My girls have often paddled in the River Mahon, they can hear it roaring after heavy rain. They have walked down to the bridge, got too clos...

He lies on his blanket and I push my feet underneath. I eat my breakfast in bed and then it's time for second sleep. When the childr...

When leaving the field the children wanted to climb over the gate, five feet up then down the other side. The eldest sprung over, it wa...

For all of our hiding the mess, filling the recycling bin, for all the preparation for our guests, and all the anticipation, Holly insis...

In the near-deserted petrol station we took turns going to the hatch. When the other car started Oh, What A Night was blasted into the e...

Sometimes, I can only march. Not physically. In my head and in my heart with mustered energy I put one foot in front of the other, and ...

The hot press is full to the brim, but the actual mess is dealt with. Clearing, cleaning, debating of merits, sorting and screening b...

Nora came like a beast of burden, trafficking all manner of treats, and sandwiches in the hundreds. Juice, butter, milk and cream, choco...

My French pen-pal sent me photos and made me laugh when she wrote, "I am a guinea pig." The letter bore an excellent sketch,...

I am glad this time of year, I am glad it's nearly done, I am glad to stop and breathe, I am glad when drummers drum. I am glad to h...