I can't believe he's 4!!

My little blue monkey is 4 - I can't believe he's growing up into such a brilliant little boy (most of the time..). On the big birthday day i went and bought him his first proper bike - Ben 10 of course! - then we headed out for lunch with his nanna and our friends then onto Legoland - it was a great day he deserved every second of it.

The monkeys headed off to Daddys to enjoy the rest of the weekend and I had 48 hours to myself. Friday night I went out with my lovely friend - but we both got food poisoning (best not name the restaurant!). Saturday night was more successful a funny night out with the girls and even better as somehow Sunday morning I woke up without a hangover so headed over to Willowpool in Lymm for brunch which was fantastic, back home to get ready for an interesting night out. I feel like I've hardly spent any time at home this weekend but it's been a fun one z

Blue Monkeys Birthday Cake

I have the most talented friend she made blue monkeys birthday cake. Over the past few years she's made George from peppa pig, a mini car, castles oh the list is never ending I honestly think she's the best cake maker ever!!

Birthday party madness

So blue monkey is nearly 4, last year I has his party at my house - luckily the weather was great and it was Easter weekend so I did a big Easter egg hunt in the garden but I also said never again was I going through all that stress. So today was the big day and I stuck to my word and booked a local play place - Boomerang - for his party, I booked for exclusive use and it was great, we turned up, had fun, ate and everyone left relaxed and happy including me - blue monkey loved it.im just not sure where the last 4 years have gone!!!

Blue monkey is off to Big school

Today was S day - the day I found out which primary school blue monkey is going to in September - and I'm so happy he got his first choice. I can't believe he's off to school - even though he's been in nursery since he was 11 months old this still feels different - but there's still a few months left til the big day. And there's year left til pink monkey follows him

Mmmm Channing

Yesterday consisted of a 8 hour meeting by the time it had finished all I could think of was home, food, tv and bed but I'd said I'd go to the cinema and I didn't want to let anyone down so off we went to watch 21 Jump Street. All I really expected from this film was some pleasant eye candy in the form of Channing Tatum and a few laughs from Jonah Hill but I was really surprised it was a great film - not mind stretching but funny and easy to watch and I loved the cameo of a very special actor at the end (won't spoil it for anyone).

Today work has been slightly less tense and tonight I've had my cousin round for tea and a catch up. This is going to be a very very hectic weekend so I'm hoping that the monkeys have a little lie in in the morning.

And breathe

My friend who lives on the other side of the world from me - but who some days knows exactly how I feel sent me the below quote. What's the point in worrying about the future it's out of my hands.

Chorlton Life

Last night I went out with my friend Jo - we've been friends for 30 years (argh that makes us sound really old!) but its been ages since we've been out for a glass of wine or 2 without my two monkeys so last night her lovely hubby made us tea and then we got glammed up and headed out to Chorlton. We had a really good night - just what we both needed to catch up and chill out.

Then today it's been a beautiful sunny but cold day so when I got home I decided to head up Holcombe Hill - I love sitting at the top looking out it's so calm up there.

When I got home the house felt empty but luckily not for long as my mum, aunty and cousin suddenly turned up which made my afternoon.

I loved making the heart picture the other day but I wanted to have another go so I stopped off at the craft shop and picked up a few bits and did attempt 2 which I'm really pleased with - I think it's better and I've put this up in my kitchen instead.

So overall it's been a great weekend. Now it's feet up, glass of wine and watching The Voice before I have to go back to work tomorrow - weekends are far too short!