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
The bath-time dance
The boys clamour up the stairs trying to overtake each other on the bend. They reach the stairgate opening at the same time. For a few seconds they’re wedged together in the narrow gap - a mass of flailing arms and legs – then they topple forward and fall in a heap on the landing. After a moment to untangle their limbs they’re on their feet running to the bathroom. Splosh. Anything within reach is thrown in the bath to a chorus of giggles. Pyjamas (laid out all ready), a new nappy and every . . . Keep Reading
Twin with a dairy allergy
My two boys were breastfed for the first three months of their lives, with a bottle top up as they were seriously hungry babies. I tried feeding them myself entirely but they would eat for an hour then be starving an hour later. Giving formula as well created more work (washing up, sterilising and preparing bottles) but at least it meant I stuck with breastfeeding for as long as I could. . . . Keep Reading
How not to potty train twins
I’m amazed how some of the most touching moments during my career as a twin mum have been followed by some of the most disgusting experiences of my entire life. Take last night, for instance… . . . Keep Reading