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I’m enjoying the opportunity to share some of my favourite vintage finds with you all. I’ve had this vintage child’s chair for a while. I picked it up at a flea market on the Isle of Wight ages ago. However I just got it out as Edward is the right height to sit on it. Over the weekend I made a little cushion for him to sit on out of some vintage Superman curtains which I also picked up at a charity shop on the Isle of Wight. I’d been holding onto the fabric for years but thought it would…
Last year we stayed in our favourite hotel when we visited my father-in-law who had fallen from a ladder. Fortunately he was fine but our hotel stay wasn’t so good. Since we’re been together we’ve always stayed in the same hotel whenever we go to Exeter. It’s an old-fashioned but modern boutique hotel in the heart of the city. Pre-Edward we shopped, lunched and stayed up drinking in the hotel bar. It was our obvious choice when we wanted to visit the in-laws. However, post-baby all the quirky features we loved became obstacles. The rickety old lift, the changing floor…
The last few weeks have been busy which is what I need to take my mind off my imminent return to work. Maternity leave is a a wonderful bubble and I’m glad I discovered the world of parent bloggers to help keep me company. A couple of weeks ago I went to work to discuss reducing my hours. It’s taken me a while to post about the results of the meeting because although the outcome was favourable it all left me feeling really unsettled. In a week or two I will be going back to work part-time. My boss doesn’t…
Dear Work, Stop messing with me. We both know I’m entitled to those Bank Holidays I accrued whilst on maternity leave. Sort it out! Yours, Employee (with a contract to prove it) ——————— Dear Body, What’s up with you? Nausea for days on end? Tired all the time. Headaches? Pregnant again? Yours, Wishful thinking ———————– Dear Nursery, Please look after my little one. He’s so precious to me. I know he may be ready for nursery but I’m not ready to let him go. Yours, Reluctantly returning to work ———————————- Dear Bank Manager, Money seems to be…
Last night I was having a look through my old photos (so old they’ve been scanned into iPhoto) and came across one which I wanted to share. That’s me in the middle when I was much much younger. It was taken whilst I was at the University of St Andrews where I spent five happy years. One of the odder traditions was the concept of an academic family where a first year was adopted by an academic mother and academic father (usually in their third or fourth year). Like most traditions it’s historic meaning has been lost and now it’s…
Eek, just where is the time going?! I’ve managed to tick a few things off my list over the last few weeks. I have participated in a couple of fun swaps Finished Edward’s dinosaur blanket for his first birthday Started driving lessons and I’m actually enjoying them so who knows, I might even actually book my test in the next month or two. Which leads me on nicely to the fact I booked my theory test for the end of the month Been geocaching whilst out and about Tried new recipes (mainly for Edward’s benefit) Made a new friend and…
We’re really fortunate that Edward is a good sleeper. However, not everyone baby is a good sleeper and the latest Pampers campaign may be of interest. As part of the launch of the new Baby-Dry nappy, Pampers have just launched the Land of Golden Sleep where mums can find helpful hints and tips to help their little ones fall asleep! Apparently while your baby sleeps they can wee up to 12 times a night! Until now the link between weeing and baby’s sleep has not been fully understood. However, the results of new research, pioneered by Pampers, offers exciting findings.…
When Edward reached 10 months he’s suddenly became really adventurous with food. Although we still use the odd jar and pouch we’ve had some success with finger foods and food I’ve made. It’s fair to say he enjoys his food (like his mum and dad!). Today for example he had baby muesli, a small marmite sandwich, grapes and apple pieces and a small piece of toast for breakfast. This was followed by a 240ml bottle of milk. Mid-morning snack of a jam tart and chocolate cake (normally we have healthy snacks!) Lunch was a jar of Organix pasta chicken followed…
I’m trying to collect a range of fabrics so I don’t just have Cath Kidston fabrics. With this is mind I recently signed up for a Scrappy Fabric swap over at Very Berry Handmade. I sent off a pack of scraps to my partner Nikki (which I hope she liked) and received a little parcel from Teresa at A Time for Stitching. I love getting mail and this packet was no exception as it was stuffed full of lovely fabrics. Teresa also included some vintage buttons which will be great for my stash. My next project is a mug rug…