Looking back on a truly challanging day. The day that my mum sadly passed away at just 47 years old.
Tag: parenting
October’s plans and updates.
Wow, this is awkward and boy, oh boy am I crap?! I mean seriously. It's been another month that has made me wonder if the God's are after driving me down into the path of insanity. Thankfully my health is on the mend but now comes the mammoth task of catching up with all my… Continue reading October’s plans and updates.
A summer to remember.
Someone told me that I will remember this summer for the rest of my life. "You only get one season with a baby, and just a few years with a toddler. Before you know it, you're back at work paying the bills. You end up missing so much of the good stuff; milestones pass you… Continue reading A summer to remember.
Bolognese
This is my recipe for the delicious Italian classic. Rich and filling with a generous glass of red wine thrown in. Mmmm... I have yet to meet a person who doesn't enjoy a big bowl of spaghetti Bolognese, ideally covered in copious amounts of cheese. The ingredient list may look lengthy but almost everything is… Continue reading Bolognese
Zoku Product Reviews.
Hey there guys and gals. Last week I wrote a post about the first of six items which Burton McCall very kindly sent me; the PetLit LED light. Spoiler alert: overall I was impressed, even if my kitty's slight mental health issues prevented me from using it for it's intended purpose. It does however make… Continue reading Zoku Product Reviews.
September’s plans and updates
Disclaimer: I may use affiliate links in this post. Hello to all you lovely people and welcome to my first monthly update. I know, I know... I'm a teenie bit late to the party on this one; being a four-month old blog. However; as I am really enjoying myself, I figured that it was high… Continue reading September’s plans and updates
How to Cope With The Bad Days When You’re a Disabled Parent.
I kind of feel like a failure today. I'm overworked and seriously overwhelmed with the ridiculous schedule that being a parent brings. Never getting a break when one is due, fourteen plus hour days and never managing to stand (or sit) still for more than a few minutes at a time. Usually instead of catching… Continue reading How to Cope With The Bad Days When You’re a Disabled Parent.
Maternity Leave is Almost Over!
Hey guys, just a quick and be warned, slightly sweary post today. Still feel like crap from all the seizures and breathing issues but needed a quick OMG about it only being a week until I go back to work. Maternity goes so quick! Oh God, it's August. Shit it's actually mid August... How did… Continue reading Maternity Leave is Almost Over!
Interview with Best Selling Author and Blogger Vicki Psarias.
An interview with Best Selling Author and Blogger Vicki Psarias
14 Things That Change After You Have a Baby.
I'm embarrassed to admit that in my naivety, I always envisioned having a baby to be just a positive addition into my life, who would happily squeeze neatly into whatever plans I had with a giggle and a chirp. No problem. Boy, oh boy did I get a rude awakening. Don't get me wrong, my… Continue reading 14 Things That Change After You Have a Baby.
A Review of ‘Mum Boss: The Honest Mum’s Guide to Surviving and Thriving at Work and at Home’ by Vicki Psarias.
Disclaimers: There may be spoilers in this post and I may also use affiliate links. Twitter is a marvelous thing. Not only does it allow a level of procrastination that lengthens my already substantial list of chores significantly, (it's fine, I blame the toddler) it also connects me with other parents who often enough have… Continue reading A Review of ‘Mum Boss: The Honest Mum’s Guide to Surviving and Thriving at Work and at Home’ by Vicki Psarias.
Why we shouldn’t judge mother’s who formula feed their babies.
A look at why we should't judge mothers based upon their feeding method.
Welcome to Parentville.
'Parentville is a place filled with tired growls and coffee breath being unleashed from two parental dragons. It's a paradise hidden in layers of fog created from stress, self-doubt and loneliness. Relax, have yet another coffee and read about my little journey. It's just a few steps out of the door, a few leaps onto the unknown and yet it's terrifying to the extreme. '
My Crafty Little Stitches 