I've said on here lots of times, I'm not a fan of messy play and we don't do nearly enough of it at home (that's what preschool is made for, right?) But I adore baking with the kids, especially on rainy days. It's challenging with two children of the same age to supervise, but it's really lovely to be able to have fun in the kitchen with them now they're old enough to help break eggs and mix ingredients together.    . . . Keep Reading

Seeing as T2 and E were my ordinary moment from last week, this week it was T1's chance to shine. At dinner time the boys are usually bouncing off the walls with energy and excitement. They don't nap (and haven't done for a very long time), so I have no idea where this burst of enthusiasm comes from, as I certainly don't share it at 6pm. Getting them to stay in their seats until we've all finished eating is a nightly battle. On this particular evening, T1 had ants in his pants and would not sit . . . Keep Reading

I was so pleased to have my phone to hand to capture this moment in a series of photos. T2 loves his baby sister so much, and as you can see from the look on her face, she really looks up to him.  Obviously five minutes later she was annoying him by standing on his train table and destroying his cleverly constructed train track, but it was a very sweet moment while it lasted.   . . . Keep Reading