Now I’m the proud mother of two children it seems strange looking back to the time I wasn’t pregnant or a parent. I don’t think I used to be quite so addicted to my laptop(!) but I remember when I still worked and was pregnant a colleague recommended some websites to look at. These included…
Our Advent activities
Having a toddler to keep busy means I have tried to come up with lots of activities during advent. We’ve been talking about Christmas for a while (or Chris-Chris as he likes to call it) and I know he’s confused. I’m hoping that our book advent, his traditional chocolate a day Thomas calendar and our…
Growing up
My daughter turned one on Thursday. I can’t believe how quickly the year has gone and a little bit of me wishes she would slow down! We’ve been having lots of ‘firsts’ lately. First shoes (5th November) was followed by first tooth (17th November). She been crawling and standing for a while but it now…
My rainy day jar
It has been so cold the last few days. Luckily the toddler spends time playing outside whilst he’s at nursery which means I feel less guilty about not being outside for too long on the days he’s not there! I have a mental list of stuff to do on really cold days which keep us…
Wrapping gifts made easy
Can I admit to really enjoying wrapping presents? It doesn’t matter what shape or size. I just pour a glass of wine, switch the radio on and get my supplies out. Yes, my name is Jenny and I have a box of gift wrapping supplies. It contains: Scotch Precision Scissors Scotch Pop-up Handband and refills…
Po’s Winter Wonderland giveaway
Yesterday we received a copy of a new heart-warming winter adventure from DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. Arriving just in time for Christmas, Po’s Winter Wonderland is the perfect centrepiece for festive family fun! The toddler is a huge fan of Kung Fu Panda and loved his latest adventure! In Po’s Winter Wonderland, Po (voiced by…
Felt Christmas decorations
I’ve been enjoying spending time sewing felt Christmas decorations. I’ve signed up for a couple of Christmas craft swaps which has meant some happy hours looking through my favourite craft books. Felt Christmas decorations I decided to try something different so made these three felt decorations and framed them in small embroidery hoops. Each hoop…
Afternoon tea?
Can I be smug and say I’ve done 95% of my Christmas shopping? It stresses me out every year and the only way I can cope is to be organised, make lists, purchase and wrap. We’re having Christmas at home (our last in this house) so I’m happy to be organised and swap gifts with…
Reflecting on my last pregnancy (my daughter is nearly 1!)
I’m feeling sad today as we’ve been having a clear out ahead of putting our house on the market. Yes, I’ve banged on before about moving but we’re finally doing it. A couple of weeks ago we were called in to the toddlers’ school as he was ready to move up a stage. For complicated…