Our twin girls will be six years old next month, and they’ve asked to have a birthday party at home this year. As daunting as this sounds, I’m actually really keen on this idea. However I’m more than aware that I’ll need to organised and put a few rules in place. For example certain rooms…
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Another year older
Read moreToday is my birthday. Yes, I’m another older, and even though I’m definitely not a teenager anymore, I still feel as though I am 18 years old! I like to thin that I’m young at heart, but then again, I imagine a lot of other people do too. I’m older, perhaps a little wiser, and…
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Exciting Kids Birthday Party Ideas Near London
Read moreThrowing a kids birthday bash that outshines all the others is a personal parenting goal! Wanting to give your little one the best of the best is normal, but it can also be difficult on a tight budget. So, before you go smashing up your piggy bank bear in mind these affordable party locations. Whether…
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A letter to my husband on his birthday…
Read moreDear Nigel, Today is your birthday and we’ll spend it with one another, as well as all of your children, and of course your mum too. Whilst our girls are in school, we’ll go out for some lunch and watch you open your presents. Although, to be honest, I have to admit that you’re one…
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Should children be allowed to have the day off school on their birthday?
Read moreWhen I was a kid I never spent a single birthday in school. That’s not because my parents decided to keep me home, but simply because my birthday is early in January which means schools are closed due to the Christmas and New Year period. Being in school for my birthday wasn’t something that I’d…
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Celebrating Your Twins’ First Birthday
Read moreThe first birthday is an exciting event for all parents, no matter whether they are first-time parents or more experienced. But when it comes to twins, there is double the reason to be excited. The truth is that planning a birthday for twins is considerably different to just planning it for a single child. There…
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Happy Birthday To Me & You!
Read moreToday is my birthday. I don’t normally write a post specifically about turning another year older, but seeing as this one is the big 30, I thought I’d put something down in writing. Today isn’t just a special day for me. I’m a twin, so obviously it’s also a special day for my twin sister…
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Happy Birthday to Hubby!
Read moreToday is my husband, Nigel’s, birthday. Happy birthday hunny! I just wanted to write a little something for you. I’d never be able to fit what I want to say into a birthday card, so I thought I’d share it here for all to see instead! When I first met you, all those years ago,…
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Fourth birthday presents for our girls
Read moreOur twin girls turned four years old at the end of February and they had their first proper birthday party where they invited their friends and some of their nursery class. I knew that this meant they would receive a fair amount of presents so I didn’t want to overboard and buy too much for…