…the mutterings of Mummy Sellars…
It's almost a year since we left Oxfordshire. It'll soon be a year since we arrived here! Although we're still technically blow-ins*, it has dawned on us that we're already heading for a second time round on everything. The boys are in their second year of the N.I. school system; our second Christmas and New … Continue reading The last of the firsts…
As I slipped on my shoes this morning I noticed they had sand in them. Puzzled, I tried to remember why. These last 7 weeks have been an absolute whirlwind of end to end house guests, bank holiday weekends, work trips, and adventures...so it took a few moments. Yes! A couple of weeks ago I … Continue reading Stepping out
Over Christmas, I noticed this post in my Facebook memories, and I was struck by the enormity of the change our family has been through since then. What on earth made us do it? In December 2017, we came to Northern Ireland for our pre-Christmas holidays, before heading to the Netherlands for Christmas celebrations. I … Continue reading What a difference a year makes…
I could (justifiably) blame BT...but the reason for our silence has been work, so I won't! This week Simon has been getting Sellars Legal off the ground, celebrating his birthday, doing the school runs, making packed lunches, keeping the house in order, the cupboards stocked, and making a delicious slow cooker pulled pork for our … Continue reading Whirlwind Week
If you don't care about law/GDPR/copyright...look away now! You must be wondering what Simon's up to? I mean, you've heard how the boys are doing and had an insight into some of my thoughts on moving. We wouldn't be here without Simon Sellars himself, of course! This past couple of weeks he's been the driving … Continue reading Sellars Legal
I know you're mostly reading this for news of the boys and not to hear my views on life, so here's the long awaited school update! This was the first week back after half term. The boys started at our local primary school on Monday, leaving us free to unpack and pester BT (who have … Continue reading School days
Guys, it's a speedy note this evening...but you can rest assured we're in! As you can see from the photos there's a LOT to, so I'll get back to it. You'll be hearing more from us again soon! Oh, and thank you so much to everyone who sent post. It was wonderful to arrive to … Continue reading We’re in!
We are thoroughly enjoying the usual half-term activities: exploring the local soft play; clambering through the grounds of a gorgeous National Trust property; and having lots of ice cream and cake treats in between meals. Note, it's not raining! And yet, there are constant reminders that we're about to meet our new normal. The purchase … Continue reading Marking time
How do you recharge your batteries? This is something we're not good at these days. I mean people generally, not just our family! In autumn, I loved taking my coffee break looking out at our gorgeous sumac tree. With each passing day the reds and oranges would be more vivid, and the sun lower in … Continue reading Refreshment
It's a funny thing... after months of planning, waiting, and wondering if we're doing the right thing*, we are (temporarily) homeless! A fab family moved in to our Bicester house today, and we no longer call it home. We have many fond memories there: of family birthdays & events; chaotic, lovely playdates; hilarious dinner/cheese/wine parties; … Continue reading Passing the baton
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