The kids went back to school today. I thought we’d have no issues at all, but yesterday we had a minor speed wobble, just a little resistance which we smoothed over with a chat and a promise of a trip… Read More ›
Twins!
A Fair Share
As a mother of twins, I had expected my children to learn how to share more easily than singletons. I gullibly believed these words from my midwife when they were only days old in hospital and in the… Read More ›
Everything’s changing
The school shoes are scuffed. Uniforms have begun to fade in the wash. The nerves from the first days of school are long-forgotten and the once precious, not-so-new school bags and shoes are now tossed into the corner of the… Read More ›
Twins start school!!
Last week the twins started school, and although I knew the transition wouldn’t be overly difficult, a small part of me worried that things may not go smoothly. On the eve of their first day of school I found out… Read More ›
Camping with kids in Kinsale
This post was supposed to be called we’re going camping, however we decided to leave a day early. I wrote most of it in the campers’ kitchen with the quiet company of a few mild-mannered children playing minecraft on their… Read More ›
Just one of those days
But first – a little update. I’m sorry for disappearing for a little while. I’ve decided to take a short break from my blog as the last few weeks have been pretty hectic. The kids have finished pre-school, we had… Read More ›
Is it a twin thing?
I think I share most people’s natural curiosity when it comes to twins, especially regarding the question of whether they share a special bond. For me it started during my pregnancy. I was comforted when people told me the twins… Read More ›
Ten things motherhood has taught me.
I’ve decided to join up with a linky by Lucy over at Learner Mama, a fellow member of the Irish parenting bloggers group. This is my first EVER linky and one that I couldn’t ignore. I spent the weekend mulling… Read More ›
Running madly around Lady Dixon park
We’re back from a great weekend in Belfast. Obviously I love Belfast because it’s where I’m from, but it’s a great place for everyone to visit as it has so many attractions and free activities for families. When we head… Read More ›
‘Guess How Much I love You?.. All the way to Duplo’.
As today is World book day, I thought I’d use this post to mention a book which my kids love, and, I think, really helped them appreciate the concept of love and just how crazy I am about them. Yes… Read More ›
Top tips for mummies of newborn twins!
This short piece was published in the Autumn issue of the Irish Easy Parenting magazine. I forgot to share it earlier, but the advice is still relevant and will hopefully help some new mummies. If you intend to breastfeed your… Read More ›
Road trip.. with twins!
When the kids were small, the weekend trip to my parents’ house in Belfast, a mere three hours’ drive, was quite the ordeal. Three hours of my manic ‘we’re nearly there!’ didn’t provide much reassurance. On the day of travel, I… Read More ›
Just one of those days
It’s raining outside and… Read More ›
BYE-BYE BABIES
Like many mothers and fathers everywhere, I will shortly be saying goodbye to my babies, sorry, children as I drop them off for their first day at Montessori. With dread, I have been counting down the years, months, and now… Read More ›
Put the Kettle On 
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