The first thing I remembered when I opened my eyes was the complete darkness, not even a speck of light to allow my eyes to adjust. I wondered if I was blind as I rubbed at my eyes, willing them to see. I searched my mind trying to work out how I had gotten there, but...
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How Entertaining Our Children Has Changed
I grew up in the seventies. We lived on a cul-de-sac, which was inhabited mainly by other families. It was sheltered and it was safe. Life was very different to today. We went to school and we came straight home afterwards. Our parents didn’t take us to after...
Liebster Blog Award Nominee
Yesterday I found out I had been nominated for the Liebster Blog Award by Andrea, from Verbose, Morose & Comotose. Typical, sceptical me didn't jump around the room with happiness, but rather I felt suspicious. Was this some kind of set-up? Is it an elaborate...
How Do You Organise Your Life?
'You're so organised' people often say to me. 'Am I?' I tend to reply. Wondering just how they have come to this conclusion. For the most part I am the way I am because otherwise I would never survive running around after three children and trying to work in between...
Nutrition & Well Being
I went to a very interesting talk today at Starjumpz Children's Centre. It was about the link between gut health and emotional and physical well being. It has been scientifically proven time and time again that there is a connection between gut and mental health....
When Does Stuttering In Young Children Become A Problem?
‘B-b-b-but m-m-m-mummy…’ I often hear my daughter say. This has been concerning me for some time now. Is it a problem, or is it something she is going to grow out of? We have a noisy household and with two other siblings around, it’s often difficult to have your say....
My Writing Goals For 2014
When my youngest son started school in September last year, I had a big shock. It turns out that the school day isn't actually very long at all. It certainly didn't give me the time that I thought it would. As a result, I'm busy everyday and before I know it, three...