It’s Mums’ List time with the fabulous Hannah over at Mums’ Days. I love a list, there is something so satisfying about writing a list and ticking things off. Or simply using one to keep track. The Mums’ List linky allows us to share whatever lists we have written each week. I like to focus on my real life and blog highlights.
REAL LIFE
- We have been HOT HOT HOT!
- We have been trying to decide whether our future is in France. You can read about that here.
- My painting marathon was in full pelt this week, with the kitchen and the picket fence on the go. The fence *hopefully* goes in this weekend!.
- We desperately NEED a holiday, but we are financially challenged, so there is no chance of that. #MustDoTheLotto
- I am gutted that the NHS messed up my Fat Doctor appointment. I have waited since January, I thought it was yesterday and they tell me it was last week! They are now saying I might not get in until November!
- REAL LIFE WEEKLY GOAL: I need to take control of various aspects of my life, my body and my surroundings to feel more at peace and happier.
BLOG & SOCIAL MEDIA
- My most popular new blog post this week has been this one about Baby’s first pony ride and my riding history. I find it interesting to look at stats sometimes and my most popular post ever is this one.
- New blog discovery; Jenna’s lovely blog Tinyfootsteps. Go have a read!
- This article gave me lots of food for thought, with regards to the potential in blogging.
- I have had some lovely deliveries this week of things for us to review.
- The wonderful Hannah and I have a little blogger collaboration going on and I need to make links like this with other bloggers too.
- BLOG WEEKLY GOAL: Contact more companies for my blog birthday giveaway’s next month.
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I love reading and writing lists like this one myself! It feels like some parts of your list are almost same as mine with taking control over various aspects of my life 🙂
Good luck with all challenges! Sylvia x
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I think the process of list writing is a positive one. Good luck to you too x
I love lists and being organised but lately it seems to have got on top of me.I should get back to making lists.
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I find it helps we keep on track. Also if it is written down, it doesn’t have to be in my head anymore! x
I’m a list lover as well! We’re not able to afford a holiday this year either. Moving to this new house, all the decorating that needed doing as well as fitting a new kitchen took all our holiday money. I’m really looking forward to a holiday next year now!!
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We haven’t gone away for years and Baby has never been away. Hopefully we will be able to go away at some point. x
I haven’t come across this linky before and I do love a list! Will have to give it a go myself!
Moving abroad can be quite scary, I’ve lived in France (as a holiday rep, so not with kids) and Spain and Malta in the last few years and I absolutely love living abroad. It’s hard in terms of missing family and friends and can be quite isolating, but to be honest that’s where blogging comes in. If I hadn’t already had my blog and the people I’ve become friends with because of blogging to fall back on and even go on to create my new ‘line of work’ for me, I doubt I’d have survived it. My son was born in Spain and my 12 year old daughter is almost fluent in Spanish and I see it as a positive that they’ll not only have the experience of living abroad but a second language too. It’s much easier to move with younger kids though than it is slightly older ones as they take a lot less time to adjust. Good luck whatever you decide 🙂
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Ah thank you for your comment. It is very scary, but it would be an amazing opportunity for our family x
Its been way too hot for us as well , can’t do much in weather like this .x
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It does make some things quite difficult x
Sounds like you have a lot going on – had to pop and read your France post – good luck on the decision. x
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Thanks so much hun x
I’m a list maker…. only way I remember to do everything 😉
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I love a good list! x
I can sympathise with you on needing a holiday! x
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It would just be so lovely to have a little break away x
It is very satisfying to make a list, and even more satisfying when you can tick things off said list.
That is very annoying about the nhs appointment, hope you don’t have to wait until Nov!
I’m totally with you on the holiday thing, we could really do with one but are not affording one this year at all 🙁 x
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Thanks hun. I am hoping I won’t have to wait that long, I am going to cal them everyday. x
I don’t really do lists. I did in the past but I could hardly ever cross anything from them, which was just driving me mad… so no more lists for me.
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I guess it is whatever works for you x
I have given up with lists and just tend to go with the flow now. I do write down events happening locally though as they are always good fun
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Oh I love list, they keep me on track and focusing on the positives x
WTF, France? What did I miss?! This is a great list, loads to think about…i’ve just read that BBC article too – really inspiring/scary (that bit about letting go of privacy and becoming the modern-day reality stars, therefore open to criticism is a little worrying!) thanks love xxx
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Yeah…. kind of might me moving to France! Yikes! Je M’appelle Aby and that is it! Yes a bit scary but the income she makes- WOW!. xxx
Making lists is a great way to stay focused. I love making lists, much to the OH’s chagrin!
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You can’t beat a good list x