Feeling quite sleep-deprived this week and so my word of the week is: For me, sleep (or the lack of it!) is one of the most challenging things about motherhood. Sophie, beautiful wonderful baby though she is, is a bit of a pickle when it comes to bedtime. Getting her to sleep has been a… Read More
Slow down, time, don’t go so fast I want to make these moments last My little ones, so sweet, so small Will all too soon grow big and tall Baby at the breast, filling her little tummy With tiny hands keeps patting Mummy Snuggling close as close can be Tender moments for baby and me… Read More
I’m joining in with the Word of the Week linky and my first word is: Coffee is what gets me through the day. It transforms me from shrieking harpy to sane, reasonable mummy and is my substitute for sleep. I’d prefer more sleep to be honest. However, with a baby waking a couple of times… Read More
On Sunday, my baby will celebrate her half-birthday. She will have her first taste of solid food (which will probably be puréed parsnip). This is a big milestone and one which feels bittersweet to me. It is lovely that she is growing and developing but part of me is sad that she will no longer… Read More
Sitting in the semi-darkness, listening to the soft breathing of my two little girls. One asleep in the cot at the end of my bed; the other sleeping between me and my husband who is snoring. Another day in which I have been blessed with cuddles and kisses from my babies. The joy of hearing… Read More