If this isn't your first time here then you are more than likely already aware that I have a one year old daughter. She is my first child, and like most (if not all) parents I had plenty of assumptions for how the first year of parenting would play out. Well, pretty much all of… Continue reading Year one of parenting: expectation versus reality
Tag: Family
Discovering my mother’s favourite books
I think it's fair to say that we all have somebody that we would class as the reason why we love reading. I know I do anyway. For me that person is my mum. Now, don't get me wrong, both my parents read to me and with me as I was growing up but it's… Continue reading Discovering my mother’s favourite books
Reading with my daughter
If you're not new to this blog then you will already be aware of how much I love books and reading. You will also be aware that I gave birth to my first child in May this year. I would love for my daughter to grow up enjoying books as much as I do, and… Continue reading Reading with my daughter
Is it anti-social to look forward to some time alone?
Sometimes you read something and it just speaks to you doesn't it? A simple sentence or phrase that somebody else has spoken but you feel as though the words could have come from your mouth. This is how I felt when I read the quote above. I love socialising, I crave quality time making memories… Continue reading Is it anti-social to look forward to some time alone?
My April in a nutshell
Ok, so before I get into this, can I just start by asking where did April go? This month flew by didn't it? April was another pretty quiet month for me but that's not to say that I didn't have highs, lows and standout moments that I would like to share with you. I hope… Continue reading My April in a nutshell