Why oh why did I feel so guilty for taking two days off work to take care of my sick daughter? I’m lucky working for the NHS as I can use emergency parental leave days for when the children are poorly, which are fully paid. You can have up to 10 a year if needed, … More Why do I feel so guilty? Time off work when your child is sick
1. Schools out! Of course number one from the last week, just has to be my son finishing school for the summer! Woohoo! We’ve got lots of fun things planned and I’ve got 3 weeks off work in a couple of weeks to enjoy the summer break with him. 2. Booking our family holiday. Weve … More My Weekly Happy List: Week 24
1. My career became less important. For as long as I can remember pre kids, life was all about my job and career. I was so eager to climb the ladder as quickly as possible and nothing else really mattered. Until I had kids. I remember putting off having a family, as I was scared … More 10 Things…that changed when I became a Mummy
We have been sooooo busy but that’s the way I love it! Earlier in the week I posted my ‘zoo in pictures’ post which captured a special day out I had with my son (I still need to write the full post – watch this space!). I thought it would be lovely to capture some … More Easter Hols Part 1
This is my 10 things I’m loving in photos and in this post I’m focussing on the things I love around my home. I’ve taken some time to appreciate all the lovely things I have in the house, that make it our home. Of course at the top of the list is photographs. You can … More 10 things I’m loving in photos: In & around my home right now
So me and the hubby have been wondering why our boy has suddenly been playing up. It’s honestly like living with a teenager not a nearly 5 year old! The attitude has been unbelievable and he answers back wanting the last word in every conversation. It’s really taken us by surprise as parents and we … More My boy misses me
1. Being poorly but getting to look after my two poorly babies. Sounds bizarre I know but even though we were all poorly (me & the two little ones) we were together and I was able to look after the kids (in between the coughing). 2. Finding a couple of great bargains on eBay. I … More My Weekly Happy List: Week 7
When your making your own bacon sandwich on Mother’s Day. It’s because your hubby’s taken the kids out to give you some peace but you still miss them. When your feeling really poorly and there’s no rest. It’s because your children need you always and this job stops for nothing! When your the last one … More Why it’s great being a mummy: My Mothering Sunday Poem
1. The greeting I received from my baby girl when I picked her up from nursery on Monday was amazing! Open arms, big cuddle and the biggest widest open mouth snot kiss!! It’s so cute how she kisses now. She launches herself, mouth wide open, at your face all slobbery and snotty! 2. Playing ‘snap’ … More My Weekly Happy List: Week 4
It’s the weirdest feeling knowing when your having your baby. No living on the edge wondering when that spontaneous labour will start. It’s one of the hardest decisions I’ve made. Going from being determined to have a VBAC (a term I’d never heard of before) to having a planned c-section. It’s a decision I couldn’t … More My baby girl
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