Category Archives: birthday

Party politics

Posted on October 12, 2011 by Grin & Tonic by Alana Kirk

It has begun. Party politics….. at six. Daisy’s forthcoming birthday party is turning into something akin to a CIA secret mission – we have subterfuge, secrecy, leaks, plots, diplomacy and coverups…. and that’s just the invitations. Last year it seemed … Continue reading →

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Birthday love

Posted on May 20, 2011 by Grin & Tonic by Alana Kirk

Today is my mum’s birthday. As she lies locked in her body and mind in Belfast, for the first time in probably 15 years I won’t be spending the day with her. Since I had children, she would come down … Continue reading →

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Love Letter to Poppy

Posted on April 25, 2010 by Grin & Tonic by Alana Kirk

My Precious little Popstar, You are turning three and although it is your birthday I’m buying for, you are actually the glittering present unwrapping before me every day. No matter how much I peek, or size you up, you always … Continue reading →

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My 3 year olds last kiss

Posted on October 15, 2009 by Grin & Tonic by Alana Kirk

Last night my three year old girl – the light that has lit my world since the day she was born – kissed me good night for the last time. It was sad and beautiful. This morning I hugged my … Continue reading →

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Happy 1st Birthday

Posted on June 5, 2008 by Grin & Tonic by Alana Kirk

My baby is one. Last night I held you when you woke up and cried in the middle of the night… you were just hours from being one and I sat in our rocking chair in the dark holding you … Continue reading →

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