We've just had one of the best weekends. We didn't go anywhere amazing, or do anything out of the ordinary. We actually spent the weekend holed up at home while
A bittersweet birthday. This month is the month I turn one year older. Not that I ever feel it. That's the beauty of running around after young children I suppose.
"You don't choose your family. They are God's gift to you, as you are to them." - Desmond Tutu There is a special and unique bond which siblings share. They have
As I type, the turkey has been eaten and all gifts unwrapped. Bin bags full of paper and discarded cardboard boxes fill my garage. We've had a fantastic family Christmas. The build-up
How to talk about death to young children in a way that doesn't scare them. This was a post I meant to write a little over a year ago. One
Taking the plunge and planning our first aeroplane adventure. For the last 5 years or so our family holidays have seen us enjoying the delights of the UK. But it was only
The The Brat Race family is growing! This news has been a few months in the making. I've been dying to tell people about this for ages. You have no idea
Introducing my daughter the artist. Once upon a time my baby girl used to grab chunky crayons and randomly colour patches of paper to create 'drawings'. You could ask her
The expensive business of raising a family. New figures out this week suggest it costs £148,000 to raise a child until the age of 18. It's a figure I can
How Butlin's changed my perception of its holiday 'camps'. I am sitting here this morning, a steaming mug of tea in hand, thinking of booking a Butlin's break. Perhaps taking