1. One mother on her son’s Down Syndrome diagnosis.
2. Need to keep your toddler busy during the cold weekend? You’re welcome.
3. 10 minute workouts to do while the kids are napping.
4. I lurve Fearne Cotton so I can’t wait for this to happen.
5. A philosophical book with excellent drawings for kids aged 6 and up.
There were times when I would brace myself whenever I walked past a shop. Sometimes I would literally hold my breath and hurry by. Sales season. Those big red letters and signs can spell trouble if you’re not careful and I’ve been known to not be careful. At all. And of course instead of feeling great about where I’ve spent my money I end up hating myself and regretting every single purchase.
I know many women complain about the lack of maternity shops on the island – I was one of them. But this time around I’ve come to see that it isn’t really a problem because in all honesty is there an actual need for maternity clothes? Dressing a pregnant body can be a challenge but there are so many ways to make it work with regular clothes. Stick to your style and the pieces you like, just buy them one or two sizes bigger and make sure they’re comfortable yet flattering. And whatever you do don’t worry about the weight gain. Flaunt that bump and be proud of it!
Georgie is at that awesome stage where he can count and even read words. I almost cried a couple of weeks ago when he read a short sentence to me. One of the top moments of my life. Hands down.
One thing I do often, especially when I need to keep him distracted for a while, is write down simple additions and subtractions for him to do. So far he really enjoys this little activity and I love watching and listening to him count with his fingers.
With the new year comes a new and different Parent Hood. Seeing as lately I kept steering off course and adding stuff that had little or nothing to do with parenting, I thought it better to just embrace the change and go with the flow.
So I give you Stuff. Yes, that’s it. Stuff. Every week I will bring to you stuff I have found, read, seen, liked. Stuff that has made an impression on me and I think you might appreciate looking at over the weekend.