With moving now not in the plans for this year it has turned my attention to what is in the plans for this year. I have recently put together a photo book of our 2017. A book full of our adventures from last year. I take so many pictures it was nice to do something […]
Tag: toddler time
Back to work after maternity leave number 2…
It feels like literally seconds ago I was writing about finishing work, excited to be starting maternity leave and the arrival of baby Arlo. If feels like seconds ago I was worried about how maternity leave with two children would go, coping to share my time and give them both enough. It feels like seconds, […]
Easter holiday fun and a major toddler tantrum…
The nursery Woody goes to shuts for 4 weeks a year, with a week at Easter being one of these. When I was working I would take this week off to spend together, however with this year being maternity leave it just slotted into another of our days home together. We went to my parents […]
routine, mum guilt and baby groups…
We are approaching 7 weeks in to our family of 4 and I feel like we are getting into our new rhythm and routine. I know that if I don’t have a shower pretty soon after waking up then it will be late morning (or the following day) before I manage to get one. I […]
The need for to-do lists…
We are four and a half weeks in to being a family of 4. A little routine is beginning (for the family, not the baby!!) as the new norm settles which is nice. Woody really dictates with the routine of old, and we fit everything else around this. I am really enjoying spending more time […]
39 weeks pregnant… my feet are getting fat!!
So the countdown to baby continues! Saturday saw me make it to 39 weeks and so it really does feel like it could be any minute really. It is all starting to feel a lot more real and I am really looking forward to holding this little man in my arms. Friday saw my latest midwife […]
38 weeks pregnant – pre-baby maternity leave continues….
So I am just over a week into maternity leave and baby has not yet arrived. As I write this I am 38+3 and no sign of baby yet. I was induced at 40+2 with Woody so I am not expecting anything yet, but am trying to be as best prepared as I can be. […]
Maternity Leave has Begun!!
So I am one day down into my mat leave and surviving!! I finished work on Friday which, as I previously mentioned, was slightly bitter sweet as I do enjoy my work. I was truly spoilt with some beautiful mummy and baby gifts which was so lovely. So, first day down of mat leave! Woody […]
