Category Archives: Present

16 of 40 – All steamed up

Posted on June 14, 2013 by Not quite 40

A number of years ago, well before Cherub, husband and I went to visit an old university friend.  In Finland. In January. We had a lovely time, and found the locals great fun although the majority of them did ask … Continue reading →

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Present number 2 of 40, or ‘how my husband actually silenced me’

Posted on February 16, 2013 by Not quite 40

It was Valentine’s Day. Husband had headed off to the gym at 6am, as he likes to do when he is able to. I rolled over and went back to sleep as best I could for another hour. (Child is … Continue reading →

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How my ‘Lists of 40’ all started

Posted on February 16, 2013 by Not quite 40

I’m 40 this year. I didn’t think much of it, although my husband asked me what I wanted to do for it. Last year I had a party, complete with pass the parcel and party bags. I’d thought about waiting … Continue reading →

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