There was a time when I would go to two or three yoga classes a week. I’d practice most days at home. I became a yoga teacher. And then I had three children in just over four years, and although I still teach a regular weekly class, my own yoga...
As a self-confessed book worm, I’ve loved reading to my children since each of them were newborns. It’s such a lovely bonding experience and has been a big part of our evening routine since Little Miss E, my eldest, was born six years ago. However, when they reach the toddler...
I’ve read a few articles over the years detailing life as a parent of boys. The lists usually include references to dinosaurs, trucks, superheroes, smelly socks, farting and the like. I always find myself chuckling and nodding along because, yes, that is my life. But – and this is a...
I was scrolling through my blog home page last night and suddenly had a panic. All the stories of jumping around in mud, family day trips, slowing down and embracing toddler pace, home-cooked healthy meals and kale smoothies. “Argh,” I thought to myself. “I am NOT presenting a real picture...
How are those new year healthy eating resolutions going? I’ve already featured a round-up of my favourite healthy soup recipes, as well as my favourite healthy smoothie blends on Cardiff Mummy Says this month. But if you’re looking for inspiration for nutritious, low-fat meals that are still comforting and warming...
It takes me forever to get anywhere with Toddler Boy I, my 21-month-old third child, these days. We have entered the realms of toddler pace – a world I remember well from his big brother and sister, but with which I am slowly becoming reacquainted now that my youngest child...
I’ve written about Techniquest before on Cardiff Mummy Says, but today I want to focus on their toddler days, because they’re such good fun and really worth a visit. The monthly toddler days usually take place on the first Friday of the month during term time, from 9.30am-4.30pm. As well...
The Jumperoo was the first thing to go. Via Gumtree. I don’t think I will ever forget its theme tune, or the excitement on all three of my children’s faces as they jumped around in it. But it’s been a while since any of them fitted in it and it’s...
After dropping Little Miss E to school and Little Man O to Cylch (Welsh playgroup) this morning, Toddler Boy and I found ourselves with just under an hour to spare before our online shopping delivery was due to arrive. We hadn’t really planned anything other than playing in the house...
This is a photo of a little boy who wanted to help load the washing machine with his daddy’s dirty shirts. It’s a quick and blurry snapshot I took to send to his daddy because I know how much he misses his children when he is at work. And even...
People keep telling me what a dull and miserable month January is. It’s cold, it’s raining, no one’s got any money after Christmas, and there’s nothing going on. Granted, there’s nowhere near as many exciting events at this time of year as in November and December – but there’s still...