I’ve been pretty quiet on here during lockdown and I’ve lost a few followers as a results (… and I don’t blame them, why follow a blogger who never writes anything!) But to be honest, I’ve just really struggled with writing inspiration during this time. You’d think I’d have loads to write about, as a … Continue reading I’ve Run Out Of Juice And It’s The Best Thing That Could Have Happened
You’ve Got This
To all the parents who’s lives have been turned upside down. Who are trying to be teacher, comforter, cook, cleaner and playmate. Who are wondering how they will fill the days. Who are lost for words when trying to explain what’s happening to a small child or reason it to a teenager. Who are overwhelmed … Continue reading You’ve Got This
Give yourself a break Mummy, before you break!
This week my husband ended up in a leg cast, just days before we were due to fly out for a week snowboarding with the family in Bulgaria. So we cancelled the holiday, broke the news to the children, claimed the money back on the insurance... and I completely broke down and spent three days … Continue reading Give yourself a break Mummy, before you break!
Dear Mummy, you’re not fat
Dear Mummy, You made me laugh so much yesterday when you told daddy you were fat. You were looking in the mirror for ages and then you said ‘I’m so fat’. ‘You’re not fat mummy,’ I told you, when I stopped laughing. ‘Your tummy isn’t big and round like Mr Greedy and your arms hardly … Continue reading Dear Mummy, you’re not fat
The pros and cons to going on holiday with other families
Last weekend I went away for a ‘not-so-relaxing mini-break’ with a four-nado (mine), a three-nager (not mine), a very terrible two year old (mine) and a bubba (not mine). And their designated adults too, of course. Almost all of us. Just missing mummy no 2 and bubba. It’s impossible to get a picture of everyone … Continue reading The pros and cons to going on holiday with other families
Where can I cycle safely with my children?
Dear Horrid Old Man (who shouted at me for cycling on the path with my children), Where can I cycle safely with my children? If we cycle on the road, the cars whizz past us so closely our ears ring, the trailer shakes and I fear for my children’s safety. If we cycle on the … Continue reading Where can I cycle safely with my children?
Giving birth can be traumatic, hard and life-changing. So why don’t we take it more seriously?
When my daughter was born, she had to have lots of help to get her breathing. Or that’s what they tell me. I couldn’t see for myself, as I was laying unconscious on a table with my stomach sliced open. But, despite the fact that I had a poorly baby, had undergone major surgery, been … Continue reading Giving birth can be traumatic, hard and life-changing. So why don’t we take it more seriously?
6 Disgustingly, Gross Things That Become ‘OK’ When You Have Small Children
Everyone knows that small children are pretty gross. In fact, most toddlers I know would quite happily walk around with poo smeared across their faces, and literally not give a shit. Child number 2 sneezes into her yogurt! Gross! But what you might not realise is parents of small children are just as disgusting - … Continue reading 6 Disgustingly, Gross Things That Become ‘OK’ When You Have Small Children
FOR. FUDGE. CAKE!!! And other completely ridiculous, child-friendly swear words
There's lots of things you lose when you become a parent. Your freedom. Your figure. A full nights sleep. The ability to jump on a trampoline without wetting yourself (mums only)! But the one thing you lose, that no one seems to tell you about, is your ability to swear, curse and cuss as freely … Continue reading FOR. FUDGE. CAKE!!! And other completely ridiculous, child-friendly swear words
Why did we go to see Santa in the rain?!
As I pulled my 4-year-old son along on his scooter, rain hammering my face, my scarf wrapped around him, my lovely new (non-bloody-waterproof) coat drenched through and my husband running ahead with our screaming 2-year-old in his arms, one thought kept running through my head.... Why. The. F. Did. We. Go. To. See. Santa. In. … Continue reading Why did we go to see Santa in the rain?!