Whenever someone asks me what it’s like being a mum I say something along the lines of “it’s really hard, but also amazing”. Generally people are shocked by this. I think they expect me to gush about it being the most magical thing, and everything I ever dreamt and more, and that every day is… Read More Parenting // The truth about being a mum
So here we are. One quarter of our way through the year. Spring has finally arrived. Wedding season is upon us. We can hang washing out on the line. The evenings are lighter. Coats aren’t always needed and warmer days are becoming a real possibility. I have a few things lined up this month. Firstly,… Read More An update // 30 days of April
A quick post from me today. I am sat here on the sofa feeling really content and wanted to think back on the good things from my week. Being spoilt rotten on mothers day with cards, bath bombs, kisses, cuddles and food. What more could you want? Passing the third exam of my course, scoring… Read More In my head // Seventeen things that have made me happy this week
So I was always a bit dubious of overnight oats. What would the texture be like and will they be filling? Delightful and yes are the answers! I am a total overnight oats convert, and with a toddler to wrestle in the car for nursery two mornings a week, they have been invaluable as a… Read More Eating // The Ultimate Overnight Oats
And just like that it was March. Seeing as January went on forever, Febuary sure did skip by. You may also have noticed that during February I only posted my Feb version of this, my monthly update. I guess I just had nothing in particular to write about and I was also fairly busy. It… Read More An Update // 31 days of March
I don’t know about you guys, but January seemed to go on forever, but each day flew by. Explain that one! But lets get back to this month. I think I’ve mentioned on here before that February is always an expensive month for me. Ten birthdays, including Dunc’s! Speaking of which, Dunc’s birthday is the… Read More An Update // 28 days of February
So here we are, twenty months in and it feels like you have always been here. Wilf, you are amazing. Sometimes I just look at you and I can’t believe how lucky I am. But what are you up to now? Well you run around squealing with delight, particuarly up and down our hallway and… Read More Parenting // Twenty Months in
If you have already seen this post, you will know the items that I recommended for new parents to make things easier in those first few months. I figured it has been over a year now and in that time Wilf has changed so much. From a little baby who had just started to commando… Read More Parenting // Key Items to see you through those first two years
January is one of those months where you just want to come home from work and curl up on the sofa or if you’re like me, spend a sunday afternoon in the bath watching netflix. But what to watch? My current suggestions are… The Crown – I preferred series two and devoured it within a… Read More Home Life // Winter tele picks
I don’t think we have much in the diary this month. We are definitely easing into the new year. However there are a few things to do. First off I will be organising my year (!) in advance. I hope to schedule in time for my studies and implement a finance plan. Also along the… Read More An update // 31 days of January
