Monthly Archive: August 2016

Bad, bad, bad day

For all the good days we have had this summer holiday, it was inevitable that things would only deteriorate as Jude got more and more frustrated with our chilled out routines each day. He loves …

Jude – Summer holiday summary

So, a week today and Jude will be back at school. Halle-bloomin-lujah!!!! Honestly, this boy is so ready to go back to school now. He literally wanders around going through his little routines, he can’t …

Growing up

Jude is growing up and as his mother I need to help him do this as successfully as possible within the confinement of his abilities. I feel I have this massive pressure to not mess …

My new lipstick love

Now, I know I’m not much of a make up-y kind of gal but I’m attempting to make a bit more of an effort and have promised myself that I will buy the odd treat …

Allotment visit 1

A few years ago, ok more than that, more like about five years ago I had an allotment plot and Jude, Elsa and I used to go there for some fun, family time together. We’d …

Riding for the Disabled

I remember taking Jude to some wonderful horse riding lessons when he was about 5. He had sessions with the lovely people from Riding for the Disabled, a charity that mostly uses volunteers, offering disabled children the opportunity …

Summer camp problems

On Friday, I thought I’d give the summer camp one last try for Jude. I have never felt completely happy with it as I’m not entirely sure what Jude does all day and I’m also not …

Child’s Farm

I was sent some products to review from Child’s Farm so wanted to share my thoughts with you all; so far we have used the baby bedtime bubbles, sun cream and baby oil. These are …