Mother and Daughter Weekend Break
As we approached Lillie’s 13th birthday I was blown away when she asked if we could have a Mother and Daughter weekend away.
Mother to Daughter
Contemplating motherhood – life with a daughter
Before becoming a Mum I used to dream of having children from a young age. I always wanted at least one of each but I knew I wanted a daughter first. Don’t ask me why because I don’t know. Whenever I thought of myself as a Mum, it always began with life with a daughter. … Read more
Little Bean at 9 years old
Little Bean is my first born, the only little lady in our family. When I found out I was pregnant I secretly hoped that our first baby would be a little girl but we decided we wouldn’t find out until the birth. At that moment when we discovered that our beautiful newborn was a little … Read more
Could it be puberty with Little Bean already?
Over the last few months Hubby and I have noticed a difference in Little Bean and more prominently, she has noticed a change in herself. Little Bean has always liked her own space, to relax, read, watch TV and play with her toys. Her current toys of choice are her ‘large dolls’ she loves to … Read more
Parenting and Primary School crushes?
Little Bean is now coming to the end of her third year at school and up until now has had a couple of ‘crushes’ on boys, two boys in particular but they have both been the ‘popular’ boys who barely seem to notice that she exists (my heart breaks for her). Just when you think that … Read more
Race for Life 2015 – WE DID IT!!!!
Yesterday morning started with a rather wet and soggy walk at Burghley House in Stamford. Not just any old walk though, Mum, Little Bean and I joined the #PinkArmy in the Race for Life 2015 event. Starting the event and taking those first few steps across the start line always feels quite an emotional moment … Read more
Do you remember ‘the talk?’ Tampax is here to help!
As a mother to a young daughter, I am fully aware that one day, I will have to explain how her body works. I’m going to have to explain to her about periods, her changing body and how these things will affect her future. Next weekend, I celebrate my 39th birthday, so it’s a VERY … Read more
Race for Life – training is going well . . .
I told you back in March that Little Bean and I will be doing the Race for Life again this year along with my Mum and thousands of other ladies making a stand against Cancer. Well I’m pleased to tell you that our training is well under way and we are really looking forward to … Read more