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
Twin & triplet themed blog swap for #IBSD14 with Tots100 and Digital Parents
Tots100 in the UK and Digital Parents in Australia have come together to co-ordinate a blog swap to celebrate International Blog Swap Day. A huge number of bloggers are taking part, and it's a great way to discover some new blogs from the other side of the world. . . . Keep Reading
The best thing about having twins: The ordinary moments
In case you can't tell, I love having twins. From the second I found out I was expecting two babies instead of one, I never had any doubts that it was going to be incredible. I never take for granted how lucky I was to carry my boys to full term, as I know too many others who weren't so lucky. Humans are designed to carry one baby; accommodating two puts such a strain on your body and when I look at my boys I'm still amazed they both managed to come out of 5-foot-tall me!Anyway, over the . . . Keep Reading
Sibling love: The ordinary moments
I couldn't pick one ordinary moment from the last week as there were too many good ones, so you've got two instead! Both are along the theme of sibling love.The first is a cute kiss between T1 and E. A while ago, she started giving really big kisses to everyone. She hasn't figured out you put your lips together to kiss, instead she comes at you with a wide open mouth. When she's planted her kiss (half of it over your nose) she leans back and says "Bah", giggles and then comes back for . . . Keep Reading
20 Life hacks for parents of twins
Seeing as life hacks seem to be everywhere at the moment, I thought I'd write one that might be useful for someone with twins. Having multiples can be mentally, physically, emotionally and financially challenging, but it's also one of the most rewarding experiences too. Be kind to yourself and simplify your life, so you can enjoy all the best bits without the stress.Here are my life hacks for parents of twins1) When your little ones are still a bit too small to fit in the swings at . . . Keep Reading