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As long as I can remember this framed sampler hung on the wall of my Granny’s house in Co Down, N Ireland. I have always thought it was beautiful, but never knew much about it’s origin. Now it hangs on my wall, and I still don’t know much about it! My mum remembers that it…

…..And they are gone!!!! (and lessons learned)
My kids are ALL off to school – yes, ALL THREE – at the same time!!! In almost 11 years of parenting, and apart from short times at pre-school/nursery school, this is the first time when I will be child-free from 9am to 2 pm ……….eventually. Our primary school does not believe in rushing things,…

Summers End at Downhill Strand, Northern Ireland
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Show and Tell – Teachers Gifts
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Best thing this year
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A picnic and a walk (parade) in the park
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