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 […]
Askamum love my blog, ooo-errr how exciting! Do you ever find when pregnant that everyone else has an opinion for you! You always hear (and even from complete strangers) how big or small or lopsided or low or high your bump is as if it is their right to give you their thoughts on the subject! I know that I too am guilty of it, only couple of weeks ago I exclaimed to a fellow blogger how small her bump is. […]
Pre children and I was often to be found in the theatre, be it performing myself or watching a play. Post babies and I don’t often get the chance these days unless it’s to see something which is for the children. Don’t get me wrong, I love the shows we see as a family, theatre, all theatre is very important to me but sometimes it’s nice to go and watch something which doesn’t have characters with names like Iggle Piggle […]
We live in a two bedroom flat where space is a premium! We don’t have any storage at all! Not even an airing cupboard and all our household gubbins has to be stored in a small area at the top of the stairs behind a screen. It’s not ideal especially when you need all the same stuff for a small flat that you need for a big house; the same ironing board, clothes dryer, vacuum etc. Our old bagless upright […]
Fancy winning one of the best activity gyms on the market for your baby to enjoy his or her formative months in style with? Well look no further! I have long been a fan of Tiny Love products with my first purchase ever being one of their wonderful Gymini Activity Gyms and after watching my daughter have so much fun with it I haven’t looked back! Tiny Love, whose products will be available at this weekends Baby Show in Earls Court, […]
Strange title for this post you might think but I have to say I’m inclined to go with Mr Polari’s end of the show feelings and categorically state that there are NEVER too many penguins! What on earth am I talking about? Well that’s a good question and one you will be glad you asked because the answer may just provide you with something wonderfully special to do with your children this winter! As you may know, Florence, Jimmy and […]
We’ve been getting crafty again this week! Well, when I say we I actually don’t mean me really for apart from cutting out a few triangles and giving the odd pointer Florence did this particular one all on her own! She loves to make things and sticking is her new favourite hobby be it with glue or sticky tape! Seriously, sticking things can keep her entertained for absolutely ages and she’s had her eye on the craft box from the […]
Jimmy is almost 6 months old now and I know you’re supposed to wait but it’s only two weeks away so I thought I’d give him a little taster of food. Nothing too adventurous and nothing on a regular basis, just as and when he looks interested. I guess that’s why I wanted to start a couple of weeks early really, a chance to get myself (as well as him) in the swing of things before he will need regular […]
