this week

things that have made me smile;

• baby giggles, mainly stemming from some funky dance moves we've invented!

• baby babble especially while 'reading' a book; abada ba daba aberda abch abcha

• being nominated in the Nottingham Star Awards - cheers Chlo!

• blossom; on the trees, on the pushchair wheels or on the breeze, all beautiful

• my neighbours and the fantastic community spirit where I live

• steam trains

• my beautiful new resin pendant www.stitchesandstars.com which has been admired every day i've worn it so far.

things that made me grrr;

• the election results

• the loss of a really good MP in Broxtowe

• the fact that if only 200 people had voted for him rather than someone "too busy to answer emails" he would still be in office

• lack of sleep, I wish I was one of those people who could just get on with life regardless and not be grumpy and/or dependant on coffee, chocolate and cake

• vandals oh how I wish I could make them see the heartache and financial implications of what they do

• not having enough hours in the day and being very prone to wasting the ones I do have