Before Jimmy was born I attended The Baby Show as one of their VIP bloggers and as part f that day I was kindly given lots of products to review for my blog. One of them, the Snugglebundl blanket, I have found particularly useful. We mainly used the carrycot on our big buggy for Jimmy to travel in and because the weather was so poor this summer, despite a May birthday, he definitely needed a blanket to keep him snuggly. […]

I’ve seen a lot of theatre. I’ve been in a lot of theatre acting myself. I have never, not ever, seen anything quite like the spectacular (that is the only way it can be described) that I saw on Friday night. Florence and I were invited to watch the world premiere of Ice Age Live which is set for a mammoth (of the woolly kind I presume) FIVE year, five continent tour! I can’t imagine planning something that will run […]

Askamum love my blog, ooo-errr how exciting!) Occasionally something happens which makes you remember just how lucky you are . I wouldn’t say that I ever take for granted that I have my two beautiful children but I sometimes forget to think about the struggles other people go through with poorly little ones. Having been in hospital with Jimmy this weekend I saw just how lucky I am as some of the children were very poorly indeed. Jimmy had a […]

Another day and another show! We’re very lucky and get to see a lot of theatre, so much in fact that I’m sure we could quite easily become a little complacent about it if the show is anything less than brilliant. I often walk into the latest children’s production wondering if it can possibly be any different or better than the last things we’ve seen and luckily for us I am very often surprised. I do wonder how we keep […]

The Lindam Clarity Digital Video Monitor has quite literally changed my life in a way I thought it couldn’t possibly. I’ve long been a fan of co-sleeping, my husband thinks it’s because I’m lazy and can’t be bothered to get out of bed but really it’s because I worry so much, plus being up and down all night is just not good for you (ok perhaps there’s a little laziness on the side)! When Florence was born it became quite apparent that […]

Last weekend I attended a  taster first aid course with the British Red Cross. They are launching the First Aid challenge  because surveys suggest that two-thirds of the nation do not know basic first aid and their aim is to change this! As the mother of small children the fact that I have not been on a first aid course specifically for children does make me worry. I have taken a British Red Cross course for adult first aid but because this was with my old […]

Last weekend we were invited to a party which promised lots of pink, glitter and dolls with wings! Being the mother of a very nearly three-year old girl and how could I decline! We personally had never heard of the Winx Club before because until now Florence has been too young for it but after a quick google I knew instantly that it was something once introduced to, she wouldn’t be looking back from – I wasn’t wrong. So, for those of you not […]

Jimmy’s getting to that age where he really enjoys a bath and despite an array of bath toys that his sister uses she’s not terribly keen on handing over her booty to her baby brother. I suspect it’s her age because she used to be such a good sharer but recently both her and her friends have got a little proprietorial over their things! Anyway, it’s lovely to have things of your own so Jimmy now has his own little […]

I stopped going swimming for a bit last winter due to feeling cold but I’m determined not to this year because I don’t want Florence to lose the confidence she gained on holiday and I want Jimmy to feel natural in the water. Looking at my friend’s children who have kept their swimming regular since they were babies and I can definitely see that they are more comfortable in the water than Florence was until our holiday; being a strong […]

Keeping children entertained all holidays long is a bit of a task isn’t it?! Without our usual routine of school/playgroups and other term time activities I often find myself spending lots more money on finding ways to keep them entertained, especially in the colder months and end up with none of my household chores done either! It’s not as easy as summer when you can throw them into the garden and keep an eye while you get on with your […]