Looking through my photographs of Edward’s first six months I’m struck by just how many pics there are of him smiling! According to my scrupulous records he first smiled on his 35 day and he quickly learnt to laugh too. This pic is one of my favourite. Edward seems to save his biggest smiles for…
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QuinnyCaster
I’m very proud to announce that I am a QuinnyCaster! A couple of weeks ago I saw a tweet advertising for mums and dads to test drive the new Quinny Zapp Xtra. In return the QuinnyCasters share their experiences on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Flickr. I love social media so was keen to apply and…
Swimming lessons
Last week Edward and I headed off to our local swimming pool for our first swim together. When I was pregnant I went to antenatal swimming class which I really enjoyed so I wanted Edward to enjoy swimming so we could do something special together. I was nervous about getting to the pool on time,…
Bugaboo Donkey – what the?
Where we live you’re not someone unless you have a Bugaboo. When we found out we were expecting we booked a nursery appointment at John Lewis and discussed pram options! We both liked the Bugaboo Cameleon and were lucky enough to have friends who no longer needed theirs. It has lasted us well and been…
When do NCT friends become friends?
I really struggle to make friends and I’m finding being on maternity leave harder than I expected. Much as I love Edward I think motherhood can be quite lonely. All people want to talk about are babies! Our babies are the only things in common amongst the new mums’ groups I’ve joined but I find…
Nursery knits
This beautiful facecloth was made from a pattern in Natural Nursery Knits. I bought this book from my favourite shop in Ryde when Edward was a few weeks old. It is a lovely book, full of unusual patterns and gorgeously illustrated. Now, I can’t knit so you may wonder why I bought a book of…
Reversible hoodie pattern from Kitschy Coo
A couple of weeks ago Kitschy Coo put a call out to test her new reversible hoodie pattern. I leapt at the chance. I’m a complete novice crafter but love handmade so I had to give it a go. I chose a fleecy orange for the lining and green camouflage for the shell. The pattern…
Baby bouncer
A couple of weeks ago we bought Edward a Lindam bouncer. It was recommended by all our friends and seemed simple enough to use. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y1gJF_QwpxI&fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0] He loves it and spends some time in it each day.
Changing bags
Whilst pregnant I could not decide on a changing bag. I knew I needed one but I couldn’t find one I really liked or justify an Orla Kiely bag. I knew any bag would need to be spacious. I am a hoarder and on a good day I have carried nappies, wipes, nappy bags, bottles…