In September we went for a Monday to Friday break at a Parkdean caravan site called Ruda, located in Croyde, North Devon. Neither hubby nor I had been on a static…
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We have a Morrisons fairly close by and we often pick up bits and bobs for Toddler H. From babygros to bibs, and wellies to daddy t-shirts they have a really…
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My happy list 4 – button art frames, toddler bed, Meet Other Mums
Happy List, Parenting January 28, 2017This is a hard one this week as we’ve been feeling utterly rubbish with this horrible cold that’s doing the rounds. After a few yuck days we’ve generally felt a better…
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The reality of surviving a winter cold when pregnant (and a mummy!)
Life with a toddler, Parenting, Pregnancy January 24, 2017This weekend, we’ve all suffered with winter colds. Hubby seemed to get over his first, and I really think it’s because he could have lemsips and decongestants. Perhaps the fact I…
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My happy list 3- birthday, friends, scooting, toddler leaps
Happy List, Life with a toddler, Pregnancy January 21, 2017I’m back again for my reflections on the week… Those small happy moments among the tantrums, tiredness and I need coffee quests! 1. Daddy’s birthday We had a lovely day…
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19 weeks pregnant – feeling kicks & uncomfy sleep
Life with a toddler, Parenting, Pregnancy, Pregnancy diary January 19, 2017The last few weeks have flown by with Christmas, New Year and hubby going back to work. I’m now 19 weeks pregnant and bump #2 is kicking daily. Time is flying…
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10 ways I’m Rocking Motherhood! | The #RockingMotherhood tag
Blogging, Lists, Parenting January 18, 2017I hadn’t heard of the #RockingMotherhood tag post until I was tagged by Sarah at Run Jump Scrap (the idea originally came from Patricia at White Camellias). It’s a blogger tag where I…
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I’ve already shared my 2017 aims and now I thought it followed to share how I plan to keep track of it all! I have a Stick to Stigu planner which…
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My happy list – 2017 Westonbirt, scooters, coffee
Happy List, Life with a toddler, Parenting, Pregnancy, Week summary January 14, 2017Week 2 of my happy list. A list where I look back at this week and remember the good times… 1. Scooting at Westonbirt We hadn’t been to Westonbirt Arboretum…
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We were very kindly sent a brand new SmarTrike T3 Scooter to try out and review. This was perfect for toddler H, who had just turned 2. A few of Toddler…
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Happy list – 2017, family, friends, and a new play area
Happy List, Life with a toddler, Parenting, Week summary January 7, 2017I feel like life is currently flying by, the weeks are fast, and all of a sudden it’s Friday again. I’m sure many of you also feel this way. As I’m…
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I thought I should pop these down in a post just like I did last year: blog aims 2016, personal goals 2016). I did alright last year achieving some personal goals…
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Top Blog Posts & favourite blogs of 2016
Blogging, Lists, New Year / Hogmanay, Parenting, Reviews December 31, 2016Well, my plan was to write a post on my favourite posts of the year, and those that performed best based on views…. However, I lost my blogging mojo in August,…
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Toddlers really do keep us mummies and daddies on our toes. Now Toddler H is 2 years old, I love how she has developed such a personality, she really is the…
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I didn’t plan this post, or think about writing one like this. It didn’t even cross my mind until 6.30am this morning when I woke with a start gut wrenchingly awake.…
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Does my toddler understand I’m pregnant??
Life with a toddler, Pregnancy, Second pregnancy December 14, 2016Toddler H is now 2, and full of beans, she’s constantly full of new words and sentences, understanding most of what we say. She doesn’t stop, and it’s hilarious. She just…
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Toddler H received lots of fab toys for her 2nd birthday, however, one favourite, that I’ve had my eye on for a while was the Melissa and Doug lacing beads. This…
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Pregnancy the first trimester with baby #2 (& a toddler)
Life with a toddler, Pregnancy, Pregnancy diary, Second pregnancy December 9, 2016If you missed my post on Saturday…. pop over for a quick read, but in case the title hasn’t given it away (oh, wait….), I’m pregnant with Baby #2. We’re super…
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A new topic for the blog and an apology – 12 weeks pregnancy announcement
#MySundayPhoto, Life with a toddler, Parenting, Pregnancy, Pregnancy diary December 4, 2016As you may have noticed I’ve been a bit quiet on the blog front, the linky front and a bit less ‘in the conversation’ on social media lately. I lost my…
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It’s H’s birthday this month, and what with Christmas fast approaching I though a good old brain dump of a post might be useful to me (and anyone else) who has…