Family Life

Things that are to do with the life of a family. Including discussions, home, education, clothing, shoes, etc

B for Bee

B is for Bees First we started with the old toilet roll from an idea here Whilst we had the paints out I thought why not have a “bee” picture – by painting yellow and black. My son then thought why not paint himself as a Bee!!! He had great fun and it easily came … Read more

My Baby seems to have Stopped Breastfeeding

Last time I actually remember him “feeding” he asked (yes talking is a great skill) and was on and off so quick I knew he hadn’t taken anything. He asked again a few weeks later and I asked him if he thought he was getting too old and that he hadn’t really had any last … Read more

Naming Your Baby

Deciding on what to name your baby is a big decision and one that lasts with them for forever. Some people take it more seriously than others. Some struggle to find a name they like, whilst others will give their child 20 names. I believe (within reason) you can even make a name up. Watt … Read more

Chicken in White Wine Sauce

So there I was thinking that making my own white wine sauce would save me money. Erm no not really as a tin is £1.55 and this bottle of wine was half price at £5.49. Probably better for us, tasted nicer and erm lots of lovely wine left over though. The Original Recipe Ingredients: 2 packs of chicken … Read more

Potty Training

Toilet training is one of those parts of parenting that people have lots of different ideas about how to do it. I think you have to find what is right for each child and parent combination. Our 2nd son we felt pressured to train earlier than we’d have like and it took longer than we’d … Read more

Getting Outside

This is actually part of the school run. This is the journey home. This is on the way to school. He thought it was so funny standing in my shadow. The real reason my boys were so interested in the hedge. Loved this sunny weather meant a trip to the park and some real brotherly … Read more

Pancake Day

I am absolutely loving Pinterest So if you’re looking for some inspirational ideas for Pancake day why not come and checkout my Pancakes board https://pinterest.com/pinkoddballs/pancakes Shrove Tuesday/Pancake day is next Tuesday 21st February 2012

Growing Up

When do people “grow up” and what do we mean by this? Do we expect people to behave in a different way from let’s say they first start school to 30 years after they’ve left? Do we judge people on how “grown up” we deem them to be? Or is this a not a very … Read more