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• Our Centre Parcs Break

  

  Late last year Simon and I got into a conversation with his parents about what we should get one another for Christmas. A bright spark (me) said that it may be ... Read more

  Posted on 05 March 2015 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• 52 Books in 52 Weeks: Books 6 - 10

  

  We are now in the 9th week of the year (isn't it crazy how fast it is going?) and I am continuing with my challenge to read 52 book this year. Read more

  Posted on 02 March 2015 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Us // February

  

  Another month has zoomed past. I don't know if it's because February is a whole 3 days shorter than January, but it seems to have absolutely flown by.It's been... Read more

  Posted on 28 February 2015 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Ikea Faves (which Don't Come Flat Packed!)

  

  You should know by now we have big love for Ikea in our house. All our bedroom furniture, Isabelle's furniture, playroom furniture, our dining table and... Read more

  Posted on 24 February 2015 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Our Wedding Songs

  On Thursday, I got into the car and turned it on and the radio stated up. A little fact about me is that I only listen to Classic Fm - I despise all other... Read more

  Posted on 22 February 2015 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Sensory Bath Fun

  

  I've posted before about some of the sensory fun we have had in the bath, using shaving foam bath paint and mouldable bath foam to have some extra fun. Read more

  Posted on 20 February 2015 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Isabelle's Book Wall

  

  The last thing missing from Isabelle's playroom was an area where her books were more accessible so she doesn't constantly have to ask for us to get her stories... Read more

  Posted on 18 February 2015 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• New Kitchen Plans

  

  Our house is pretty great, and over the last 4 years we have managed to change almost all the bits we weren't in love with to create a lovely space for us and... Read more

  Posted on 16 February 2015 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Tula & Me!

  

  I mentioned in a post last week that I got a brand new Tula, and was gushing about how much I love it.I've posted lots of times before about my babywearing ways... Read more

  Posted on 14 February 2015 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Toddler Snacks: Banana, Honey and Oat Muffins

  

  I'm always looking out for new snacks for Isabelle so when I overheard these muffins being talked about in the staffroom at school, I knew they would be a... Read more

  Posted on 12 February 2015 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Spring Bucket List

  

  The weather has been a little bit warmer this last few days, which makes a change from the 5inches of snow and -7C weather we had for the few weeks before. Read more

  Posted on 10 February 2015 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Instagram Lately

  

  I am a huge Instagram fan, and post endless streams of pictures of Isabelle and what we get up to. The pictures are all iPhone snaps, and they certainly aren't... Read more

  Posted on 09 February 2015 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Saturday with My Crazy Kid

  

  The pictures below show how Isabelle spent her Saturday morning. She got all her bits for her "outfit" and insisted I help her put them on. Then she got the key... Read more

  Posted on 07 February 2015 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• 52 Books in 52 Weeks: Books 1 - 5

  

  Earlier this month I proclaimed that I was starting my own little challenge to read 52 books in 52 weeks, after neglecting reading for far too long.I can't... Read more

  Posted on 06 February 2015 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• 5 Ways to Explore the Sense of TOUCH

  

  (This was a guest post earlier this week, linking up with Adventures of Adam and their 5 Senses Challenge.)Isabelle is very like me in many ways...including... Read more

  Posted on 03 February 2015 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Isabelle Sleep Talks...

  

  Actually, Isabelle sleep SHOUTS. When I was younger I used to sleep walk quite frequently, and once I even ended up outside the house during the night. Read more

  Posted on 03 February 2015 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Why Do We Bother with Toys?

  

  Do you ever look round your play room full of toys and think "Why do I bother buying these?".Isabelle doesn't have a huge amount of toys, but she has plenty. Read more

  Posted on 02 February 2015 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Us // January

  

  I usually hate January. It seems like the longest month of the year, it's dark in the mornings and evenings and when I think of January, I just think of dull... Read more

  Posted on 31 January 2015 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Snow Painting

  

  It snowed again! Much more than two weeks ago when I posted some pictures of us out in the snow, I measured it (I know that's quite sad) at 4 inches. Nothing... Read more

  Posted on 29 January 2015 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Toddler Snacks: Healthy Popcorn

  

  If it were up to Isabelle, she would eat constantly. She has 3 meals a day and yet is always asking for a snack - she is a total machine when it comes to packin... Read more

  Posted on 26 January 2015 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION