There’s nothing like a festive quiz for passing the night in merriment / causing massive inter-spouse rows at Christmas. If you have a gathering of friends or family one evening, why not try this Christmas Quiz? Round 1: Snog, Marry, Avoid In case you don’t know the rules of this inestimable game, you are given […]
When you’re three, the world is your toilet. It all started when we were potty training. I was so pleased that my son gave me any notice at all before weeing, I was happy for him go pretty much wherever we were. Needs must and all that. But now, despite his much improved bladder control, he […]
My mission to achieve my dream Scandi-French-rustic home – one table at a time. “Are you going to paint everything in the house white?” my five-year old asked. “It’s not white, darling, it’s Winter Grey. But yes, my love – yes I am!” came my merry reply. No longer for me the dark wood of our past: I […]
It’s great that my kids love me. But I want them to like me too! Is that too much to ask? My six-year old sharpened his pencil onto the seat and floor of the car on the way to school today. Both ends. I couldn’t quite believe it. He didn’t mean any harm, but is […]
Thou shalt not kill. Even at 3am when the baby’s crying and your partner says “your turn”. Even when your spouse suggests, “we should get him into a routine”. Even if s/he’s back 7 minutes late from work when you’re hanging by a thread. Tit-for-tat shalt form the basis of your relationship. You changed the […]
It’s best to let rip, because kids pick up on suppressed rage (unlike my husband). I read this brilliant article today in the supermarket queue, that basically said it’s OK to row – even swear (lightly) – in front of your kids. I was happy to leave it at that and start making up for […]
Lent is about giving up something important. If you cut me in half you’d see that I am 97% chocolate, so chocolate is what I normally give up. It is awful hard. But this year I have a new option. A new thing that would be very hard to relinquish. Blogging. Could you do it? […]
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There’s nothing more unwelcome than an early guest. This is abundantly more true when you have kids. Being a parent sees you socialising much more in the home – and however much you may try to avoid it, you will inevitably have to host. But as any parent knows, there’s nothing you can do that […]
Updated for BritMums 2015 – another year, another wardrobe dilemma! (See bottom of post.) I’m going to BritMums Live – yay! I have nothing to wear – agh! Reader, please advise – what does one wear to BritMums Live? A New Event = Attire Anxiety A new event in my calendar is a source of supreme […]
Hairdressers have a special code. However bad your hair’s turned out, they never gasp or pass you a sick bucket. But through years of experience, I have learnt the phrases that basically mean: CODE RED! 1. “We’re just going to put a treatment on you.” a) we’ve bleached your hair to kingdom come and it will fall off […]
“If I’ve told you once…” Do you sometimes feel like you’ll go mad if you have to say the same thing to your child again? “Why don’t you go to the loo before you sit down for tea?” “Take your shoes off!” “Put your shoes on!” “No jam on the sofa!” Should we expect young […]
Teaching your child to read is one of the joys of parenting. When we got our first reading book home in Reception, we were all bright-eyed and excited. Each word was a miracle and every little progression was a cause for celebration. But it can also be a struggle. How do you interest your child […]
Toddlers get a bad rap. I’ve always thought this. They’re accused of all sorts of behaviours, and sure enough, I have watched them unfold as our little one turns two and a half. But to be honest, it’s like looking in the mirror. We may hide it better, but aren’t we all toddlers at heart? […]