Dreaming of being a better Mummy . . .
Today, I’m dreaming of being a better Mummy. I started out pretty good when Little Bean was younger; I would do structured play for her
Lillie
Our Lillie is no shrinking violet, in a family of boys she has a lot to put up with but she certainly gives as good as she gets.
Honest question: what do you say?
Yesterday as I was walking through a shopping centre with Little Bean she announced at the top of her voice “look at that dark man over there Mummy, he’s very dark isn’t he?”. My first reaction was to move past the man as quickly as possible because I was so embarrassed but then I thought … Read more
Conversations with a 3 year old . . .
Sometimes you just have to wonder how the mind of a 3 year old actually works, well I do anyway – seriously have you tried having a conversation with them? At the weekend as we were travelling home from holiday we rang Hubby’s parents so that Curly could tell them about his holiday before we … Read more
Have I failed as a parent?
I am so disappointed in my daughter at the moment, she is a beautiful little girl who has always been very loving and kind. But recently she has become violent towards just about everyone, she hits, kicks, punches and throws things. She isn’t even picky who is on the receiving end, her baby brother, her … Read more
Pros and cons of saying goodbye to naptime!
There comes that time in your parenting journey when you have to decide on naptime and push for them or kiss them goodbye. There have been a few issues for us.
Not tired!
As we got into the car yesterday, Curly and Little Bean asked the usual question – “Are we going far?” I replied with the same response “Far enough for you to have a nap” In unison, they replied, “I’m not tired.” Five minutes later. . . . . . no, obviously not then!!
Project: No Nap Time!
Today we sat down and had a chat about nap times and made a deal that as she is now a ‘big girl’ we can try her not having naps anymore . . .
Little Bean has Slapped Cheek!
And no, I didn’t do it! For the last couple of days, my post-birthday princess hasn’t really been herself; she has been very quiet and subdued. I mentioned it to her key worker at pre-school, who said that chicken pox was doing the rounds, so it was possible that she had the onset of that … Read more
Little Bean’s 3rd Birthday Party was a hit!
Today was Little Bean’s 1st birthday party which wasn’t held at home and I think its fair to say that it was a winner! She has had the best day and was soooo tired tonight she actually asked if she could go to bed a little earlier. We went to our local soft play centre … Read more