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Life of a parent...even if you have a few minutes

Life of a parent...even if you have a few minutes to sip a hot drink, read a magazine, or relax on the sofa it’s going to be interrupted one way or another from one child or the other with demands or needs. If I have learned anything from the interruptions it’s to stop and take it in. Listen see what they need and want. Or just stop for a moment to hug them and tell them I will be right with them. While I need “me” time it’s amazing feeling for a such little beings that need me more than anyone else in the world. And usually it’s just a hug or kiss they need. I am learning the art of patience now that I have three it’s a must when your pulled in so many directions at the same time. How do you find patience? #lifecloseup #snaphappybritmums #motherhoodunplugged #parenting101 #patienceiskey

Oh what you can accomplish in one day with friends

Oh what you can accomplish in one day with friends. We had a packed out day of kids playing, food styling, fashion snaps, more food, lots of coffee and laughter loud enough for the neighbors to be jealous. We were sad to say goodbye - a night cap next time friends! @thekaedit check her fashion feed out she knows how to put things together. So grateful for the blogging world that brought us together all those years ago! What has being online brought in your life? 💗💗 #bloggingcommunity #blogginglife #bloggingstyle

How was your Valentine’s Day? Or did you celebra

How was your Valentine’s Day? Or did you celebrate it with your gal pals for a great Galentine’s Day? We had a lovely candle lit dinner with the kids and ate far too much. I am a big believer in a night in, in instead of out, out! Vegging out, binge watching tv in my comfies was blissful. I am a saddo and may have been in bed by 10 reading too. Lol 😂 But the kids said it was their fave Valentine’s Day ever. That’s a win in my book. #lifecloseup #vday2020 #valentinesdays #dayafterday

A Valentine’s Day outfit...we don’t go out for

A Valentine’s Day outfit...we don’t go out for Vday, we don’t buy each other extravagant gifts..for us, we make. Valentine’s Day about the kids. But there is nothing wrong with dressing the part right? Tonight I have little gifts for the kids, a table all decorated for a family candle lit dinner to celebrate together. And my favorite winter combo this year sweater tucked into a long skirt! While I still can’t pull off the trendy trainers with it I paired my black suede knee high boots with this today. Loving this headband from @nextofficial too! How do you celebrate Valentine’s Day? #lifecloseup #valentinesday2020 #vdayoutfit #valentinesdays #ootdinspiration #vday2020

#AD “Use them or lose them!” Have you signed i

#AD “Use them or lose them!” Have you signed into your @tescofood Clubcard App recently? Maybe you haven’t got the app yet but it’s the easiest way to watch those vouchers adding up let me tell ya. I had vouchers I hadn’t even used yet and in February some of them might even expire so before you miss out, check them out. We love that you can use them in-store or with Tesco Partners for nibbles out with family or friends, traveling, or big days out with the kids those vouchers add up to a lot of money saved. Go on, download the app, sign in and see what you have waiting for you? #EveryLittleHelps

Grainy, out of focus, things out of place...but oh

Grainy, out of focus, things out of place...but oh what a moment. That pretty much sums up life as a parent. Full of many small moments that fill our hearts with joy among the mess and chaos that also comes with becoming a parent. I can try as much as I can but there is always toys out, a mess to clean up or a random bath mat stuck to the wall instead of the bottom of the bath. That’s ok. I can try to snap clear, perfect happy moments but sometimes they will come out grainy or out of focus. That’s ok too. It’s the smiles and happiness I am wanting to soak up and capture. It’s the little moments of pure belly laughter that mean the most. I look at this photo and it puts a huge smile on my face. We have adopted a simpler and slower pace life in 2020 and two months in I can’t tell you the difference it has made to us all. It’s ok they aren’t doing every single sport, or going to every single party or rushing around because I get them to myself at home more, we are all relaxed more and it’s been the best start to a year I can remember. HOWS YOUR 2020 START SO FAR......? 😍💪🏻 #lifecloseup #newyearsresolutions #newlifenewme #newlifestyle

Do you love a routine? Or do you love a more spont

Do you love a routine? Or do you love a more spontaneous lifestyle? I always have thrived on having routines, traditions, and things I did the same each week. It was no wonder I became a Gina Ford momma when I had kids. But it’s funny how with each child I got more relaxed about “the baby routine”. I got more relaxed about everything as a parent with each child. Now I quite like having no plans on holidays and just see where our day takes us. Or nothing scheduled on a particular day so we can switch it up if we want to. Does age relax us? Do you think having more children relaxes us about it? Next week we are off to Tenerife for half term and for once I haven’t researched and scheduled every second of it. I am almost nervous at the thought of flying by the seat of my pants...no pun intended but looking forward to it too. Which one are you? Have kids tamed you or made you more in need of a routine?! Do tell! 😜 #lifecloseup #babyroutine #routinelife #babylifestyle

Easy like Sunday morning...what do your Sunday loo

Easy like Sunday morning...what do your Sunday look like? Sunday is truly my favorite day of the whole week. What’s yours? I love the lies with the kids, with three we have settled into a routine of church, walk to the cafe for coffee and treat afterwards (which we see same Teo families do the same every Sunday) then we come back for baby’s nap and then go family swimming in the afternoon at our gym and usually end with early pjs on, popcorn and a movie. It’s chilled, it’s relaxing. There is no rush to go or do anything we just go with the flow of our routine and if we aren’t up to it or the weather doesn’t permit we enjoy the excuse for lazing around the house. I have got back into reading a book a week like I used to and it’s felt good to just live a simpler and slower lifestyle lately. May it long continue... WHAT ARE YOU UP TO TODAY? #lifecloseup #easysundays #sundaymornings #weekendvibes💕 #weekendvibes😎 #itsstilltheweekend

What relaxes you the most? Succulents always remin

What relaxes you the most? Succulents always remind me to take a moment. Could yours be a hot bath with candles and a good book? A favorite of mine or is it a cozy knit blanket by the fire? Perhaps a walk on a nice evening? 2019 was a blur for me and far too busy, I have changed a bunch of our routines to help us live a simpler and slower life style. It was time. I think it will be better for the kids and for me. No one wants to spend their childhood in the car being ran to every sport imaginable forever. I want my kids to have a childhood like I did, slow and fun, playing in the back yard with my siblings, going to the park, riding bikes, and doing crafts on the dining table. I am the first to say yes to everything and I am learning it’s ok to said no too. Have some good old family down time together is just as good if not better. So far January and February have been so much more enjoyable not rushing all the time. Do you rush around all the time? #calmandrelaxing #relaxing😎 #relaxing_time #calmingeffect #succulentslove

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Life of a parent...even if you have a few minutes

Life of a parent...even if you have a few minutes to sip a hot drink, read a magazine, or relax on the sofa it’s going to be interrupted one way or another from one child or the other with demands or needs. If I have learned anything from the interruptions it’s to stop and take it in. Listen see what they need and want. Or just stop for a moment to hug them and tell them I will be right with them. While I need “me” time it’s amazing feeling for a such little beings that need me more than anyone else in the world. And usually it’s just a hug or kiss they need. I am learning the art of patience now that I have three it’s a must when your pulled in so many directions at the same time. How do you find patience? #lifecloseup #snaphappybritmums #motherhoodunplugged #parenting101 #patienceiskey

Oh what you can accomplish in one day with friends

Oh what you can accomplish in one day with friends. We had a packed out day of kids playing, food styling, fashion snaps, more food, lots of coffee and laughter loud enough for the neighbors to be jealous. We were sad to say goodbye - a night cap next time friends! @thekaedit check her fashion feed out she knows how to put things together. So grateful for the blogging world that brought us together all those years ago! What has being online brought in your life? 💗💗 #bloggingcommunity #blogginglife #bloggingstyle

How was your Valentine’s Day? Or did you celebra

How was your Valentine’s Day? Or did you celebrate it with your gal pals for a great Galentine’s Day? We had a lovely candle lit dinner with the kids and ate far too much. I am a big believer in a night in, in instead of out, out! Vegging out, binge watching tv in my comfies was blissful. I am a saddo and may have been in bed by 10 reading too. Lol 😂 But the kids said it was their fave Valentine’s Day ever. That’s a win in my book. #lifecloseup #vday2020 #valentinesdays #dayafterday

A Valentine’s Day outfit...we don’t go out for

A Valentine’s Day outfit...we don’t go out for Vday, we don’t buy each other extravagant gifts..for us, we make. Valentine’s Day about the kids. But there is nothing wrong with dressing the part right? Tonight I have little gifts for the kids, a table all decorated for a family candle lit dinner to celebrate together. And my favorite winter combo this year sweater tucked into a long skirt! While I still can’t pull off the trendy trainers with it I paired my black suede knee high boots with this today. Loving this headband from @nextofficial too! How do you celebrate Valentine’s Day? #lifecloseup #valentinesday2020 #vdayoutfit #valentinesdays #ootdinspiration #vday2020

#AD “Use them or lose them!” Have you signed i

#AD “Use them or lose them!” Have you signed into your @tescofood Clubcard App recently? Maybe you haven’t got the app yet but it’s the easiest way to watch those vouchers adding up let me tell ya. I had vouchers I hadn’t even used yet and in February some of them might even expire so before you miss out, check them out. We love that you can use them in-store or with Tesco Partners for nibbles out with family or friends, traveling, or big days out with the kids those vouchers add up to a lot of money saved. Go on, download the app, sign in and see what you have waiting for you? #EveryLittleHelps

Grainy, out of focus, things out of place...but oh

Grainy, out of focus, things out of place...but oh what a moment. That pretty much sums up life as a parent. Full of many small moments that fill our hearts with joy among the mess and chaos that also comes with becoming a parent. I can try as much as I can but there is always toys out, a mess to clean up or a random bath mat stuck to the wall instead of the bottom of the bath. That’s ok. I can try to snap clear, perfect happy moments but sometimes they will come out grainy or out of focus. That’s ok too. It’s the smiles and happiness I am wanting to soak up and capture. It’s the little moments of pure belly laughter that mean the most. I look at this photo and it puts a huge smile on my face. We have adopted a simpler and slower pace life in 2020 and two months in I can’t tell you the difference it has made to us all. It’s ok they aren’t doing every single sport, or going to every single party or rushing around because I get them to myself at home more, we are all relaxed more and it’s been the best start to a year I can remember. HOWS YOUR 2020 START SO FAR......? 😍💪🏻 #lifecloseup #newyearsresolutions #newlifenewme #newlifestyle

Do you love a routine? Or do you love a more spont

Do you love a routine? Or do you love a more spontaneous lifestyle? I always have thrived on having routines, traditions, and things I did the same each week. It was no wonder I became a Gina Ford momma when I had kids. But it’s funny how with each child I got more relaxed about “the baby routine”. I got more relaxed about everything as a parent with each child. Now I quite like having no plans on holidays and just see where our day takes us. Or nothing scheduled on a particular day so we can switch it up if we want to. Does age relax us? Do you think having more children relaxes us about it? Next week we are off to Tenerife for half term and for once I haven’t researched and scheduled every second of it. I am almost nervous at the thought of flying by the seat of my pants...no pun intended but looking forward to it too. Which one are you? Have kids tamed you or made you more in need of a routine?! Do tell! 😜 #lifecloseup #babyroutine #routinelife #babylifestyle

Easy like Sunday morning...what do your Sunday loo

Easy like Sunday morning...what do your Sunday look like? Sunday is truly my favorite day of the whole week. What’s yours? I love the lies with the kids, with three we have settled into a routine of church, walk to the cafe for coffee and treat afterwards (which we see same Teo families do the same every Sunday) then we come back for baby’s nap and then go family swimming in the afternoon at our gym and usually end with early pjs on, popcorn and a movie. It’s chilled, it’s relaxing. There is no rush to go or do anything we just go with the flow of our routine and if we aren’t up to it or the weather doesn’t permit we enjoy the excuse for lazing around the house. I have got back into reading a book a week like I used to and it’s felt good to just live a simpler and slower lifestyle lately. May it long continue... WHAT ARE YOU UP TO TODAY? #lifecloseup #easysundays #sundaymornings #weekendvibes💕 #weekendvibes😎 #itsstilltheweekend

What relaxes you the most? Succulents always remin

What relaxes you the most? Succulents always remind me to take a moment. Could yours be a hot bath with candles and a good book? A favorite of mine or is it a cozy knit blanket by the fire? Perhaps a walk on a nice evening? 2019 was a blur for me and far too busy, I have changed a bunch of our routines to help us live a simpler and slower life style. It was time. I think it will be better for the kids and for me. No one wants to spend their childhood in the car being ran to every sport imaginable forever. I want my kids to have a childhood like I did, slow and fun, playing in the back yard with my siblings, going to the park, riding bikes, and doing crafts on the dining table. I am the first to say yes to everything and I am learning it’s ok to said no too. Have some good old family down time together is just as good if not better. So far January and February have been so much more enjoyable not rushing all the time. Do you rush around all the time? #calmandrelaxing #relaxing😎 #relaxing_time #calmingeffect #succulentslove

How do you teach your kids to be strong? If there

How do you teach your kids to be strong? If there was one worry I had when I first found out I was having a girl, it was: will I make her strong enough for... whatever came her way. Would I be able to teach her to stand up for herself or what she believes in? Would I be able to show her as much as tell her to be strong. It’s something I have never really thought of myself being so I am hoping she gets more of it from Grandma as it must have skipped a generation. Grandma is the strongest person I know. I want to know long into her adult life that I gave her what she needed to be strong physically and mentally. Do you think this is in us already or something we teach them? I would love to know WHAT DO YOU THINK? Comment below... #lifecloseup #parentingtips #parenthoodunplugged

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