Feeling appreciated and being a parent aren't always two things that go hand-in-hand, but recently my husband got it perfectly right. The day before the boy’s first birthday, the doorbell rang. I opened it to a florists van and a lady standing with a beautiful bouquet in a box. For a fleeting second thought my … Continue reading #Blogtober17 Day Six: Flowers
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#Blogtober17 Day Five: Education
As I mentioned on day one of Blogtober17, I went to an all girls grammar school. It was a great experience in some ways, but an upsetting, isolating one in others. The best thing was probably being in n environment where everyone was of a similar level academically and wanted to learn. There were a … Continue reading #Blogtober17 Day Five: Education
#Blogtober17 Day Four: Date
Last Saturday, my husband and I had our first child free night in over 13 months. We had been out for a couple of meals, but always put the boy to bed first and went back after an hour or two and got up with him throughout the night. This time he was 10 miles … Continue reading #Blogtober17 Day Four: Date
#Blogtober17 Day Three: Car
When we found out I was pregnant, one of the first things my husband did was start looking for a new car. We found out I was pregnant on 19th November and we picked up our new car over Christmas. Previously, we had a lovely little Ford Fiesta, which we both really liked. It was … Continue reading #Blogtober17 Day Three: Car
#Blogtober17 Day Two: Babies
Today I'd like to be really honest about my experience of having a baby and how I've found the past year. I always tell everyone what an amazing thing it is to be a parent, and that's true, obviously, but I think as parents we tend to gloss over the difficult bits for fear of … Continue reading #Blogtober17 Day Two: Babies
A Grey Day
If you're in the Isle of Man, you'll know that today has been a grey day. The sky is grey, the sea is grey and, to be perfectly honest, my mood is grey. I woke up, ready to make the boy a nice breakfast. He's been off his food since we were all ill at the … Continue reading A Grey Day
The Reluctant Tale of the Volcanic Eruption
It was a day like any other. It was the day after Mummy's birthday and we were out for an early evening meal with Daddy, Nana and Grandad T. It was a lovely day. We played, Nana took me for a walk, we went to the nice local pub for a drink and a meal. … Continue reading The Reluctant Tale of the Volcanic Eruption
5 Things I Miss from the Pre-Baby Days
Last night my husband and I went out for an early Birthday meal and it got me thinking about how much easier going out was before we had the boy. Don't get me wrong, I love my husband and son and I wouldn't swap my family for the world, but since I became a mother … Continue reading 5 Things I Miss from the Pre-Baby Days
5 Reasons the Summer Holidays and Anxiety Don’t Mix
My boy only turned one in August, but it's amazing how much the school summer holidays have already affected our lives. Add into that a bout of illness for us both, making us housebound for almost two weeks, and I have found my anxiety has suffered. 1. Most of the baby groups stop for the … Continue reading 5 Reasons the Summer Holidays and Anxiety Don’t Mix
5 Top Tips for Surviving Chickenpox
My 12 month old son recently had chickenpox, which I wasn't really expecting at his age. Here are my top five tips for surviving this common childhood illness so you can be more prepared than I was. 1. Calpol As with most childhood-related complaints, Calpol is your friend. It's great … Continue reading 5 Top Tips for Surviving Chickenpox
