My husband and I are off to see our friend and her 3 year old boy tonight. They are in Bristol Children's Hospital as, just over a year ago he was diagnosed with Leukaemia. He has been doing really well and has responded fantastically to the chemotherapy but is currently in isolation, after a hip operation (he had a build up of fluid) after coming out in chicken pox. Poor boy, I am not sure life could throw anything else at him.

We admire our friend so much, she is a inspiration. She lost her husband in a tragic accident when their son was just 5 months old.

It is a very humbling experience, visiting the children's ward and when we saw them last week, I came home feeling so grateful for our healthy boys.

We bow down to all the parents who are living, 24 hours a day, in a hospital, supporting their poorly children. You all deserve medals of solid gold.

Tonight I had the most wonderful hour with Sasha from Nail Couture. Well actually it was a little bit longer down to all the gas bagging! Sasha is an incredibly talented beautician who has set up her own business, working from home. Check out her Facebook page!

I spied a photo on her page of some rose painted nails and booked in immediately!

Beautiful, vintage inspired polish and it doesn't matter how long your nails are!

I have booked in, for a few weeks time, to have my toes painted as well! I'll take some photos while I am there so you can see how she builds up the roses!

The roses are hand painted and she charges £5. Quite ridiculous for such intricate work. I paid her and extra £3 and still felt guilty when I drove home.

I can't stop looking at them!

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How, oh how do you put matching pairs of socks in the wash but when they come out there is one missing? One of life's mysteries but so annoying!

I have a basket full of the boys odd socks and I am determined not to buy anymore! I will match them all!

My very late Mama's Monday Must Do! Well it feels like a Monday!