I am a few days late with this update, but Arthur is now 4 months old! He is usually a smiley, happy, quiet little creature. Some days I hardly know he is there. He is on the whole pretty content and no trouble at all. He absolutely LOVES Ted, and often properly laughs at Ted…
Is it September yet…?
I have a confession to make. I hate the school summer holidays. As a stay at home Mum to two under two, it’s not because I have to find temporary childcare, keep usually occupied children entertained or bid farewell to a tried and tested morning schedule. It’s not because I have to pry a tweenager…
#BML16 – How was it for you?
What do you get if you fill a room full with bubbly bloggers, verbose vloggers and gifted guest speakers? BritMums Live! It was my first ever time attending and during the run up to the event I will admit to feeling nervous for many reasons! Having two babies in two years can really make you…
Potty Training at Two
Potty training is something that all parents of toddlers have to encounter at some point, but I hadn’t thought we would be doing it just yet with Ted. We introduced a potty to him shortly after his second birthday, just having it around the house and talking about what it was for. He was a…
Review: Canny Mum Bamboo Wipes and Nappy Liners
At times it feels like my day is a mixture of nappy changes and cleaning up mess, so I was pleased when we were offered the opportunity to try out Canny Mum bamboo wipes. They are luxurious and super soft wipes which can be used for…. anything! I have really put them to the test over the…
Ted’s First Week at Preschool
This week has been a strange old week. For the last few months we have been feeling that Ted would really benefit from attending some sort of childcare, time with other children his age to interact with, different toys and activities to stimulate him. We also thought it would be a good way for me…
Review: Butlins on a Budget
We have just got back from a fantastic family holiday at Butlins in Bognor Regis. It was the ‘Just for Tots’ week which is aimed at families with children under 5, and caters for them with drop-in style activities, live shows and popular children’s characters. We booked the holiday in their New Year sale and…