She’s one

And, just like that, she’s one. An entire year has flashed before my eyes, a year which I can pretty much sum up in four equal chunks. November-February, March-May, June-August, and September-November. Part one, the first three months, were spent with two-under-two in a bubble of baby cuddles and nappies in equal measure. Part two,… View Post

Leaving her

After almost a year of maternity leave, how does it feel to be leaving my baby girl (and my little boy) and returning to work? A mixed bag of feelings made up mostly of guilt, excitement, fear, and relief. Let’s break it down a bit. MUM GUILT As many women (and men) will tell you,… View Post

How my style has changed from 30 to 36

This time of year sees the magical blooming of the cherry blossom trees at Dawson Park and each April (or May, depending on our Scottish weather) I drag my husband along for photos. It’s a tradition that began when I was approaching the end of my 30th year in 2014, and we’ve done it ever… View Post

He’s one

It’s my baby boy’s first birthday today. As this special day approached, I found myself thinking more and more about the day he was born, and his future. Recently, while I lay in bed at night waiting for sleep to take hold (does anyone else’s brain work overtime when their head hits the pillow?), I found… View Post

His First Christmas

As I sit here watching him play with his toys, I laugh – he’s so vigorous in his excitement. He pulls with his whole body, turning quickly from crawling into sitting with one swift manoeuvre, throws his hands in the air, up, down, up, down, eyebrows raised. He walks around the furniture, going faster the… View Post