Isn't the word "tricycle" great? Partly it makes me think of that scene from The Shining, where the kid's pedalling his little trike up and down the deserted hotel corridor, and also it reminds me of that vile puppet (is he called Jigsaw?) in the horror movie Saw, but...
Babyzen Yoyo Pushchair Review
Right, it's about time I got on with some serious baby-gadget-reviewing, because the baby is now a toddler, new baby is imminent and I'll be onto test-driving double prams and what-nots before you know it. So, introducing my most-used baby-transporter of the year, the...
The Pregnancy Diaries: 30 Weeks
Something a bit different, this week, because I've recorded my pregnancy diary on video. Lazy? Perhaps, but it has been one of those trying times when the whole household has been ill and I've been trying to keep my head above water! Sorry to those who catch up...
Baby and Toddler Christmas Gift Ideas…
If you're stuck for baby and toddler Christmas present ideas, here are just a few ideas I've collated. I do a big series of gift guides on A Model Recommends (you can find them here) and along the way, this year, I noted down good things for children. More...
An Advent Calendar for Life…
I bought this brilliant little wooden advent calendar "cabinet" a few weeks ago. It's from a great kids' toy brand called Great Little Trading Company - really well-made, attractive wooden toys that are such a blessed relief in what has become a sea of garish plastic...
The Pregnancy Diaries: 29 Weeks
Oh! Where did the posts for weeks 27 and 28 go? I'm so sure that I wrote them! I also filmed some vlogs, but I have no idea where the footage is. Perhaps I'm finally going stark raving bonkers. It's been on the cards for a while... What's been happening, you might...
The VBAC Class…
Firstly, thank you so much for all of your comments on the previous VBAC post. I really found them very useful, and somehow quite reassuring - it's easy to get lost in your own thoughts and think that nobody else is in the same boat as you. But it seems that the whole...
Baby and Body: 17 Months Update
Well it's all go over here! A walking baby (yes, I know, she's a toddler now) and another one kicking around in the proverbial oven waiting for its debut appearance in approximately twelve weeks time. Argh! I think, when New Baby arrives, that I'll do a sort of...
Liberty-Esque Hat and Mittens…
Get it before it goes: I absolutely adore this little hat-and-mittens set from Sainsbury's, with its Liberty-esque floral print and soft furry fabric. Seven quid. Look at Angelica's face: Full happy with that hat. She does try to take it off, a lot, but it's quite a...
Video: Huge Baby and Toddler Clothing Haul!
I hate the word "haul" but I'm not sure what else to call this video other than "Ruth shows you the mountain of baby clothes that has been accumulating in the corner of the room". Do enjoy - there are some real gems here, including the Liberty-esque-print hat and...
To VBAC or Not To VBAC…
Oh I'm having a right old quandary at the moment. This VBAC vs Planned C-Section business. It's getting near to the time when I have to decide how I want to give birth and all of the powers that be (namely whoever I see for my ante-natal appointments) won't stop...
The Pregnancy Diaries: 26 Weeks
My belly is like a water balloon - I'm honestly getting scared to bend forward in case I burst it! Trying to shepherd the baby toddler up the stairs is becoming quite a task, so is leaning down to pick her up and - the worst - setting myself down on the bathroom floor...