It’s lovely when you start the day with only a vague plan, and then it turns into an unexpected, memory-making day you never expected. In one of our last trips of the Summer, we met up with some friends at Brent Lodge Park, which turned into a beautiful countryside walk in the middle of London …
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Appreciate the little things
It doesn’t take a lot to appreciate the little things in life, but you have to be aware enough to recognise the moment. I took Littlie out for his first proper ‘outdoor walk’ this week. I had initially planned to take him to the playground, but after 20 minutes in the sun on an unexpectedly …
I’m not perfect: I’m taking a duvet day
One of the most difficult things about being a stay at home mum is that you can’t take an unscheduled day off. If you’re sick or tired you still have to look after the kids, no matter how much you want to close the curtains and curl up into bed. Influencing social media, one post …
Wonderful Wonderlab
It was rainy day weather, so a trip to the Science Museum beckoned. Ordinarily, we would have headed to the Space section then straight to the ‘Garden’ in the basement for endless water play, then a picnic lunch on the steps and home again. Normally give the Wonderlab a miss…. but… The Wonderlab I had …
Fruit picking
Fruit picking in Copas Farm, followed by picnic in Langley Park. Halcyon days… The strawberries were lovely, but the raspberries were the surprise of the day, gorgeous! Very berry crumble on the agenda this weekend 😁 The playground at Langley Park was fun, too. I hadn’t appreciated how much fun a packed lunch on a …
Day out in Kew Gardens
Just had a lovely day at Kew Gardens with the kiddies (thank you to my friends with membership who got me in for free!). I was excited to see the new kids play area… I had been slightly put off by the booking system which seemed like a bit of hassle, but as it turns …
I’m project-managing summer
The thought of dealing with all three children for an 8-and-a-half week summer holiday is pretty nerve-wracking. But, since I decided that being a mum was going to be my ‘job’, I’m approaching this as I would any other work project…. I made a chart. For my sins, I’m one of those organised types. I’m …
Jumping in feet first
Welcome to my crazy adventures with my brood as I attempt to turn being a full time mum into a rewarding and exciting career! Having previously gone back to my accountancy job after my first two children (Biggie and Middlie), I’ve now taken the decision not to return to work following baby no. 3 (Littlie). …
West london mum - surviving with three, awesomely! 