Mamma Kerr

• We have a Hung Parliament in the UK…. Oh my!
• It is May and there is snow forecast for the North of Scotland…. Oh my!
• I walked 10 miles around the streets of Stirling at midnight on Saturday night…. Oh my!
• My whole body is still aching…. Oh my!
• It took me half an hour to just sew two badges on my daughters’ Rainbow uniforms…. Oh my!
• I left my Blackberry in the office tonight…. Oh my!
• I use it for my wake-up alarm call in the mornings…. Oh my!

What’s made you say “Oh my!” this week?

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• Going shopping for Flower Girl outfits in Glasgow today for my twin daughters. #
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1. What is your worst memory of your siblings?

 I’m six years older than my little sister, and I can remember her being an annoying little pain in the butt whenever I had friends over.  She was always being cheeky and interrupting us, making fun of us and acting silly. 

The problem was that we shared a room, so I would resort to (literally) throwing her out the room and sitting against the door to stop her getting back in.  After much kicking and screaming, she would run to Mum and whine:

 “MUMMY!  They’re not letting me in the room!”

Sometimes Mum would attempt to appease her with suggesting another fun activity for her in the livingroom.  However, sometimes Mum would insist that I let her back into the room.  Then Wee Sis would return all triumphant and be even more annoying than ever!

Wee Sis & I dancing on holiday circa 1983.

The thing is, the two of us got on really well (most of the time) when we were on our own.  The only time she really acted up was if I had friends round.  I realise now that she was probably just jealous of the time spent with my friends.

Thankfully we get on very well now.  I am proud as punch to be her bridesmaid at her wedding in July.

2. What was YOUR naughtiest childhood memory? (Must be something YOU did, no pawning it off on someone else!)

This is a hard one!  I’m sure my Mum and Dad would be better placed to answer this one!  I can remember many a time being told off, and bundled into my room in disgrace, but I honestly can’t remember ONE particular reason why!  I think I was always a bit ‘lippy’ so I reckon most of the time I got punished for answering back.  I was just as stubborn in those days as I am now, and ALWAYS wanted the last word!  (Much to my detriment!)  However, I can’t really remember any particular mischevious episodes.  I think my parents realise now, that they were lucky to have such well-behaved kids as me and my sis!

3. Where do you like to go to relax?

I actually like to go walking to relax and unwind.  It’s a great way to de-stress.  I also enjoy soaking in a warm bubble bath with scented candles and relaxing music.  Bliss.

4. What was the last thing you won?

I won a bottle of port in a raffle at a Ladies Night recently.  I have not yet opened it.  Cheeky Vimto anyone?  I’d much preferred to have won the Zumba lessons, pole dancing lessons (yes, you read that correctly!! LOL) or beauty treatments, but hey, a prize is a prize! 

5. If you could be on a game show, which would you choose?

It would have to be Who Wants To Be A Millionnaire?  This is the only game show I have actually applied to enter.  In its heyday about ten years ago, I phoned up several times to enter.  I suspect I would be absolutely rubbish at it anyway!  My mind would probably go blank and I’d be unable to answer even the most simple questions.

I LOVE Fridays, because it is blog hopping time! Yay!

It’s time to find lots of interesting new blogs and lovely people to follow. I also hope to gain lots of wonderful new followers too!

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You can link up at The Girl Creative and enter their fabulous giveaway here.

I just wanted to share this amusing video clip with you. A friend sent me this clip by email today. I had actually seen it before, but it is still amazing to watch!….

1944 America\’s Got Talent

Don’t try this at home! LOL

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• Good morning! Happy Thursday! I can almost touch the holiday weekend! Yay!…. #
• Just had a good brisk 45min walk in between taking girls to school & starting work. #
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• Wanna read my embarrassing moment story?…. http://www.mammakerr.com/2010/04/happy-blog-hopping-holiday-weekend/ #
• Happy May Day! Hope you have a lovely holiday weekend, regardless of what the weather is like! (i'm expecting wind & rain…) #
• Hubby just bought me a pair of Reebok Easytones for my birthday. Let the booty-toning commence!… #

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Please make sure you scroll right down to the bottom of this post or you will miss the story of one of my most embarrassing moments!! 

I LOVE Fridays, because it is blog hopping time! Yay!

It’s time to find lots of interesting new blogs and lovely people to follow. I also hope to gain lots of wonderful new followers too!

• You can subscribe to my blog via RSS or email.
• You can also follow me on Google, Blog Frog or Blog Catalog.
• You can follow me on Twitter: @mammakerr
• I also have a Mamma Kerr page on Facebook.
• Please feel free to grab my button and display on your blog! Thanks!


If you are visiting on one of the blog hops, please leave a comment to let me know, and I’ll hop over to your blog too!!

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This week, The Girl Creative wants to know about our most embarrassing moment. So here’s the story I promised you at the top of this post:

Last year, on holiday in Florida, we visited an outlet shopping mall.  We all had a great time browsing the bargains in designer stores.  The ten of us in our party split up to look at different stores.  I was with my mum and one of my daughters, when we went into a shoe shop to browse.  The store was very busy and the aisles were very narrow, so my mum soon left the store with my daughter to wait outside.

I spotted a gorgeous pair of Nine West shoes.  They were red peep-toe platform wedges.  I just had to find my size and try them on.   I eventually managed to find a pair in my size, but it was difficult to juggle the box, the shoes and my bags.  There was no seat nearby and nowhere to lean on or lay the box or my belongings on.  I had already kicked off my own flip flop sandals, and so bent over to put one of the new shoes on my feet.  It fitted – yay!  So I leaned forward to try on the other foot……. Aaaaaaaaargh!!!!…… I lost my balance and fell backwards, knocking over LOTS of boxes of shoes, both legs in the air (with a short summer dress on! *blush*), and there  was a collective “OH!!” from the squillions of other shoppers in the store, many of them who IMMEDIATELY ran to my aid!  (How embarrassing!)  A shop assistant helped me up (with great difficulty!)  I could hardly moved for laughing (albeit out of nerves!)  She then took me to a corner of the store to sit, made sure I was okay and then left me to try on the shoes in comfort, while she went back to tthe ‘scene of the crime’ to re-arrange all the boxes I’d knocked over.  I ended up buying the shoes, but I left the store with a face almost the same colour as the shoes!!

My family and I all had a good giggle about it when I relayed the story to them later.  They all wish they’d been there to see me lying flat out on the floor, amongst all the displaced boxes, legs in the air, flashing my knickers at all an sundry!! 

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Have a great holiday weekend!….

I’ve been tagged for another blog award.  Yay!  This time it’s a Kreativ Blogger award, and I’ve been tagged by Sabina at MummyMatters.  Thanks Sabina!  Much appreciated.

As with most of these blog awards, I have to divulge a little about myself and tag other bloggers.  For this meme I have to reveal seven things that you did not already know about me.  So here goes:

1.) I am currently doing a home-study creative writing course, to help channel imagination, creativity and love of writing.

2.) The only time I ever came first at anything in my P.E. class was a test / quiz on the rules of basketball.  I won an Easter egg, and the (saught-after) respect of my P.E. teacher.

3.) I have never broken any bones in my body…. yet!

4.) My first ever crush was on Bill Oddie of The Goodies!

5.) The first music gig I ever attended was Cliff Richard with my parents at the Glasgow Apollo.

6.) My favourite colour is red.

7. I once had a magazine makeover.  I was eighteen years old, when I applied for the “Couples Makeover” with my then-boyfriend.  We had just split up (perhaps a week or two) when the letter arrived inviting us to take part in a makeover.  I mentioned it to a platonic male friend, who offered to come with me, if the magazine agreed.  They did.  I plan to blog about this in more detail, at a later date, once I manage to get my hands on the photos.  So, watch this space!……… 

Now I have to tag some of my favourite blogs with this award:

• Twin Happy
• Jayaycee Blog
• Marvelous Mommy
• IMOM
• Mommy Brain
• Mommy Living the Life of Riley
• All These Things

May I suggest that you visit the above blogs, and tell them Mamma Kerr sent you!

If you’ve been tagged, then you should copy the award logo above, paste it on your blog, post your random facts and tag others.

All About Me Mondays hosted by Mommy Brain.

This week Mommy Brain asks:
What makes your green-eyed monster rear its ugly head?

• When I see mothers casually strolling out of the school gates on their way home every morning.  I have to rush off to work.  I used to work part-time and I enjoyed my two or three days spent at home.  Now I work fulltime and yearn to spend more time at home.
• When I see pregnant women I wish I could be pregnant again.  I really enjoyed my pregnancy, and would love to experience that amazing sensation of a life moving about inside my tummy again.  The first six months of my twin daughters’ lives were such a blur that I would love the opportunity to experience those tiny baby days again!
• When I read of people landing a book deal, I wish it was me.  As an aspiring writer myself, I long for writing success of my own.  However, I know that I need to put a lot of time and effort into my writing before I can hope to reep the benefits.
• When I see people’s beautiful mature landscaped gardens, I wish that my garden could be more of a idyllic retreat.  We have a large garden – the largest plot in our street.  However, even after being here for five years, the garden is far from finished.  We do not have many plants or much garden furniture.  I would like to have lots more plants, small trees, beautiful furniture, lights, patio heaters and a little summer house or gazebo at the end of the garden, where I could hide out in during the summer!

Oh My Monday hosted by All These Things

• My face has broken out in painful pimples!…… Oh my!
• I have managed to restrain myself and put off ordering my Lost Series 5 boxset until Pay Day!….. Oh my!
• My daughters managed to buy toys prices #4.50 on their Raninbows outing on Saturday.  However, I’d they only had #3.50 each in their purse!…… Oh my!
• I’m doing a ten mile sponsored walk in less than two weeks, but I’ve done practically no training!….. Oh my!

• Good morning! The schools are back today. (A shock to the system!) Let the chaos commence!… #
• Mari Smith has just advised me of MAJOR changes on Facebook today with Fan Pages –> the "Become A Fan" button has… http://bit.ly/bHSPLd #
• Confessions of a Mummy Blogger!…. http://bit.ly/dBAFyP #
• Read my random post-its here!… http://bit.ly/b78WNw #
• Could we?…. http://bit.ly/dqzEJU #
• Every Tuesday is Twin Tuesday!… http://bit.ly/9Rk8cH #
• I can almost taste the weekend!…. #TGIF #
• Thinking of the amazing #marathon runners, while I enjoy my Sunday lie in! Sending good luck over the Twitterverse! #londonmarathon #
• I hear thunder. I hear thunder. Hark don't you? Hark don't you? #

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1.      What was the first car you owned?

When I first passed my test, when I was twenty-one (eons ago!!), I just borrowed my then-boyfriend / now-husband’s car.  He had a Ford Escort at the time.  I only needed to use the car at weekends or in the evening, as I commuted to work by bus.

I didn’t actually get my own car until I was pregnant with the girls.  We were going to simply upgrade our little Rover 25 to a bigger family car.  However, we ended up keeping the smaller car for Hubby to use and buy a bigger car for me to use.  Therefore, we bought a Renault Scenic.  I have another Scenic now, and Hubby has another smaller car – a wee Chevvy!

2. What song are you embarrassed to know the lyrics to?

Oooooooh!!  This is a good one!  There’s a few I suppose.  I was going to say something like “The Chicken Song”, “Star Trekkin’” by the Cast of Spitting Image or “Superman” by Black Lace, as these are really cheesy annoying songs.  However, I’m sure that most people who grew up in the UK during the 80s would remember these lyrics.

Therefore, I think I’ll opt for “We Don’t Talk Anymore” by sir Cliff Richard.  *cringe*

3. Have you ever had stitches?

Yes, I split my head open when I was about eight years old.  I had just got new glasses, and so was not yet used to the prescription.  I tripped and fell when setting the table at home, and I whacked my head off the hard arm of my parents’ leather sofa.

I hadn’t realised I’d split my head open until my dad came rushing over and shouted to my mum: 

“OMG! Annette’s split her head open!  It’s like a big gaping hole!!”

I then noticed all the blood and wailed:

“Aaaaaaaaaaaargh!!! I’m gonna die!  I’m gonna die!  I’m gonna die!!”

This scared the heck out of my two-year-old sister, who was soooo relieved to see me, alive and well, but with a partially-shaved head and stitches, when I returned from casualty a couple of hours later! L

The only other time I’ve had stitches was when I had my girls by emergency caesarean section.

4. What was your first job?

I had a paper round in my teens, delivering the Glasgow Evening Times after school, Monday to Friday plus a Saturday morning.  I also delivered the Sunday morning papers, which was back-breaking due to all the Sunday supplements!

When I was sixteen I got promoted to a weekend sales assistant at the newsagents, where I served behind the counter on Saturday afternoons and Sunday mornings.

5. Who is your favorite Sesame Street character?

It has to be Oscar, the resident grouch!   I still love grouchy characters in TV shows!  They’re so much more interesting than goody-two-shoes!!

 Head over to Mama M’s blog to link up on the blog hop…

I LOVE Fridays, because it is blog hopping time! Yay!

It’s time to find lots of interesting new blogs and lovely people to follow. I also hope to gain lots of wonderful new followers too!

• You can subscribe to my blog via RSS or email. 
• You can also follow me on Google, Blog Frog or Blog Catalog. 
• You can follow me on Twitter: @mammakerr
• I also have a Mamma Kerr page on Facebook.
• Please feel free to grab my button and display on your blog! Thanks!


If you are visiting on one of the blog hops, please leave a comment to let me know, and I’ll hop over to your blog too!! 

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I was standing at the checkout at Sainsbury's on my lunch break today, with my basketful of shopping all laid out on the conveyor belt when, out of the blue, a grey-haired old man steps in front of me and places four tins of soup in front of my groceries.

I stand agog, utterly speechless.

He then has the audacity to turn round and say to me:

"I'm sorry, have I just skipped in front of you?"

"Yes, I believe you have."  I reply dryly.

"Well, I'm sorry but I didn't see you."

"I can't understand why you didn't see me.  I've been standing here all along, with all my shopping laid out on the belt."  I respond.

"Aw c'mon!" he retorts, "Do you really think I would be so ignorant as to just barge in front?"

"Meh!" I shrug, biting my tongue and sooooooo wanting to say this:

"Yes, you bl**dy well DID barge in front of me, you ignorant old git!  If you didn't see me then I suggest you need an eye test, Mister!  I've been standing here for five minutes with a helluva lot more shopping than your poxy tins!  If you really couldn't wait in the queue, then you should've used the Self-Serve checkouts.  Why are you out shopping at lunchtime anyway?  You have ALL DAY to shop, whereas I am on my LUNCH BREAK from work!  Didn't see me, my @rse!  Should've gone to Specsavers!  Moron!"

If you would like to vent your spleen and launch a tirade of abuse at a deserving party, then hop over to Hiding From The Kids to take part in the What I Meant To Say Wednesday meme.

I’ve just read an interesting BBC News article on the pros and cons of a flightless world, which has been inspired by the recent airspace restrictions over Europe, due to the volcanic ash cloud.  The article definitely provides food for thought.

Personally, the prospect of not having the option to fly off to sunnier climes for a fortnight’s holiday fills me with dread.  There’s a beautiful big world out there and I want to see as much of it as I can!  Furthermore, I have family over in Canada, who I wouldn’t get to see very often if we had to rely on travel by boat.

I also use Send Out Cards to create unique personalised greetings cards.  I create them online, but then a physical greeting card is printed and sent from Utah in the United States.  These cards usually take a week to arrive to my recipients in the UK.  If they were to come via the sea, instead of by airmail, they would take a lot longer!!

From time to time, I purchase items from Etsy, Ebay or Amazon from the other side of the Atlantic.  I like having the option to widen my search when looking for things to buy!

What about you?  What would you miss about air travel?  Or do you live in a flight path, and therefore relish the idea of a little peace and quiet?

You can read more on this story on the BBC News Website here.

I love this:

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Long live the book!!

Today pupils and teachers are due to return to school  after the two-week Easter break.  However, there will be empty seats and a shortage of teachers, due to people being stranded abroad because of the volanic ash cloud.

An extended Easter break may be appealing to many, but what happens when your employer seeks to dock your wages for failing to return to work?  It hardly seems fair to be penalised for something which is outwith your control.  Nevertheless, a local authority in the West Midlands has stated that it will dock pay from teachers who fail to return to work today.  It advises teachers to claim their travel insurance for lost earnings.

You can read more on this story at the BBC News website here.

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“Boys naturally gravitate towards cars and girls towards dolls from the moment they first crawl, a study suggests.

City University researchers put a range of toys a meter from 90 children – aged nine to 36 months – and recorded what was played with and for how long.

They found boys spent more time playing with cars and balls, while girls spent more time playing with the dolls.”

(Source: BBC Website 15/04/10)

You can read more on the BBC News website.

I have been tagged with the Happy 101 Ten Things That Make You Happy meme by Susie at New Day New Lesson.  Thanks Susie!

1. My Family – Not only time spent with Hubby and the girls, but also our extended families.
2. My Friends – Having a night out (or in) with good friends is the best kind of therapy!
3. A Good Read – I love finding a can’t-put-it-down book and then sharing my find with friends and family.  I also look forward to new issues of my fave monthly magazines -  Psychologies & Easy Living.
4. Eating Out – I’m a foodie and I love to eat out with family and friends. It’s great not to have to cook or clean up!
5. Sunshine – As a Scot, I appreciate EVERY sunny day!  There’s nothing like a bit of sunshine to lift the mood and make you appreciate your surroundings!
6. Sunday Driving – I love going for a drive at the weekends – especially in the summer.  I particularly enjoy it when Hubby drives, as I can fully absorb the scenery!  I am privileged to stay in Stirlingshire, where I am only a short drive away from beautiful countryside.
7. Weekends – As a full-time working mum, I live for the weekends!  Friday evenings make me deliriously happy!  I can then enjoy all of the above!
8. The Internet – I really enjoy spending time online.  I enjoy blogging, blog hopping and social networking.  I have met so many wonderful, interesting people via the Internet.
9. The Wii – Playing the Wii is a great way to de-stress!  It’s an activity that the whole family can enjoy.  We’ve been reduced to fits of laughter playing some of the games – especially on Wii Fit Plus.
10. Walking – A good long, brisk walk in the fresh air and sunshine clears my head and lifts my mood.  Bliss!

Now it’s time to tag others to take part in this meme.  I’ve tagged the people who have most recently commented on the Mamma Kerr blog:

lee-ann-crazylife.blogspot.com/

brittneymclain.blogspot.com

benforemanfamily.blogspot.com

jayayceeblog.blogspot.com

copmama.com

Please feel free to join in the fun by copying the Happy 101 badge and posting the ten things that make you happy on your blog.  Alternatively, you can just list your ten in the comments below.  (Comment Luv is another thing that makes me a happy mamma!)

 

• A gr8 way 2 find #FF ppl:http://www.mammakerr.com/2010/04/i-usually-love-fridays/ #
• What a beautiful warm sunny day!! I wish I was off next week with my girls for the 2nd half of their Easter Hols!… *sigh* #
• I tagged @thedomesticdiva for not one but TWO blog awards! #
• I've tagged @TheCopMama for not one, but TWO blog awards! http://www.mammakerr.com/2010/04/ive-been-tagged-have-you/ #
• I've tagged @supahmommy for not one, but TWO blog awards!! http://www.mammakerr.com/2010/04/ive-been-tagged-have-you/ #
• LOL @thedomesticdiva You're v welcome! #
• I've tagged @5crookedhalos for not one, but TWO blog awards: http://www.mammakerr.com/2010/04/ive-been-tagged-have-you/ #
• I've tagged @IAmConfessing for not one, but TWO blog awards: http://www.mammakerr.com/2010/04/ive-been-tagged-have-you/ #
• Settling down in front of the TV to watch the Grand National at Aintree….. Soooo exciting! Watch out nails! You're about to be bitten! #
• I've tagged @TheSassyChef for not one, but TWO blog awards: http://www.mammakerr.com/2010/04/ive-been-tagged-have-you/ #
• Well, all three of my horses were HOPELESS in the Grand National!!! Better luck next year!…. #
• I've tagged @princesssarcasm for TWO blog awards: http://www.mammakerr.com/2010/04/ive-been-tagged-have-you/ #
• I've just installed Twitter for Blackberry Smartphones! #

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