AD - Press Trip | I had such a great weekend at @p AD - Press Trip | I had such a great weekend at @pottersresortsfivelakes with @slwilson84. It was an action packed three nights with a full activity and entertainment programme, great food, lovely drinks and beautiful surroundings. 

The staff go above and beyond to make everyone feel at home and they ensure that everyone has the best time possible. I don’t think I stopped smiling all weekend.

The best thing about Potters holidays is that everything is included in the price you pay. Four meals a day, all your drinks - including wine, Prosecco, most spirits and soft drinks - great accommodation and so many activities. 

I’ll write a full review soon but for now here’s a little Reel of our weekend
I always have a lot of questions about accommodati I always have a lot of questions about accommodation when we stay anywhere as a family so I thought I’d share this little tour of our room at @windjammerlanding which was a pretty perfect place to stay.

It’s the ‘Ocean View Two Bedroom’ which was like a little house, with an upstairs and downstairs, built into the hillside. Both rooms had outdoor space and their own shower rooms. Such a great option for a family.
A little photo dump from our holiday in St Lucia. A little photo dump from our holiday in St Lucia. We’ve been back a few days now but still miss the heat, the food, the pool, the constant sounds of wildlife and the lovely people. It was such a great holiday and I’m sure we’ll be back one day.
And just like that, Athena is 12! What a joy it is And just like that, Athena is 12! What a joy it is watching her grow and what a wonderful young woman she is becoming. We could not be more proud. Love you Pickle, have a great birthday.
We’ve just got back from two glorious weeks in S We’ve just got back from two glorious weeks in St Lucia staying at @windjammerlanding and it was just the holiday we needed. Two weeks of sunshine and relaxation in what must be one of the most beautiful islands in the world. 

We can’t wait to go back again in the future. Here’s just a little snippet of our trip.
AD - Press Tickets | We had such a nice day at @na AD - Press Tickets | We had such a nice day at @national_motor_museum despite the rain! The children loved the Little Beaulieu play area and we loved exploring the National Motor Museum and Top Gear exhibit before having a ride on the monorail! We went on an old open topped bus, explored the Beaulieu Manor House and loved the gardens. 
Beaulieu is always a great day out - whatever the weather. This summer they have a whole ‘Summer of Fun’ planned, with activities most days - parades, bird shows and hundreds of sculptures within the grounds too. If you’re looking for a day out this summer definitely think about heading to Beaulieu.
AD - Press Tickets | Tonight we took the kids to t AD - Press Tickets | Tonight we took the kids to their first concert - but it was so much more than just a concert! @abbavoyage is incredible. With CGI ABBA and a live band, it’s like being at an ABBA concert 40 years ago but with modern lighting, effects and sound. ABBA look and sound real, it’s a mind blowing experience.
The set includes all the songs you know and love as well as a few less familiar ones.
You can’t take photos during the show which actually made a refreshing change. A whole arena focused purely on the show and soaking up the moment. It’s definitely something the four of us will always remember.
Now, I’m off to sing Dancing Queen all the way home.
AD - Press Trip | We had such a great day at @phdo AD - Press Trip | We had such a great day at @phdockyard today. They have a fantastic Ultimate Explorer ticket that lets you visit all the attractions as many times as you like for 12 months - and after a day at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard we can see that you need more than one day to really do everything!

We explored HMS Warrior, HMS Victory and the Mary Rose Exhibition - which is incredible! We also saw where ships are built and restored and spent time in Action Stations where the kids climbed and did an assault course.

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard is such a fun, educational day out with something for all ages - we can’t wait to go on their harbour tours next time we visit!
AD | WIN!! Would you love to win a holiday? To cel AD | WIN!! Would you love to win a holiday? To celebrate #100YearOfARoads National Highways have launched their #ARoadsToSummer competition! It's all about celebrating summer holiday moments, time together, fun in the sun, days out and more.

So why not be in it to win it? To enter, all you have to do is send @nationalhways a DM on here with a photo or video of your favourite holiday moments. You can also comment on their Facebook or Twitter #ARoadsToSummer posts with your holiday photos. I've shared a few of our favourite photos to give you some inspiration.

The best six entries will each win a £500 @nationaltrust holidays voucher! SO what are you waiting for? Dig out your favourite holiday photos or take some new ones to share!

The #ARoadsToSummer competition runs from 24 July to 10 September 2023. Winners will be announced in September 2023.

Good luck!
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Ordinary Moments · April 12, 2020

Back to Shiftwork {The Ordinary Moments}

Welcome back to another week of the Ordinary Moments. If you haven’t joined in before this is a weekly linky that launches every Sunday morning and is open until midnight on the following Saturday. It’s a linky that celebrates any ordinary moments in your life – or the not so ordinary some weeks too. Basically – anything goes. I’ll be sharing and commenting on the posts that are linked up during the week and there’s a badge at the bottom of the post if you’d like to add it to yours too.

And just like that Dave is back to shifts. It’s not forever thankfully, just redeployment whilst the country fights the pandemic. It’s something I was so used to a few years ago but something the children hardly remember Dave doing.

Now, Dave has two shifts, followed by a day off before another two shifts forever more where he’s working a combination of earlies, lates and nights. We both thought that his shift pattern would be awful – and that six shifts together and a chunk of days off would be better. Getting work out of the way and then having a chunk of days off together. But, after doing one set of shifts, with a day off in between, we realise that having the shifts broken up is so necessary for his mental health right now. I don’t think anyone would cope doing his new role for six days in one go.

We haven’t had enough time to get used to his shifts but the main difference for us is that since the children stopped going to school Dave’s working pattern helped us know what day of the week it was as he had every weekend off. Now, there’s no chance of us knowing what day it is – and weekends are just another couple of days at home.

We’ve been having meals at different times of the day to fit in with Dave’s shifts – dinner at lunchtime before he goes on a late, brunch when he gets up from sleeping off a night shift and normal meals together when he’s home. We’re rolling with it and it’s working so far.

The children have been amazing, getting used to every change that has come their way – and Dave working shifts is just another change to add to the list. They’re so resilient and I know this is a time we’ll talk about in the future. I hope they look back at it, remember all the changes but see it as a positive time – one where we did the right thing, where we had as much fun as we could and where we appreciated the little things.

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  1. RachelSwirl says

    April 12, 2020 at 3:02 pm

    Bless him having to work in the current climate – I hope that you’ve been able to make the best of easter xxx

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  2. Jenni says

    April 13, 2020 at 10:35 am

    We are so grateful for all the frontline workers right now so thanks to Dave. All the days just roll into one now don’t they

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  3. Hannah says

    April 13, 2020 at 11:01 am

    It’s so amazing how resilient children are – they all seem to be dealing so well with all this!

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  4. Susan Mann says

    April 13, 2020 at 12:20 pm

    I can imagine it’s a lot to get used to, but sounds like things are going well and the kids are awesome aren’t they? Hugs & love xx

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  5. Anna-marie says

    April 13, 2020 at 1:29 pm

    Lots of change! Sounds like you have all adapted to it well. Hope you had had a lovely Easter weekend and managed to spend some quality time together between shifts x

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  6. Angela Wright says

    April 18, 2020 at 1:26 pm

    Children really are resilient, we could learn a thing or two from them with coping strategies. Love your pics, always bright and chearful x

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