I first wrote about the realities of being a multiple parent in this piece when my twins were two and a half and my experiences so far of being a twin Mam. I then went onto add to this piece, with the rules according to toddler twins here.Well since then the year of the threenager has arrived... Continue Reading →
World prematurity day
Today is World prematurity day and as a parent to premature twins who thankfully are happy and healthy three-year olds, I am reminded more so today of that journey we undertook during my pregnancy. A journey that confined me to bed-rest from twenty-three weeks on. Three of those weeks I could only walk two feet... Continue Reading →
One for him, one for her and one for Mammy. Friday fashion.
It is all about Penneys this week with a few pieces from Tesco for boys thrown into the mix. First up for boys if you are starting to think of Christmas, there is nothing more adorable than a shirt and dickie bow pairing and this cute shirt from Penneys would be gorgeous with wine chinos... Continue Reading →
Rising childcare costs and lack of support for working families.
What drives me out the door in the mornings to spend ten hours of the day away from my children? Bear in mind my children are usually only awake thirteen hours in a twenty four-hour period, that leaves me with three hours. These three hours are usually when to be fair, they are not at... Continue Reading →
One for him, one for her and one for Mammy. Friday fashion
I have just about made it in for Friday due to gremlins being at play but better late than never! I have posted over on my Instagram and Facebook pages (@Dodeestodaquiris) this week how I had huge success with the Marks & Spencers sale and now the many many packages arrived I wanted to share... Continue Reading →
How to survive a Playcentre
Playcentre survival tips Never go alone. Always bring a friend, preferably one with an older child. Use their child to help locate your missing toddlers who have somehow found the highest point in the play-centre frame, invisible to their panicked mothers eyes. Do not wear a dress or a short top over your low rise... Continue Reading →
One for him, one for her and one for Mammy. Friday fashion
Well that was a quick week wasn't it! Halloween is over and lots are going into Christmas overdrive. Here is a sneak peek at our Halloween costume this year, I was the Mother of "twin dragons" , the twins loved their dragon costumes which I picked up from Amazon a few months earlier, so I... Continue Reading →
Sleep deprivation and the power of naps.
Looking back I should have realised when in the latter stages of my twin pregnancy, the crazy dreams, endless trips to the toilet and insomnia began, that my relationship with sleep was about to change forever. Over three years later and I still haven't forgiven Mother Nature for robbing me of the last full nights... Continue Reading →
One for him, one for her and one for Mammy. Friday fashion.
Somewhere I forget for our little men because their store section is small in Limerick is Boots. Whenever I am in store it reminds me of their online shop where you can get just about anything, amongst the many things on offer are the most gorgeous clothes! These are just a few pieces in the... Continue Reading →



