Forgive me! I’ve not written since a few weeks before Emily turned 4 years of age back in November 2020. Around this time the world was at a funny place and I had absolutely no interest to write whatsoever. Fast forward to now, Wednesday 9th of February 2022 and I felt the need to write…
Tag: Emily
How is my child 4 in just a few weeks?
I’m hyperventilating. Or losing my mind. Seriously though, my child turns 4 in 2 weeks and I feel like the last few months, the biggest changes have happened and I don’t know if I’m ready for it yet. It’s been a big year for so many reasons but it’s flown and I don’t know if…
And just like that, Emily turns 3.
Hello Three. Wild and three. Who can believe my little, but not so little, Emily is now three. Gosh, hasn’t that time flown? I’m really not sure where that time has gone. It’s gone by way too quickly. Like a flash if I’m honest. I can still remember being told in a swift jiffy that…
Sunflowers and Smiles
A couple of months ago with what seems like an eternity, the weather was glorious. For a few days there was some really harsh days of rain, so it was nice that one afternoon able to go out in a light sweater and enjoy the day. It was also the perfect day to visit the…
I was in the Minor Injuries Unit, this time for me!
What is it with us and hospitals recently? Last month, Emily was rushed to hospital with a high temperature and suspected sepsis of the lung, that thankfully was just a chest infection. But still a terrifying 13 hours. Roll on a few weeks, and I was in Deal’s minor injuries unit for my eye for…
I’ve nearly done all my Christmas shopping
Yeah I know what you’re going to say, but it’s not that terrible that I’m that organised is it? I fear I’m way more excited than Emily. But then I suppose, she’s not even aware it’ll be happening soon, apart from I suppose the few retailers shoving Christmas in our faces. There’s a few reasons…
Time to talk about the worst kept secret.
Argh, what’s she saying? I think it’s time. Time to talk about the worst kept secret. It seems to be the talk in the press recently, but mainly for the wrong reasons. Whilst most brands are shouting from the rooftops it’s perfectly OK to wet yourself, when it isn’t, I for one am happy to…
Soft play on rainy days – what fresh hell is this?
Soft play. It’s two words dreaded by parents but loved by children of all ages. It’s a bizarre place where adults take their children in a desperate bid to exhaust themselves. This is what I did on Sunday. It chucked it down Saturday night and continued to do so throughout the morning. With mum down…
Does baby brain still happen 2.5yrs later?
Is this just me or anyone else still carrying on with baby brain a few years since having their child? I’m genuinely interested. If not, I’m still cruising with it and I have no idea why! Before I had Emily I heard everyone talk about ‘baby brain,’ where new mums had the ability to completely…
Baby Shark has joined the bath time routiner
Baby Shark is one more step to house takeover now that his daddy has been introduced to the household. This time, via the bath. Yep, I’ve only gone and done it – I’ve bought one of the toys available online to entertain our mini humans and annoy the older ones. I bought this on Amazon,…
Growing pains, you suck!
As if a viral infection, teething and a hoarse cough just wasn’t enough for Emily a few weeks ago, how about her body throwing in some growing pains into the mix? Urgh. A few weeks ago whilst dealing with a viral infection that Emily picked up from god knows where, her feet started to hurt…
Childcare is so damn expensive
Emily’s nursery fees have gone up, not by a lot (although the original email nearly made me puke), and it’s amazing how expensive childcare is. Now that I am in full time employment (luckily remote), I added a few more hours to Emily’s nursery so that she could be fully entertained and in a educational…
After 8 years, we picked up right where we left off!
On Sunday I saw an old friend of mine. It had been 8 years since we last caught up. 8 years! And a lot has happened in that time. Currently living in Timor-Leste, Jen is living the high life with her boyfriend, 2 dogs and a great job. Jen was over for a work in…
It’s summer, don’t ever forget wet wipes!
I made the terrible mistake of forgetting wet wipes the other day and my god it was an afternoon of water pouring over the side of the pram and praying we were closer to home whilst Emily bathed in her stickiness, oblivious to my panic. Before I had Emily the need for wet wipes never…
Our trip to the walk-in minor injury unit
This is my second visit to a NHS hospital for a minor injury since Emily was born. Whilst it’s never ideal to end up in a walk-in or emergency unit of any kind, I’m thankful I’m not here more often. My child may think she’s GI Joe on occasion, but thankfully she’s not caused that…
Missy, Me & Him 