• Are you the parent you thought you'd be?

    September 16, 2015

    Growing up I knew that I always wanted to be a mum.  I didn’t know how many children I wanted though, nor did I have a preference for a boy over a girl or vice versa. One thing I did know though was that I wanted to be the best mum I could be. Of…

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  • What kind of teacher are you?

    September 15, 2015

    I saw this and thought it was really relevant to me and my children at the moment. If you’re following my blog then you’ll know that our twins started nursery last week. Today was their fifth day! The infographic below is just a bit of fun! If I was a teacher I think I’d be…

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  • These are my shorts. This is my blanket.

    July 27, 2015

    For M and her shorts and blanket! By Mummy. These are my shorts. This is my blanket   One night I lay in my daddy’s arms He was wearing shorts I played with the cords That hung from the shorts That was the start of my longing for you When I am tired I held…

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  • What will you leave your children? Are inheritances a thing of the past?

    March 4, 2015

    This is kind of a follow up post to this one, as that post has got me thinking about what my husband and I will leave our children after we’re gone. I’ve worked since I was around 13 years old doing various jobs here and there. I’m very lucky that I have a good job…

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  • Are you raising your kids the same way you were raised?

    August 20, 2014

    I don’t think many people decide how to raise their children before they’re actually born. I’m sure everyone will have their idea’s, aspirations and dreams of what they want for their children, but until they’re born and maybe not even until they’re a few years old the thought of how to raise your children may…

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  • Happy Birthday! Our twins are 1 today!

    February 28, 2013

    In celebration of our beautiful twin girls first birthday today, I have written them a poem. I hope you enjoy! On The Day You Were Born We were up early that morn On the day you were born A day to remember and treasure forever Our bags were packed so off we went To the…

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