This is the first Easter that my son really understands things such as hunting for eggs and of course eating chocolate, so I’m making it a bit more special for him this year. I went to good old Poundland and found Easter baskets, yellow straw-like paper, some colour-in bunnies and plastic eggs.
Moving Your Toddler From Cot To Bed
Read moreEver since Chunk moved to his cot at 4 months old, he has been a sleep mover. Most nights I heard huge thumping noises, and go into his room to find he has headbutted the cot ends and sidebars and managed to go from one end of the cot to the other. Strangely it would…
Single Parent Spotlight: Judith Healy
Read moreWelcome to my new, regular blog slot called Single Parent Spotlight! The aim of these interviews is to show how amazing us working single parents are. I’m sick of seeing the bad press single parents get, especially because some single parents have unfortunately taken the choice to live off benefits, or even worse, have children in…
My Son’s 2nd Birthday: The Party
Read moreA week ago today, my boy turned 2, and I have finally got the energy to write about it! As you know, I having been preparing for it for quite some time now, so in a way I was glad the day had actually arrived. The evening before, we had a mini birthday tea with…
What Makes My Mum So Special
Read moreAs Mother’s Day drawers closer, I’m aware of how much I feel for my mum, but of how little I say it to her. In fact the last time I think I told her was when I was about 9 or 10, and I wrote her a poem for Mother’s Day, which still hangs on…
The 2 Year Developmental Check
Read moreChunk had his 2 year check yesterday, so thought I would let you know what it involves in case your little one is approaching theirs too! After a rush out of the flat to get there on time (I’m rarely on time anywhere these days!) I realised I’d left his water bottle at home, and…
My Hunt for Additive-Free Kid’s Shampoo…
Read moreRecently I found out how certain additives in food can affect children’s (and adult) behaviour/mood, and shockingly these same additives can be found in our toiletries. I don’t want to waste all the effort I’m making to ensure my son isn’t getting these additives in his food by giving him these same chemicals when bathing…
I’ve Updated This Blog’s Name!
Read moreHey Hey! I cannot believe this blog has been going for nearly a year! When I look back at the first few posts it’s shocking to see what me and my little fella have been through over the last year (and how badly I used to write ha ha). But it’s also lovely to see…
Sunshine = Smiles!
Read moreIsn’t it mad how a little bit of sunshine can completely change your mood and outlook? This week has been the first week of sunshine this year, and the first day it shone I, amongst everyone else in Sussex no doubt, spent most of it outside and in a very good mood. Just feeling that…
My Top Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
Read moreMother’s Day; It’s already that time of year again, so I’ve been frantically trying to find unique, but affordable presents for my mum, nan and sister. Every year the shops seem to have the same, tired cards, flowers, chocolates, teddies and mugs, and they BORE me, so I’ve hunted high and low and found some…