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 · September 16, 2018

Settling into the School Routine {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.

Settling into the School Routine {The Ordinary Moments}

It feels like yesterday we were in Florida and yet we are now two whole weeks into the new school year. I was a little apprehensive about this year, with LP moving up to the junior campus and Little Man not having his sister by his side at school any longer. But, I needn’t have worried.

LP absolutely loves her new school. She has so many of her old friends along with lots of new ones and he loves the increased independence and novelties that the junior campus brings. She takes in 50p a day to spend in the tuck shop – or she can take a snack in from home – and loves being able to choose what she wants. She’s also embraced the range of clubs that the school has on offer, taking up choir after school on a Tuesday.

Little Man loves how big he feels now that he’s in Year 1 and he tells me daily things that are different now to how they were in Reception. He loves school and is gradually getting used to homework and having to read with me most days after school. He has so many friends and loves going in each morning – I can’t ask for more than that.

LP’s change in schools has meant that our school run now has to be done in the car – apart from on Tuesday afternoons when Little Man and I scoot to pick LP up. We’ve settled into a nice routine of leaving home just after eight, getting parked up at the junior campus and reading in the car until the gates open. I then have to leave LP in the playground with her friends five minutes before she goes in so that I can get Little Man to school on time. But, LP has dealt with that really well. She feels really grown up and she’s been incredibly mature about it. She’s handled it all better than I have!

The first two weeks have gone really well. Everyone is happy but tired and I know we’re already looking forward to half term. I wrote last year how this term is the hardest and it really is – it’s exhausting. But, as long as the children are happy and enjoying school we can deal with a little bit of tiredness. Long may the happy school days continue.

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Comments

  1. Susan K Mann says

    September 16, 2018 at 7:05 pm

    Glad it’s all going well. What wee stars they are. It’s good when they settle back in so well, but we do miss them x

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  2. Lara Jarvis says

    September 16, 2018 at 7:08 pm

    I can’t believe this time a fortnight ago we were just getting back to Florida, and now we’re all back to normal!! xx

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  3. Jenni says

    September 16, 2018 at 10:59 pm

    Ahh I’m glad it’s going well. The schools near us have infants and juniors in the same building which makes it easier for people with more than one child to drop off

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