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 →
Fashion Friday -One for her, One for him ( & a sneaky 3 for Mammy)
One of my favourite kids designers is the very talented LinzyO who handmakes the prettiest dresses, tutus and Molly dollies. Having A recently asking for another " penguin wedding dress "( we already have a tutu version of this print) I couldn't resist getting another dress for her to run around like a princess in... Continue Reading →
Slide down the Slide , abandon the dishes!
I wrote this during our very wet summer of 2016 and have spent the Autumn and Winter honing my sliding skills so I have taken my own advice for once I am pleased to say . Have a read ; So today was a typical day like I have spent alot of the days of... Continue Reading →
Because You are worth it
Although your head may not thank you. I just pulled a 22 hourer.. The kids weren't sick ( tip wood as I write this because dare I mention sickness something always happens ) I wasn't working late in the day job. I wasn't catching up on season two of any box set I started... Continue Reading →
My so called “Fake birth”.
Did you have a natural birth? If there is one question since my children were born that continues to irk me and sometimes I will admit upsets me every time I hear it it's this. I see this time and time again in parenting forums, articles, social media, birth announcements etc. Those who ask it at... Continue Reading →
Reminders about reminders…
Reminder number one for today was " write a blog post Adelle" -check -gold star for me on completion of said reminder ! I promptly peeled the gold star off my jumper ( Don't judge me I have 2.5year old twins -stickers are a necessary part of daily life here) as I hit the dismiss... Continue Reading →
Mammy guilt
Ah yeah today’s a good day for mammy guilt I pondered as I spent my third hour in the car driving home tonight from Dublin to try desperately to get home in time for bedtime . And I failed. I knew I was going to fail as I realised I had driven maybe 10... Continue Reading →
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