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April recap | 2023


Another month has flown by and this one has been a busy one full of fun and making memories, my health has been so much better again and lets hope it stays that way, I do not like being ill at all. 

We started off this month with half term and what a crazy two weeks it was, we started it off with a trip to Hastings seafront for some fun in the sun, which has poked its head through a few times. The girls enjoyed some fun on the trampolines before enjoying some doughnuts.

I had  my very first evening out without Liam or the kids since having them to go and see Blood Brothers Musical at our local theare, I absolutely love this show and it has revived my love for theatre so much. 

We then entered the Easter weekend full of chocolate, games and a trip to Brighton Sealife as an early Birthday treat for Olivia. That's right, my baby girl turned 3, we had a lovely day celebrating her birthday on her actual birthday with a family BBQ over nanny's and was spoilt rotten.

The last couple of weeks have been more chilled, sadly Olivia hasn't been the happiest going to nursery since half term but is getting there. Lilly has officially made her promise at Guides and wears her uniform and badge with pride. and hay fever has hit like a ton of bricks for me but is luckily manageable with some anti allergy tablets.

We're ending the month with a hot chocolate, a slice of tiffin and a catch up with a good friend before entering the mayday weekend. Hope you all had a lovely April and that May is just as nice too.

Victoria



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