These are all the posts I’ve written relating to politics, parenting and my life in general.
If you’re after a review or information on the Christmas Grotto at Brookside, click here! I imagine many of you think that a) you’ve clicked on an old link or b) I’ve gone mad. Whilst certainly the latter is nearer to the truth, I am aware that it is only September, and the beginning bit of it at that. I […]
Merry sodding Christmas: Booking Christmas in September Read More >>
A little white lie never hurt anyone, so they say. A friend of mine, who has two small children of similar ages (and therefore a similar glazed over expression and mental state) shared with me this list of meals that they make for their family, and, crucially, what they call the meals in order that the toddler will entertain the
Sweet little lies: Mealtime deceit and other lies we tell kids Read More >>
You can see part one of my return to work after maternity leave saga here. For those that can’t be bothered to read it, I’ll attempt an American drama series-style summary. (Please imagine this in a Hollywood Voiceover accent). I had made the decision to become a stay at home mum, however in order to keep my maternity pay – which, given I was
The working mum experience: Part 2 – What two weeks in the workplace taught me Read More >>
So the time finally came. My year of maternity leave ended and I was left with the choice between returning to work, or becoming a stay at home mum. Obviously, I turned to the inspirational memes for guidance in making this monumental and potentially life changing decision but sadly they were as wanky and passive aggressive as each other. This
The working mum experience: Part 1 – My return from maternity leave Read More >>
I’ve never been in labour, so although it sounds like a lot of fun it does mean that I’ll never be able to blog about it (be grateful). This was written by my friend Gemma Hayward especially for me so that I would know all about the stages of labour!* The real ten stages of labour! Well done you, you’ve spent 9
The *real* ten stages of labour Read More >>
There’s no doubt about it, this kid is a climber. He’s also a dedicated cot-hater; since the very first time he was placed lovingly into his cosy bed he has routinely announced his displeasure. By the time he reached a year old, he’d throw a full blown tantrum whenever we approached his cot. With two naps a day that’s a lot
Big boy bed: Moving from a cot into a bed at 12 months old Read More >>
At the time of me writing this, my friend (this one here who likes the telly box) was very heavily pregnant and fed up. It was 30-odd degrees out there; having had a baby on the hottest day of the year in 2015 I can understand. It isn’t fun. I thought a good outlet for her rage would be to write another
Guest blog: Can’t touch this! Pregnancy rage: What not to say to a pregnant woman Read More >>
Getting decent food into the big one seems to be a constant struggle. Out and about, I don’t even try to force vegetables into her any more (unless they’re bean shaped and covered in tomato sauce) for fear of the public tantrum. At home though, this sucker for punishment just keeps trying. The refusal to eat whatever is put in
Toddler tea time: A simple five step process Read More >>
It is probably true that, like soft play, every parent blogger has a potty training blog in them. It’s an inevitable part of raising toddlers and if my experience is anything to go by, there will be a tale or two to tell afterwards. After a bit of a false start back around Christmas time, and the dawning realisation that
My top toddler toilet training tales Read More >>
It’s the weekend! Sweeter words were never uttered. Ah, that’s right. I forgot. I have two small children… It means absolutely bugger all. If you don’t have children, which probably isn’t a big percentage of the readership of this blog to be honest, your weekend might include one or more of the following: Drinks after work on Friday A nice
Weekends with the kids Read More >>
