The joys of toddlers

July 26, 2016July 26, 2016 ~ Life, kids and a glass of red ~ 13 Comments

Our toddler has started a wonderful phase that I call Jekyll and Hyde syndrome. He can be full of smiles and laughter one moment, and the next, he hates everything and just runs around the house yelling. Delightful, really. Continue reading →

You have to laugh…

January 25, 2016 ~ Life, kids and a glass of red ~ 2 Comments

Because some days, if you don’t laugh, you’re gonna cry.

Here’s to more giggles and silliness! Make sure you’re following Life, kids and a glass of red on Facebook too.

Before they grow stubble, I want them to know this

September 8, 2015November 1, 2015 ~ Life, kids and a glass of red ~ 27 Comments

My boys are growing up so fast. I’m sure that before I know it, they’ll have finished school, be driving cars and finally have grown out of their fussy eater stages and will be eating us out of house and home.

But before they grow stubble and grow up, there are so many things I’d like to make sure they know. Continue reading →

How trying to channel Martha Stewart was a failure

June 30, 2015November 1, 2015 ~ Life, kids and a glass of red ~ 24 Comments

I have two boys; my eldest is six, and takes birthdays very seriously.

Months before his actual birthday, there are discussions involving themes for the party, the type of cake he would like, and who he would like to invite. For his birthday this year, he would like me to make his cake in the shape of the millennium falcon from Star Wars… Let’s see if that works out, particularly when I reflect on my other attempts at birthday cake creations. Continue reading →

The challenges of taking part in a writing challenge

April 23, 2015December 30, 2015 ~ Life, kids and a glass of red ~ 4 Comments

I recently decided to take part in a writing challenge. I thought it would help me get in to a routine of writing every day, posting to my blog more often, and connecting with other bloggers out there. Sounds simple, right?

Cue game show style sound effect – ‘ba bowm’. Continue reading →

Versatile Blogger Award – cheers to that!

April 15, 2015December 30, 2015 ~ Life, kids and a glass of red ~ 11 Comments

Holy moly, this mum is currently grinning like a crazy cheshire cat – I’ve just been nominated for the Versatile Blogger Award! Seriously pinching myself 🙂 Continue reading →

What is worse than finding a spider in the bath tub?

April 7, 2015December 30, 2015 ~ Life, kids and a glass of red ~ 8 Comments

Finding half a big hairy spider. That’s what is worse.

I went to get the kids bath ready, only to discover remnants of a big, hairy spider. Four hairy legs. That’s all that was left. Continue reading →