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Covid 19 & School

by thelifestylelady July 16, 2020

Howdy Y’all,

How’s your summer going? Next question! I am right there with you. 2020 has been the most turbulent, challenging and transformative year and we are only over half way through. The first and most important thing to say is that I hope you are all doing OK. Nobody with any sense of purpose can be thriving in the current climate. Whilst I appreciate that daily life wherever you are geographically located varies, I think we have seen life as we know it altered. I for one am forever changed by the pandemic and the events of 2020 as I imagine many of you are too. I want to thank all the people who have provided front line and essential services – you are the heroes in my eyes, you are the example I want to hold up to Little L. Whether you are the cashier at HEB, an Amazon driver, a nurse, a doctor etc. I want to say thank you and, since where I am located there does not appear to be any light at the end of the tunnel, I continue to thank and pray for you.

Another set of heroes about to step into the front line is our teachers. When I think of my formative years and people who helped guide/shape me, there are several teachers who certainly assisted. I often wonder why, as a global society, we don’t respect teachers more? If salaries were based on shaping future potential we would see a few extra zeros on those salary bands! Regardless, here in Texas I and many other parents/ caregivers are facing the same dilemma: should we send our babies (and I use that term because that is what they will always be to us,) back to school? This conundrum may not apply to you and I pray it never does; perhaps in your location the new “normal” has resumed and school looks a little different but an exciting place to get back to. Here in Texas, we are facing an average of 10k new cases a day and the infection curve is moving in the wrong direction. We listen to scientists, doctors and experts who suggest that reopening schools is madness, and our school district Superintendent who claims that his teachers and staff are “scared” of returning. Yet our politicians wish for schools to open. That leaves the problem of what the hell is the right thing to do?

Let me preface that I am a generally a pretty level-headed person, not much diverts me off course, but this dilemma has me up at night – what is the right thing to do? Little L attends a fabulous school which genuinely loves and cares for the kids; a school which has spent many months and dollars preparing the campus to be in line with CDC guidelines for reopening. A school which has held webinars, sent questionnaires and wants to keep the kids safe. There is nothing more that the school could do to keep our little ones safe. For a school environment during Covid 19, this will be a safe as it can be. And that’s the issue, right, CAN BE. The school is offering two options, in class tuition or at online home, for which I am eternally grateful but this causes the dilemma. If Covid 19 homeschool has taught me anything, it has confirmed my views on the immeasurable value of school and education. Teachers are amazing and their skills and patience blow my mind. My daughter needs to be in school. She has not been in school since the beginning of March and as an only child the social side is as important as the academic. I feel as if I am being asked to decide between her physical and mental health. What kind of decision is that for a mother to make? I see in Little L the need to get back to all that is familiar (as far as possible). I see her need for routine, structure and face to face instruction with anyone that is not Mama. I see what her friends can give her, albeit six feet apart, that I can not. She needs this, she needs to get out and grow independent of me, she needs to work on her confidence and to shape that away from her family. She is a good girl, she wears a mask and has done since day one of lockdown. She is a rule follower so I know she will do her very best. As I lie awake at night I contemplate so many different scenarios, I think of the people not fortunate enough to have an option to consider, those that must work, I think of people who are high risk, be that a child or loved one within the home. I think of the front line workers who have put themselves in danger’s way to keep things functioning, I am thinking of the medical staff who are living this and who are begging us not to take stupid risks. I think of the teachers who do not have the luxury of a choice. I hear the other side: the risks, the statistical rates, and I get it. If Covid 19 has demonstrated anything, it’s that it is entirely unpredictable. We are seeing families who are all facing different symptoms, unpredictable outcomes, and so much is still unknown about long term impacts. I also worry that if I keep her home at first and she joins the class one semester in, will all her friends be paired off? Will they be back at school having fun while she is stuck at home, looking at the two horns growing out of my head wishing she was with her fellow six year olds? I want to teach my daughter to be confident and thoughtful, I want to demonstrate to her that when faced with a difficult choice you have to consider all options and not to be scared. I want her to volunteer to be the first to take the vaccine and to be strong for her friends. We have to get on with the new “normal” and we have been doing that (while following the guidelines.) If wearing a mask and social distancing is safe enough to go the grocery store or park why not school?

So there is my dilemma and why I am feeling a little concerned. I am hoping the decision may be taken out of my hands and if numbers do not start to decline that may well be the case. Either way there is no right or wrong, I am quite sure people have a view and whatever Mr L and I decide for our daughter, some of you will agree or disagree. I would add that everyone’s circumstances are different and we should be mindful of that; I am writing this because if you are finding yourself with a similar decision to make I would be interested in your input or if your child is back at school how that is going? I also hoped that writing this down might provide me with clarity of thought as I am still not sure what to do. This is a decision I never believed I would have to make.

Friends, you are not alone.

Kate x

July 16, 2020 2 comments
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Marriage- Eight Years. What I have learnt.

by thelifestylelady June 26, 2018

Howdy Y’all,

Happy Tuesday, today is special in chez Lifestyle because Mr L and I celebrate EIGHT years of marriage. I can not believe we are at eight years which I think is a good thing since it doesn’t seem that long ago that I walked down the aisle to become a Mrs. We have packed a lot in to our eight years, an international move, six homes, a child and a dog. So never a dull moment. It is not my intention to speak of mine and Mr L’s marriage specifically or to speak in depth about him, we like to keep some privacy. I will say this. When I walked down the aisle eight years ago I knew I was marrying a good and kind man, a man of principle (sometimes bloody mindedness with an insistent need to be right.)A man confident and self-assured enough to support those around him, a man who raises women up and sees them as more than equal. A person who loves unconditionally and understands remarkably. Mr L has not disappointed. The type of personality I am, I had to be married to a man who I respected and who could be my partner in all things. A man who can accept my feisty side and encourage and support me. I am the lucky one I have found that. I have a partner in all its entirety, it is not perfect but its ours.

Today I want to share some of the observations and lessons I have found in eight years of marriage, these do not simply relate to marriage but to all partnerships,

  1. Marriage in unpredictable. Yes like life you can have an idea of what marital bliss will be like and then you are thrown a grenade and it becomes something else. I never saw us spending our lives living on another continent to our loved ones. Raising my child away from family, but it forces you to pull together and lean on each other. It tests the foundations of marriage.
  2. Your not the same person, your life experiences prior to your relationship are different . Your childhood and traditions are unalike. Navigating and respecting each others ways is part of the journey. Examples of this are should your stocking or Santa sack be at the end of your bed or by the fireplace? Does Santa wrap your gifts or not? Is Easter a time for lamb or ham?
  3. You get the marriage you think you deserve. A wise women once made that statement to me at school, at the time I thought very little of it, but whether speaking of marriage, life or friendships there is a real pearl of truth to it. If you have self respect enough to love yourself and show love to others then you deserve the same in return. Many partners will invest and reciprocate the same levels of love you show them. It is also important to remember you are the example of a healthy loving relationship to those around you, especially children and they learn how to love and give love from your example.
  4. Pick your battles, as you bed down in marital bliss you learn that you don’t have to win every battle to win the war. Either that or I am becoming so long in the tooth I care less. Now Mr L may disagree on this but I have tried in recent years to let things slide. I have made a conscious effort not to become a nag and ride his butt about everything he doesn’t do, (because I am sure there are things I don’t do, very few things but sometimes even perfect people slip up!) I am also trying to calm myself and consider is this issue really worth a disagreement and nine times out of ten it is not unless it is PMT driven.
  5. Marriage requires work, that doesn’t mean big extravagant gifts or hearts and roses (although all great ideas so Mr L if by chance your reading this don’t be put off.) You have to be that person the other requires sometimes and find common ground. It is so easy especially when you have small children to get immersed in routine and little person needs, you forget that you have needs of each other. My grandpa used to say that children flee the nest and you are left with each other so don’t forget that.
  6. Marriage has seasons, there are times when you require more from your partner or the balance changes. Life is fast pace and we all have times where things are not quite as we would want, marriage requires you to support and love your partner unconditionally. The roles could revers one day. Seasons in life and marriage are meant and you have to learn from each one.
  7. Don’t compare you marriage to other. Firstly nobody’s marriage is perfect and they are all different because we are. In the eight years I have been married I have sadly seen lots of marriages dissolve for many reasons but often I see that people compare their marriage to unrealistic expectations or society ideals. What matters is the two of you and how happy you are with each other. What others are doing or speaking about is up to them. I maintain if you were lucky enough like Mr L and I to have grown up with strong examples of marriage, it helps because you have seen the journey of marriage and the ups and downs required for true partnership.
  8. Love Languages. Something I discovered this year and I am using. You answer a series of questions and they inform you about your preferred love language. Mr L and I completed this thinking not a lot of it, we were polar opposites (no surprise.)  My main love language is “acts of service” for Mr L it is “physical touch.” So in a nutshell I feel loved and appreciated by “acts of service”  so for example if Mr L put the trash out, or I came home and the kitchen had been cleaned (your getting the idea) I would be in heaven. For Mr L he feels most loved if I give him a hug or hold his hand on the sofa ( not natural for me.) These are such simple things and I have noticed subconsciously we have been trying to appeal to each others language and although far from perfect I am quite amazed by the result. I was a skeptic but honestly humble pie I may need to eat. Would you like a post on the love languages? I encourage everyone in a relationship to take the quiz. Not only have I been grateful by the effort Mr L has made but it gives me areas at which I need to focus. 

Do you have any pearly words of wisdom or do you prescribe to that mantra the art of a good marriage is two people who don’t want to get divorced at the same time!!!

Happy Anniversary Mr L here is to another year! Love you.

Kx

 

 

June 26, 2018 6 comments
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Happy Mother’s Day

by thelifestylelady May 13, 2018

Howdy Y’all,

Happy Mother’s Day. I know that this date varies dependent on country because hell knows it would be too sensible to make it all on the same day. Before I get comments reminding me of my British roots and it would be treason to abandon them, I beg upon your mercy to remember that my daughter is American born and to date raised, so to  ensure she feels well adjusted we celebrate the US date of mother’s day, although  I am always happy to celebrate more than one.

Today is my fifth mother’s day and as I reflect on that fact I thought I would share some of my thoughts and feelings on motherhood. These are purely off the cuff and a stream of consciousness.

  1. The days are long but the years are short, never a truer statement said. Some days I feel like I am pulling a jumbo jet up K2 in a pair of high heels, but then I sit down and think how is this my fifth mothers day!
  2. You will develop an addictive personality usually to coffee or wine and if you are truly successful both.
  3. If you have a plan, trash it. You can be the most organized person on the planet but children are unpredictable beasts, they have a mind and feelings of their own. There are times and days where all the planning on the planet will not stop a melt down. Trust me I have been their. I still think about those poor peoples ear drums on that flight ….
  4. Love, unconditional love it is mesmerizing, life altering and breathtaking all at once and it grows deeper and stronger as time progresses.
  5. You learn more about yourself, I lie not when I say mothering is a challenge it will take you to the brink and beyond, whether it is sleep deprivation, growing pains or they are being a stinker with prerogative, you will learn more about your patience level, selfishness and  tolerance than any school room will teach you.
  6. You will see yourself. There is nothing more frightening than when you see yourself staring back at you. The wonder of genetics.
  7. They are always watching, children are like a shadows, whatever you say, do, they are ready to recreate at the most inappropriate moments.
  8. Judgement, I was one of those stuck-up young women who actually thought things like “when I am a mother, I won’t.” I mean what a stupid person I was. Any mother knows that this mantra never applies because being a mum is beyond challenging and the last thing anyone needs is judgement.
  9. Consistency, I remember my mum telling me this one and she was right. Consistency is the biggest challenge as a mama, there are days when you are on your A game and having a consistent approach and parenting is easy and then their are the days when that fourth espresso is not hitting the mark and the appeal of letting your child have candy for breakfast or an extra hour of TV is what you need.
  10. Parental club, this club is non discriminatory it is that solidarity we all feel. It is the unspoken nod of the head or sympathetic head turn which says. WE KNOW, WE HAVE BEEN YOU AND THANK GOD IT IS NOT ME TODAY.

I am beyond lucky to be a mother and I thank God for giving me the blessing of my happy daughter. She is my greatest legacy and I appreciate every moment we get to experience and learn life together. To all mother’s in whatever form that is, wherever in the world you are. Happy Mother’s Day. To those of you who may find this day difficult you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Have a wonderful week friends.

Ta ta for now,

Kx

May 13, 2018 0 comment
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Exploring Cornwall, St Michael’s Mount & St Ives

by thelifestylelady May 12, 2018

Howdy Y’all,

We are still enjoying our trip and have been generally lucky with the weather. Today I am sharing a vlog on St Michael’s Mount and St Ives, this day was special because my brother joined us with his new wife. I am one to appreciate these special days with my family. It has been wonderful to relive their wedding with them.  I am so enjoying the Cornish countryside  and have not slept so well  for so long. I hope you are enjoying the vlogs and I have been thrilled with the positive feedback.

Happy weekends friend,

Kx

May 12, 2018 0 comment
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Exploring Cornwall Perranport & Trerice

by thelifestylelady May 11, 2018

Howdy Y’all,

Happy Friday, can not quite believe it is the weekend once again, I am amazed that this time one week ago my brother was getting married. Time moves so fast and I am constantly having to remind myself to take a moment to absorb where my life is at the moment. I swear that Little L has grown in the brief time we have been away. So far we have been fortunate with the weather in Cornwall, on this day we were expecting rain so decided that we would hit the beach first to let Little L build sandcastles and then explore some more later in the day. It doesn’t matter how often I come to Cornwall I am always staggered by her beauty.

Enjoy

Ta ta for now

Kx

May 11, 2018 1 comment
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A Day Out in Cornwall – Tintagel & Boscastle

by thelifestylelady May 9, 2018

Howdy Y’all,

Happy hump day. I am enjoying a wonderful family holiday in Cornwall, England. Today I wanted to share with you a Vlog of our trips to Tintagel and Boscastle. I will let you into a secret Tintagel and the north coast of Cornwall is one of my favorite places on earth, I hope after watching this you might see why. I am not sure yet how much of the trip I will share as I want to relax and enjoy quality family time but expect to hear from me again soon.

Ta ta for now.

Kx

May 9, 2018 2 comments
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Gertie The Goldendoodle

by thelifestylelady April 30, 2018

Howdy Y’all,

I am sitting in the peace and quiet of the French countryside and all I can hear are the birds.  This morning due to the kindness of family entertaining Little L, I actually got time to look at my phone with no disruptions. On my timeline (Facebook) I noticed it is a year today that our beloved Gertie arrived and joined the Lifestyle family. My first reaction was guilt she is enjoying a break at her holiday camp while we are in Europe. Fear not we will celebrate on our return.

I have been lucky enough to grow up with dogs in my life but had not owned one. Mr L and my transient lifestyle had made the commitment of a dog more difficult although it was always in the plan to get one. If you have been following for a while you will know that the arrival of a second child has been a challenge for Mr L and I, our infertility journey is too difficult to talk about and I even hate typing the words. As the reality of another child seemed to become less and less likely and we have made Texas our home we realized now was the time to bite the bullet, our second baby would come in the form of an apricot six pound bundle of fur. I must confess I was not expecting to get a puppy quite so quickly but much like our life we were not ones to be sedate and within weeks we had our beloved Gertie.

Why a Goldendoodle?

Gertie is a F1B mini/moyen Goldendoodle. Now let me speak English. This means to the best of my knowledge she is as close to an hypoallergenic dog you can get. Her mother is a goldendoodle and her father is a poodle. They are bred  not to shed, excuse the rhyme. I must confess that this enticed me, as someone who verges on the house proud side and with close friends with allergies this breed appealed. I can honestly say she never sheds. I do not see dog hair anywhere, I promise. I also grew up with Labradors and Golden Retrievers and loved their temperament with children. I didn’t really want a dog as big as a retriever or Labrador and so the mini/moyen size seemed ideal. Gertie is closer to the moyen side as she is 45lbs but much slighter and lighter than a full grown lab or retriever.

Where did we buy from?

Goldendoodle’s like many doodles seem to be very “in vogue”.  They are a relatively new breed only started in the nineties so I wanted to find an established breeder with an excellent track record. I did lots and I mean lots of research into the breed and breeders. This is an emotional and expensive investment that I needed to get right. I also asked people where they got their dogs from and would contact people on social media to ask where they bought their dog from. I came up with a list of three or four established breeders and then contacted to see how long the wait would be.  Some of the friendliest and child friendly GD came from The Four Paw Dood ranch in Kansas, now expanded to Dallas. I contacted them and the wait was not too long, they sent me a few options and let me tell you choosing out of a selection of pups is beyond hard, they are all unbelievably cute and you want to take them all! We decided on this cutie simply because she has the most retriever style head and this became Gertie!!! So I flew up to Kansas collected her and flew her back down in the cabin. Trust me a puppy on a flight is a total hit.

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Why Gertie?

 

Gertrude was my granny’s name, she hated it, so went by Mary, a name which we gave my daughter.  My family used to tease me that my daughter should be called Gertrude. I couldn’t do it to her but I did think it would make a super sweet name for a dog and so Gertie the Goldendoodle was born. I have not regretted it yet, actually I think it would be a cute girls name now. Sarah is her middle name, which Little L gave her.

 

Who is Gertie?

When I collected Gertie from the airport in Kansas the breeder explained to me if you have children let them feed, care, and gently manhandle the dog (tongue in cheek.) The most important thing was that Little L and Gertie became firm friends and they have become just that. The love between them is wonderful. Gertie is the sweetest and sassiest dog I know. She is stubborn and anxious, kind and loving. She is overly friendly and fun. She has a passion for eating and throwing up my underwear, I have no idea where she finds them but I have had to purchase many new undies this year. She loves soft toys, Cinderella, Anna, Elsa and Princess Celestia are her favs. She adores barking at our pool floaties and sleeping on my cream sofa. Playing with Little L is her fav activity.

 

The airport surprise
This is how we carpool
A sneeky side punch
Cartoon time!
TV time started young
I am coming to school to
Daily walk with a princess and a pram
Learning about Disney
Head Lock Revenge
Park Time Snackies
Ipad sharing
Sister Love

 

Gertie and Me

Having Gertie has been a little like having a newborn although I am not as sleep deprived.  She loves attention and loves love. I have to say that the bond we have has surprised me. I love her and she loves me, so much so it is only my underpants and shoes she likes to eat and I think that is because of my smell. She sleeps every night under my side of the bed and always wants to join me in the car or shower!  Gertie has saved me, she has filled my heart and I dote on her. She has helped mend me in ways I am not ready to share on here. She is always happy to see us and has genuinely enhanced our family and is beyond a welcomed addition.

Family Hugs
Was Not Me Mama
I ate your pants
Sorry Mama
Love
Gingham Bandana Look
Just Chilling
My Fav Place Under The Bed
Mum This Raincoat
Family Selfiw
Style
Helping Mama Blog
Vet Visit
Walkies Please
Halloween Pumpkin
Our Family

If you have any questions about getting a goldendoodle please don’t hesitate to contact me!

Have a great week.

Ta Ta for now,

Kx

 

April 30, 2018 1 comment
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Life Update

by thelifestylelady September 10, 2017

Howdy Y’all,

Today I am sharing with you a life update, so please enjoy. If you would like to donate to the Hurricane Harvey relief effort, please click on one of the links below.

https://www.unitedwayhouston.org/

http://www.redcross.org/local/texas/gulf-coast/disaster-response

Ta ta for now

K x

 

September 10, 2017 0 comment
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Hurricane Harvey 3

by thelifestylelady August 28, 2017

Howdy Y’all,

Just a quick update on today, last night we received notice that we are on a voluntary evacuation, of course that would be fine if the roads around us where not flooded and we could evacuate. Based on maps of the flood plain, projected rainfall and our position in the sub-division we are a little hopeful that water might not make the house but it is very close. I am not going to lie this is scary and I did get upset last night, not only for my family but for all those touched by bloody Harvey. I can not emphasise enough the vulnerability you feel. It made me think about all the things that have been happening in the world recently, in particular terrorism and racial disputes. The interesting thing about nature is that it is all-powerful and it does not discriminate for race or religion. We would be wise to consider that sometimes. One positive is that is forces people and neighbors to come together regardless of race, gender, religion and sexual orientation and help support one another.

We have rain forecast for the foreseeable future and they are suggesting another 3-5ft which is crazy town. I see another storm on the East Coast is brewing and am thinking of them. I attach some photos of my walk with Gertie today, honestly I know it is selfish but I was going stir crazy inside so the opportunity for some air was welcomed. Again thanks friends who have reached out and those who have contacted my family for info. We are so blessed to have such wonderful people in our lives.

This might help give perspective
Our usual walk to the park
The pathway
Road Closed
The bayou split its bank. Not sure what is lurking in the water.
This is usually a road.

 

August 28, 2017 0 comment
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Hurricane Harvey 2

by thelifestylelady August 27, 2017

Howdy Y’all,

Today I am going to keep this very brief we are safe and still have power we are incredibly lucky. The conditions here and in Houston have deteriorated considerably due to the continual barrage of rain. When I say rain I mean rain. It is very hard at the moment not to glue yourself to the news and see the terrible conditions that others are suffering. Roads around us are flooding and our back garden on the lower ground is beginning to flood but we are not experiencing the several feet of water that Houston residents are suffering. What makes this worse is that we are said to have this continual down pouring and flooding till Wednesday. Whenever I have seen natural disasters I have been fortunate enough to empathize with it but am removed, this is different. I feel involved and wish I could do more to help. If you feel as I do and would like to donate to the cause and help those whose lives have been altered immeasurably by the events of the last 48 hours you can follow this link to the Red Cross there you can select Hurricane Harvey, every donation large or small is greatly received.

I attach some photos and videos if you are interested. We are touched beyond measure to everyone who has reached out, that also goes for people who have contacted my family to check in. It has been scary and we are blessed to know so many good and kind people. I am not sure how much I will post this week, I am sort of in two minds, it seems so trivial will all that is going on and I am not sure what position we will be in tomorrow. I will see how things are. Currently I am thinking and praying for those who are suffering.

Thanks friends,

Kx

 

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August 27, 2017 2 comments
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Yesterday we celebrated 10 years of marriage, no mean feat by today’s statistics. It was not the celebration or in the place where we had planned, but if Covid has taught me anything it’s that we are not in charge and can not control everything . It is not the bells and whistles that make the most sacred of memories. I am not one for big declarations of affection (sorry y’all,) I share simply this, I got lucky, I married a man I looked up too and respect. He doesn’t need to tell you what a good egg he is because he demonstrates it in his everyday unassuming way. He is a gentleman in all ways. Our decade has not been all plain sailing, we have moved more than some people vote, we have laughed more than we have cried and there has been reason for both. We had our beautiful daughter and although the path was not as easy or as we imagined we are a family. Life rarely goes the way you plan, case in point currently, but it’s a hell of a lot easier with a partner who is always you greatest ambassador and champion. Love like life is a journey and I am glad to do it with you. Happy Anniversary Mr L! #thelifestylelady #marriage #love #anniversary
With a summer where travel is looking impossible, you feel a little homesick, but Granny to the rescue is sending pics of her beloved garden. One of my favorite things about summer in Britain is the beautiful gardens and my mummy’s is no exception. She has always been green fingered, she will say she is not, but here are some highlights and everything has yet to bloom. Can you sympathize with my yearning for home? #grannysgarden #greenfingers #gardenofengland #gardening #home #thelifestylelady
Sometimes the simple things are the most beautiful. Nature is perfect. #thelifestylelady #beauty #peonies #peoniesaremyfavorite
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