{Sleepless in Suburbia}
From the monthly archives:
John Lewis are compiling ‘Rules for a Perfect Family Christmas’ on their website to gather inspiration for families in time for the festive season and have asked me if I’d like to share our family ‘rules’. You will obey….. The Children I am very strict when it comes to buying presents for the children. No [...]
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I feel a song coming on, you many just recognise the tune. I shall express my thoughts via the medium of disco. Indulge me if you will….. At first I was afraid. I was petrified.Kept thinking I could never liveWithout him by my side.But then I spent so many nightsThinkin’ of nursery so long.And he [...]
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Remember my nursery nerves? Well, today is the day Big E starts nursery. My stomach is churning. Everything is ready. Back pack, coat, wellies, clothes, scarf, hat and gloves all name tagged. Forms filled in, snack money counted. I’m nowhere near emotionally ready, yet he’s raring to go. Today is a turning point. Wish us [...]
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Little E had her first taste of baby rice on Sunday. Do you think she was impressed? No? Neither did I. Next experiment, pear puree.
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We’re not strangers to scuppered plans in our household. Sometimes your day doesn’t quite turn out how you expect it to. Big E turned three earlier this week. We promised him a trip to the zoo for his birthday but he was poorly on the day so we had to abandon our plans. Then when [...]
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It’s that time of the week again and you know what you came here for. Friday wouldn’t be Friday with out a good dose of ‘Hot or not?’ Last Friday David Tennant weighed the scales into hot although not without a little help from barmy Tara at Sticky Fingers under a few ridiculous pseudonyms. She [...]
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This is a review post. Rubbish. Not the most exciting subject in the world but we all need somewhere to recycle it. My old recycling bin was looking more than a little tired (as is my entire kitchen) so when I was given the opportunity to review a Simplehuman Deluxe Rectangular Recycler I was more [...]
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Welcome to A Carnival of Parties! You’ll find posts from all over the blogosphere with stories, humour, tips and tricks of how to (or not as the case may be) throw the perfect children’s party. So, don your party dress and join the fun! Our first contributor is Debbie from ‘Carrots & Kids’ who also [...]
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For those that need a bit of cakey bun therapeutic healing right now I’m sending you a virtual cupcake. If only all our problems could be so easily solved. Sigh.
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Want to know something about me? I’m a mum of two. Already knew that? I’m a mum of two who doesn’t/couldn’t breastfeed. Here is my journey: When I fell pregnant with my son I was very keen to do everything by the book. After having miscarriages I wanted to be able to give my baby [...]
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