I remember the day coffee became my best friend. Ok well best friend is probably a strong statement but when I explain why you might get why I am feeling the love for it right now. Anyone who knew me prior to the twins arrival, is still shocked at my now relationship with caffeine. It... Continue Reading →
8 ways to use work skills to raise your children
You know all those courses you attended back in school as part of career guidance where you learned "How to keep your customer happy" to "the customer is always right" in your first job. I bet you never thought you would be digging deep to using your skills on your "new customers" AKA in my... Continue Reading →
One for him, one for her and one for Mammy. Friday fashion
Happy Friday everyone, there are some great sales for kids to be found at the moment and I managed to pick up a few pieces online and instore. First up I ran into Born recently and found something for all of us instore in the Thurles branch. There were too many bits to photo... Continue Reading →
Colour me bolognese
Admittedly a long time ago in sixth year (if my memory isn't failing me ,it may have been 5th year)one day the classroom door opened and in wafted a cloud of perfume followed seconds later by two women, made up to the nines, hair coiffed and carrying bags of make-up, scarves and other beauty paraphernalia.... Continue Reading →
As you both lay there
I am feeling very sentimental now with my "babies " no longer babies gone off to pre school and I am finding myself thinking back to the very early days of pregnancy to present day. I wrote this awhile back and have added to it as time has gone on. To B &A , love... Continue Reading →
Questions to never(ever) ask a multiple parent..
Are they natural? Yes, look if I pinch them for you they will cry... or be prepared to be asked how your sex life is! Aw look you have two boys.(back in the squishy newborn days) Yes the boy wearing a dress with a hairband is obviously a boy...... Double the trouble. Do... Continue Reading →
I will always be Mama.
I will remember to my last days the first time I looked at your little red lips pursing up, the concentration and light of life in your crystal blue eyes as you, almost it seemed surprised yourself at the sound that came from your mouth. Mouths opened and out popped, Mamamamama. As a mother I... Continue Reading →
Giving the twins freedom and not losing any hair in the process.
There will come a day when you will give up your double buggy after one too many black eyes( I joke) from wrestling your twins into their seats . You will have had one too many stressful situations trying to manipulate two rigid kids into what they deem a medieval torture holding device and will... Continue Reading →



