When I first became a mum I was nervous about going out. However getting out did wonders for my confidence and was a real boost. Therefore I wanted to write reviews of the places I go and my adventures with a buggy – so if it helps at least one other mum get out it will be worth it.… Read More Hello – About Me (2019 Update)
When you think about it Halloween is kind of strange. This year was particularly strange because we weren’t sure what the protocol for trick or treating in a pandemic was.
I haven’t done a post like this for ages, but back when I was on maternity leave I really enjoyed recording the changing likes and dislikes of my baby, which gave a real insight into her developing character. Last post… https://wanderingpram.wordpress.com/2019/01/11/likes-and-dislikes-of-an-11-month-old/ Back then I had to pretty much guess what she liked from a smile… Read More Likes and dislikes of a 2.5 year old
I’m not great at negotiating, I tend to feel bad asking outright what I want and shy away from difficult conversations. This isn’t a problem toddlers have! So I’ve been watching my two year old’s strategies and here is how to negotiate like a toddler…. Tip 1 – Ask for something more outrageous than the… Read More Negotiating like a toddler
Seventeen long weeks ago the Irish government made an announcement that all shools and crèches would be closed from the next day to prevent the spread of coronavirus (now known more commonly as covid-19). I grabbed my laptop and headed home from work expecting to be out for a few weeks, but weeks turned to… Read More Back in creche after lockdown
This week I took part in the Interview with a Parent series on The Doubting Thomas Blog. After 2 years I still don’t feel like a proper responsible parent so I was flattered to be asked. He asked some good questions that got me thinking…so if you are interested in the answers check it out… Read More Interview with a parent
We’ve been in lockdown now for several weeks (honestly I’ve lost track of how many) and the weather has been glorious. As I’m sitting in the sun in my garden I’ve been craving a Starbucks iced mocha frappaccino, and knowing I can’t go out and buy one has made them seem even more desirable. Luckily… Read More The perfect homemade iced mocha frappaccino with a Nespresso Vertuo machine
Ever since I returned to work after maternity leave I have dreamt of how great it would be to work from home. I pictured myself in a perfectly styled home office, eating healthy lunches and then picking my daughter up from creche 5 minutes after finishing work with plenty of time to play in the… Read More Working from home
I like to share the stupid parenting mistakes I make, in the hope it prevents someone else doing the same dumbass thing. This one is so amateur, it’s the sort of thing I read about other parents doing and laughed, and smugly thought I’d never do that…but yes here we are…this weekend my 2 year… Read More The day my toddler locked herself in the bathroom
Sofa shopping with a toddler is fun, if you like an adrenalin rush as they run off down the aisles to climb on a coffee table. I’d never realised how many glass and marble tables there are artfully arranged with breakable vases in furniture shops until now. My little girl wanted to climb on everything,… Read More New sofa for jumping
Today we are taking down the Christmas tree, and searching under furniture for all the scattered decorations, as it’s time to pack it all away until next year. My husband has taken our daughter out so I can do it on my own, because I know she will be most upset it is going. She… Read More A magical Christmas tree
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