There is something about train journeys that is so exciting for children (and maybe still a little bit for me too). I remember when Baby first went on a train and she stood on the seat with her nose pressed against the window watching the world rush by, in awe. Since then she has had many trips, mainly to London …
Feathered Friends
We love the outdoors and for the sake of our sanity, we try to get outside every day. Some fresh air to blow the cobwebs away. Quite often our trips out involve going to feed the ducks or to visit our wonderful (and VERY friendly) local swans. We are so lucky to live where we do, as we have so …
20 Months Old
Yesterday Baby turned 20 months old! We are crashing ever closer to her second birthday, which seems quite strange. So this month, I think if I had to pick one word to sum it up Baby’s 19th month, it would be challenging! If I was allowed another word, it would be attitude! So you might see where this is heading. I think …
The reunion
As I have mentioned before, my sister and I lost touch. Years past and before I realised it, we hadn’t been in contact for 11-12 years. I recently dropped her a line and I am so glad to say that we have been back in regular contact for a few weeks now. It is really lovely. My family live in …
Tonight Matthew I am going to be….
I have a new found love, videoing Baby. I have always been a massive fan of taking hundreds, no thousands, of photo’s. Pictures provide us with great memories and I must admit I am a bit addicted to snapping away. However, recently I videoed Baby attempting her baby steps and ever since then I am hooked. I don’t think I …
Emerging friendships
When Baby was younger she and all the other babies would lie on blankets, while us mummy’s drank tea and chatted. Their interaction with each other was limited. As they grew older, they started to take a little more notice of each other. I’m not sure that there was too much recognition, may be a passing familiarity. Baby is now …
Where’s the Baby?
Baby has always LOVED us playing ‘Where’s the Baby gone?’. It started with us covering her face/removing the cover, then she started to get the hang of removing it. As she has got a little older she has started covering her face and uncovering, as we say ‘Where’s the Baby gone…… There she is!’. She began pausing a little longer …
The joy in her face
Baby is developing rapidly. She is almost one and she seems to be learning new things on a daily basis. For me this means I have to try to commit to memory how she is each day, as the next day may be different. One of the things I love most about Baby is her pure joy. She shows it …
Our Wonderful Weekend
This weekend has been ordinary and magical in equal measure. I often find the most magical moments can be found in the most ordinary of situations. We are always so happy to wake up on Saturday morning and know we have Mr Hubby with us. Baby’s face is a picture when she first see’s him, as during the week he …
He’s Behind You – Magic Moments #9
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. Yesterday I took Baby to a pantomime. It was one activity that I wanted to have as our family tradition. A theatre company put on a free performance …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Swing Time – Magic Moments #4
As I blogged about at the weekend, on Saturday we went to the Matilda Mae Wellie Walk. For me this whole day was a Magic Moment, when taken in context of the past few weeks, which have been difficult for me. I was very proud of Baby, who behaved really well all day and was a pleasure to be with. …
Photo Shoot – Magic Moments #3
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. The last few days have been very mixed for me. I threw something for the first time on Thursday. I was trying to tidy and everything was building …
Lunch-O-Clock! – Magic Moments #2
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. This week has had some really low moments for me. Days when I seem to have cried more than not. We have a lot to sort out at …

