My beautiful boys turned two last week. I can't believe how the time has flown, yet it feels like they've always been in my life. To celebrate, I've created a new meme that was not only influenced by my gorgeous family, but also a recent blog post by Tania from Larger Family that referred to a quote in the press:'Twice the burden, but mothers of twins are stronger and live longer.'Having twins is hard work, but it's a blessing - not a burden. Whether we're in the middle of tantrums or . . . Keep Reading
Taking twin toddlers for a walk, tantrums and the terrible twos
Last week I decided to take the boys for a walk. I’ve taken them out walking before but only one at a time while the other was left in the buggy, or both together when Husband was around to help catch the sprinting toddlers. The last time I tried to go for a walk with them on reins (a couple of months ago) it ended up a disaster that I’ve tried to block from my memory - we got as far as the end of our very short drive, turned around and came back inside crying (all of us). . . . Keep Reading
We put the twins in toddler beds last night…
Last night we put the boys in toddler beds. We'd been hoping to keep them in their cots for a bit longer but we'd got to a stage where T2 would wake up in the morning saying 'stuck' over and over again, and in his frustration he'd take his clothes off. If I didn't catch him in time he'd take his nappy off too. We'd had one too many incidents of poo spreading so decided it was finally time to make the move. . . . Keep Reading
Shopping (without twins)
Yesterday I had the entire day to myself. It seemed like a good idea to go shopping without twins for once.I called into a café for breakfast, which I didn't have to share. I lingered over my coffee, enjoying the peace and quiet, while going over my shopping list.I tried on winter boots and spent ages deliberating whether to get the impractical wedge heeled suede ones that were a bit tight or whether to get the flat comfy leather ones that looked like they’d last. Comfort won. . . . Keep Reading
Fareham and Gosport Twin Club Annual BBQ
On Sunday we went along to the Fareham and Gosport Twin Club annual bbq. This is the highlight of my summer event calendar. Somehow it's always gloriously sunny and so many families turn out to make it a really memorable occasion where we celebrate the trials, tribulations and good fortune we all share by being parents of twins. . . . Keep Reading