Goodness Me! Yep That’s It
It’s now June and the last time I wrote was back in April. I’d got all these plans how I was going to blog about how Rex is doing and what Jaxon is up to and of course, life gets... Continue reading →
Jaxon’s Adventures
Jaxon has a Great Adventure in Copenhagen Day 6
Back in the February half term, we went to Copenhagen for a few days. Having been in the summer too, we were excited to see the city in a different season and visit new places. We were nervous about travelling... Continue reading →
Jaxon has a Great Adventure in Copenhagen Day 5
Today we headed back to Tivoli Gardens. This time we got to see the Christmas/Winter decorations and theming. We also ate dinner at the Tivoli Food Hall. Continue reading →
Jaxon has a Great Adventure in Copenhagen Day 4
After the wobbles of the last few days, we decided that Chris and Jaxon would go on their own adventure while I had a slower day exploring by myself and chilling out. Continue reading →
Jaxon has a Great Adventure in Copenhagen: Day 3
Back in the February half term, we went to Copenhagen for a few days. Having been in the summer too, we were excited to see the city in a different season and visit new places. We were nervous about travelling... Continue reading →
Jaxon has a Great Adventure in Copenhagen: Day 2
Today involved lots of Lego at Legoworld and then exploring Christiania on our way to Nyhavn. Continue reading →
Our Danish Adventure: Last Day
Each year we end up going somewhere different for our summer holiday. We’d look at a couple of ideas but still wasn’t really sure where we wanted to go. When Chris asked me and I said I didn’t know, I... Continue reading →
Our Danish Adventure: Day Seven
Each year we end up going somewhere different for our summer holiday. We’d look at a couple of ideas but still wasn’t sure where we wanted to go. When Chris asked me and I said I didn’t know, I showed... Continue reading →
Our Danish Adventure: Day Six
Each year we end up going somewhere different for our summer holiday. We’d look at a couple of ideas but still wasn’t sure where we wanted to go. When Chris asked me and I said I didn’t know, I showed... Continue reading →
Our Danish Adventure: Day Five
Each year we end up going somewhere different for our summer holiday. We’d look at a couple of ideas but still wasn’t sure where we wanted to go. When Chris asked me and I said I didn’t know, I showed... Continue reading →
Our Danish Adventure: Day Four
Each year we end up going somewhere different for our summer holiday. We’d look at a couple of ideas but still wasn’t sure where we wanted to go. When Chris asked me and I said I didn’t know, I showed... Continue reading →
Our Danish Adventure: Day Three
Each year we end up going somewhere different for our summer holiday. We’d look at a couple of ideas but still wasn’t sure where we wanted to go. When Chris asked me and I said I didn’t know, I showed... Continue reading →
Our Danish Adventure: Day Two
Each year we end up going somewhere different for our summer holiday. We’d look at a couple of ideas but still wasn’t sure where we wanted to go. When Chris asked me and I said I didn’t know, I showed... Continue reading →
Our Danish Adventure: Day One
Each year we end up going somewhere different for our summer holiday. We’d look at a couple of ideas but still wasn’t really sure where we wanted to go. When Chris asked me and I said I didn’t know, I... Continue reading →
Camping in Yorkshire: Day Three
With about ten days notice, Chris announced we were going camping during the May half term – there was a debate about or not the discussion had been had previously but in the end, we just got ourselves together and... Continue reading →
A Sort of Random Act of Kindness
About 10 days ago now, I parked the car at our usual place and walked up to the school for Celebration Monday. We had a lovely time in the school library and I asked Jaxon about going our local council... Continue reading →
Playground Adventures: Shenley Brook End, Milton Keynes, IKEA and Intu
Following my adventure on Tuesday, I really needed to catch up with work so minus one short trip out for an hour or so Thursday ended up being a work day which by bedtime was stressing Jaxon out. He’s 4... Continue reading →
Adventures With Jaxon: Piccadilly Line Part 2!
At the beginning of November, Chris set off for his latest trip to visit Home of Hope in Malawi. With Jaxon in school, he and I stayed at home and held down the fort. There were a few confusing moments... Continue reading →
Another Adventure to MK
At the beginning of September, like a lot of other four-year-olds, Jaxon started school. With so many things changing, I thought we’d have one last adventure just us two. Due to the time that we had another adventure to MK... Continue reading →
When FOMO and Comparison Take Over…
Around a decade ago, I started my first blog. I guess the Grandma of this one in a way. I would write about what I’d found on the internet that day or what had been going on. It had seen... Continue reading →
Monthly Review: August
I stumbled across Belle’s review posts over on her blog by accident and decided to attempt to revive my own Monthly Review posts. This is August’s monthly review. You can see others here. At the end of each month, I write... Continue reading →
The Monthly Review: July
I stumbled across Belle’s review posts over on her blog by accident and decided to attempt to revive my own Monthly Review posts. This is July’s monthly review. You can see others here. At the end of each month, I write... Continue reading →
Good Morning Sunshine! AKA Our Trip in an Ambulance
Why is it I start these blog posts and then don’t finish them? This was about four weeks ago now. We have our morning routine down to a fine art. Jaxon is embarrassingly good at sleeping so when he doesn’t... Continue reading →
Recently Off The Needles: Phoenix Chunky Boys Jumper
Back in December when I went to Kathleen’s workshop at Tudor Rose Patchwork, I spotted this pattern for a jumper for Jaxon. While he’s so small it’s great fun knitting projects for him but I get the feeling as he... Continue reading →
Our Glamping Adventures – Day Seven and Eight
Back in September (ish!), I asked Chris to look at accommodation overnight when we were in Norfolk for Becca‘s Wedding. Chris came up with the idea that we’d go glamping in Norfolk. This time it would be in a yurt... Continue reading →
Our Glamping Adventures – Day Six
Back in September (ish!), I asked Chris to look at accommodation overnight when we were in Norfolk for Becca‘s Wedding. Chris came up with the idea that we’d go glamping in Norfolk. This time it would be in a yurt... Continue reading →
Our Glamping Adventure – Day Five
Back in September (ish!), I asked Chris to look at accommodation overnight when we were in Norfolk for Becca‘s Wedding. Chris came up with the idea that we’d go glamping in Norfolk. This time it would be in a yurt... Continue reading →
Our Glamping Adventure – Day Four
Back in September (ish!), I asked Chris to look at accommodation overnight when we were in Norfolk for Becca‘s Wedding. Chris came up with the idea that we’d go glamping in Norfolk. This time it would be in a yurt... Continue reading →
Our Glamping Adventure – Day Three
Back in September (ish!), I asked Chris to look at accommodation overnight when we were in Norfolk for Becca‘s Wedding. Chris came up with the idea that we’d go glamping in Norfolk. This time it would be in a yurt... Continue reading →
Our Glamping Adventure – Day Two
Back in September (ish!), I asked Chris to look at accommodation overnight when we were in Norfolk for Becca‘s Wedding. Chris came up with the idea that we’d go glamping in Norfolk. This time it would be in a yurt... Continue reading →
Our Glamping Adventure – Day One
Back in September (ish!), I asked Chris to look at accommodation overnight when we were in Norfolk for Becca‘s Wedding. Chris came up with the idea that we’d go glamping in Norfolk. This time it would be in a yurt... Continue reading →
Baby and Play: Bedford’s Independent Toy Shop
I am a big fan of supporting local and small businesses when I can. Sometimes it’s not possible but when it is I do what I can. Baby and Play is an independent baby and children’s store based in Castle Quay,... Continue reading →
Our Adventurous Toddler Takes on The Piccadilly Line
On Friday, I dropped Jaxon off with Chris at Heathrow Airport. Them two plus Our Sidekick and my Mother in Law could go on their Crazy Adventure. Due to the amount of luggage and space in the car, it was... Continue reading →
Today, Call Me Meanie Mummy
Today, just call me Meanie Mummy. This morning we went to the NCT Nearly New Sale organised by our local NCT group. Mum and I have been to nearly everyone since before Jaxon was born. Usually getting the next age... Continue reading →
Our Adventurous Toddler Takes on Rome – Day Three
Taking a child on an aeroplane at any time can be a challenge. We took our toddler on an adventure to Rome. Back in December, we booked our trip, part of the idea behind it was that we could see... Continue reading →
Our Adventurous Toddler Takes on Rome – Day Two
Taking a child on an aeroplane at any time can be a challenge. We took our toddler on an adventure to Rome. Back in December, we booked our trip, part of the idea behind it was that we could see... Continue reading →
Our Adventurous Toddler Takes on Rome – Day One
Taking a child on an aeroplane at any time can be a challenge but we took our toddler on an adventure to Rome. Back in December, we booked our trip, part of the idea behind it was that we could... Continue reading →
Bright Future
Even before Chris and I were married, he was always interested in doing his bit for the environment. When we moved into a place of our own, Chris did research regarding energy companies. He wanted one that was best for... Continue reading →