I think this is a great idea, really appeals to me. The MADS is doing one extra award for an Outstanding Blogger who makes a contribution to our society online of parent bloggers. So here are the people I would nominate, if I could do more than three. Sian at Mummy Tips for her work […]

When I was little my sister had a friend who had a mum who had once taught a (now famous) ice dancer her O Level English. She told her not to be silly and try to make a living out of ice skating but concentrate on her exams instead. They lived in a huge, I […]

The other day *one of my daughters* and I were having a conversation about types of boy. According to her, her year is completely filled with boys who have an unrelentingly active ‘romantic’ life that would make most of us reach for a zimmer frame and be glad of it. In fact, all that stops […]

I wish I had learned earlier to just sit on the floor and watch. To just hand bricks over, to just see the learning happen, to cuddle and tickle and never be in a hurry to do more stuff. I wish I had learned how boring a yahoo group, a computer screen, checking for sales, […]

The UK parent blog community has been shattered by news of the death of Matilda Mae, the darling 9 month old daughter of Jennie and David at Edspire and sister of William and Esther. There really aren't words. Nothing ever makes it better, nothing can stop such news bringing those of us who already know […]

Ha. There has been precious little relaxation around here for what feels like months. I can measure how much busier life has got in the number of craft posts Simple Crafts has had (from quite a few a week to…. NONE. Grrr.) and what with work, panto and building a couple of new websites and […]

The highlight of the holidaying year for the girls is always Christmas camp. Last year Fran, Amelie and I missed it and the year before trying to negotiate a holiday filled with babies and toddlers that I had expected to take Freddie to was pure hell. This year (last year, I'm so behind!) was lovely. […]

Today was a lovely day. In the morning we scuffled around, keeping each other company and gaming, chattering, eating breakfast, playing with Bene. I did some work, fed a boy, changed a nappy, talked to someone about prejudice and tolerance. We listened to Wee Free Men in snatches, which should be compulsory listening and Fran […]

Merry Christmas. May there be joy and love and friendship and laughter and may the hearts of those missing the ones they love, find some peace this year.