Memories! Everyone wants to look back and remember the good times and the bad. As a mum of 4, I love to gather my kids around the fireplace on a cold night and flick through old photo albums. I always find that my boys use this time to deny ever being babies and they areContinue reading “Memories… on a budget”
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Breastfeeding… demanding and exhausting, but so rewarding
I breastfeed all 4 of my kids and I thoroughly enjoyed the experience. I loved the bond it created between me and my children. I was adamant that I wanted to give them the best start in life and I feel positive about my overall breastfeeding experience. When I had my first child, I wasContinue reading “Breastfeeding… demanding and exhausting, but so rewarding”
The dreaded clock change… a parents own version of hell
It’s officially the end of another years summer time and the clocks are due to fall back an hour! This Sunday 25th October in the UK clocks go back one hour at 2am. For all the carefree people in the world, this means an extra hour in bed… but for my fellow parents, this simplyContinue reading “The dreaded clock change… a parents own version of hell”
Insta vs reality
Scrolling through my Instagram feed I used to always have a pang of jealousy. How do people always have time to do their hair and make up, how come their children are always well-behaved, and how can they always afford to be out and about? Actually, since this blog is about me being honest, itContinue reading “Insta vs reality”
Lockdown activity ideas for the whole family
So I’ve been researching into things to do with my kids at home if another lockdown is put into place. Thought I’d share my ideas, hopefully give someone some inspiration and motivation if we are stuck back indoors. Get busy in the kitchen I’ve found that my kids love getting involved in the kitchen, whetherContinue reading “Lockdown activity ideas for the whole family”
The dreaded half term… during a tiered lockdown system
Half term – words of joy for a teacher but, as much as I love my children, these are words of torture for me at the moment! My DS and DD get a whole 2 weeks off school, that is two weeks of me trying to work, whilst trying to entertain the children! Take themContinue reading “The dreaded half term… during a tiered lockdown system”
Coronavirus has made my baby socially inept
Stay home, save lives.. that was the motto. With 4 children, including a young baby at home, I took this advice very seriously. Watching the news in 2020 gave me such anxiety, was it safe to go for a walk? Could I do a food shop without catching a virus, having to queue or beingContinue reading “Coronavirus has made my baby socially inept”
COVID, parenting and anxiety…
So as you know from previous blogs…I have 4 kids. I don’t let that stop me going out and about. I take them all with me (pre-covid). Whether it’s to do the grocery shopping or buying them clothes or running an errand, I take them with me. I have a small problem and it’s people.Continue reading “COVID, parenting and anxiety…”
What I felt as a new mum – the first few days
Everytime one of my kids were born you would think it would become easier…right? Nope!! Every one of my rascals bought their own challenges. Whilst dealing with a new born baby at the hospital your mind wanders to the other kids you have at home. You start worrying about how they will cope without youContinue reading “What I felt as a new mum – the first few days “
Help! My baby won’t sleep.. sound familiar?
We have all had those days, where we count down to bedtime, just so we can have a few hours of silence. But we also all know the bedtime sense of dread… you know whats coming, the bedtime battle. Children are clever little beings, from a young age they learn what they want and howContinue reading “Help! My baby won’t sleep.. sound familiar?”
Mandeep Rai Canterbury 