Quite honestly bring under investigation for fraud is not helping me get into the Christmas spirit Next time, I’ll fall for the scam then any transfers into my account won’t shut my banking down for months

Strictly Final Party prep has begun … Just need a glitter ball to fit the middle section!

3 dances 3 votes The first round goes to Layton - I want to rewind the watch that dance again and again #StrictlyComeDancing

I’ve converted leftover curtain fabric into present bags I may decorate them for next year once I’ve recovered from threading the ribbon through 😂😂😱🎄🎁

I’ve done it now, but is there another way to thread ribbon into a channel other than the safety pin and patience method? #Sewing

#3GoodThings 1. Finally tracking down dark chocolate oranges for Christmas 2. A wonderful “loaded fries” lunch in the glorious old market 3. Laughing when I dropped my toffee in the bath! 4. A lolly-reset worked wonders on an over-stimulated teen 5. The dog toys are clean

#3GoodThings 1. Christmas holidays have started! 2. Starting my 2nd Christmas jigsaw this year (also, ever) 3. Baileys 4. Turning off my weekday 7am alarm for two whole weeks! 5. Frank conversations with eldest (2 mins max) 6. Amazing Cheese 🧀 from the tiniest cheese shop

#3GoodThings 1. Got the kids out on 2 walks today #epic 2. Fabulous pass-the-sprout that is a better version of Christmas crackers 3. Christmas Repair Shop was ❤️😭❤️ 4. A far better day than expected 🌲🎁🥂

#3GoodThings 1. Glorious silhouettes on this morning’s dog walk 2. A wonderful panto starring Mikron Theatre Company 🇺🇦 favourites - I laughed so hard & loud that both kids tried to shush me constantly esp at James McLean and @petetoon 3. The feel good Beyond Paradise Crimble special

We’re in peak “I don’t want to leave the house” Twixtmas Thank goodness having a dog means I get fresh air daily

The evolution of audiobooks in the car - these are the ones we listened to lots Toddler - kids insisted onHumpty Dumpty on repeat The Giggler Treatment Roddy Doyle Mr Gum boxset David Walliams boxset Roahl Dahl boxset Michael Murpogo boxset Agatha Christie’s Poirot boxset

#3GoodThings 1. Seaside - it stayed dry! 2. Fred behaved amazingly on the long drives 3. Gluten-free small cod & chips on the pier 4. Found a 135M year old belemnite at Saltwick Bay 5. A happy but exhausting day

How do I connect with a child who screams to be left alone all the time? How do I help them when they push me away? Their mental health isn’t good & leaving them alone doesn’t work, nor does anything else

#3GoodThings 1. A light organ - fun to play with 2. Mooning through a caravan hole 3.Yorkshire Sculpture Park is an incredible place 4. Finishing the incredible “Mr Bates vs The Post Office” which was one of the most tragic & compelling stories I’ve ever watched

#3GoodThings 1. A dry day 2. Time with the kids 3. Fred didn’t steal any sandwiches or cake when he ran up to a walk-side cafe before I could stop him 4. Film night with Lift on Netflix

I have a teenager who struggles with these behaviours - and it’s not lack of “basic manners” It’s about trauma, autism and ADHD Not all behaviours are deliberate

Oh goodie Searching for football boots for tomorrow Last seen: first week of term Since then - shoe / coat cupboard redecoration & garage revamp Just what I like before/ after bedtime

So pleased with my January make - I’ve set myself a goal to creating a wreath-addition for each month January’s is a cute snowman complete with bobble hat #crochet #crafternoon #IMadeThis