Last year I started a 365 project, twice! I failed to complete both and it is something that has really bothered me about my blogging. Starting projects and not seeing them through. This is, of course, a new year and … Continue reading
Anyone who knows me or reads this blog regularly will know how much I have been looking forward to spending new year with my wee sis and meeting my gorgeous 10 week old nephew, Toby. They live in Australia and … Continue reading
What were the highlights of 2011 for me? And were they as I expected at the beginning of the year? My sister’s wedding In February 2011 my little sister (Wee Sis) got married. It was a beautiful wedding and a … Continue reading
On Christmas Eve I became 21 weeks pregnant with Matilda May. My bump is ever increasing and seems to be much bigger at the end of a day. This was definitely the case on Christmas Day. I don’t think all … Continue reading
My Very First Christmas is a collection of Christmas stories especially for the very young. We bought this book for Esther and William last Christmas and it now has pride of place in our Christmas basket of books alongside old … Continue reading
One winter morning a little boy named James wakes up to find that everything outside has turned snow-white. Overjoyed, James rushes downstairs and into the garden, where he begins to build a snowman. James sleeps fitfully, and at midnight he … Continue reading
If you are looking for a last minute present for a baby or toddler I have the perfect gift recommendation for you, My Wonder Cube. My Wonder Cube is an innovative learning toy for babies and toddlers. My Wonder Cube … Continue reading
The Fourth King is The Story of the Other Wise Man written and illustrated by Ted Sieger. This is a fable that not only tells the tale of Mazzel, the fourth king. It is also a story that reminds us … Continue reading
The Big Book of Christmas is a compilation of stories, songs, scripts and rhymes chosen by Gaby Morgan. I love her collections, Read Me 1 and Read Me 2, and read them to Esther and William every day when they … Continue reading
As a fan of good old fashioned Tom and Jerry I love this book about two mice and their arch enemy ‘That Cat!’ Nick Butterworth is one of my favourite authors for young children writing Percy the Park Keeper and … Continue reading
