My children asked me once what love looked like and I struggled to find the words to answer, how to you describe the most over powering emotion in the world, how can you make a feeling a vision? I had the extraordinary good luck to see love this weekend, to stand in a room filled with it and to later leave that room touched by it. This weekend I went to the Making Waves for Alex Ball. I … [Read more...]
Dec 2, 2012
When your son steals your glory…… ~ northernmum
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By reading this blog many of you may realise that I aspire to be a writer, to have my words published and my work recognised. I have the dreams of JK Rowling but without the imagination of a Harry Potter. Still I solider on. I like to think I have the support of my family and that not one of them would compete against my aspiration. Turns out I was wrong..... My own son, my very own … [Read more...]
Nov 12, 2012
Competition: Win £500 of Next Vouchers for the perfect Christmas outfit….
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It's everywhere suddenly; you enter a shop and holly adorns the door, you go for a coffee and Santa peers over the till. The last of the ghouls and witches are packed away and the fireworks are depleting quickly and suddenly Christmas is upon us. For years I have fought Christmas in November but as age overtakes me and the retail industry push on in an attempt to pull back from the recession … [Read more...]
Sep 3, 2012
I am an exceptional parent
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Given the right children I firmly believe I could be an exceptional parent. I have read a multitude of books on how to be a fabulous mother and have the theory pretty much bang on. I know to blame the behaviour not the child and in theory I can understand how this works but when my eldest offspring is found experimenting with what floats in the toilet bowl I can't help but think I have given … [Read more...]
Jul 4, 2012
Northernmum: In your face DDH: Taking first steps for the second time….
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BB was diagnosed with DDH on the 23rd of December, almost seven months ago. I remember speaking to my brother on Boxing Day and suddenly my coping facade cracked without warning as I looked at my toddling limping daughter and blurted out 'how will I cope when she is in cast' and then sobbed helplessly in his arms. Seven months later it is hard to believe the journey BB has travelled; major … [Read more...]
Jun 24, 2012
Blogging, boobs, and plaiting your pubes : Britmums Live and Bubblebum
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This weekend I was asked to speak at a blogging conference on a panel about crossing the chasm; taking your blog to the next level. The delightful folks over at Bubblebum sponsored my attendance and see the bottom of the post for a chance to win one of their fantastic car seats. I was asked to prepare an introduction to myself and on how to get to the next level. This is what I … [Read more...]
Apr 3, 2012
the day you left
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Most people won't have noticed, many probably won't care. But I care, you cut me like a knife and the wound is still open. You left me... What did I do? Did I not show you enough attention, god knows we spend all our time together. Where did you go? I checked at all your friends sites, I looked for you on facebook. Did you cheat on me? Did someone else's hands imprint upon you? Are … [Read more...]
Feb 26, 2012
We will die, DIE I tell you…
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As the winter sun burned a little brighter this weekend, the mood in our home lifted into summery smiles and carefree peals of laughter. Discarding our coats with reckless abandonment we sprang into spring like a family possessed. We hit the park, fed the ducks and basked in the sunlight, all was good and happy in our world. Then we decided to learn to ride our bikes on the road... … [Read more...]
Jun 1, 2011
CyberMummy: Pitching time…
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I have left this a little late but I will be attending and speaking at Cybermummy this month and so far have not looked for a sponsor. I already have a ticket as I was lucky enough to win it in a competition however I would be keen to represent a brand. … [Read more...]
