I have kept lots of what is going on in my life private recently and again this has been a really tough week for our family. I keep focusing on good times ahead and that this too shall pass.

In all of the darkness I needed something to look forward to so on Monday night I bought tickets for my son and I to go to Camp Bestival for my birthday. My husband isn’t a fan of big music events and my daughter doesn’t know her shifts yet, however she’ll be welcome to come with us too if she’s free. I’m really looking forward to seeing Sophie Ellis Bextor and Pete Tong and the Heritage Orchestra. I love his Ibiza classics albums, it’s the perfect running soundtrack as well as reminding me of happy, carefree days and nights. We live close to the site so we have day tickets and we get to sleep in the comfort of our own beds. It’s also during the school holidays so we can have a late night and the luxury of a lie in too. I’m very excited!

This week marks the 6 month anniversary of Mr S accident and his medical ban for driving was lifted this week following a successful medical with his GP and authorisation from the DVLA. I cannot express how lovely it was to be a passenger in the car yesterday. I drive so much and to be able to sit back and relax was wonderful.

So far this summer the weather has been very mixed. One morning I left a little earlier than normal and had time to stop at the beach to take such a gorgeous picture of the early morning. Most of the week has been grey, cold and windy but strangely everyday has started and finished with a little sunshine.

As our cruise becomes more imminent, 50 days to go, I am trying to eat more healthier to be comfortable in myself. These cherries were delicious, so juicy and fresh and nectarines are also in season at the moment, I do find healthy eating so much easier in the summer with all the delicious summer fruits.

On Friday the Euros started and I love a football tournament especially in the early days when there’s 3 matches a day. My son and I have spent lots of time watching football this weekend and are eagerly awaiting the England match later tonight. My son is such a football fan and knows so much he makes an excellent companion. With the election and Euros soon to be followed by the Olympics this is going to be a great summer, now if someone could just sort the weather out we would all be very grateful.