I managed to catch my cool duo before they went to their first birthday party ON THEIR OWN! Yes, that's right, they went to a party and I left them there! . . . Keep Reading
Review: Reading Eggs online reading resource for children
My twin boys turned four in November, and although they enjoy listening to stories, they haven't shown much interest in reading or writing. I try to encourage them to make marks and we talk about sounds and letters (I spy is their favourite game at the moment) but it's a real struggle to get their attention for very long. I've heard from others that getting boys interested at this age is notoriously difficult, plus as there's two of them they have a lot less focus than a single child.When I . . . Keep Reading
Ode to Southampton Twins Club #TeamHonk 18 & 19 January Southampton to Worthing
Looking back at the last post, I realise I didn't give any context to how Lisa Congdon, Chair of Southampton Twins and Supertwins Club got involved in the #TeamHonkRelay. When I said she'd been 'roped' in, it actually couldn't have been further from the truth (I didn't have to tie her down til she agreed to help, honest), so I wanted to give you some background as a way of showing my thanks to her and the club. . . . Keep Reading
Taking twins to the dentists
Our last visit to the dentist is forever etched on my memory. Not in a good way. I was sure it would be easier this time…After all, the boys are so grown up now. . . . Keep Reading
The differences between raising singletons and twins
I often wonder how I coped looking after two babies at once. Although E is an easy baby, I can’t imagine having two of her to chase after.There are so many differences this time around, both good and bad. . . . Keep Reading