Dear children, I have been hearing and reading for several weeks now about all the things other mummies would like for Mother’s Day. These things range from: A posh spa day to a new handbag From a new laptop to having their nails done From a meal out to a week away Many of their […]
Those precious moments
It’s late at night and three out of four children have been sleeping for a while. Packed lunches are done. Clothes are out for tomorrow. Dinner is prepped. The washing is done. Emails have been answered. Paperwork done. After racing around none stop, I happen to glance down to the fourth little person, who is […]
Donating Breast Milk
Did you know you can donate your breast milk? I first became aware of this eight years ago after my daughter was born. She initially required tube feeding and although I ultimately breastfed her, I was told that I was initially not expressing enough and that she would need something else to begin with. I […]
Mother’s Day Moments
Mother’s Day – what does it mean to you? What sorts of things do you like to receive from your children? I love a good homemade card, something they are proud of and have put their time and energy into making, but by far the best Mother’s Day gift I have had since the older […]
Avoiding the after school low
The big kids (6 and 8) as we call them are busy, busy, busy during the week. They both work hard at school and try their very best. They also take part in a range of after school activities. When they first started school they would be very bad tempered at the end of the school […]
Choosing ‘mummy’ swimwear
In all honesty choosing swimwear is not something I have been at all excited about since having children. Somehow swimwear and having babies just don’t gel for me. Hopefully that won’t always be the case and maybe one day I will look half decent in a swimming costume or tankini- a skimpy bikini might be […]
Preserving memories: Part one
How do you preserve your memories? I tell my children I photograph them constantly because I don’t want to miss anything and It is an important part of preserving my memories. I try to keep all their special certificates, record milestones and so on and I try to remember to back my photos up in […]
Tackling ageing skin head on
OK, so none of us can stop the clock or press pause in our skin but we can try to slow the speed of ageing skin and at least approach things in a preventative way. That said, if you keep up to date with the blog you will also know that I am not a […]