Tag Archives: family

Sometimes it’s just horrible…and there’s nothing you can do

Posted on July 14, 2011 by nicdempsey

So I’ve had a cold and lost a job (yep another one, what the hell is wrong with me? – no don’t answer that question) I’m sick, I can’t run and I’m generally fed up and miserable. I feel like … Continue reading →

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This kid

Posted on June 4, 2011 by nicdempsey

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again..this boy is just lovely… Even if I have to spend the afternoon chasing him around a park…and rescuing him from over friendly puppies.. I love being his aunt…

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Daddy Issues..

Posted on May 26, 2011 by nicdempsey

My Dad has been on mind over the last couple of weeks. It’s coming up to 10 years since he died.  My relationship with my Dad was difficult and I’ve probably spent the last 20 years coming to terms with … Continue reading →

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A year ago

Posted on November 28, 2010 by nicdempsey

This little boy was born and in that year has turned into this I can’t believe the difference that having him around has made to our family.

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Brother

Posted on October 18, 2010 by nicdempsey

Ben had a birthday last week. I said last week that for at least the first 25 years I wanted to be an only child, in the last 10-ish, I’ve changed my mind and decided that’s it’s nice to have … Continue reading →

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Belfast

Posted on October 2, 2010 by nicdempsey

I’ve been back a week and the hangover lasted 3 days. Good to see everyone and I really enjoyed hanging around with Ryan and Ruth (and on Sunday all Ruth and I were doing was hanging!!)  Ryan now has proper … Continue reading →

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Godmother

Posted on January 6, 2010 by nicdempsey

This is me and my newest godchild.  She doesn’t have a name yet, but she it lovely and she and her mum are well.  Unless something drastic happens, this is my last godchild.  I now have six: Ryan, Helene and … Continue reading →

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On being a spinster aunt…

Posted on November 2, 2009 by nicdempsey

I’m not quite an aunt yet but I’m preparing through knitting…. Finished  I know it’s a bit wonky but it’s the first time I’ve knitted anything that wasn’t a scarf!!

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What? Why? Grrr….

Posted on February 27, 2009 by nicdempsey

It’s been a pretty good week.  I went to the theatre, I went out for drinks, I got loads of work done. But… She’s doing it again.  Having a go at me about stuff that isn’t my fault. At various … Continue reading →

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You can pick your friends

Posted on August 20, 2008 by nicdempsey

The problem I’m finding is getting to the stage where your friends become like your family.  Sometimes that works out great, I have friends that are the family I got to pick and I love them, like I love my … Continue reading →

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