We all have these moments as parents. Moments where you think to yourself “Wow,how did that happen?! Where did the time go?” I’ve had a lot of them (with 5 children there are many many firsts and lasts!). My biggest baby has gone all the way through the school system, from nursery to college. My … [Read more…]
…Snow photos! Wow, hasn’t the weather been a bit mad this week?! Here in Hythe we’ve managed to avoid the worst of the snow, a couple of centimetres on Tuesday Morning and then just a dusting since. Not enough to make the children’s schools close (much to their disappointment!). But today we had a little … [Read more…]
Being a photographer is like being on a never-ending learning curve. There is always a way to improve, or a new technique to try. Regular training is important, to learn new things to keep your work fresh, and to remind yourself of those important aspects such as safety, to keep you from getting complacent and … [Read more…]
What are the top ten things you wish other parents had warned you about when you had children? I take a tongue in cheek look at those parenting problems that noone tells you about
One of my greatest pleasures in life is spending time with my husband and children, outside in the fresh air. Not really doing anything, just being together and walking, letting the children explore. Its not something we get to do often. Weekends are mainly taken up by my husband working Saturdays, and my son playing … [Read more…]
Homebirth. Its a subject that divides opinion. Some see it as the worst thing possible, going against science and medicine and all the progress that has been made to make birth “safe”. Some see it as the ideal, a calm and peaceful way to bring their baby into the world with minimal intervention (and in … [Read more…]
I love babies. I love everything about them. Small ones, big ones, ones with hair, ones without. I am a baby person 🙂 I find them equally as cute no matter how they are fed. But there is just something about seeing a mother breastfeeding her child that speaks to me deeply. It is something … [Read more…]
I’m so excited! Tomorrow marks the start of a new journey for me, something I have wanted to do for a very long time. Tomorrow I have my first Sure start volunteer training session. And the day after that, my very first Breastfeeding peer supporter training session! Eek! I’ve been passionate about breastfeeding since my … [Read more…]
I wanted to write a post about choosing a sling, the different kinds and how to know what is best suited to you and your baby. But whilst I have worn all of my babies one way or another, I’m far from an expert. So I asked my lovely friend Kimmy (AKA BabywearingKimmy) if she … [Read more…]
I love rainbows! I may have mentioned that once or twice before 😉 I don’t really like the whole gender stereotyping thing, pink for a girl and blue for a boy. I love things that have a bit of colour, a bit of personality. A rainbow can always cheer up even the dullest day! So … [Read more…]