All About The Family

So there's me - madmumof7. 
Aged very close to 50. 
Mum to 7

Writing about family, food, days out, holidays,tech and toys, my life past and present, chronic fatigue conditions & ASD (autism spectrum disorder,)


And DH. (Dear Husband)
over 50 but doesn't look it (IMHO)
Married me almost 25 years ago before realising that when I told him all those years ago that I wanted children that I wanted that many children. Laid back and lovely.
Loves football, power tools, real ale and eating out.


DS#1 (Dear Son)

Aged 23.

My baby, now towers above me, ambitious and hard working. Living in Southsea, Portsmouth and working in recruitment in Whiteley but very much still part of our family. Partner to FDIL (future daughter in law) - more details below.
Blogs at A Potless Gentleman

DS#2.
Aged 22.

At University in Southampton studying Economics. Not a fan of appearing on the internet.


DS#3

Aged 18.

Has suffered a lifetime of pain with a chronic bone condition but remains cheerful. Works in childcare/education.
Loves to cook. Enjoys gaming, collecting Pokemon and Pokemon products, Nerf guns and any tech.

DD#1 

Aged 17.

Smiley, outgoing and loves her PJs almost as much as her mum.  Animal lover. Science and gadget geek. Studying Applied Science and advanced Harry Potter.
Loves music, Harry Potter going to live gigs, travel, science, theme parks and English Breakfast tea.

DS#4

Aged 13.

Otherwise known as ginger fat boy even though he is neither ginger or fat. Family joke. Enjoys  pokemon, loves gaming, ballet, tap, musical theatre and performing generally! Has performed in the West End.

DD#2 

Aged 12.

As girly as a girl can get with a core of steel. Don't be fooled by the hair flicking and squeaky voice - she is one determined little girl. Loves to sing and anything arts and crafts based.
Enjoys adventure and days out, llamas, unicorns, art and reading.

DS#5 
aged 9.

Generally known as Grumpy. Was a Roman emperor in a former life we think. Quirky and loving. Awesome sense of humour. Avid gamer. Adores Pokemon, Sonic and Skylanders.

Diagnosed #ASD (autism) November 2016


And finally FDIL - future daughter in law.

A jokey name for this lovely lady, my eldest's partner. But fingers crossed I get to wear the MIL hat one day. Works full time and occasionally blogs at GingerSnapBlog-surviving life one week at a time

PLUS 2 (slightly mad) adopted cats Oscar  and Jasper and 1 fish called sparkles plus many more tropical fish who move too fast to be named.