It’s so lovely to have some family time together. My husband has just had a week off, to celebrate his and our daughters birthdays, that are one week apart. The weather was gorgeous and we crammed lots of activities into our small break. We went trampolining, had picnics and walks in a country park, went to two different seasides, ate …
The Job Situation
“So, are you working?” “When are you going back to work?” “Surely you can find yourself, a little part-time number?” I get asked these questions a lot. It’s like being a stay at home mum, is something to be ashamed of and you are not considered a contributing human, if you don’t have a wage packet. My personal favourite piece …
Schools Out
Emotional day this week, as my little girl started Pre-School. We moved her away from her nursery, for all the usual and sensible parenting reasons. Closer to home, good reviews and a perfect location for Primary School in the future. Her last day of nursery, came to an end and the tears that flowed were mine. My daughter loved this …
Mini Me
My daughter is the perfect mix of my husband and I. His cheeks and beautiful smile, my eyes and wild hair. His stubborn attitude, my temper. In fact, my personality really. She’s confident, fun, caring and sweet. She’s stroppy, difficult and has a wonderfully unique grasp of the vernacular. Her words are flowing with ease. Her sentences are adorable. I …
Legacy
I have spent a long time thinking about my legacy. Having children later in life, made me consider this. Beyond money, policies and property. What will I leave behind? What will people remember about me? My husband and I, have been investigating Wills, Lifetime ISAs, Stocks and Shares accounts and pensions for months. Putting things in place for the future. …
Forever Now
My darling baby girl, we are only a few months away from your 3rd Birthday. You are so beautiful and watching your little character emerge, is wonderful. At the moment, you love Fairies, Genies and Unicorns. You love stories about animals and your favourite book is ‘How to Grow a Dinosaur’. I love waking up to your smile and watching …
No Win Scenario
Whenever I think of a No Win Scenario, I always remember the Kobayashi Maru. The training exercise, completed by Starfleet cadets, in Star Trek. I am a Trekkie. No counselling required and no shame experienced – it’s part of my DNA. How did Kirk beat the Kobayashi Maru? He didn’t cheat, he re-programmed it. He didn’t like to lose. Wonderful …
Seeking a Social Club
My daughter started weekly swimming lessons last September. They were fun and a little dramatic at times but on the whole – a positive experience. The classes were 30 minutes long. Fairly repetitive and for much of the time, no progress was made, as my daughter flatly refused to try anything week after week. 30 minute sessions are efficient …
Mummy Tribe
My toddler and I, had our first swimming lesson last week. I was so nervous, I couldn’t even eat. I felt fat. I was certain the other mums would be horrible. My kid would hate it and kick off and I would end up humiliated… We arrived. We stripped. We suited up. We waited. I looked like everyone else, to …
Like Mother – Like Daughter
Being a full time mum, to a toddler, is proving tough of late. My sassy baby girl, is fully embracing her 28 months and turning up her cheeky, to arsehole level! My daughter may be cute but when I shout at her – she just shouts right back! I was sssh’d by her this week! She will stare me down, …