When Poppy was unwell this week, I found her hanging out with Maisy (and dolly and my sunglasses case)! It sure has been an interesting week – and I have realised that when Poppy is unwell and unable to go to care, it becomes very tricky! At times like these, it would be great to have my
Wavering Weaner
I am still breastfeeding Poppy once a day for the evening feed. I had every intention of weaning her completely when she turned one, but she is now 14 months and you guessed it … I am still feeding her! I honestly have made quite a few attempts to stop feeding her, but I always
Hand : Foot : Mouth
Poor little Poppet has come down with the dreadful sounding: Hand, Foot & Mouth Disease! It has been making the rounds and I was hoping she was going to escape it but I received the ‘phone call’ from her child care yesterday. Nick was away for the day, and I was out in the field
A Winter Weekend
Our first winter weekend included a night out on Friday night with Annabelle & Dan! We met at Sidecar for a sparkling wine (or two). We then ventured down the road for a spot of tapas at Ethos where our excellent waiter Dave, reminded us of Jemaine from the Flight of the Conchords! I love
The ‘Ol Squeaky Floor Board
There I was – it was 2.39 am in the morning and I was trying all the tricks in the book to help Poppy get back to sleep. Ordinarily she is a good sleeper, but she has certainly had her moments lately! I changed her nappy and had even given her a quick feed (taboo
Sticky Leaves
I was cleaning out a drawer last week and came across these beautiful ‘sticky leaves’ that I use for my handmade cards. Poppy had other ideas for them (with a little help from Dad I think)!
Gourmet Girl
This was the video that Nick sent to me when I was away at the weekend.
I replayed it many times! xx
Little Miner
We have found new entertainment for Poppy! She has discovered our Petzl head torch and wanders around the house ‘spotlighting’! She has tried to persuade Maisy to have a go, but she was nonplussed. Pops even attempted a little night-time read with Mum! xx










