As I was on my hands and knees, mopping up a cup of spilled coffee off the floor in my skanky dressing gown and my greasy hair yesterday morning I had a realisation that I am a very different parent to the parent I thought I would be. Before having kids, that is. I never … Continue reading Reality V Expectations
Last Christmas we were given an overnight stay at Hever Castle as a present from my brother in law and his girlfriend. I know, very generous! A couple of weekends ago we packed up the car and drove off to Kent for our little family weekend trip away. And we had such a great time! … Continue reading Hever Castle
Before I became a parent I was very judgmental, I didn't know that I was, but now that I am a parent I can totally admit that the ideas I had about parenthood and motherhood before I entered the squad was full of judgement. It has been a steep learning curve and there are some … Continue reading Experiences of motherhood that have surprised me
As parents we often celebrate our children's milestones, it starts off with the first ever nappy change, the first ever smile, the first tears, the first explosive poo, the first night at home, the first laugh, the first steps, the first shoes, the first words, the list goes on. We like to make a mental … Continue reading Milestones for grownups
My baby is six months old! Let's celebrate with a little list! Thora Olava likes broccoli, watching her sister play and be silly, pulling the dog's hair, grabbing hold of my nose, screaming loudly and then smiling afterwards, sucking her thumb, having a snooze in the pushchair and chewing on almost anything. So far she has … Continue reading Six Months
Scarves! I love scarves. Especially big ones. This lipstick, I only ever wear it during autumn and winter. Snuggly babies with rosy cheeks. Boots. Not feeling guilty about wearing jeans or long sleeved jumpers! The colours. I mean, who doesn't love the way nature looks at this time of year!? Wool wool wool. Wool everything. … Continue reading 12 things I love about autumn
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