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My husband came home with some very exciting news... he has been nominated for Rotary's Police Officer of the Year!  Not only is this great for him but we get to go to a Blacktie dinner - a chance to dress up without kids! Plus dinner and drinks. I'm very excited. I ...

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I read an interesting article in the paper today about how the clothes we wear reflect how we feel about ourselves.  I don't know what that says about me at the moment. Life with two boys at home doesn't readily lend itself to glamour but I do my best! Having ...

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My eldest son has been at it again and has learnt to cook himself a pie in the microwave and he's only 3! I was busy doing my things when he comes in showing me he has cooked his own lunch. It was a bit cold in the middle (lack ...

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Tired of feeling tired, unfit and lacking in energy I today took the plunge and joined the gym! I feel energised already at thought and yes I promise to go regularly. I thought it would be a good chance for 'me time' even if it ends up at some ungodly hour in the ...

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Following on from my last post - today I had my first gym session. I have to say although I'm sore now, I felt great afterwards and it really does clear your head. So I really do recommend it for some quality 'me' time! It also gets me out the ...

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Sometimes I feel as if I'm in an episode of prison break - well almost.  My two boys - Thomas Freak, 3 and Bob Fan, 1 are quickly mastering all the necessary skills to escape from the prison I like to call home. No 1 son has worked out how to unlock ...

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After undertaking some research for my online store Nuvo Maternity I have discovered some worrying facts about the lack of support for breastfeeding. A recent article in the Courier Mail found that although around 90% women start breastfeeding this figure falls dramatically by 6 months. The major reasons for stopping early ...

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I had a very frightening experience yesterday. I took my two little boys to a free Easter festival yesterday as my husband was working and kids were going stir crazy. Now for those of you who have read my previous posts I know what you are thinkin - "is this ...

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Well I've been tagged by madmadmummy to talk about confidence.  It is something I've always struggled with. On the outside I'm a very outgoing, happy, confident person but there is always a niggling doubt beneath the surface. Along the way though I've learnt a few tricks to give myself a ...

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I really am having an interesting week - maybe it is to do with all the chocolate Easter Eggs! Anyway my eldest has been up to it again. I can't wait to retell his stories at his 21st! Anyway while I was in the ladies room, Thomas Freak escaped out of ...

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I finally did it and booked myself a facial - utter bliss! Too many times as mums we forget about ourselves and I thought after the week I had last week that I deserved it. I really should do that more ofter - I can't remember the last time I ...

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gillygirl.minti.com Things have been busy around here with new winter stock arriving for Nuvo Maternity and everything always seems to happen at once (such as the dreaded BAS). My kids in particular seems to know when things are hectic so I've decided I need to slow down and do things bit by ...

I had a very frightening experience this week. I took my two little boys to a free Easter festival as my husband was working and kids were going stir crazy. Now for those of you who have read my previous posts I know what you are thinkin - "is this lady crazy? Crazy no - desperate to get out of the house - YES!

I was so proud of myself - It was all going so well, train rides, face painting, food, fire engine and then the animal farm. My eldest simply did not want to leave the pigs. After insisting it was time to go back home he refused. Then as I turned my back to place no 2 son in his stroller, he you guess it - did the runner - AGAIN!!!

This time I had to get security and the police at the festival to find him. Thank goodness it only took 5-10 minutes (mind you felt like a lot more) they found little spiderman (face paint came in handy) at the back of the jumping castle. He simply smiled at me and went back to jumping.

This child will be the END of me!!! Never, ever, again.....