Category Archives: Family

I am angry!

It’s hard to write this post, because I realise that I sound ungrateful and resentful, and I do know, that there are other people, families and parents out there going through far worse, than what we have experienced. I am … Continue reading

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The blog post where I talk about sleep, AGAIN!

Oh look, she’s blogging about sleep, or lack of it, again, I hear you mutter. Yes, I am going to talk about sleep, and probably sound a bit whiney, but this is more of an update post, than anything else. … Continue reading

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Happy Birthday Small Boy!

This time three years ago, labour was starting. You were on your way. 5 days late, and your birth had some highs and lows, with the fear of meconium aspiration, and that you were in distress. You entered the world … Continue reading

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So, do we have an answer….?

Or at least we hope, we have worked out why Small Boy may not be sleeping so well. I am kicking myself, and feel very guilty, that I should have worked it out sooner, but now we know, and hopefully … Continue reading

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We have one of each, should we be “done”?

Small Boy, one week old Big Girl, 24 hours old LSH and I have been discussing recently, our plans for the future, and the possibility of a 3rd baby to add to the lovely chaos of our lives. When we … Continue reading

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Magic Moments – My 6 year old can read!

I’m linking up with Jaime from The Oliver’s Mad House, for her Monday Magic Moments. She has a lovely blog, and this is going to be a fun and interesting linky. Why don’t you join in? You can find more … Continue reading

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A slight problem – I think I am addicted to Angry Birds!

(Photo source) We have a new toy in the house. I have an Amazon Kindle Fire, which replaced my old Kindle, which sadly, got into the hands of a certain Small Boy, who dropped it, by accident, and sent it … Continue reading

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Happy Birthday Grandpa Ian in South Africa!

Both my children’s grandfather’s are Ian, Small Boy’s middle name is Ian, after both of them. My father is Grandad Ian, LSH’s father is Grandpa Ian. It is Grandpa Ian, in South Africa’s birthday today.    We asked him if … Continue reading

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24 cupcakes…

 Have to be iced and decorated today (for tomorrow’s music group) That doesn’t sounds like a big deal, but it has to be squeezed in amongst what seems like a million other things. Big girl to school, collect Small Boy’s … Continue reading

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So, what do you do?

When your child is one of those toddlers/children who is feisty,  has a healthy pair of lungs, and is going through that wonderful tantrum stage that those of us who have experienced know so well, and those of us who had … Continue reading

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