Depression · Family · Life · Parenting · PND

It’s wet outside.


The internet tells me that Shropshire is going to try and get a month's worth of rainfall out of the way today. And continue for the next few days. I am not sure I approve of this decision. The kids and I have basically drowned in the space of five minutes this morning (although splashing… Continue reading It’s wet outside.

30 Day Book Challenge · Life · Parenting

Learning To Live


At the start of this month the Smalls and I moved into a new flat in a new town for a new start. It was the beginning of a new chapter for the three of us, we turned a new page in our book and started a different journey. The Smalls still spend a few… Continue reading Learning To Live

Baby · Parenting · Reviews · Toddler

While The Cat’s Away… – A Review


I was recently asked if I would like to review a product from the Galt range of toys and games. I was allowed to choose anything I liked from their extensive range  that cost less than £20 in return for a review on this blog. No other payment was received at any point. I had… Continue reading While The Cat’s Away… – A Review

Parenting · Quotes of the Week · Toddler

Quotes Of The Week


Tori is playing with her cooker and picnic play set and decides to wander over and start prodding Arthur with a pair of forks. Mummy: Tori, leave him alone. Tori: But my forking him. Mummy: *trying to keep a straight face* Arthur doesn't want forking, just leave him be. Tori: *nodding* My fork him nicely… Continue reading Quotes Of The Week

Baby · Parenting · Photography · Toddler · Uncategorized

First Frost


This morning was the first frost of 2012. It was also the first frost that Arthur has ever seen. He won't remember it but I made a point of taking him outside before the sun melted it all so that he could see it and touch it. It's just frost, but it's his first. Tori… Continue reading First Frost