Well. At the turn of the decade, who would have thought ‘quarantine’, ‘homeschooling’ and ‘social distancing’ were going to be the buzzwords of 2020? It’s a very strange time and sometimes I can’t believe this is actually happening, but eight weeks into this (or is it seven? Or nine?) and dare I say it, it’s […]
Baby and Toddler Essentials That We Couldn’t Live Without
He’s no longer a fresh, wrinkly newborn baby; in fact, Little B is now very nearly 16 months old. That’s given me (more) grey hairs just thinking about it. Of course, there’s nothing that can truly make those first few months or years easy, but easier? Definitely! If you’ve spoken to any new parents, read […]
Little B at 15 months
It’s January, so naturally, I’ve been resetting and getting organised for the year ahead; it’s one of my favourite things to do and always starts with a list. One of the many things I’ve been putting off doing for a long time is going through my archived posts on here; I’ve owned this website since […]
Exploring Reykjavik
The cold and crisp weather in the winter months always makes me think back to our trip to Iceland; it really is like nowhere else I’ve ever been and I’d love to go back, with the boys in tow too. I was looking back through my posts about Iceland and realised there was a bunch […]
2020, Let’s Be Having You!
Can you believe we’re nearing a week into this brand spanking new year and decade already? 2020. It sounds like we should be holidaying on the moon by now. At school, it used to take me up to at least Easter, to write the correct year on my work, but I guess in this digital […]
Pumpkin Fritters, Just Like Nanny Cherry Used To Make
My Nanny Cherry passed when I was only around five years old, so it’s hard to differentiate between what I’ve been told, what I’ve seen in photos and what I truly remember of her. However, I’m almost certain her appearing from behind the beaded curtain that covered the entrance to her kitchen with pumpkin fritters, […]
Why I Love My Identity As A Mother and I’m Happy Being Defined By It
The transition into motherhood is one that no one can prepare you for; emotionally, mentally or physically. Your list of priorities has changed; everything you do now is for someone else. With every decision you make, big or small, there is another life, opinions and feelings to consider. It can feel like you live in […]