School sports day

Bean bag race...

My eldest daughter had her school sports day on Tuesday. It doesn't seem that long ago that I was the little girl going to school and having sports days and school trips. So mind blowing to think this is the first of many school sports days I'll now be attending as a Mum ....

Anyway....nostalgia aside, the weather was glorious and as the event was held at the local park it was the perfect setting for my youngest two children to play with their friends whilst I caught up with the other Mum's. The afternoon was pleasant and full of lighthearted fun as we watched our kids partake in old classics such as the egg and spoon race, sack race and the bean bag on the head race....memories.

At the end of the childrens races, the parents had a chance to compete in an 80m race. First Dad's then Mum's. I didn't really want to race and would have been happy to take a back seat. Alex was doing stretches and psyching himself up as soon as he got a sniff of the fact that the parents would be racing LOL.....He is sooo competitive. Needless to say he won his race with ease. Then came my turn, about 15 mums huddled together at the starting line. I had to run barefoot as I only had my flip flops and they are most DEFINITELY NOT suitable for any type of running, let alone an 80m sprint. Anyway the deputy head started the race with the usual on your marks, get set.....and I was transported back to my school days when I used to run for my school at district level.......as soon as the deputy head boomed GO!! off I darted. Alex said I left everyone way behind, funny thing is, I didn't even feel like I was trying, I guess some traits/abilities never really leave you. LOL.....

Everyone commented on our childrens 'speedy parents', and this morning one of the teachers mentioned she'll be training for next years sports day, as the competition seemed pretty stiff..... You've got to laugh....

Sack race

Little sis clowning around

Daddy is  a true sportsman!

Sick Mummy, busy Mummy

Hey guys, it's been a while hasn't it? Since I started blogging nearly nine months ago I think this is the longest I've gone without writing a post.

Things have been busy I must say, I've been writing articles for Nu People Magazine, getting my girls ready to start school and pre-school next week *weeps*, going on various days out and weekends away to make the most of the handful of free days left with the girls (will fill you all in soon), then to top it all off I was really ill a few days ago. Sore throat, hot eyes, aches, shivers, no appetite, weak..... I could go on.

If you're a mum you'll understand that despite feeling completely rubbish there is no getting away from mummy duties. I lay on the couch in agony for a few hours, took some painkillers then got on with looking after my children. It was a tough few days, but God is good and I'm still here to tell the tale.

Hope all you lovely readers are well and good. I'm off to buy my eldest her school shoes now. Panic buying at its best.

Inspirational Interview - The Future Coffee Shop Owner

Stephanie is giving the first Inspirational Interview of 2012. Yay Stephanie!!

She is good friends with my sister Charlene Be who has also contributed to the interview slot along with their mutual friend Cristina P.

Read on as Stephanie shares with us her dream job, poignant pieces of advice and more.

Name: Stephanie L-C

Age: 31

Birthplace: London

Where do you live now? Brighton

Education: BA in Textile design.

What was your very first job? A Weekend girl at Mango.

What is your current job? I'm a Customer Care Administrator.

What has been your best job? My best job was at Mango because there were no responsibilities and it was only one day a week.

What was your dream job as a child? Fashion Designer.

What is your dream job now? I would like to run a little Coffee shop/Art gallery by the sea.

How will you achieve your dream job? Lots of research and determination.

What is the best advice you have been given? As long as you have your health you are the richest person in the world.

What is the best advice you’d give? To focus on the things you have achieved in life rather than dwell on things you have not.

Who is your inspiration/role model? My Mum.

What is the one thing you would change about yourself or the world? I wish that people were more accepting of eachother.

What is the key to a successful life/career? For me it is to get the right balance between the two.

Recommend someone you know to take this interview: My friend Krishna Khetia