It’s been one of those weeks. One of those challenging weeks that have just left me feeling quite frazzled. Sophie deciding to stop breastfeeding last week has also led to her being rather reluctant to nap at all in the day (it was the one trick I had to get her off to sleep!) which… Read More
Today I am feeling frazzled. Trying to get too much done in too little time. Frustrated by the constant requests, the constant demands, the constant mess. The hamster wheel that parenting can be sometimes. I just want a few minutes peace. I want some time to myself. I want a bit of personal space.… Read More
Raising awareness of congenital heart defects and the importance of the 20 week scan is something that is very important to me as a heart parent. I know that had Jessica’s heart condition not been detected at the 20 week scan, she would not be here today. Sadly, even with early detection, there are still… Read More
From the mouths of babes is a weekly linky which invites you to share a post, old or new, about something your children have said. Those adorable mispronounced words, the glimpses into their imaginations, the blunt observations – whatever it is, I’d love to hear about it! A big thank you to everyone who… Read More
I didn’t expect it to end quite so suddenly. One day Sophie was happily breastfeeding before she would settle down for naps and bedtime. Then one night, she declared “no booby, Mummy” and that was that. I wish I’d known the end was coming. If I had known, I would have cherished the snuggles and… Read More
Now that Autumn is here, our preschool pass is valid again and we have been making the most of being able to go back to Legoland. We’ve been so many times now that we’ve almost fallen into a bit of a routine of which rides we visit and the order in which we visit them.… Read More