The week that was: captured: 9/11/14
Out and about We spent a lot of time at home this week. Monday and Tuesday are my new working days. We were supposed to…
Parenting
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Wicked Wednesdays: cheeky
I can’t believe it’s Wednesday again already! Generally, I try to avoid using flash on pictures of Pumpkin. But I’m so glad used it with…
Winning the battle against cold toes
What is it with babies and socks? I know Pumpkin is not the only child who insists on liberating her feet from shoes, socks or whatever…
Baby’s first trip to the dentist
On my last visit to the dentist a couple of months ago, I picked up a leaflet about caring for children’s teeth. It said that a…
Two months of baby-led weaning
At Pumpkin’s six-month weigh-in, the midwife asked me if we had started weaning. Well, sort of, I thought to myself, while I brightly said “Yes!” out…