Decided today to update 'My Family'. I am in a relationship with a really good man that is my best friend and soulmate.We aren't married basically because neither of us want to.He is a great 'stepdad' to my twin boys, James and Luke. My sons are now nearly 10 and provide us with plenty of love , laughs and stress!! Luke is a bit more demanding than James and sometimes stresses me to the max.At these times my 'minti' friends have come to be a great lifeline for me to air my concerns and at the same time receive some really good advice.

James is much more 'laid back'.He is an excellent student and is generally ok although at times he can be very moody and 'tetchy'-although can't we all?

We also have our faithful old dog, Tess. My dog has seen me through some difficult times and has been my constant companion and loyal friend.She is 12 and a half now so is not so full of energy as she used to be, but still loves to chase a ball.

I love my family to bits and even though there are inevitably hard times- I wouldn't change a thing.