When I was little I wanted to be a world famous horse show jumper. *stop laughing Daddy button* My mum and dad relentlessly took me horse riding every weekend come rain or shine, managing to keep seriously straight faces as I cleared miniature jumps whilst hanging on for dear life. Sadly, I didn’t quite make it to pro rider status * I heard that…
Little button says the funniest of things… as little ones tend to do. Last night before bed she blurted out a right corker and I vowed to save it for a rainy day to share with her when she’s a grown up. Feeling inspired, I am starting to collect her heart-melting funny’s in a journal for her, and thought I would share a sprinkling…
There’s nothing like a good quote that can make you stop… …..and think. I like this. This week is my nod to all those sour lemons out there. From the naughties doing the car school run who pretend they can’t see you in your bright pink reflective waterproofs crossing the road AT the zebra crossing – ‘I’m driving in my car, I’m…
It’s time to get a bit posh. The lovely people at Tyrrells sent us a selection of their splendid poshcorn to try out after we encountered what could only be described as ground-up-popcorn in a posh bag!? – nothing to do with Tyrrells directly I might add. We love Tyrrells crisps, so couldn’t wait to get our hands on these. Packaged in eye…
Quick, quick! Autumn is disappearing fast… before the crunchy leaves get blown away have a go at some seasonal messy fun. Here is a very quick and easy cheat sheet to getting down and messy. 1 – Get out and about in search for some autumn delights We were on our way back from a trip out to the park when little…
The little one is starting to come down with something. You can see her wishy washy colour fading and she seems a bit droopy all over. Awww poor thing! you think. Step 1 – Bag of treats Enthusiastically you race home, over come by the urge to be Mary Poppins, and laden with a giant bag of treats to perk her up. It’s…
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#DreamTeam linky summer edition
Me, in the Middle
Me, in the Middle is featured in The School Reading List
Me, in the Middle – Author event at London South Bank Imagine Children’s Festival!
Happy Book Birthday Me, in the Middle
Me, in the Middle cover art reveal - *giggles, my second picture book!!
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Giggle-some parenting rhymes
For when you’re feeling alone
To the mum who would rather ‘eat her own sh*t’ than shop with her kids today
‘Boys will be boys’ is no longer an acceptable excuse for bad behaviour #sorrynotsorry
Is it bonkers to show ‘Jaws’ to a bunch of 9 year olds?
7 silly bedtime story mistakes parent make
11 back to school daft comments beta parent will always say
17 ‘oh my gawd’ signs beta parent has packed the school lunchbox































