Guest Sponsored Post: What to look for in a pram

Today's post is brought to you by Sabina Hine, owner of Rainbow Pram's, a fabulous site for those looking to invest in that all vital baby purchase.  Sabina offers some excellent tips on how to choose the right pram for you, a post I could have done with six years ago when the twins announced their arrival! The top six most important things to look for in a new pram   … [Read more...]

I’m the Daddy

Bedtime took a different shape this evening.  He who helped create them and twin girl were out taking my sister in law to the airport which left myself, spica bound BB and Twin Boy. … [Read more...]

A long old week.

It's been the longest week, … [Read more...]

I am a survivor…..

I am a survivor,  I bear the wounds of battle but I am still here. … [Read more...]

just give me today…

Just give me one day for irrationality, one day to shake my fist at the sky and declare it is not fair. Just one day before I pick myself up, brush myself off and simply get on with things. BB has a dislocated hip, she has what is commonly known as Hip Dysplasia (ddh). She needs surgery and a cast and in all honesty she needs a bloody break. Last year was spent happily growing from baby to … [Read more...]

Not the best of days….

It has not been the best of days, We are ready for Christmas, the presents are wrapped, the turkey is waiting for its moment of glory and the chocolates are waiting to be scoffed. … [Read more...]

The curse of insanity….

I woke up this morning desperately ill, my hands were twitching, my brain rapidly racing, my feet were hop-ing and non lucid ideas were flowing through my head.  … [Read more...]

Did you hear me call them little sh*ts….(sorry)

I wrote this post last year, but it is one of my favourites and as the festive season beckons I am giving it a fresh leash of life.  To be fair he who help create them is liable to get the same Christmas gift this year, me wrapped in a bow - fully clothed - I am not trying to upset anyone,  so I don't think it really hurts to repeat my one and only Christmas post.... Let me know what you … [Read more...]

Do you regret having children?

It seemed like such a good idea at the time. We spoke about it in-depth and made a conscious decision to go for it knowing that it would enrich our lives. … [Read more...]

a thud, wail, squeal and a pinch….

Daybreak murkily starts to edge its way into the room, tendrils of fog tap at the window telling me morning has begun. For a moment I lay silent in my bed, the duvet up near my chin pinning me down encouraging me to ignore the signs that I need to get up and start the days. Beside me BB lays eyes half open finishing the last of her milk.... And then it begins.... A thud as twin boy hits the … [Read more...]