Parenting covers a whole plethora of subjects from pregnancy to breastfeeding, teething and sleepless nights to handling child behaviour.
Last week Little Bean came home with her first official School Photo and I have to admit, I did give a little giggle when I saw it and then I slapped myself repeatedly about the head with an imaginary wet fish! Look at my poor Little Bean, she is smiling so beautifully and is such … Read more
As a student I did ok, but I was far from studious. I loved essay writing (surprising that I should now have a blog, hey!), but I wouldn’t say liked exams.
Before I became a Mum I didn’t really put much thought into my boobs other than whether they made a top/dress look good or not. I always loved to wear nice underwear but that was about it. Then when I first became pregnant I started to think about my body very differently, I realised that … Read more
Today marks a significant milestone for Little Bean – the conclusion of her first half term at Primary School. And frankly, she’s exhausted. These days, tears are a common occurrence within thirty minutes of the school bell. I attribute this to the fatigue and overwhelming adjustment to her new routine. Whenever I’m asked, “How is … Read more
I remember when Little Bean was born that Hubby and I joked about how we would keep her locked up until she was 30 before letting her out into the big wide world and venturing into ‘first boyfriend’ territory. Life with a daughter was definitely going to be different. Starting School When we made that … Read more
Ok, ok so I know I’m not exactly getting fat but I’m definitely getting bigger as Jelly Bean continues to grow stronger inside my rather football shaped tummy. It’s funny how each pregnancy produces a different shape, with Little Bean I could definitely have said ‘fat’ I was huge!!! With Beanie Boy I didn’t put … Read more
I’ve often heard people say it, but I never truly understood until these recent weeks. Little Bean is nearing the end of her first half-term at Primary School, and frankly, I’m concerned about the changes in her. She was once this sweet-natured, affectionate little girl – yes, with her share of tantrums, as I’ve candidly … Read more
When it comes to being pregnant I can honestly say the worst part for me is bras for the rather enlarged bosoms that come part and parcel of pregnancy. I worked for many years at a high street retailer who was famous for their gorgeous underwear and I developed quite a penchant for undergarments and … Read more
Growing up I always listened and took note when people commented on how young my Mum always looked and I would watch her myself, always taking good care of her skin. When I used to ask her she said that she took care of herself so that she would always look the best that she … Read more