Christmas for me has always been about spending time with family – turning off the phone and the TV and just focusing on being together and having fun. The period from Christmas until New Year is the one time of the year when hubby gets to properly switch off (the joys of running a business!)… Read More
This time of year is all about the magical moments. One of my favourite things about preparing for Christmas with two small children is seeing their excitement as it draws closer. The first thing the girls ask me each morning is if they can open their ‘chocolate calendar’. In the evenings, they take it in… Read More
I love the weekends – two whole days to spend with my two little monkeys. This weekend, we had another not-quite-so-little monkey join us – Monty, the class toy. He’s almost as big as Jessica, who was very excited to be taking him home with her for the weekend. It was a good weekend to… Read More
The last month has been a busy one with Sophie turning three and new activities starting for both the girls. They were both very excited about starting ballet classes last week and it was lovely to watch each of them in their first ballet class and to see just how much they enjoyed it. We’ve… Read More
Family moments have been few and far between this month as hubby has been working away from home for most of it. There has been the odd day here and there when he is home but otherwise it’s just been me and the girls. It’s hard when hubby is away. The girls miss him and… Read More
I wondered how Jessica starting school would affect the bond between my girls, but being separated during the day seems to have brought them even closer. Pick-up time always brings so much joy. It is wonderful to see their delight at being reunited again. Sophie has adjusted well to being on her own at home… Read More
I have to admit that I’m not much of a gamer. Hubby has a PS4 and enjoys playing games but it’s rare for me to play video games, although I have fond memories of playing various platform games in my childhood (and many hours of dance-mat games in my uni days!)  The girls enjoy playing… Read More