Ok so I may have indulged in a little white lie this evening as myself and my two sous chefs baked cookies just before bedtime. For these cookies are to be consumed in the morning for breakfast and whilst I will hold my hands up and admit that sometimes a Rich tea biccie may have... Continue Reading →
The Mammy wardrobe
It was as I was packing for a long overdue few days away with the other half that I glanced down at the suitcase contents with a frown on my face. Swiftly unpacking half the case I reminded myself this was a break away without the twins and as a result I was free to... Continue Reading →
Peek a Poo
Have I caught your attention ? From the minute our children enter the world we talk about poo. I bet it doesn't take much to cast your mind back to that lovely first meconium .. It's something we get to know in such intimate detail from that very first experience to the not so pleasant... Continue Reading →
Friday Fashion – One for him, One for her & a few for Mammy
I had to grab a last few bargains from the Zara online sale recently and I just adore Autumn colours so these were great finds.With Spring fast approaching bringing brighter colours with it ( and mild weather hopefully -well we can pretend this year it might happen) I'm taking full advantage of dressing the twins... Continue Reading →
An ode to my handbags ( Pre twins)
The last few days in Amsterdam with a bag that didnt bring on the need for physio reminded me of this piece I wrote recently. Whats lurking in your "mammy bag "? The final straw came today as I made my way out to work this morning and I nearly collapsed from the... Continue Reading →
The realities of being a multiple parent
I have had umpteen chats with fellow multiple mams over the years and with 2.5 years "experience" now as a twin mammy I feel I can lay down some pointers on what life is really like as a multiple parent Routine, Routine, Routine Without routine chaos WILL ensue . There just is no other way... Continue Reading →
Never say they sleep out loud…
It starts with the "oh my god the baby/babies have slept 4 hours in a row, cue two babies who refuse to nap, sleep the following day ,causing copious vats of coffee being drank as you struggle to keep your eyes open. But sure its ok you are on maternity leave after-all and have nothing... Continue Reading →
The evolution of friendships
They begin with those closest to you ,your siblings then goo-ing at other babies in mammy and baby classes, to those fleeting friendships you make in the playground . Onto your first day in creche, preschool, playschool, establishing if you are lucky real friendships from primary ,through secondary , college, work, life. New jobs bring... Continue Reading →
One more kids fashion fix
It's not often I put jeans on herself as she is dress obsessed (wonder where she got that from) but I've had my eyes on these jeans in Penneys for awhile and when I spotted this grey denim shirt today it was an obvious choice to pair with them and again her silver docs.... Continue Reading →



