Writer, reader, crafter and mother – lifestyle parenting blog and freelance writer
My last post was about getting engaged and what that all means... It came about because it was nine years since I got engaged; next month is my eighth wedding anniversary - so now my thoughts turn to where we were at all those years ago. We planned a church wedding, a big barn reception, … Continue reading The biggest day of your life
Nine years ago The Mr put a ring on it - on Valentines Day actually. It wasn't a crazy romantic proposal...I am not even sure he planned it more than a few days in advance, but to me - it was actually perfect. Admittedly, when I was younger and most certainly in the six years … Continue reading If you like it put a ring on it
I am terrible in that I haven't actually written anything properly and then published it in ages... There are loads of excuses and reasons why and I could bore you but I wont. Honestly, I re-read some of the half-drafted posts and thought 'boring; jumping on a bandwagon; no idea what the point of that … Continue reading Festive Cheer
A friend of mine recently confessed that they had a miscarriage earlier this year and it really hit them hard. Not just because it was unexpected (the miscarriage), but because she already has a baby so knows her body can do it. How could it let her down and betray her so? Another friend of … Continue reading Rainbow Babies
Wriggler has started school. Reception. Apple class...no biggie. I mean, last year (when he started Preschool) we were both wrecks, crying, snotty and desperate to see each other after a couple of hours. Fidget didn't bat an eyelid at 'Bubba' not being around... This year was a bit different. I was determined to hold it … Continue reading The start of a new chapter
The pressure to get it right and not pass on the 'duck-ups' from your childhood is immense and I swing between moments of 'Halleluja' I got that bit right, to 'Holy Moly...that bombed'. I cant help but reflect back on things in my childhood that weren't easy and think now how when I see similar … Continue reading Raising little people is hard!
I am loving seeing the leaps that both Fidget and Wriggler are making right now, each on the cusp of each starting new chapters. Wriggler finishes preschool today, it is the end of one experience and in September he starts a whole new game with school. Part of me is so excited as he is … Continue reading The end of a chapter
It is getting to that time of year that I reflect on where I was this time last year, this time two years ago, this time in 2013... I was waddling. Like big time. I wasn't quite at D-Day but I had been told A LOT that the baby would be early, and the signs … Continue reading Planning a dino party
A few weeks back I mentioned that I had been crafting with the boys...resulting in a slip and slide paint horror show in my kitchen. But we weren't just decorating every body part that boys find HIL-A-RI-OUS, we were actually making two 'cool' projects. Billy the robot (he is still missing arms, so is still … Continue reading Meet Botasaur – our newest family member
I am total hoarder of memories. I still have all my diaries from when I first started keeping one (tip - never reread your diaries circa age 14-18, it is cringe worthy). I have my wedding journal and planner. I have all my cards and letters from the Mr. And I have kept favourite items … Continue reading I do love a keepsake
