Things I Like
Just a list of six things making me happy today.
Hey friends! I am trying not to overthink writing here (again!). why am I so weird about social media (she asks for the 765th time!)? Anyway, here is a list of random things I like right now. Enjoy!
My nails. This is the longest my nails have ever been, and yes, they are my real, actual nails! I had them done today and think they are SO fun! I don’t know how long I’ll keep them this length, but for now, I like how they look & especially how they sound when I tap on everything
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Sleeping cats. I am a full-blown cat lady. I love our cats so much and will always take photos of them sleeping or sitting on me
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I am now a “protein girlie” I like how eating more protein makes me feel, but I am also someone who REALLY likes a sweet treat. Enter my homemade protein pudding! I’ve tried all the ones in the shop, and they are gross. Mine tastes like cake batter!!!!! All you need is one packet of Cottees’s vanilla pudding mix, 700ml milk and three scoops of protein powder ( I used a caramelised white chocolate one). Put everything in a bowl and mix for a few minutes, pour into a container and refrigerate. WA-LAH.
This may be the most middle-aged thing I ever recommend, but hear me out. When we were on holiday, one of the air bnb’s we stayed in had a scrub daddy brush, and it was a million times better than the Aldi one I had been using at home. I knew I needed to upgrade. I checked the supermarket but had no luck. But when I was at the Italian deli waiting in line, there they were! How random. But I have not looked back, and I think my washing-up experience is better than ever.
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I like that I am able to bend my own rules when needed. My kid has a broken finger, is healing from a de-gloving and has bacteria in his wound that needs antibiotics that give him hives. It is not the best time for him ( or us!). He is the most active, social, outdoorsy kid but cannot do any of the things he usually spends his free time doing. Enter more screen time than my kids have ever known. I am a no internet during the week kind of mum. They can have unlimited TV but no games, YouTube or messaging friends. At first, I felt bad for bending the rules but now I don’t care. Whatever we need to get through right?
I like seeing all the Christmas things hit the shops. I’m feeling festive early but still refuse to decorate until December 1 (it’s family law). I like thinking about Christmas baking. I like thinking about buying presents. I like knowing I have a whole Christmas account waiting for this time of year, so there is no stress about money for gifts. I don’t like thinking about Christmas day without my two older boys, but I am trying to put that to the side. I just really like this time of year.
That’s all for today, but please tell me what you like today.
Talk soon xx
Hi R, overthought my reply last night!…
1. Cute nails! Bet the tapping is so satisfying
2. Gorgeous puss
3. Can you stop the detergent flow?!
4. Dessert sounds yum. Love to hear more about your protein journey please, if you’d like to share
5. Absolutely (about relaxing the rules/whatever gets us thruuuuuu)
6. Same here re decs - two birthdays this month first. I’m making lists and have a Christmas wallet this year 🙂 and
7. Liking Mecca’s back in stock emails and speedy delivery, even over here!
Excellent list!
The Scrub Daddy sponge + the little side of sink holder changed my life about 18 months ago and I will never go back to a normal sponge. I have yet to try the scrubby brush thing though, but think I will upon your review!
I'm all here for Christmas and summertime. I cannot wait until I can put my out of office on and just hang out at home for two whole weeks. Kids will all be working etc so I'll just have to get through that book stack I've got staring at me :)