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He was so happy to see his presents this morning & loved them all. I think, lol.

Today he decided to unlock travel sickness when we were driving down the winding country roads, and I think that was him saying "enough rear-facing, mother, i am two" which is alright with me. The same happened with Bub when he was about 18ish months old & I think after the third time, I made the decision to turn his car seat around which I was very reluctant to do as I was adamant I wanted to rear-face him until he was four. This time around I'm more level-headed, because as someone who also suffers with travel sickness, I really would rather that my children not have to feel sick within 5 minutes of being in a car. (Tangent over)

The place we went to was a massive car boot/ market and you might think "weird place for a toddlers birthday" but you see, he ended up with like 6 other presents 🤣 one of which didn't make it to the car. Oh well.

It's been a very cloudy and blustery day but we have had an explore of the nearby town of Withernsea and it's been nice nonetheless.

My girls have hit such big milestones, and I’m sitting here wondering where the time went. Three graduations this season — my heart is so full. I now officially have two rising first graders and a rising 6th grader. Watching them grow into their own little personalities, becoming more independent, more confident, and more themselves has been one of the greatest privileges of my life.

And then there’s my baby boy… somehow already 4 months old.

Four months.

I still catch myself staring at him, trying to memorize every little expression, every coo, every sleepy stretch. The newborn stage feels like it disappears in the blink of an eye, and I’m learning all over again how quickly time moves.

Motherhood is beautiful, exhausting, chaotic, emotional, and deeply rewarding — often all in the same day.

Right now, I feel proud. Proud of my children. Proud of myself. Proud of how far we’ve come, even through the hard seasons.

Life isn’t perfect, but these moments remind me that growth is happening all around me.

The big troll will start 7th grade after the summer and is moving on to a new school. Exciting and a bit nerve-wracking, everything is new. All his classmates are going to one school together, but we chose a school that we think will be good for him. Luckily, one of his friends also got into the same school he will go to, so they’ll have each other. And the little troll will start 2nd grade after the summer. Time really goes so fast.

We are at our home for the week.

Have been for a while.

It is 100x more messy already.

Simon went out to do a food shop for the week whilst I have tried to unpack the bags but I am hot, hungry and it ain't HAppening, mate.

I am very much enjoying being in a caravan again. It's been a long time and I am so fond of them & being at the coast as well? I can almost imagine my Nana being right here with me. [The sigh I just did was so wistful, I miss her so much]

It was a stressful morning but ever since we set off I've been really happy. I'm so excited about our holiday. We've had McDonald's for lunch (and then the car said something about the 12v battery being low, Simon didnt seem concerned) and then after 40 minutes or so of driving, there was an indicator for low tyre pressure so we're at a garage/fuel station so he can sort that out.

Willow has been really calm up until now, bless her. We have these hemp doggy treats for her that have melatonin in them and all sorts (licensed btw), and they do help so much.

I hope this car holds it together lol. It is such a fancy big ass new car (2025 plate) we've hired, it's great, I am just a tad worried about that battery warning light.