Hyperemesis


Hyperemesis I didn't really do pregnancy very well, I didn't glow, I didn't bloom and I certainly didn't enjoy them. Both my successful pregnancies were not times of joy, in fact if I am truthful I hated being pregnant. I adore the outcomes, but the nine months I spent pregnant with each of the boys are non events in my life. There isn't a photograph of me pregnant, none of these gorgeous … [Read more...]

In Praise of Boys


I have two boys, Maxi Just turned 5 and Mini who is 4 next month. They are bundles of fun and energy, but they are and have been a complete enigma to me. I don't have any experience with boys, I am a girl. I was amazed that I produced two males, it just seemed so surreal. So I needed to figure it out, dealing with penis' was hard enough, but dealing with penis' with little boys attached - my … [Read more...]

10 Things I Do To Make Everyday Life Easier


Life with two boys with only 15 months age difference means that I need to be really organised to get out of the house, not only on time, but with everything I need. So here are my top tips. Get a family calender and USE it.  We have an organised mum family calender in the kitchen where everyone can see it.  I always check book bags as soon as I can and add any events on to it.  It also has … [Read more...]

Transitioning From Preschool To School Dinners


Maxi's First Day at School Last Year

My youngest Minimad, is going to be 4 on 24th June and will be following in his brother footsteps this September to Reception class at "big school". I am trying ever so hard to embrace this change in our lives, but it will be a huge step forward for me. The first time in over 5 years that I have not had a child at home with me and been their main influence. Mini is so looking forward to it, … [Read more...]

Gettting Messy With Your Children


I am a firm believer in that you have to let your children get messy and dirty and also sometimes get messy with them too. I am also passionate about crafting with children and sometimes the two go hand in hand and can be so much fun. The weather should be getting better, spring has sprung, so why not take your crafting with children outside, that way you can relax a little on the mess front … [Read more...]