My thoughts on Autumn starting nursery

Time has seemed to elapse in a really strange way since becoming a parent. Sure, those early days (or rather nights) often felt so long, but the years have gone so quickly. I can’t believe I have a 3 year old! It seems almost impossible that that little bundle has turned into a proper person who talks and has her own little personality in such a short period of time. Now, next week my baby is off to nursery and I have a whole mixture of emotions!

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An interview with Autumn, aged 3

When Autumn was a little baby, I saw these interview questions going around on parenting blogs. I looked forward to the day I’d be able to ask her and find out her cute answers. As she’s just had her 3rd birthday, she is now at that age where I can have a good conversation with her and ask them! I was quite surprised by some of her answers.

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Review: Peppa’s Big Red Car

Review¦ I haven’t reviewed any children’s toys for a long while now. However, when the opportunity arose to review Peppa’s Big Red Car, I knew that Autumn would absolutely love it. She adores her toy cars and Peppa Pig, so it’s the perfect crossover. She is also really starting to get into pretend play and I knew that the picnic set that comes with it would add another dimension of play to it.

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Misery in Margate and fun in the sun

Do you ever have days where you feel like everything is conspiring against you, despite your best efforts? Of course, we all do. Although, I actually have a sneaky suspicion that I have more than the average person. On Saturday, the hottest day of the year so far, I was desperate to have a lovely day on the beach at Westgate with my little family. However, the day didn’t go entirely to plan.

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How To Dress Your Toddler Beautifully

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Collaborative Post¦ Dressing your child can be a very fun thing to do, not only because it allows you to help them feel comfortable and warm, but you can see your child looking cute as a button. Of course, actual fashion here is less important than helping your child feel comfortable, look relatively smart, and to ensure they are warm and protected. For that reason, it’s important not to overthink things. Makeup and other child-pageant-esque applications are best left alone here, as those practices can be somewhat questionable. But aside from that, your great sense as a mother should allow you to enjoy this process!

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