My name is Sam and I am a mother of two gorgeous little monkeys, JJ and EJ, 4 and a half and 21 months – so right in the thick of it still! Married to the fuzz, and living in suburban bliss on the Surrey/Hampshire borders. Being what is technically known as a geriatric mother I have creaky knees but other than that I’m still secretly 25.
I work part-time and wouldn’t have it any other way. I’m not one of those earth mother naturals who’s maternal instinct kicked in at the age of 18 (obviously!) and I enjoy having some time away from the monkey enclosure a few days a week – it brings a bit more of a sense of work/family balance (if not work/life balance – that to me implies time for oneself outside of the workplace and there is precious little of that at this stage!).
I want to talk food, I want to talk books, movies, be able to answer the eternal question “where we going in morning, Mummy?” and about what its like to live with a man obsessed with gym-going.
I always wanted to be a writer one day but its been a long time so please be gentle with me while I find my style. Its likely to be irreverant. Hopefully witty. Possibly insightful. Probably a little self-indulgent – who’s blog isn’t?
Lovely to find out a bit more about you, Sam! I would like to follow your blog but I can’t find the email subscription icon. Could you add me to your mailing list? x Mel
Ooh, I’m not sure how to do that! I’ll have a bit of a look around and see if I can find out how! X
I’m 41. Does that make me a geriatric mother too? 😉 Love it!
Oh yes Dean! Although I think it depends when you gave birth!! 🙂
Don’t change your writing style Sam. I love it! 🙂
Ah you’re too kind! X
Came to your site via Silent Sunday and have enjoyed having a read around. You have some great posts. I look forward to reading more.
Ah, thank you so much Emma!
I was lucky enough to read a lot of your post from linkys we both love and I can say that your post are enjoyable to read! #pocolo
Well I have to say ditto to that Merlinda! 🙂
Hey Sam, I just wanted to say I had mentioned you in my latest post. I linked back to your blog as well 🙂 x Mel
Thanks so much Mel – I’ve read and commented! X
Beautiful blog! Love the pic of you with bright colourful nails & the playful header that drew me right in 🙂
Thank you so much! I love my multi coloured nails too! I also love my header design by Helen Braid of Ellie Illustrates but I came up with the Wizard of Oz theme myself! X
Just popping in after your kind comments on my blog. Enjoying what I’ve read so far!
Thanks Tim – I really like what I’ve seen of your blog too!