I always try to be positive about things whenever possible even in the face of adversity (i.e. being a mum to six!) so in my blog I would like to have a regular happy round up so here is the very first one. In no particular order here are some things that have made me … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: September 2016
Life with a strong willed toddler – a survivor’s story
As I write this we have just survived dinner. It started off ok but before long Tinker was having a complete meltdown because her Yorkshire puddings weren’t cut up right – I did not actually get to the bottom of which is the correct and incorrect way to cut up Yorkshire puddings, in fact I … Continue reading
McFly, my girl and me
Last Friday night I went to a McFly concert. I know what you are probably thinking, a 42 year old chocoholic mum of six who likes to be in pyjamas by 6pm on a Friday isn't exactly their target audience. Very true. But Milly is obsessed with them. Obsessed. This stems from when they first … Continue reading
Toddler time
Now that Tinker is at school full-time one big advantage is that I can spend some uninterrupted time with Totsy. In any family (especially one with a ridiculous amount of siblings like ours!) the youngest one tends to be the one who has to go with the flow, tagging along to activities and outings more … Continue reading
Our little schoolgirl!
It is now two weeks since Tinker started school. I'll be honest, it was emotional – for me, not for her! She skipped into school and lined up with barely a backward glance, and has continued to do so everyday which is brilliant, and obviously a huge relief. I had been struggling with the very thought … Continue reading
My very first blog post….hello!
So, I have started a blog and here it begins! I'm Nikki by the way and I'm a mum of six (yep, six!) and I've decided to document the madness and mayhem that comes as standard with a big family (or The Circus as we affectionately call it). In case you are wondering what you … Continue reading
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