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

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

Not much time for words right now, but Happy Mothers' Day! ... read more

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

... 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

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

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

I'm sure there's a saying about how in life everything always happens at once, I just can't remember what it is at the moment. It's certainly the case here though at the moment. I am incredibly busy taking on new exciting things and at the same time other lives continue, or not as the case may be. Sadly this week has brought the news of the death of a dear old family friend. An elderly relative is also in hospital receiving end of life care. Sometimes life can be cruel.   ... read more