For the last two weeks, people have been selfishly stockpiling and hoarding products due to the coronavirus outbreak. It has been almost impossible to find anything in the supermarkets, beginning with pasta and loo roll, now fresh fruit and veg. When I first saw the empty shelves of Sainburys last week, I literally just wanted... Continue Reading →
Coronavirus – Some Perspective
In a time of negative news, I want to give you my followers and those just passing by, some hope and perspective. We live in a world with 7.7 billion people, globally there are approximately 205,000 cases of coronavirus (as of 18th March), and more than 82,000 people have recovered from coronavirus. There have been... Continue Reading →
Coronavirus / COVID-19 Advice
Hi all, the below was some advice sent to me about the coronavirus. Please see the below. From a young researcher who had been transferred from Shenzhen to Wuhan to collaborate with the task force that is fighting the coronavirus pandemic, we receive and share this information, which describes exactly what the virus is, how... Continue Reading →
To My Uncle…
Today we will lay you to rest, and I feel so heart broken that we have lost you. I know I didn't see you as often as I should, and I'm sorry I wasn't a better niece. I wish I had spent more time with you, not just in the last few months, but when... Continue Reading →
Challenges of Parenthood
A while ago I posted asking what you'd like to hear about, and I was asked about what parenting challenges I have experienced and how I have overcome them or attempting to overcome them. This is basically the foundation of my blog, and there have been MANY challenges in my parenting journey, and still continues... Continue Reading →
Christmas /Goodbye 2019/ Thank You
It's Christmas eve! I cannot believe it's the festive season. This year has past incredibly fast. My son has developed and grown so much, and I cannot believe the things his learnt (including bad words 🙈). His got the funniest little personality, and he is also so sweet and polite, saying his pleases and thank yous.... Continue Reading →
Anxiety – Admitting It & Baring All
I'm sorry that I haven't posted for a while. I've been through a lot of ups and downs lately, my health hasn't been great and honestly, I haven't really felt like writing. I was even in two minds about writing this, let alone posting it. I'm the girl with the smile on her face, the... Continue Reading →
Baby & Child First Aid And CPR
First Aid and CPR is something that has been playing on my mind for a while. What would I do if my son was choking or became unconscious? It's a scary thought, but it's not uncommon for children to pop things in their mouths that they shouldn't, or for a piece of food to become... Continue Reading →
20 Random Questions – Get To Know Me…
So I thought it was time you get to know me a little better, i'm quite a private person but i think a little openness won't hurt. So here are 20 random questions I have answered about myself :-). 1. Do you have any nicknames? I had a few as a kid, including Fufu (which... Continue Reading →
The F Word… How To Deal With Swearing / Cursing
It's happened, my son, my two year old, my baby says the F word. To hear that word come out of his mouth is disappointing, but i knew this would happen sooner or later with my potty mouth, and the potty mouth of the rest of the adults around him. Kids love saying things that they... Continue Reading →