On big days out last summer we mostly kept the boys in their buggy. They were perfectly capable of walking everywhere at 2.5, but the buggy contained them and stopped them from getting lost. Now as they get older, this is something that fills me with panic. I hate thinking about losing either of them, even for a second. I've collected a list of hints and tips on how to keep your children safe this summer: . . . Keep Reading
Review: Silver fingerprint jewellery sweetie bracelet from Hold Upon Heart
Since E arrived I've been watching special moments slip by. Her first roll, sitting up, crawling and, in the not too distant future, her first tooth. I admit it is a challenge having three aged three and under, and when they're throwing toast at each other across the breakfast table or sitting on each other's heads I might be caught wishing they were a bit older and more responsible, but I know that at some point I'm going to look back at this time and wish I'd somehow managed to preserve it. I . . . Keep Reading
Taking twins on a self catering holiday to Cornwall
We had to trade our family holiday abroad this year with a UK break in Cornwall. My SIL decided to get married in the beautiful village of St. Agnes and it was too far to do in a day trip.We've visited Cornwall lots over the years but have always struggled to find somewhere suitable to stay since having twins. When the boys were little, our biggest problem was finding somewhere that had a second bedroom large enough to accommodate two cots. Caravans and chalets were out as there just wasn't . . . Keep Reading
Potty training twins: The saga continues with potty training regression
We really wanted to potty train both boys before E arrived in September as the thought of having three in nappies was terrifying. I've talked about it a lot here and here. But as only T2 was ready for it we concentrated on getting him dry over the summer. He did brilliantly, and after a blip where he called pants his "nappy pants" (because he thought he could wee in them just like a nappy) he was completely dry. I even considered taking him out of pull ups at bed time as he was dry at night too. . . . Keep Reading
Newborn essentials
I can't believe that E is five weeks old already. . . . Keep Reading