Morning all, Wow cant believe it is Christmas Eve already - where has 2013 gone? It is Steve's 40th this morning. Going over to our nieces for a takeaway later, I planned on getting banners and stuff yesterday for him but due to the weather I didnt make it. I had so much planned to do yesterday and ...

Morning all, Need to get my butt in gear, popping to see a friend at 10.30 this morning to say goodbye and then drop Mia off to her school friends as they are having a get together at midday til 3 which means I get some time here without Mia getting in the way of packing. Tomorrow is Steve's birthda...

Morning all, Had a lovely night catching up and saying goodbye to friends although think we will be seeing most of them over next year as already they are planning visits to see us. There were a few tears as you can imagine as will definately miss some of my favourite people. Plans for today - packi...

Hi Lou, I will pick it up either Monday or Tuesday if that is ok, would like to see you before we go.

Morning all, Had a lovely evening at my leaving do. The girls got me a Pandora bracelet, so know what to ask for my birthday - charms lol. No plans today apart from more packing, it seems to be neverending. I plan on sorting out the kids clothes and pack away the majority of it and just leave out en...

Hi and welcome to Essexmums. This a lovely site and everyone is really friendly. I am Gina, mum to Mia and Mason. We also live in Westcliff but only until the end of the month and then are relocating to Devon. I have made some great friends through the website and so has my daughter. I would advise ...

Afternoon all, Got another busy day, worked this morning and only working one morning next week and that is me finished. Am off out with my work lot later for my leaving do, need to fit in a shower and hairwash at some point. Mason is being very clingy so not sure how I will manage it. Steve is also...

Nope dont watch it.

Who gets to have a sneaky nap during the day?

We usually have a couple, the normal xmas pud and something else for anyone that doesnt like it.

Are you at home or out christmas day?

Evening all,

Worked this morning and then picked Mia up from school, popped to see my mum and then home for dinner.

Michelle - thinking of you all today xxxx

Glad you had a good night girls, sorry I couldnt be there. Steve came home with an upset stomach and didnt feel great, Mason had a temperature and was very unsettled. He ended up in bed with us for the night.

Morning all, Was up in the night with Mason a few times but he stayed in his cot so cant complain, just needed settling back down. Had yesterday off work as was Mia's school play for the drama club. She didnt know I was going and I surprised her when I turned up with our niece Laura. Spent the day w...

Hi and welcome to the site. I am Gina, mum to Mia and Mason. We currently live in Westcliff but are moving to Devon at the end of the month. This site is great, I have made some great friends as have my kids. I would suggest joining in the daily thread in 'A bit of a chat' section. Is a good way to ...

Rachel - so sorry to hear that. Is it definately over or just a break x

I will speak to Steve in a mo as not sure we have any plans this evening. Would be good to see some of you. Louise if I come can pick you up as wont be drinking x