That is it, our baby days are over. Where did they go? They’ve slipped by so quickly. It’s a shame our life wasn’t a little easier these last 12 months, but nothing could have stopped me enjoying watching you grow into the gorgeous little tot you are now. You’re in your second week of nursery,…
My 3 year old and I got the unusual opportunity this week to spend some quality time together, just me and her. Her baby sister was having a settling in session at nursery so we too our selves off for a special lunch date, followed by a spot of shopping, toy shopping that is! We’d…
We were lucky enough to be invited along to the launch of Brewers Fayre’s new play area along with local families and bloggers at the Castlewood restaurant in near Mansfield the other week. We were given a friendly welcome at the door, and instantly the whole family were made to feel at home. The restaurant…
Every so often, a realisation hits me a bit like a stinky wet fish to the face, that it’s time to let go a little more. These not so gentle jolts of reality are gearing up for one thing and one thing only. The day when Teen flies the nest. The harsh reality is that…
My baby is 7 month’s old. It is flying by and she is growing and changing so fast. She’s so happy and laid back and gets smiles and comments wherever she goes. She is a pleasure to be around, and we all love her so very much. Some members of the family however are still…
We visit Stonebridge City Farm regularly in the summer but are a little guilty of neglecting it in the winter, when it needs the support most. Over the Christmas break we decided we’d visit. Princess was struggling a little not having nursery as an outlet for her active and curious nature, and as a result tempers…
It’s all over now for another year, but I love that the tree is still up and there’s still turkey in the fridge. Hey, we even got a few centimetres of snow helping Christmas linger on. Everything slows down so we can feast with family and drown in wrapping paper and I’m in no…
For weeks now I’ve been trying to remember my childhood Christmases. It shouldn’t be too difficult should it really? Unfortunately for me it seems to be quite a challenge. I can’t remember any happy memories, but I’m sure there must be some. The only thing that seems imprinted on my mind is getting a horrible…
We’ve all done it. Left buying that important person a gift because we’ve a) forgot b) have no idea what to buy them or c) been so busy time has just run away with you and before you know it, it’s Christmas in less than 2 weeks! Eek! So to help you out, here’s my…
When Villa Plus asked me which of their destinations I wanted to chose to help me create a festive celebration I knew it had to be the Costa Del Sol. As a family this is one of our favourite holiday destinations and we would spend Christmas in the lovely fishing town of Nerja in a…
Wow! Here we are already little Pudding is a whopping 6 months old. It feels like it’s gone in the blink of an eye but it’s been an eternity all at the same time. It’s difficult to imagine a time when she wasn’t here now, not that I’d want to but it is an interesting…
I love Christmas. To be fair it hasn’t always been that way, but now I’m lucky enough to have my own family it really is a magical time. It makes up for those that weren’t quite so cheery back in the day. When we’re faced with dark nights and the many surprises a British winter…
Wow, five month’s old already! This is one of my favourite stages of the baby days. When they are all cute and squishy, full of smiles and giggles, but haven’t realised yet that Mummy could leave them, if only just to nip to the loo or something. When that reality hits her and she starts…
This month’s update is a little bit late. Little Pudding was 4 month’s old on the 29th September. The first three month’s flew by, but something has definitely changed this month. Things seemed to have slowed down, maybe it’s because we are used to the routine or maybe it’s the change in season’s. Now it’s…
For the last Bank Holiday myself, Teen, Indie and Brook made the 250 mile journey from Nottingham to South West Scotland, nothing like an easy life hey? With a small baby in tow it took us all day to get there and another full day to get back again, but we spent 3 lovely days…
Today I feel like I should have done more, I should have spoke out, I’m so disappointed in myself. There are some things I cannot stand, and abuse and racism are up there right at the top of the list. So why didn’t say I something, why didn’t I step in. I can’t believe I…