Picture the scene... It was 2012 and Britain was gripped by the malaise of a double dip recession, the economy was on its knees begging for the boom to return and families were feeling the pressure. This was no where truer than the Blackmore house, hard times had fallen the two working parents and their three children. In the good times they had enjoyed extravaganzas like eating at Pizza … [Read more...]
Feb 8, 2012
What my family mean to me #dosomethingyummy
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Did I ever tell you about my family? Well I was born in the north, or as you may better know it, God’s country. I am the much longed for baby girl born to my poor suffering mother after she had to endure the extreme misfortune of initially giving birth to not one but a pair of smelly boys. … [Read more...]
Jan 9, 2012
The lies I was told….
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Having children has been an eye opener for me. Finding out Santa was a fabrication in my youth was hard to deal with but really some of the lies I have been told since then regarding children are borderline obscene. Take this popular urban myth; 'your life will be richer when you have your own family' … [Read more...]
Nov 13, 2011
Breastfeeding: Yes I still am…..
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Yes I still am.... Not that it really relates to you, but yes I am. Whilst I appreciate you may think she is too old, I am of the opinion that she isn’t and she seems to agree. … [Read more...]
Oct 12, 2011
The Breakfast Club
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Finding a school for twin boy and twin girl was stressful. Not only did it involve a lot of Ofsted reading for myself and he who helped create them but we also had to try, quite unsuccessfully, to understand SATs. … [Read more...]
Aug 1, 2011
Dear holidaying teacher….
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Week 2, Day 1.... My diary entry.... Dear teacher, I had a wise plan today. As he who helped create them is studying from home I decided to recreate last weeks swimming nightmare by giving it another crack. However I totally pulled one over on the lifeguard by leaving BB at home in bed and only taking the twins... We arrived ten minutes before the swimming session began. Good planning on … [Read more...]
Jul 19, 2011
Parenting: Potty Training: Keep them incontinent ~ northernmum
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A good friend of mine texted me today to tell me her son had christened the potty for the first time. I hasten to add her that she was also texting to say hi and wasn't just regaling me with more poo stories. However, whilst remaining proud of her adorable little lad for firmly 'dropping one' in the pot; it was all I could do to not text back shouting; "Noooooo don't do it. Potty … [Read more...]
Jul 14, 2011
Who’s the Daddy…..
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He has been around since the children were born in fact if you inspect his right shoulder you can see indents from my teeth from BB's labour; he has done the night feeds, he wiped his fair share of dirty bums. He struggles with feeding, he dislikes the mess; watching BB squeeze a tomato between thumb and forefinger makes him shudder visibly. The twins drive him slightly deranged at times and … [Read more...]
Jun 23, 2011
Competitive parenting – Part two…..
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Regular readers of the blog will know I totally shamed my family this week at Sports Day, if you missed it, read it here. Today a fellow school mum emailed me these fabulous photos that clearly shows off the dedication to win that seems to be inbred in my brood. … [Read more...]
Jun 22, 2011
I let my family down: One Mum’s heartbreaking story…
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I was full of nervous apprehension this morning. I tried to hide it so the children wouldn't pick up on the butterflies that were zorbing through my stomach. I had everything ready the night before, tuna pasta had been made for the kids breakfast, their kit was clean, and their shoes were gleaming. … [Read more...]
