I don’t usually post recipes. This isn’t really that kind of blog. Plus, I don’t actually know any. However, the delicious chicken soup my husband makes is so good I thought I would share it with you.
INGREDIENTS:
- Chicken
- Toddler
- Fridge
- Pan
Life with a baby and a toddler
Five Things That Will NOT Help Your Child Do Well At School
It’s fast-approaching that time of year when many parents will be preparing to send their little ones off to school or pre-school for the very first time…
When I say preparing, I mean, lying awake at night worrying about the best way to get your child ready for this important milestone.
How can I help my child do well at school? What if she hates it? What if she cries at the school gates? What if I cry at the school gates? How can I make sure she eats her lunch? Will Best of Both bread be frowned upon? Continue reading
7 Reasons The Beach is Rubbish (According To My Babies)
WE walked to the beach singing, “Oh I do like to be beside the seaside.” The baby was smiling in her pram as the toddler skipped along beside her. She spotted the sea, grabbed her bucket and ran down to the shore laughing, while the baby looked on and smiled. I ran after my daughter in a designer tankini that had absolutely no nipple leak stains on it what so ever (cue Baywatch music) and joined her for a paddle. Continue reading
Why You Should Never Leave the House When You Have Babies
After almost three years of very little sleep I have gone beyond tired.
In fact, some days I don’t even feel sleepy any more.
So I think I am ok.
“I feel fine,” I smile to myself sipping on my super strong coffee. “Today I am going to Get Stuff Done.”
And it is on these days I decide to leave the house.
Big mistake. Continue reading
How To Survive (And Not Get Killed By Your Partner) When You Have Babies…by James the Husband
STEP 1 –BE PREPARED.
You think you know about babies, then you have a baby, and realise you know nothing about babies…This can be very stressful for new parents as you are usually both learning on the fly on very little sleep. So here are just a few of the things I have learnt that people do NOT tell you about babies. Continue reading
How Not To Kill Your Partner When You Have Babies
EXPECTING your first child is an exciting time (when I say an exciting time. Exciting for you and your partner – boring as hell for everyone else).
“We are going to be actual grown up parents,” you exclaim, waving around a urine-covered stick, “to a cute little baby!” Continue reading
Seven Reasons Why Date Nights Are Not Worth The Effort
ACCORDING to the experts, when you have children, regular date nights with your partner is key to a successful relationship.
Forget communication, mutual love and respect or not marrying a dick; apparently the secret to a happy and healthy relationship is to go on a date. At bloody night.
But according to me (expert on nothing) this is rubbish. Here is why: Continue reading
How To Lose Your Baby Weight Without Even Trying Or Caring About Losing Your Baby Weight
ANOTHER week, another celebrity is pictured ‘stepping out’ looking fabulous just three months/weeks/days/hours after giving birth…
I am never surprised by this ‘news’.
I am usually more surprised that, with a newborn baby to look after, they actually have the energy to ‘step out’ anywhere, let alone to make themselves look like anything other than crap. Continue reading
WHY WE SHOULD ALL MAKE A TIT OF OURSELVES IN PUBLIC
I HAVE done it in a restaurant. I have done it on the beach. I have done it on an aeroplane. In fact, I have got my boobs out in most public places. Continue reading
A LETTER TO MY PRE-PREGNANT SELF
To my pre-pregnant self,
If you are reading this letter then time travel has been invented. This is good because it means I can travel back in time and punch you in the face. Continue reading
How To Survive A Sleep Thief 