Sweet addiction
Every other Tuesday afternoon due to timetabling and contracted hours, I finish work early. Yesterday was the last time this was going to happen, with my timetable changing in September, so rather than spend...
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Things I have learnt from being a parent of two
This last year has been hard work. Being a parent of two has a whole new set of challenges to just dealing with one. These are some of the things that I have learnt....
Happy First Birthday!
Little Emily turned 1 today! As every parent says at this point in their baby’s life, this year has flown by. Whilst it has been so gratifying seeing her develop into her own personality,...
Dealing with “a biter” – whatever age they are
One of my biggest worries as a mother of a toddler was that I will end up with a “biter”. There were a few incidents at nursery 6 months ago where Freyja was involved...
Toddler tantrums are RIDICULOUS!
The mornings when I am at work and the girls are going to nursery are generally chaotic. This morning I was lucky enough to finish my cuppa and avoid being covered in toddler/baby dribble/snot/unidentifiable-gook....
Emily’s first birthday party
My baby is almost one! Yesterday we had a bit of a party for her. It was really a party for both girls as we didn’t have a get together for Freyja’s recent 3rd...
Happy Father’s Day!
Dad’s are the best aren’t they?? If ever Mom said “No” you would always then ask Dad, because there was a chance he would say “Yes” (unless you gave him a chance to speak...
Dear World Cup Haters…..
“Why is there so much football on TV?” Oh dear. It’s hard isn’t it, when the major TV channels show coverage from a world tournament of a very popular sport, loved by millions of...
The “go-to parent”
My girls are both “mummy’s girls”. This does surprise me because basically Rich is a brilliant “fun” Dad and I am mostly grumpy and naggy. It is lovely to be wanted. To be the...
