Two weeks ago this gorgeous little girl turned one. A special milestone, but one which seems to have come with a complete step change in ability from Little Miss C and more changes for the whole family. Whilst she has been crawling since she was about six and a half months old LMC hadn't really shown any interest in walking. What was the point when you could crawl as fast as she could and carry anything you needed in your mouth whilst doing so. Two days after her birthday though that all changed and suddenly there was a new way of getting around that she was keen to try out. First proper ... read more
My studio
I've been wanting to use those words since we moved into this house nearly two years ago, but finally last night I had a permanent place to keep my sewing machine. (Mr C - if you're reading I'm claiming squatters rights now so if you want the space back then tough!) This cabin at the bottom of the garden was where the previous owner of the house used to teach music therapy to autistic children. When we looked round I instantly knew what I wanted to use the space for, but once we moved in other jobs took priority and then Little Miss C came along and it went to the bottom of the to ... read more
Am I a MADs worthy mummy blogger?
I started this blog nearly three years ago when I was still getting used to calling myself Mrs C. At the time Little Miss C hadn't even been thought about and therefore there was certainly no aspiration to be a "Mummy Blogger". Times have changed though and several people recently have referred to this blog as a "Mummy Blog". I still don't think of it like that myself, instead it is just about me and my life, of which LMC is obviously a huge part. Over the last year I have heard several tales of downsides to being a mummy blogger, especially on the competitive side. ... read more
The 1950s Housewife
We've had a house full of sick people this last week so there's not been much to blog about (or much time to do so - my washing machine has never been busier!) We're not quite at the end yet, but I'm hoping we're not far off. Someone today sent me a link to this article in the Daily Mail: My (very slimming) week as a 50s housewife. I'm not normally a Mail reader, but this did make an interesting read over a cuppa. I'm trying to track down the Good Housekeeping book that they mention though and when I have a bit more mental capacity and time it'd be ... read more
New shoes
Not much time for words right now, but Happy Mothers' Day! ... read more
The 1930s Housewife
If you like all things old fashioned and domestic and enjoyed my post about the Housewife's Handy Book, then make sure you take a trip over to Being a Mummy's Blog where she's been undertaking a 1930s Housewife Challenge. Fascinating to hear how she's got on and some great videos there too. ... read more
I’ve noticed…
... that if I don't blog then people don't bother to visit and read my blog. Funny that. Now, can anyone tell me where the card reader is for my camera? ... read more
Being Mummy C
Nine months ago Little Miss C and I arrived home together for the first time and since then we've been on quite a roller-coaster ride together. I'm not sure that I'm "qualified" enough to call myself "mummy" yet even though on paper that's what I am. It's strange how you come home from the hospital with a new title and yet no experience at all in your new job. In nine months I've certainly learnt a lot though: As soon as my backside hits the sofa LMC will always either wake up or require attention - I'm pretty sure she implanted some sort of ... read more
A moment of calm…
So calm in fact that I'm rewarding myself with ten minutes of knitting time. There's the first of a pair of socks on the needles at the moment in a lovely rich red alpaca yarn. A new pair of socks can't fail to cheer a girl up. ... read more
Sometimes the light at the end of the tunnel is an oncoming train…
After a pretty poor January I had quite high hopes for February. I was hoping for a bit more stability in day to day life and an opportunity to get on with a few more things. I was also hoping to blog every day - after all February is only a short month. It's not got off to a good start though. My cold from Christmas still seems to be here and getting no better. Little Miss C has also picked up a nasty virus. Cue lots of cuddles and washing and not much sleep. In fact probably only four hours in the last thirty six. I'm only managing to blog now as I don't have the energy to get up ... read more