After a back-to-back morning in the clinic, I lay in the park in the sun for a few minutes at lunchtime. After weeks of wondering if the weather was ever going to warm up, it really feels like summer ...
Becoming a mum was without doubt the biggest milestone of my life … and I’m not sure that will ever change. After eating Lays the whole way through my pregnancy, I genuinely thought I might give birth...
I’ve been approaching this moment with fear and dread, but it’s recently become official.
At the tender ages of 11 and 8, based on a high volume of eye-rolling and “Muuuuum, you’re sooo embarrassing”...
Last week we talked about how to reset when your nutrition goes completely off the rails. So, how have the last seven days gone for you? Did you ace it? Or end up face down in a pint of ice cream?
Ma...
I’m having one of those days where it’s all going to hell in a handbasket. I have no idea what that really even means (even Google doesn’t know and if Google doesn’t, who does?) but it feels strangely...
Earlier this week, Belle and I made pancakes for Shrove Tuesday. Chloe wisely retreated to the sofa and Belle ran back and forth between the kitchen and the TV brandishing a large spatula and yelling:...
This week has been a little chaotic. We’re on the cusp of Season 13 for Beat the Couch and I feel as if I’ve been sending e-mails at 1,000mph. I think every mum (working or not) has moments where they...
There’s something about the number 13 that puts a tiny shadow of doubt in my mind!
I’m not into superstition (unless it’s Stevie Wonder) and I’m not worried about black cats, or breaking mirrors or w...
I’ve been tidying up the clutter lately and last night found some black-and-white photos that were taken when I was 17.
Belle picked one up this morning and said: “Oh wow mummy!”
I thought she was a...
And now for everyone’s favourite subject …
Well there’s nothing quite like writing an article on poop to prompt a reaction!
It’s been e-mail overload this week with a lot of jokes and an equal amoun...