The questions are relentless. RELENTLESS. But I'm trying to soak them up considering that, in roughly nine years time, she probably won't want to converse on any level. So, with that in mind, here's a celebration of what the chislers say before, you know, they cease all form of communication. Apart from texts requesting lifts.… Continue reading Shizzle The 4-Year-Old Said…
Let's just dive right in as there are certain declarations that have been ruminating through the brain for over a week and they clearly need exorcising... 1) Continue to strive for two showers a week. Continue to strive for two showers a week. Continue to strive for two showers a week. 2) Stop mumbling "I must remove… Continue reading Motivational Mantras, Toenails & Bin Charges
"BE CAREFUL". That's what's said about a million times a day in this house. However, parents aren't meant to say "be careful" anymore. It's not specific enough by all accounts. Observe the 29 other things you can say instead, such as "I’ve noticed that there are a lot of fallen trees and sticks to trip… Continue reading 15 Things Repeated to My Kids On a Daily Basis…
Seriously going to have to change this to 'Monthly Mandate' at this rate - but there's a valid excuse. We've been away in a glorious black hole of communication in the wiles of Wexford for the last four days (with no fecking tweezers. Rage) Anyway, it was totally worth it - for two reasons. Firstly,… Continue reading Five Aims: Digital Detoxes & Back To School Nerves…
After drowning in a suspension of despair for most of last week (meds not working/ hormones/cabin fever/full moon/who knows), I'd promised an AMAZING weekend to the 4-year-old on Saturday as she'd been housebound for all eternity. The only thing getting her (and me by extension) through the week was tunnel vision regarding a fun fair.… Continue reading Going to Tayto Park? A Few Things You Should Know
A meme needs to be created succinctly depicting the irony of attempting to launch a parenting blog but being too busy with the day job, not to mention keeping two children alive, to actually populate it with content on a daily basis.
Sometimes, before an article is written, I casually ask the Mammy's Whatsapp group for additional pointers regarding a certain topic. The first bit of feedback received was off a mammy of three, who kept things typically succinct with the following nuggets - "Assume your partner is an imbecile. Check the dates on the passports." If only… Continue reading Top Tips for Travelling With Kids
At the risk of coming across a bit weird(er); just wanted to share an activity that I've been partaking in for the last year that brings immense joy. You will need one thing - a baby with feet. Preferably one not covered in shit. Obviously, it goes without saying, but this baby must be your… Continue reading Ever Tried Baby Feet Facials?
