We really struggled to find the right car after Bob was born. I loved my Beetle and I was sad to see it go but it just wasn’t practical. I still tried to have a ‘girly’ car but I got one with 4 doors to make things easier. I exchanged my Beetle for a Nissan Note and I hated it! It was a bit more practical but it didn’t feel as solid as my Beetle and it wasn’t anywhere near [click here to read on]
Mar 182015
When Bob was a baby she had everything. Literally! I’d like to think that all first time parents are the same and that we weren’t crazy but the more I think about it the more I am convinced that it might be the latter. We thought we needed every gadget and gizmo. We had a bin that magically wrapped nappies and some special swaddle pods. I obviously thought that swaddling with regular blankets would be too tricky. Bob also had [click here to read on]
Feb 232015
If you have been reading my blog for a while you will probably know that Bob isn’t the best sleeper. She has never been a big fan! Don’t be fooled by this photo! She is very good at pretending! 🙂 When she was born she would only sleep for 30 minutes at a time and as soon as you tried to put her in her moses basket she would wake up. Over many months this gradually increase to 2 hours. [click here to read on]
Dec 172014
When I was Bob’s age I came home from nursery and told my mum that I wanted to be a fox in the nativity. My mum explained that there wasn’t a fox in the nativity and I replied, ‘Oh yes there is! While shepherds watch their fox by night!’ When I got over the fact that I couldn’t be a fox I decided I wanted to be a king. Unfortunately I didn’t get the part and I was someone who [click here to read on]
Dec 112014
Bob is really testing me at the moment. Every little thing seems a struggle, even down to trying to get her to put her shoes on. I am hoping it is just a phase but it seems to be lasting forever! The other day Bob and I were in a cafe having lunch. I was struggling through the meal, not getting a minute to enjoy my food. ‘Sit still!’ ‘Eat your lunch!’ ‘Stop pouring your drink over the table!’ I [click here to read on]
Christmas is a time to let your hair down, socialise and indulge in a range of festive treats. But if you have a baby, it’s also a time to be wary of a range of seasonal ailments and issues that could affect the health of your newborn. By following a few simple tips, you can be sure that your baby enjoys a happy and healthy first Christmas. 1. Get your baby vaccinated It’s important to remember that the cold air [click here to read on]
