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Abandon Ship: Decision Making
Publishing 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...
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ellicemiles
- Mar 20, 2020
- 7 min
An Unexpected Journey: Lessons I've Learnt as a Novice Homeschooler
Two 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...
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ellicemiles
- Mar 3, 2019
- 3 min
An Island
I have always tried to fight my natural tendency to be a helicopter parent, hovering over my children as they make decisions and interact...
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ellicemiles
- Oct 28, 2018
- 1 min
The Parable of the Back-to-Front Christmas Card
Just 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...
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ellicemiles
- May 18, 2018
- 4 min
The Plan
Last 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...
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ellicemiles
- Apr 9, 2018
- 3 min
In the Fast Lane
Wow, 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...
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ellicemiles
- Jul 27, 2017
- 4 min
Wade in the Water
Today 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...
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ellicemiles
- Jul 25, 2017
- 3 min
The Definition
So, 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...
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ellicemiles
- Jun 26, 2017
- 3 min
Grateful
N.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...
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ellicemiles
- Apr 17, 2017
- 2 min
Spring
I 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...
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ellicemiles
- Apr 13, 2017
- 4 min
Untitled*
*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...
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ellicemiles
- Mar 7, 2017
- 3 min
Phoenix
I’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...
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ellicemiles
- Mar 26, 2016
- 2 min
One AM
I 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,...
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ellicemiles
- Dec 31, 2015
- 4 min
Giving Presents and Being Present
N.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...
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ellicemiles
- Nov 26, 2015
- 3 min
Concealed Depression
I’ve spent the past three days nursing a nasty cold; sore throat, earache, headache, seemingly eternal stream of snot, and a chesty...
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ellicemiles
- Oct 17, 2015
- 2 min
Dairy Free/Gluten Free Brownies
I never intended for my blog to be a recipe sharing platform. However, having become dairy free, I’ve been experimenting with recipes...
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ellicemiles
- Oct 15, 2015
- 3 min
Potty Training in... However long it Takes
Well the last ten days have been absolutely exhausting. We’ve crossed another milestone with the twins. The milestone that means, for the...
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ellicemiles
- Sep 28, 2015
- 4 min
I Still Love Cows
I made a rather amazing discovery this week. A discovery that a has led, hopefully, to the end of thirteen years of almost daily...
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ellicemiles
- Aug 10, 2015
- 2 min
Cupcakes
It’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...
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ellicemiles
- Jul 22, 2015
- 2 min
Under the Microscope
I’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...
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