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Holiday Time

June 23, 2013

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Holiday Time.

Tomorrow morning we’ll be flying off to Portugal for two whole weeks in the sun and I can’t wait. It will be 14 days of pure uninterrupted family time which means no work, social media or blogging for me so I can take a proper break.

We’re also excited to be meeting up for lunch with great friends of ours who live there and it will be the first time they’ll meet the children.

…Fear not, though, I will be back soon (hopefully a little more tanned and totally relaxed from lots of Vitamin D and more fresh fish than I could handle) and in the meanwhile, you can check out some of my recent posts

Funny Things My Kid Says.

Things you Should Never Say to a Pregnant Lady.

Wonderful Women Wednesday-The Interview with Broadcaster Sarah Cawood

A Creative Life-Pushing Through the Self-Doubt.

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6 Responses

  1. Grenglish says:
    June 24, 2013 at 20:20

    Have a wonderful time and enjoy your break, look forward to catching up when you get back xx

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    1. honestmum says:
      July 10, 2013 at 22:52

      @Grenglish thanks sweetie, always so good seeing you. Speak soon xx

      Reply
  2. Franglaise Mummy says:
    June 24, 2013 at 15:41

    I hope you have an amazing time, you totally deserve it. Enjoy that lovely family of yours! x

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    1. honestmum says:
      July 10, 2013 at 22:53

      @Franglaise Mummy thanks darling, I really did. Post on Portugal coming soon xx

      Reply
  3. Hannah Ruth says:
    June 23, 2013 at 20:56

    Have a wonderful time and well-deserved break! x

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    1. honestmum says:
      June 23, 2013 at 22:06

      @Hannah thank you x

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