Like a lot of first-time pregnant mums I had what Ross from Friends termed a ‘super-human thirst for knowledge.’ I read everything I could get my hands on, downloaded multiple apps, and of course, signed up for all the websites. There’s loads, with Bounty and Emma’s Diary being two of the bigger ones. As well…
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Ten great things you can only do once you’re a parent
Read moreWriting my post on the things you must do before the baby arrives (drink all the wine! Wear white! Concentrate on something for longer than about 20 seconds!) it occurred to me that even though there’s lots you can’t do any longer, becoming a mum or dad opens the doors to a lot more fun things you…
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Cooking tips for new parents
Read moreThree things from our kitchen: clock, fairy lights, George Bush and a teapot
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Ten endearingly weird habits of a typical toddler
Read moreToddlers are fascinatingly funny little creatures, aren’t they? I could observe mine in her natural habitat for hours, going about her busy way, climbing on everything and having a whole load of fun making a mess of all the things I’ve just tidied away. It must be brilliant to suddenly become much more mobile, and…
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Seven ways to turn a bad day back around
Read moreHere’s some ways to turn a bad day back around…Motherhood; it’s all hearts and flowers, and sitting around gazing in wonder at your amazing baby, isn’t it? Apart from when none of you have slept, everywhere’s a mess, there may or may not be teeth on the way, your child is emitting a low-level grizzle…
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Travel tips for toddlers
Read moreIt’s official, we finally all have passports, we are going on a summer holiday. It took so long securing the passports that the actual break seems to have crept up really quickly. Also, how hard is it is to get a wriggly one year old to sit still for the photo? We’re off to France…
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On yet more teething terrors
Read moreJust a very quick post to say, for what must be the billionth time, isn’t teething an absolute pain? We’re awaiting the arrival of the fourth back tooth (story to date: here). It’s hanging around in the gum like an unwanted guest who is threatening to get drunk, cry, and ruin the party. As a…
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