It was absolutely gorgeous weather this week, but on Tuesday I went to B&M for a few bits. Well I shouldn’t say a few bits cause I think everyone knows if you go to B&M by the time you get to the till, your jaw drops when Jenny on tills tells you that’ll be £136 … Continue reading Umbrella in the Sun
Soothing My 2nd Born
So you’ve probably heard people say that no two children are the same? They’re correct. You’ve probably also heard them say that if you had your second child first you wouldn’t have had another. They’d probably be right. My two boys are COMPLETE polar opposites of each other. You could look in this buggy and … Continue reading Soothing My 2nd Born
Bath Time
Hold up - my 4 year old gave me the impression that bathing a newborn was this lovely, warm bonding moment for a mother and her child. Finlay's bath time was my favourite time of day, seriously. But Hunter? Well that's more like trying to bathe a bloody banshee. Actually better example - you know … Continue reading Bath Time
Zzzz
Thought I'd lie in bed and relax for a little while before getting myself comfy to go to sleep... Nope. Because both my hubby and 1 week old son are snoring their heads off. That's it - lights out, today is finished. Is it acceptable to suffocate hubby with a pillow? I mean considering last … Continue reading Zzzz
Not So Perfect Parenting
Do you know how many times a week I see mums/dads posting cute little pictures of their offspring and they're beaming with love for them? ALL the time. I do it too, I mean don't all us mums and dads do it? Cause yes we love our children. However... We would be lying if we … Continue reading Not So Perfect Parenting
2nd Labour – Part 1
It's currently 1:47am on Tuesday the 16th of April, and I am now in labour with baby number 2. Waters Breaking So all my life I've always assumed waters breaking is like a water balloon being burst with a pin. Well no it's bloody not. Actually it's like consistently peeing yourself every time you move, … Continue reading 2nd Labour – Part 1
Parenting With Mental Health
Something you don't hear spoken about a lot is parents with mental health. It's probably because there's a huge percentage of mums and dads that don't want to admit they're struggling, because with that comes the fear of letting their babies down. ************************************ I am a mental health sufferer, depression and anxiety. Yes I fear … Continue reading Parenting With Mental Health
Slow Down Boys
I read something today and I just have to share. It's every parent's harsh reality. Sometimes we're just so busy being busy, we forget how much time we have of our kids actually wanting us to play. Forget the housework and play with the kids, the housework can wait, but our precious little ones will … Continue reading Slow Down Boys
Pregnancy Uncensored
Oh the exciting fun of 9 months of pregnancy... Exciting, eye opening, tiresome, exhausting, painful, but magical. We all talk about how amazing it is to be pregnant and how wonderful our bodies must be that we can even carry this tiny human in our wombs. I mean your body can grow a whole organ … Continue reading Pregnancy Uncensored