Proud moment on Friday as the eldest brought home the school crocodile for being a good listener (I wish I could say the same about hubbie normally to be found in World of Warcraft of an evening ignoring my requests for cups of tea! Although today he has man flu give me strength!!!) Kevin isRead more
Yesterday the youngest and myself went to the library story time session. It was crowded as there was a special guest, a balloon modeller. He valiantly tired to teach the 25 children and various parents how to make a Christmas hat complete with reindeer. Balloons were popping all around us while we tried to wrestleRead more
Am fed up of catching colds, have my head over a bowl of steaming water so hot I think I have scorched my face! I am drinking hot Vimto like it’s going out of fashion and necking honey in a manner even Winnie the Pooh would be proud of. I contemplated going to the doctorsRead more
When I became a new mum I looked forward to the gurgle emails updating me about my children’s development each month, but as fond as I am of them it would be nice on occasion to get a more realistic version. My son is 33 months old and this is what I would have written:Read more
A while ago I read an article in the Times about how to raise happy children. One of the suggestions was to be community minded, as helping others can make us happy. Well my two boys have been dragged to many a local charity fundraiser and sponsored walk since being knee high to a grasshopper.Read more
If you have not had the pleasure of an Izziwizzi Kids play fest party, hop over to facebook and make sure you join in on the next one (http://www.facebook.com/IzziwizziKids). The play fest is a great opportunity to take part in reviewing toys, watching informative video reviews (helpful for picking the right presents for your children)Read more
Almost a month ago we went to see Disney on Ice in the NIA in Birmingham. It was an amazing experience and one I cannot recommend highly enough. My youngest was happy to see Mickey Mouse (he even blew me a kiss he keeps saying!) and the eldest to see Lightning McQueen and the ToyRead more
Loved by Parents kindly sent me a Ben 10 Alien Crash Vehicle to review. My eldest quickly put it through its paces. This was our very first review so understandably my eldest was delighted to have a new toy to play with. First impressions when he saw the box: “It’s on the telly, super great, fantastic, reallyRead more