ellicemilesFeb 21, 20213 minAbandon Ship: Decision MakingPublishing this today but I actually wrote it two days ago. I am at the cusp of making a big decision. It's a scary place to be; my...
ellicemilesMar 20, 20207 minAn Unexpected Journey: Lessons I've Learnt as a Novice HomeschoolerTwo months ago I became a home educator. That was not really on my list of things to do in my life. I love my kids, I love spending time...
ellicemilesMar 3, 20193 minAn IslandI have always tried to fight my natural tendency to be a helicopter parent, hovering over my children as they make decisions and interact...
ellicemilesOct 28, 20181 minThe Parable of the Back-to-Front Christmas CardJust a quick one to share a thought I had today. I was making a Christmas card for my friend's son, who is serving a mission for The...
ellicemilesMay 18, 20184 minThe PlanLast night we went for a lovely walk along a canal that's ten minutes down the road from us. I had a to do list that was as long as my...
ellicemilesApr 9, 20183 minIn the Fast LaneWow, it has been a while. As you will probably know by now, I am the queen of procrastinating and my blog has definitely been low on the...
ellicemilesJul 27, 20174 minWade in the WaterToday was one of those day when I have absolutely not stopped all day but feel so refreshed. I love to get outdoors with the kids; it...
ellicemilesJul 25, 20173 minThe DefinitionSo, last night I had about 4 1/4 hours sleep. I am having some tests done at the doctors' at the moment and yesterday I was told that I...
ellicemilesJun 26, 20173 minGratefulN.b. more problems with WordPress, so this is being posted super, super, super, like at least 2 months late! Wow, so it’s been about 10...
ellicemilesApr 17, 20172 minSpringI read a post by a friend of mine, who has an amazing blog called The Last Krystallos (please check it out). In the post Lisa talks...
ellicemilesApr 13, 20174 minUntitled**I actually wrote this over a week ago but didn’t have the courage to post it. I read a very similar post written by a fellow fighter and...
ellicemilesMar 7, 20173 minPhoenixI’m back!!!!! I have thought for a while about what my return post would cover. Whether I would do a catch up of all the stuff that has...
ellicemilesMar 26, 20162 minOne AMI know, it’s not exactly the most imaginative title for a post but lying in bed at 1 o’clock in the morning, unable to achieve sleep,...
ellicemilesDec 31, 20154 minGiving Presents and Being PresentN.B. Wrote this days ago but.. well… procrastination. I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and the man in red brought you all some...
ellicemilesNov 26, 20153 minConcealed DepressionI’ve spent the past three days nursing a nasty cold; sore throat, earache, headache, seemingly eternal stream of snot, and a chesty...
ellicemilesOct 17, 20152 minDairy Free/Gluten Free BrowniesI never intended for my blog to be a recipe sharing platform. However, having become dairy free, I’ve been experimenting with recipes...
ellicemilesOct 15, 20153 minPotty Training in... However long it TakesWell the last ten days have been absolutely exhausting. We’ve crossed another milestone with the twins. The milestone that means, for the...
ellicemilesSep 28, 20154 minI Still Love CowsI made a rather amazing discovery this week. A discovery that a has led, hopefully, to the end of thirteen years of almost daily...
ellicemilesAug 10, 20152 minCupcakesIt’s no secret that I love cake. I love baking it and I love decorating it. Most of all though, I love eating it. (Did I just say the...
ellicemilesJul 22, 20152 minUnder the MicroscopeI’m so sorry my blog has been quiet for such a long time. There’s a reason why, which is what I’m going to get into tonight. Apologies in...