I’m in love with a boy. He has shown me a new way of viewing the world. For him, everything is an adventure, and he finds wonder in things I once found ordinary. We sit and gaze up at the trees that surround us, his fingers in my hair and the glow of the late afternoon sun warming our faces, and he tells me about all the things that intrigue…
Archives for 2016
Chocolate, Banana & Peanut Butter Lactation Smoothie
As a breastfeeding mama, I’m conscious of keeping up my milk supply so I can continue nursing Everly for as along as possible. I started reading up on superfoods that boost lactation, and discovered flaxseed is great for breast milk production, as well as being high in Omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants and fibre. Then I discovered that lactation smoothies are a thing, and I couldn’t wait to try out a…
What I’m Reading: Books to Inspire
Around this time last year, I talked about three books that have inspired me and helped me to lead a more fulfilling life. Today’s post is a continuation of that, with another collection of books that have enhanced my outlook on life and led to some positive changes. Simplicity Parenting Much like The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying, Simplicity Parenting focuses on stripping away unnecessary distractions and reclaiming space and freedom,…
Life With Everly Rose – 2 Months Old
I wish time would slow down a little. I cannot believe our little girl who I swear was only just born is now almost three months old. I’ve already had to pack away a whole bundle of clothing that she’d outgrown which was an emotional ordeal, and she’s racing through so many milestones. Everly is such a content, happy little thing. She rarely cries, and gives constant smiles. I adore…
First Snow
There is something quite magical about snow. The way it glitters on the ground, so pure and fresh. It’s not something you see too frequently in England, so to witness a Virginian snowstorm, in all its white fury, was a mesmerising sight. It came down in a thick, fast flurry, settling heavily on all that lay beneath it, transforming our world into a real life snow globe. After the blizzard…
Becoming A Big Brother
A sudden cry fills the previously peaceful space, and seconds later, the fast thunder of tiny feet running. Henry, racing to comfort his baby sister, his desire to reach her so great he doesn’t even question dropping his treasured collection of cars in favour of rushing to her rescue. “It’s alright Evvy, don’t cry little one,” his soft little voice says, and I look over from where I’m stood in…
Everly Rose – 1 Month Old
Life seems to go into super speed when you have a newborn. The last 7 weeks have absolutely flown by and it’s difficult to remember a time when Everly wasn’t with us. I’d been very apprehensive about the newborn stage with our baby girl, as we had such a horrendous time with Henry due to his undiagnosed gastroesophageal reflux disease and cows milk allergy. Thankfully, Everly has been so much…
2015: A Year of Change
Wishing all of my readers a wonderful New Year! I hope the festive period bought you much merriment and that the arrival of 2016 has been met with excited anticipation. The end of a year always serves as a reminder to reflect on the months gone by – what has changed, the highs and lows, the hopes and wishes for the year ahead. 2015 has felt the fastest year of…
