When my boys were two we got family to buy them a GroClock* for Christmas (yes, it's not the most fun present but they were two and didn't care - and I NEEDED that clock!!) It was hands down the best product we owned during their toddler years. I went from a tortured, exhausted mum running on empty to suddenly being allowed to sleep through until a reasonable time in the morning again. I'd go as far as to say it changed my life. You can read all about the sleep torture and the result of the . . . Keep Reading
Travel with kids: How to survive long haul travel with three under five (including twins!)
The last time I travelled long haul, I found it really boring. I watched more movies than I thought possible and attempted to doze a few times. I read a book, drank wine, chatted to Husband and picked at the awful airline food. I obviously didn't have children at the time.Fast forward five years - and three children - later and I was terrified about flying from London to Brisbane with our 4yo boys (who never sit still) and our 2yo (who has serious control issues about being . . . Keep Reading
It’s really happening! Family emigration update
So, this is it! Finally, our house sale is going to complete on 22nd August and we're about to book our flights to Australia for mid September. We debated about trying to go before E turns two in early September, but decided it would be worth the cost to get her a seat. 24hrs is a long time for grown ups to travel, let alone if you're under five as my three kids will be. . . . Keep Reading
Should kids be allowed on planes?
I keep hearing discussions that there should be child-free flights for people who don't want to be bothered by kids kicking the back of their seat. There's a much better idea though... I read this article recently about Richard Branson's idea to create a separate cabin for kids on Virgin Atlantic flights, where children would travel separate to their parents. Nannies would take care of the kids, who could make as much noise as they liked, while the parents could sit back and sip their gin and . . . Keep Reading
Going out with multiple young children: My top five challenges
If you have multiple young children close together in age - or twins or triplets - then you'll understand how challenging it is to take them all out on your own. After having a chat about it on Twitter recently, I realised that people who don't have children, or who only have one child, often can't comprehend the challenges we face on a daily basis. I thought I'd write a little post about the subject to explain some of fun and games that having three children under five brings with it.In . . . Keep Reading