Posts about our family life, you’ll get to know more about us by reading our ‘Scrapbook Loves’, Everyday Us, Sunday Scrapbook and other posts. Family posts cover all the topics that don’t really fit anywhere else!
I’ve seen this post a few times on peoples blogs and I love to read them, its always so interested finding out more about a person in their ‘mum’ role. Donna tagged me (you can read her post here) so I thought i’d join in! I am the mum who… Hates the word ‘mum’. I… Read More
Here’s what Athena has been reading recently… Colours & Numbers by Alain Grée rrp £9.99 each, available from Button Books These gorgeous hardback books are perfect for introducing colours and numbers to little people, and as the book progresses go into quite a lot of depth on each subject! The colours book talks about light and… Read More
So this month the novelty of having a little brother has worn off ever so slightly, there have been a few ‘shushes’ when Arlo has been crying, but she still definitely loves having him around as he’s the first person she asks for when she wakes up in the morning! She still has to be… Read More
I’m annoyed at myself for not writing a ‘Stuff on a Sunday’ last week especially as it was Athenas birthday. I’m also annoyed I’ve not got a proper one written this week AND I didn’t do my normal ‘In May I…’ recap post. I’ve not done them because I’ve just been so tired and have… Read More
We’ve been using the Swoon Up since Arlo was 4 weeks old, although it can be used from birth. He’s now 11 weeks old and we’ve just taken out the newborn cushion as he was out growing it at a rate of knots! It will last him until 9Kgs. The Swoon Up… Read More
Last week I gathered together four ‘mummy friends’ that I’ve met since having Athena to have a natter about breastfeeding with caffeine and cake as part of my role as a Medela Mum. Emily is a Programme Coordinator and her son S is 2, Sally is a Yoga instructor and Author and has a daughter,… Read More
One of my very favourite instagram mamas Nicki tagged me to answer 11 questions via her blog ‘On the changing mat’ so here are my answers! 1. Would you consider yourself to be a tidy person or a messy person? Messy. No doubt about it. I let things get to a certain state then… Read More
Much as at the start of last week I thought summer would never arrive I think it’s safe to say after a bit of sunburn and a weekend spent outside in the sun that it definitely has! We just have to hope it sticks around now! Tesco Clubcard have brought back their amazing Boost scheme… Read More
Breastfeeding can limit your clothing choice somewhat, but there are ways round that without living in maternity clothes that might be a bit too baggy post baby. Before I had Athena I was very much a dress wearer. I think I owned one pair of jeans and really only wore them for long country walks. It… Read More
Athena is two today! She is the girl who… Likes to brush her teeth (aka suck toothpaste off the brush) and wash her hands about 6 times a day Loves to nap for around two hours a day (hallelujah) Isn’t great at sharing, one for you, three for her! Doesn’t like vegetables (surprise surprise)… Read More