Oh rain, rain go away! I hate to state the obvious, but I wish the rain would stop. It is really impacting on us now. I do realise there are people who have been very badly affected by this appalling weather, so I know we are lucky, but with a baby in a pram it is limiting our outdoors time. …
Me and my girl {Ordinary Moments #16}
I regularly read Katie’s Blog (Mummy Daddy Me) and have been inspired to document our Ordinary Moments, as Katie does. These Ordinary Moments are the everyday, special low key moments, that I want to be etched into my consciousness forever. Today was such an ordinary day, but I was just struck by how lovely it has been. Monday’s are normally …
The Theme Game #2
It’s Theme Game time! The time to be creative and possibly win a little prize too, courtesy of The Reading Residence and Red Peffer’s linky. This week the theme is ‘New’. I love being a mum for so many reasons. I love being the one who looks after my little girl. I love how she needs me. I love looking …
Hanging Around {The Ordinary Moments #14}
I regularly read Katie’s Blog (Mummy Daddy Me) and have been inspired to document our Ordinary Moments, as Katie does. These Ordinary Moments are the everyday, special low key moments, that I want to be etched into my consciousness forever. We haven’t been doing anything really exciting at the moment. We are adjusting to a new routine, after the Christmas …
Give Me Some Skinz {The Ordinary Moments #13}
I regularly read Katie’s Blog (Mummy Daddy Me) and have been inspired to document our Ordinary Moments, as Katie does. These Ordinary Moments are the everyday, special low key moments, that I want to be etched into my consciousness forever. Over the Christmas break Mr Hubby taught Baby to high five. She was so pleased with herself, grinning from ear …
The Theme Game #1
The Reading Residence and Red Peffer have joined together to start a new series to challenge us all and help us get creative – The Theme Game. Each week we are set a new theme and have to post something related to and inspired by that weeks theme. This week the theme is Water. I recently posted our trip to …
Noisy Lobsters and Happy Days
Today we decided to head to the beach. We have taken Baby once before (Baby’s first trip to the seaside) and she really enjoyed it, so as the forecast was favourable off we went. On a friend’s advice we pitched for Mudeford. Baby is still not tip top, so we didn’t want to do a really long drive. First stop …
Calm In The Storm {The Ordinary Moments #12}
I regularly read Katie’s Blog (Mummy Daddy Me) and have been inspired to document our Ordinary Moments, as Katie does. These Ordinary Moments are the everyday, special low key moments, that I want to be etched into my consciousness forever. This week has been a little stressful to say the least. Baby is unwell at the moment and consequently has …
Duck Racing Anyone?
Before today I didn’t even know Duck Racing existed. A local village was holding a charity duck race and so we went along to support the charity and to take Baby for some fresh air. We wrapped Baby up and set off. It was a lovely bright, wintery morning. Very crisp, with clear skies, perfect for a little outing. It …
Strolls and Monkeys
On Boxing Day we went for a family walk. Mr Hubby, Baby, Aunty, Uncle, Myself and three dogs! Quite a handful. Baby test drove her new bike and she really loved it. It was a very crisp day, but it was lovely to get out in the fresh air, enjoying the simple things. Baby’s Aunty treated her to some …
Mummy Don’t Ignore Me {The Ordinary Moments #11}
I regularly read Katie’s Blog (Mummy Daddy Me) and have been inspired to document our Ordinary Moments, as Katie does. These Ordinary Moments are the everyday, special low key moments, that I want to be etched into my consciousness forever. The other day Baby was in her high chair and I had just finished feeding her. I got distracted briefly …
Dear Santa – Magic Moments #8
Jaime at Oliver’s Madhouse creates a Linky each week for us all to share our Magic Moments. These moments can be any moment that feels magical to you, however big or small. As I was ill at the beginning of last week, I have got a little behind with Baby’s advent calendar and I also had to swap a few …
The Baby Spy {The Ordinary Moments #10}
I regularly read Katie’s Blog (Mummy Daddy Me) and have been inspired to document our Ordinary Moments, as Katie does. These Ordinary Moments are the everyday, special low key moments, that I want to be etched into my consciousness forever. A while ago I blogged about a little Super Baby role play that we do every day. Another thing that …
First Ride – Magic Moments #7
Jaime at Oliver’s Madhouse creates a Linky each week for us all to share our Magic Moments. These moments can be any moment that feels magical to you, however big or small. I have ridden all my life. My family aren’t horsey, but I started when I was three and pretty much rode up until 4 years ago. I gave …
8 Months Old Today
Our little Baby is 8 months old today. I can hardly believe it. I never expected the time to go so fast. Yet I struggle to remember what life was like before she arrived. It was as if I was missing her, before I even met her. She has made such an impact on our lives and sometimes I could …
First Pair Of Shoes – Magic Moments #6
Jaime at Oliver’s Madhouse creates a Linky each week for us all to share our Magic Moments. These moments can be any moment that feels magical to you, however big or small. We have always struggled with Baby’s feet. When she was about 2 months old she had ingrowing toenails, so the podiatrist recomended keeping her shoe free. This has …
Daddy Time {The Ordinary Moments #9}
I regularly read Katie’s Blog (Mummy Daddy Me) and have been inspired to document our Ordinary Moments, as Katie does. These Ordinary Moments are the everyday, special low key moments, that I want to be etched into my consciousness forever. Yesterday Baby didn’t really have very good naps at all, apart from a couple in the car. So by late …
Baby Pirates {The Ordinary Moments #8}
I regularly read Katie’s Blog (Mummy Daddy Me) and have been inspired to document our Ordinary Moments, as Katie does. These Ordinary Moments are the everyday, special low key moments, that I want to be etched into my consciousness forever. Baby and I go to Baby Sensory every Wednesday. These sessions are definitely the best thing I have done so …
Superbaby – Magic Moments #5
I’m sure every family has their little idiosyncrasies, things they do and say, that is unique or special to their family. Simple everyday things, jokes or simple actions. Mr Hubby once put baby into a flying position and joked that she was Superbaby. She smiled and laughed and it stuck. When she is feeling fraught, he pops her in the …
Sunday Stroll {The Ordinary Moments #7}
I regularly read Katie’s Blog (Mummy Daddy Me) and have been inspired to document our Ordinary Moments, as Katie does. These Ordinary Moments are the everyday, special low key moments, that I want to be etched into my consciousness forever. On Sunday Mr Hubby, the dogs, Baby and I all went out for a stroll round the lanes where we …
Spooky Saturday {The Ordinary Moments #5}
I regularly read Katie’s Blog (Mummy Daddy Me) and have been inspired to document our Ordinary Moments, as Katie does. These Ordinary Moments are the everyday, special low key moments, that I want to be etched into my consciousness forever. Today we went to the local farm shop as they had a Halloween themed day. This was just really an …
Sunday Shopping {The Ordinary Moments #4}
I regularly read Katie’s Blog (Mummy Daddy Me) and have been inspired to document our Ordinary Moments, as Katie does. These Ordinary Moments are the everyday, special low key moments, that I want to be etched into my consciousness forever. On Sunday Mr Hubby, Baby and I popped to Ikea. We were all a bit sleepy, as Baby had decided …
Sunday Snuggles {The Ordinary Moments #3}
I regularly read Katie’s Blog (Mummy Daddy Me) and have been inspired to document our Ordinary Moments, as Katie does. These Ordinary Moments are the everyday, special low key moments, that I want to be etched into my consciousness forever. As I have mentioned in a previous post, this week has been very stressful. The future is very uncertain in …
Dancing With Daddy {The Ordinary Moments #2}
I regularly read Katie’s Blog (Mummy Daddy Me) and have been inspired to document our Ordinary Moments, as Katie does. These Ordinary Moments are the everyday, special, low key moments, that I want to be etched into my consciousness forever. Baby has been really struggling this week. She has her 5th tooth starting to come through and has had a …
Family Time {The Ordinary Moments}
I regularly read Katie’s Blog (Mummy Daddy Me) and have been inspired to document our Ordinary Moments, as Katie does. These Ordinary Moments are the everyday, special low key moments, that I want to be etched into my consciousness forever. We have been having a slightly tricky time with weaning at the moment. Some days she laps it up and …