During the month of April, I have been mainly doing this:
Stealing: Blog post ideas. The idea for this post has been stolen directly from English Mum, which is okay because last month Becky's Monthly Roundup idea was stolen by Erica.
Writing: At Ready for Ten -- the new parenting website for the parents of 6-9 year olds. Do come over and take a look and meet the rest of the team. So far we have posted about a range of topics including the General Election, Girls' style: Too much too young?, Preparing the garden for summer, Pester Power and Child's Play.
Reading: The Rules of Work by Richard Templar. My favourite rules so far include: Be passionate but don't kill yourself, Carve put a niche for yourself, and Under promise and Over deliver.
Loving: Rose Eau De Parfum by Paul Smith -- a birthday parent from my parents, and also the pink heart-shaped cushion IJ bought me .
Studying: For my Chartered Institution of Marketing exam in June.
Subscribing: To Marie Claire having decided I am too old for Cosmopolitan Magazine.
Laughing: With (not at) Louis Spence on Pineapple Dance Studios because he is fabulous.
Looking forward to: A forthcoming weekend hotel break, a trip to Gullivers Kingdom, and a week at Center Parcs at the end of the month.
What a lovely month. Would you mind awfully if I stole too? And I hope May delivers continued wonderfulness.
Posted by: Ellen Arnison | May 01, 2010 at 08:05 PM
Yes, steal away Ellen. It's a great idea. It is taking on a meme-like feel! Shame the original idea was not mine.
Posted by: Rosie Scribble | May 01, 2010 at 08:07 PM
Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, so they say. The more the merrier. Maybe we should aim to get the whole blogosphere doing this on the last day of every month!! x
Posted by: English Mum | May 01, 2010 at 08:31 PM
Oh you lucky things going to Centre Parcs - I took Amy last year and we had a fantastic time! Hope to go back next year if I can drive again.
CJ xx
Posted by: Crystal Jigsaw | May 01, 2010 at 08:40 PM
Sounds like a fun month Scribbles, and that book sounds good. Can we expect a full review?
Posted by: Erica | May 02, 2010 at 08:33 AM
I think I might pinch this idea for next month! May need a remider! Perhaps you could make it a meme thing!
You certainly covered lots & had a good month though!
Posted by: jfb57 | May 02, 2010 at 06:22 PM
Oh just the word studying freaks me out so I am in awe that you are doing your Chartered Institute of Marketing exam. Good luck and I hope you are calmer than my two who are doing GCSEs and A-levels and just a little stressed!
Posted by: Selina Kingston | May 02, 2010 at 06:35 PM
I gave up Cosmo years ago, I'm on Easy Living now, I guess it'll be Good Housekeeping next!
Posted by: Working Mum | May 02, 2010 at 07:32 PM
We love Centre Parcs too and it's not far from us. It is very expensive, especially in the school holidays, but the kids love it.
Posted by: Rosie Scribble | May 02, 2010 at 09:27 PM
I love all Richard Templar's Rules books. There's a Rules of Parenting title too which I think is excellent. But the rules of the Rules, are tell no-one!
Posted by: Rosie Scribble | May 02, 2010 at 09:28 PM
When I was studying for my A Levels I used to be able to study from early in the morning until late at night. Now I can manage about two hours and no more. Age is taking its toll!
Posted by: Rosie Scribble | May 02, 2010 at 09:29 PM
Recently I received a subscription offer for Cosmopolitan and then one for Good Housekeeping the very next day. I have to admit that GH seemed a lot more appealing!! I won't be subscribing to it just yet though.
Posted by: Rosie Scribble | May 02, 2010 at 09:31 PM