The summer has flown by, and now we’re moving into autumn and hurtling towards winter. When the sun’s shining, it’s easy to keep the kids occupied at weekends. Trips to the park, playing in the garden, and bike rides are family favourites. But when it’s gloomy, or there are showers around, it can be a … Read more
Now that we are into autumn, the weather will be getting colder. And that means only one thing. The chances of your kids falling sick are going to increase! It is important not to panic when your kids fall sick. Normally, they will just have a common cold or flu which will go after a … Read more
Last month we had a change around of the bedrooms, Viggo and Tyrus are now in the small bedroom in very funky castle bunk beds (chunky enough that both of them can climb up and down safely and low enough that I can still put them into bed without damaging myself!) Xene has given up … Read more
Having four boys, I always try to ensure that each of the children have at least a few items of clothing that are just theirs, its so easy to just pass clothing down ( if they survive the endless football slides and tackles!). Although Viggo is only aged 2, he is catching Tyrus (aged 5) … Read more
A few weeks back the girls and I were invited along, with Sarah and Roo from Boo Roo and Tigger too to a secret location in London for a Top Secret Spy Mission, on entering the building Neva, Eowyn and Roo were whisked away to complete various Spy Tasks! Don’t worry they were not in any … Read more
With less than two weeks until the new school year, I am already dreading the morning school run! I LOVE having the children at home and can’t believe how quick this years long summer holiday has gone, I swear it gets quicker each year. Anyway, back to 5th September, the alarm goes off at 6.45 … Read more
A few weeks ago, I put a callout for more bloggers to take part in the What Did You Watch series, I had a HUGE response, so check back each week to discover another new blogger’s viewing pleasure! This week we have Jaymee from The Mum Diaries 3 boys, a husband and a house, if you … Read more
With nine people in our household, a dishwasher is a necessity, but sometimes it can be on two or three times per day, particularly in the school holidays, when each child seems to use every cup and plate available! So I have been teaching the children to wash their tea cups as they go along, … Read more
Any woman that has been pregnant will probably know what i’m talking about, or will know someone who has told a similar story! Throughout the pregnancy, right near the very beginning, that bundle of joy that is growing inside you, is playing havoc with your water works! At the beginning you need to visit the … Read more