is the first person you are going to hug when lockdown ends?
Nobody because we will have to social distance.
7. Where is the first place you want to go when lockdown ends?
The Park.
8. What do you think we can do to get rid of the coronavirus?
Stay at home.
9. Is parent a good teacher?
Meh!
10. If corona virus was an animal what animal would it be?
An evil bunny.
11. How did the Corona Virus start?
I don't know an idiot ate a bat.
12. If you had to wear protective clothing to help you what would it be?
A mask.
She did say she was only bored when she had to do school work which she thought this was but then agreed it was better than school work because at least it's about something which is happening now.
I like that she seems to understand when lockdown ends life won't go back to normal straight away and we will still have to social distance. Sensible girl.
Have you asked your kids these questions?
Wednesday, 20 May 2020
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Tuesday, 19 May 2020
Teenagers pushing their luck during the lock down!
Grr! Teenagers! Just as the lock down started my teen and her girlfriend were in big trouble. They tried to bend the rules and both ended up getting told off by me and the girlfriends mum too. Oops.
I will be calling the Becky's girlfriend "A" from now on.
I will be calling the Becky's girlfriend "A" from now on.
We were sat here one afternoon and saw a car pull up outside of our house and it was "A" and her mum. We weren't expecting her and Becky looked confused too, or at least pretended to be.
Apparently Becky and "A" had planned on going for a walk together for a couple of hours then "A's" mum would pick her back up. "A" had convinced her mum that I was OK with it and Becky hadn't thought that far ahead. She thought once "A" was here I would be fine. They thought that if they kept their distance they could spend time together.
Personally I think "A's" mum is too soft on her and shouldn't have even considered coming here. "A" lives at the other side of town, about 45 minutes away so it's not a case of just popping over. As soon as I got talking to "A's" mum it became clear we had both been played and we agreed it was not on. Yes, we understand they are missing each other but we all have to play by the rules.
Both of the girls were acting like toddlers. Basically having a tantrum because us parents wouldn't let them do what they wanted. Shouting it was not fair and thinking we were just being mean. I know the neighbours were at their windows listening to drama the two girls were causing. Two lads who lived over the road came out and were playing football over the road. I've never seen them before and haven't seen them since, the nosy so and so's. lol
It also came out that "A's" mum and I are having the same arguments with our offspring. They are that eager to talk to each other online and video chats they are neglecting their chores and college work. "A's" mum is a key worker and is working long shifts so tries to ring "A" when she's on her way home from work to put tea on but can't get through because she's on the phone to Becky.
We agreed that both the girls need to do their chores, college work and have family time on a morning and then after lunch they can chat as much as they want on the phone or online until 5pm where they'll take a break until about 8pm then they can chat until 10pm.
I have been trying to tell Becky that it needs to be like this but she thought I was just being mean until she heard the same from "A's" mum. I think it became clear to them that if two parents who had never met each other or spoke to each other before this conversation were saying the same things there must be some right in it.
The girls now have set times to speak to each other and it's going well. Like me & "A's" mum said if they are still together when all of this is over they have basically done the whole long distance relationship thing. Not being able to see each other when they want and only being able to chat on the phone or online. Being in lock down is a lot like having a long distance relationship.
Now the rules have changed and you can meet one person from a different household the question of Becky and "A" meeting did come up in conversation and so far both myself and "A's" mum are saying no, they are not meeting up yet. We have said to wait a few weeks to see if there is another wave and spike in deaths and the girls have been surprisingly OK with it.
I am just hoping that we are out of lock down in a few months because both of the girls are turning 18 and they have big plans! Eek!
Both of the girls were acting like toddlers. Basically having a tantrum because us parents wouldn't let them do what they wanted. Shouting it was not fair and thinking we were just being mean. I know the neighbours were at their windows listening to drama the two girls were causing. Two lads who lived over the road came out and were playing football over the road. I've never seen them before and haven't seen them since, the nosy so and so's. lol
It also came out that "A's" mum and I are having the same arguments with our offspring. They are that eager to talk to each other online and video chats they are neglecting their chores and college work. "A's" mum is a key worker and is working long shifts so tries to ring "A" when she's on her way home from work to put tea on but can't get through because she's on the phone to Becky.
We agreed that both the girls need to do their chores, college work and have family time on a morning and then after lunch they can chat as much as they want on the phone or online until 5pm where they'll take a break until about 8pm then they can chat until 10pm.
I have been trying to tell Becky that it needs to be like this but she thought I was just being mean until she heard the same from "A's" mum. I think it became clear to them that if two parents who had never met each other or spoke to each other before this conversation were saying the same things there must be some right in it.
The girls now have set times to speak to each other and it's going well. Like me & "A's" mum said if they are still together when all of this is over they have basically done the whole long distance relationship thing. Not being able to see each other when they want and only being able to chat on the phone or online. Being in lock down is a lot like having a long distance relationship.
Now the rules have changed and you can meet one person from a different household the question of Becky and "A" meeting did come up in conversation and so far both myself and "A's" mum are saying no, they are not meeting up yet. We have said to wait a few weeks to see if there is another wave and spike in deaths and the girls have been surprisingly OK with it.
I am just hoping that we are out of lock down in a few months because both of the girls are turning 18 and they have big plans! Eek!
Monday, 18 May 2020
Our weekly meal plan! 18th - 24th May. #MealPlanningMonday
Last weeks meal plan went really well. We ate every meal on the day I had planned. It was only me who let the team down. On Friday I didn't fancy pizza so had a proper lazy meal of instant mash with a tin of beans and sausages. It was surprisingly good. The kids were so impressed with the roast dinner yesterday all because we had turkey and pigs in blankets along with all the veg. Turkey and pigs in blankets is usually a Christmas day thing.
I managed to get some baking supplies over the weekend so Ellie and I will be making some flapjacks during the week and some jaffa cake treats that I saw being made on TikTok.
This week on the menu we have:
Monday - Bubble and Squeak using the leftovers from the roast with fried egg.
Tuesday - Greggs pasties and chips.
Wednesday - Chicken fajitas.
Thursday - Sticky BBQ chicken and rice.
Friday - Pizza.
Saturday - Lasagne and garlic bread. Becky is planning on making it from scratch.
Sunday - A fry up! Bacon, sausages, black pudding, tomatoes, eggs, beans, mushrooms and toast.
What are you eating this week?
Sunday, 17 May 2020
Roblox has taken over my house. #MySundaySnapshot
A couple of weeks ago I had never played Roblox despite my girls playing it for years. They love it. Last week I was bored and Ellie asked me to play so I gave it a go and now I'm hooked. I refuse to play the games with no point to them but I do like the Tycoon games where you run a restaurant or build a house.
Ellie's favourite game is Adopt Me! Where you raise pets by taking care of them. Her mission in life is to collect so many normal pets to make a super neon pet and was trying to convince me to level pets up and give them to her. Nope. hehehe Stu is daft enough to do it for her though and has been. lol
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