CharlieBeth's "My Life As Mumma Walker"

I have seen my sisters-in-law shed the pounds over recent weeks (I hope they don't mind me mentioning) as they are both going to Slimming World sessions. I'm feeling a little shamed by my expanding waistline particularly against theirs reducing.... So I am going back to Weight Watchers starting today. I have all the kit, I am signed up on the Internet site already (have been for ages) and I'm really going to try hard. I've don't it before, I can do it again. We've all got a lot bigger in this house over the last year or two, and we can't blame it on having Jack any longer! Our 18 month son has a better view of food than us, taking fruit and veg over pizza and chocolate.... At least we have taught him well, even if it isn't by example! There are better reasons than just seeing my sisters-in-law looking lovely and slim though. Winters on its way, and a healthier diet will help my depression. Being slimmer will improve our chances of having another baby, an

21 Economic Models Explained SOCIALISM You have 2 cows. You give one to your neighbour. COMMUNISM You have 2 cows. The State takes both and gives you some milk. FASCISM You have 2 cows. The State takes both and sells you some milk. NAZISM You have 2 cows. The State takes both and shoots you. BUREAUCRATISM You have 2 cows. The State takes both, shoots one, milks the other, and then throws the milk away. TRADITIONAL CAPITALISM You have two cows. You sell one and buy a bull. Your herd multiplies, and the economy grows. You sell them and retire on themincome. SURREALISM You have two giraffes. The government requires you to take harmonica lessons. AN AMERICAN CORPORATION You have two cows. You sell one, and force the other to produce the milk of four cows. Later, you hire a consultant to analyse why the cow has dropped dead. ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND VENTURE CAPITALISM You have two cows. You sell three of them to your publicly listed company, using letters

Whooo! I actually got a weekend off work...... so we've been away! We crossed the Hills to Yorkshire and spent the weekend with family, including Megan's first birthday, and a day on the beach at Mablethorpe. It's pretty same to say that Jack LOVES the seaside! Running about on the beach, trashing sand castles, and paddling in the sea. I see many, many more trips to the seaside in the future.