Wednesday, 11 November 2015

On The Box This Week

Warning-TV Spoilers Ahead!

The last ever episode of Downton Abbey (besides this years Christmas special) was aired Sunday night. I am going to be honest I was disappointed with this extra long episode, everything that was dragged out over 90 minutes was solved in the last three minutes of the show! 
Mary was pinning for her race driver telling everyone she was fine, when she wasn't. Tom was getting very annoyed with her! Mary went back and forth the whole episode about if it would work with Henry when she wasn't being horrible to herself she was wrecking Edith's life! If Mary can't be happy then no one will! Edith's beau suddenly came into money, an estate and a title which if Edith would to marry him she would out rank Mary, of course the green eyed monster wasn't having any of this! So Mary let out Edith's secret about Marigold and soon Edith was left alone calling Mary what she was for most of this episode a "bitch"
Mary got her happy ending she finally agreed to marry Henry. They where married the next week with Edith forgiving her sister. Downstairs Mrs Pattmore's b&b wasn't going to plan and need some good publicity which the family where happy to give! Poor Thomas tried to take his own life after weeks of being picked on we knew this was building up. Luckily he was found in time, this storyline got about eight minutes of screen time it was so underused and underplayed in an episode that was extra long. Mr Moseley's finally got his happy ending too, as a teacher, his scene when he is telling the children education is for everyone was beautiful
Overall I am disappointed with the lack of good story lines this year. That boring hospital one when on for weeks for nothing. I would of liked to see more of the children this season. An actual storyline for Tom that hasn't got to do with him playing cupid for Mary! I am hoping that the Christmas episode really pulls it out of the bag. Baby for Anna and Bates, maybe one for Mary too, Cousin Isobel finally getting married, love interest for Tom, and please let Edith get her happy ever after! Maybe Marigold's Father will come back from the dead!
Favourite quotes of the week
"Your a Bitch"~
Edith to Mary (yes you can be a bit of a bitch Mary)
"I can't be a crash window again"~
Mary to Dowager
"A surprise is a surprise Mama and I'm sure we haven't seen the last one yet"
~ Robert to Dowager (Oh I hope we haven't see the last one yet!)

Nigella is back on our screen's on Monday evenings with Simply Nigella.
We are a fan of her in our house although I wouldn't reach for her recipes all the time Jamie Oliver and Slimming World are our go to recipes. We have used her recipes Christmas ham in cola and rocky road bars have been made alot in our house. Hubby is a huge fan of her but for different reasons!
She seems to be a little more healthy this time around her recipes are not dripping with fat, sugar or cream. That said it is comfort food but of a different kind last week's noodle dish looked delicious and one I want to try in the coming weeks. This week the breakfast bars looked yummy, slimming world friendly and something I am going to make this weekend. 

This week's episode was quite like the calm before the storm
carrying on from episode three. Rick managed to get away from the RV surrounded by walkers but we are not shown how and the Alexandrians are cleaning up the mess made by the Wolves. All the while there seems to be a few hundred walkers just outside the walls.
Maggie is told that Glenn hasn't made it back (we are still unsure if Glenn is alive) which she then decides with Aaron's help to leave and find Glenn, in the end she doesn't leave but she confines in Aaron that she is pregnant. Deanna the once strong leader of Alexandrian seems to be walking around in a daze she seems to finally realise the horror of the world outside the walls.
Not much else happened in this episode besides the Rick and Jessie kiss which was building since last season. Also the walls of Alexandria seem to be bleeding?! Next week seems to be focused on Daryl, Sasha and Abe don't think we will find out about Glenn until the mid-season finale!

Monday, 9 November 2015

Slimming World Meal Plan Monday


Another week of staying the same in Slimming World
not sure what's going on but I am not giving up
will lose that 7lbs by Christmas I am determined!

Monday: Slimming World Thai Green Curry with Egg Fried Rice

Tuesday: My Mammy's Irish Stew

Wednesday: Irish Stew leftovers with Mash Potatoes

Thursday: Slimming World's Taco Fries

Friday: Aldi Beef Burgers with Jalapeno and Cheese Melt with Salad and SW Chips

Saturday: Gammon Steaks, Fried Eggs, Beans and SW Chips

Sunday: Roast Chicken Sunday Lunch with all the Trimmings

Over The Weekend #8

This weekend was mostly a weekend on a Friday!
As Paul was in work for the weekend
I really hate when he has to work the weekend as we don't get our family time
Friday we had a date day! I was in work till lunch time but then we collect Oisín from daycare
and brought him to spent the afternoon with his Nanny B and his Uncle's
Oisin LOVES spending time with his Uncles Jamie and Conner and Nanny B loves to spoil him!
Grandad Eddie is on tour at the moment so Oisín missed him

We went to see the new James Bond Spectre
we went for food and then done some Christmas shopping afterwards
Saturday, Paul was in work it was a rainy grey weekend
we spent most of it inside getting cosy and watching movies
Oisín done this! I managed to get it out of his hair without cutting
but there was tears!
 In the evening when hubby got home I went
and got my nails done as a treat!
We then got cosy and watched Gremlins!

Sunday was dull rainy day
we had a late Sunday roast as hubby was working
then made hot chocolates and settled down for the last Downton
Sunday nights will never be the same!

Friday, 6 November 2015

Babies, Babies Every Where!


Recently it seems my facebook newsfeed is full with friends announcing there pregnancy, Instagram is full of scan pictures, youtube is awash with pregnancy announcements, my blogger feed is all pregnancy updates along with some close friends also announcing there pregnancy
I am totally happy and blessed for all these people, family friends, social media friends and strangers
Creating and bringing a new life into the world is an amazing thing. One of the best feelings in the world. The love for your child is like no other and a love I never truly understood until my son came along. 
Now that Oisín is almost two I have longed to get pregnant and have a sibling for him. With my PCOS such a big part of my life I knew we would have to try for a while. We have being trying for almost a year now with no result, the treatment which seemed to have worked the first time around is not working. I have lost weight and have undergone a lifestyle change in eating right, losing weight weekly, do weekly exercise and start yoga classes. Nothing seemed to be working this time around for us, but we did get some good news this week.
We are now starting a new fertility treatment which is a little more intense which fingers crossed might work. I am taking a no stress approach this time around, trying to not let getting pregnant take up all my mind space and time. 
I hate when people ask me when are you having another one (meaning baby) Sometimes its not as easy as having another and sometimes couples can't have another child for one reason or other.
I am not giving up yet but if it never happens for me again at least I have this beautiful face


I might never be a Mammy to a large family but I AM a Mammy and thats all I ever wanted


Wednesday, 4 November 2015

Large Primark/Penneys Haul


I never managed to get into Penney's in October so knew I was
definitely going to making time to do some shopping this week
I came home with four large bags got some Christmas presents for family,
cute things for Oisín, Christmas bits for the house and some pretty things
for me. Please excuse my camera it's barely working and getting a new for Christmas
Here is my haul!

One of my favourite things to do in Autumn/Winter is to buy new pyjamas
I will be stocking up on some in the next few weeks
Navy & Cream Leave a Little Sparkle Pyjamas €10
Red Robin Pyjamas €8

I also needed some heavy winter jumpers
even though it doesn't feel like November at the moment
 I know how quickly the Irish weather can change!
Grey Cable Knit Over Sized Jumper €18
I love this it's so warm and soft 
Pink Cable Knit Jumper €8
Grey Turtle Neck Knit With Shirt Effect €12

I needed some basics!
Leggings Black & Grey €3.50 each
Three Pack of T-Shirt Bras Pink, White and Pack €10
I think this is a great bargain for every day bras!
Red & Black Lace Plunge Bra €10
Black Tights €3

Hedgehog Slipper €3
Black Socks €2.50
Santa Battery Led Light €5
I could pass this I need some Christmas in November!
Snowman Marshmallow Candle €3
Black & White Handbag €12

Now on to Oisín's bits
Polar Bear Hat Knit Jumper €8
Messy Hair Don't Care Long Sleeved Top €2
Rudolph Sweat Shirt Jumper €7

Socks €3
Red & Navy Knit Scarf €3

This cute Reindeer shirt was €8
and is going to be part of Oisín's Christmas day outfit
along with a Tweed Jacket I got on sale in Tesco
and a waist coat and trousers from Next

So that is all from my haul this time! I also got allot stocking fillers but there presents for family and friends. I also got Paul a few things but he put them away before I could take pictures!
Have you been into Penneys or Primark? What are you favourites?

On The Box This Week

Warning-TV Spoilers Ahead!

 Paul and I have been watching this show for a couple of years now
and like Gogglebox it's really become a hit the past couple of years.
It's basically a restaurant that just carers for people on first dates but there is a twist all of these people are blind first dates! This episode saw Alex come back for a date with a guy who she flirted with last episode. I like this show not all dates go smoothly and it's funny to see when the dates go wrong!

This episode had car racing, a proposal for Edith and all the hard luck we can throw at Thomas!
Not sure if everything will be wrapped up in our last episode before the Christmas finale but then again I'm not sure I want it to be!
The family all headed to London to see Henry car racing. Mary was a bag of nerves and of course something went wrong. There was a car crash...Mary panicked but it wasn't Henry that was killed it was his best friend. This brought horrible memories of Matthew's death back for Mary, and although she didn't really want to, she end things with Henry much to Tom's disapproval 
Edith was offered marriage but is unsure to tell her new beau about the really story behind Marigold her "ward"! I am hoping that he will accept Edith and Marigold. 
Poor Thomas I am hoping that something really nice happens next week. As Andy's secret came out this week and everyone was so understanding, but not one person not even Andy thanked Thomas for teaching him to read! I have a feeling Thomas might have already have left Downton and Mr Carson will see the error of his ways next week and ask him back.
One episode left how the last seven weeks have go so fast!
Favourite quotes of the week
"What have we here? Can anyone join in" "No Mr Barrow they can not!" 
~ Poor Thomas just wanted a bit of company Mr Carson!
"You and I will get hurt again...it's part of being alive"
~Tom to Mary

After the fast pace of the last few weeks The Walking Dead slowed it down this week with a 90 minute flash back episode which showed us what happen to Morgan since season three.
Morgan was crazy when Rick last saw him back in season three then he turned up last season very at peace with himself and declared he does not kill people anymore. We saw this in episode two when he wouldn't kill any of the wolves.
It showed us that Morgan felt he had to "clear" everything in his path walkers and humans it didn't matter as everyone turned in the end. He met a man named Eastwood and he took him in, fed him and told him his story.
I loved this episode when the creative team for the walking dead are on form they can pull out a beautiful episode like this. I really enjoyed this two man episode, if the past few episodes have been like Grand Thief Auto this was like The Shawshank Redemption. It was a beautiful well acted piece of the jigsaw that is The Walking Dead




Monday, 2 November 2015

Slimming World Meal Plan Monday



I have been at bit of a stand still with Slimming World the last
few weeks I have maintained my weight which isn't bad but I would like to
shift another 7lbs before Christmas. The next couple of weeks I am
going to be strict with myself and be strictly on plan.
Finger crossed I get a loss this week!

Monday: SW Campfire Stew served with Boiled Salad Potatoes

Tuesday: SW Garlic and Herb Baked Chicken served with Cous Cous and spinach
This recipe is from SW Family Feast on a Budget see here.....

Wednesday: Aldi Basa Fish in Sweet Chili served with Salad Potatoes and Vegetables
Oisín will have fish fingers and chips

Thursday: Gammon Steaks, SW chips, Beans, Pineapple and Fried Eggs

Friday: Paul and I are having a date day going to the cinema and to Nando's
but I will be making the right choices bringing my own cinema treats
and having healthy options in Nando's

Saturday: Prawn Stir Fry with lots of Vegetables served with Dry Wok Noodles

Sunday: Bacon, Cabbage, Carrots, Mash Potatoes, Oxo Potatoes and Gravy




Over The Weekend #7

This weekend it was Halloween and I wasn't sure how
Oisín was going to like it! He didn't like the costumes in the shops and
wasn't very keen on the decorations, but I didn't have to worry
he loved it!

Oisín had a Halloween morning in daycare
on Friday and he wore his glow in the dark
trick of treat Peppa Pig top!

Our little Pumpkin King!
He really enjoyed seeing the other children
dressed up, and when he realised he was getting sweets
he seem to like it even more!
Mama Witch and Baby Pumpkin!

We watched the fireworks while at
the bonfire

Sunday was another lovely day my parents came up
for Sunday Lunch but I forgot to get out my camera
to take any pictures

Then we it was prosecco and Downton Time!

Saturday, 31 October 2015

Happy Halloween!

Happy Halloween everyone!
We are doing a few chores today then going to my parents
for dinner, trick and treating and Halloween games!

Oisín got into the spirit of Halloween yesterday
when he wore this to his daycare Halloween day!

 Looking forward to lighting our spooky candles tonight
while reading this spooky book

 Can't believe this was our little trick or treater last year!

Look at how much our pumpkin has grown!

Have a very spooky Halloween!!
 

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