Halloween and bonfire night wrap-up
My poor blog has suffered a bit this week and I’ve not written nearly as many posts as I would like to. So now, I’m…
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A few memories
When I was little, my aunt and uncle had a beautiful swimming pool. It had a hot tub, a tiled dolphin at one end, a…
Entremets? Entre-maybe nots…
Anyone who knows me well may be surprised by the following sentence. This was the first year I’d ever watched the Great British Bake Off….
Wicked Wednesdays: noodles are hard
“Mummy, could you explain these noodle things to me again? I’m not sure I understand how they work.” Husbands are burdened with cheap viagra so…
B&W photo project: one month old
I took this photo on the day Pumpkin turned one month old. I love how she was sleeping so it looks like her head was propped on…
The week that was: captured – 2/11/14
This was my last week of maternity leave. *sniff* So I tried to relax as much as possible and enjoy time with Pumpkin. Since she was…
I’m sorry, Slimming World. Please take me back
I’m starting to feel really frustrated about my attempts at weight loss. (She says as she polishes off what must be her fifth Drumstick stolen from…
Toucan Box – Halloween crafting
When I was little, I loved doing crafts. I have some really fond memories of sitting in my room cutting out paper plates, plastic cups…
Bubblegum pinwheel cookies – #AngelDelightMoments
A few weeks ago, I was sent some of the new Angel Delight flavour (bubblegum!) to try. On its own, the dessert is very tasty – smooth…
Wicked Wednesdays: teething ring connoisseur
Pumpkin really likes playing in the dry bath when I’m in the bathroom. Works for me – she’s confined and can’t get into much trouble. Right? RIGHT???…
Review: Letter from Santa – Lapland Mailroom
The two months between October 31st and December 31st have always been my favourite time of year. There’s Halloween, my birthday, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year….
Fancy-schmancy Sunday brunch
Yesterday, while I was giving Pumpkin her first bottle of the day, Daddy-man surprised me with an unusual suggestion for our morning. “Let’s have brunch,” he…
B&W photo project: hat
She was just over two weeks old in this photo. It was her first time wearing something other than a onesie and she was modelling…
The week that was: captured – 26/10/14
I really love writing these posts each Sunday – they give me a chance to reflect back on the week we had and I love…
Forward Motion Achievement unlocked! Level up.
I’m a proud mummy tonight, as Pumpkin figured out how to crawl – forwards – today. She has been scuttling around backwards for a couple…