tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15875894606250433772024-03-13T07:24:18.296+00:00Are and Pops.Arepops.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04726585134826559432noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1587589460625043377.post-6271488184836455042016-03-10T00:00:00.000+00:002016-03-10T09:30:32.483+00:00Comotomo Teether review and giveaway.Pops is now 19 months and she's had 17 teeth since she was 12 months. Her very back 4 molars are on their way and we're getting the finger chewing and red cheeks. Usually pops wears her amber necklace but we've lost it and waiting for her new one. What better time to give her a new type of teether to try out...<br />
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We got avey in to help with this little review, we were sent 2 teethers one of which was opened straight away, gave a wash and given to avey and he took to it straight away. He's 7 months now and able to hold most things but the handle on these look like it would be fairly easy for smaller babies too. He enjoyed chewing on the little 'fingers' and I think it helps that there's a few on all sides so whatever way he held it he could find one to pop in his mouth. <br />
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Pops being older was a little less interested in it as a toy but whenever I saw her chewing her fingers I would hand her the teether and she would pop that in a chew away instead, the little 'fingers' on the teether are like a chubbier version of hers so think that helped that she could pop one in and bite on it. <br />
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They come in an orange and blue and both are bright and stand out which makes them pretty hard to misplace, popping a clip to attach it to a pram would be a good idea!<br />
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Arepops.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04726585134826559432noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1587589460625043377.post-68894121275379981882016-03-09T10:23:00.000+00:002016-03-09T10:23:36.753+00:00Gender equality?This is a bit of a different more serious post but seeing as it was international woman day yesterday it seems pretty appropriate to talk about.<br />
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Did you see about the company that allows their female staff 'period' leave? Personally I think that is the biggest step back that women in the work place have ever taken.<br />
I've suffered with terrible period pains, I won't bore or gross you out with the details but I would NEVER agree for that to give me special treatment.<br />
What are your views about this?<br />
I understand some women have illnesses which means their periods are excruciating and I feel that it should be that illness that excuses them, the same way that if you're ill and your doctor signs you off from work.<br />
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Moving on from that, we watch alot of music videos in our house because pops loves music and dancing but it's really opened my eyes as to how many women are just being used as 'meat' for the lack of a better word.<br />
Shaking their bums and making suggestive motions. Is that what people expect from a girl bands music video?<br />
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It's hard to pin point what that may be as a mum, a couple of years ago it would have been somewhere hot and relaxing with beautiful beaches or fun and exciting with amazing bars and restaurants but since having pops dream destination means family holiday... Somewhere special and once in a lifetime that will allow us to create memories that will last forever.</div>
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Somewhere we can all enjoy...</div>
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A holiday that makes even grown ups feel like kids again. Rides, characters and lots of yummy food. What could sound better? I've even heard they get pretty good weather over there too. </div>
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Arepops.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04726585134826559432noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1587589460625043377.post-16235608323380789752016-02-08T10:16:00.000+00:002016-02-08T10:17:30.283+00:00Weekend ups and downs.<div style="text-align: center;">
This weekend was supposed to consist of safari on Saturday and alvin and the chipmunks on Sunday... one of those went to plan...</div>
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We got up and ready nice and early Saturday morning and started making our way to west midlands safari park, the weather was horrible and our car heater is broke and we couldn't get it to clear as we were driving. It was one of the scariest things I've ever been through. Then to add to that pops car seat was suddenly really loose?! I tend to not think as things as signs but I definitely felt these were. We decided to not go to the safari as it's 2 hours away and it was just too unsafe to continue. </div>
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I wanted to get pops car seat looked at so we went to mothercare and as MM was fitting it pops and I walked around.... we got hooked by pixifoto and ended up spending 90pound on photos. They definitely make you feel like you have to buy and it's not very nice once you walk away and know you didn't have that money. </div>
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Sunday was the best day weve had in so long, things just fell into place. </div>
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It was such a lovely experience and it actually made me cry a bit watching how happy and excited pops got.</div>
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Arepops.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04726585134826559432noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1587589460625043377.post-21488138031800200632016-02-02T20:53:00.000+00:002016-02-02T20:53:36.286+00:00Post post post02/02 already, where did that go?<br />
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I've massively slacked with the blog, yet again.</div>
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Pops and I visited family in london a week or so ago, it was really nice. We went up on the Monday (missed beans on Tuesday 😢) and MM followed on Friday after work. We spent monday-Friday at my dad's seeing my side and then the Friday-Sunday with MMs for our nephews 2nd birthday. </div>
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TWO! I can't believe how quickly those years have gone and how close pops is to the big TWO too. </div>
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Speaking of two, it's one of pops new words. 'Two,two,two' that's her counting. </div>
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18 months and they've already hooked her... She can't go more than an hour without singing let it go.</div>
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Arepops.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04726585134826559432noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1587589460625043377.post-20715258331353250202016-01-09T18:00:00.000+00:002016-01-09T18:00:15.767+00:00#petloversI a bit of a random post considering its not about pops however it's about another baby of mine, one no longer with us.<br />
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I'll never forget the day we brought you home with us and finners was hounding you so much you wet yourself.<br />
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Something ill never forget is the time you had a sore willy, I remember taking you to the vets and having to explain why I was there and them telling me I had to wash your privates in baby oil and water. It was pretty funny and gross all rolled into one.<br />
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My little Stanley :)<br />
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<br />Arepops.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04726585134826559432noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1587589460625043377.post-16771234938017173472016-01-09T14:28:00.002+00:002016-01-09T14:28:55.950+00:00Day 6 and already illSo I've started off the new year with a lovely little cold. I've have trouble with my sinus so when I get a cold it spends most of its time there.<br />
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Being a parent and being ill has to be one of the most challenging things, I'm torn between not wanting pops to catch it and wanting to just lay in bed and sleep... none of which look likely to happen.<br />
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Are and Pops.<br />
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(This was supposed to be posted on 6/1/16<br />
<br />Arepops.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04726585134826559432noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1587589460625043377.post-11161484687305125072016-01-09T14:27:00.000+00:002016-01-09T14:27:12.422+00:00Taking herself to bed.Last night, at 8 pm I decided it was bed time, pops hadn't had a nap so I knew she would be sleepy but I didn't imagine this would happen....<br />
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I stood up and said time for bed pops, grav a teddy... She didn't. I picked up her duvet (don't ask why it was downstairs) and Right then pops started walking towards the stairs. (Has to be a coincidence????) Nope, up the stairs she goes with me following behind holding the duvet. She gets stuck by her bedroom door (the stuff she poured out the box earlier that day) I helped her past it all and she walks over the her cot and I put her in, duvet over, music on and sleep... until 6 this morning. I know 6 is early but pips hasn't been sleeping the night lately anywhere let alone her own bed so that's in the deffinate WIN book.<br />
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Are and Pops.Arepops.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04726585134826559432noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1587589460625043377.post-27899004076204832212016-01-04T21:39:00.000+00:002016-01-04T21:39:09.451+00:00Note to self, don't rely on timed posts.Happy new year everyone! <br />
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We're starting our year off with a house tidy, yep... exciting.<br />
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What better day to start then new years day? With pops we don't get to go out NYE so don't have to worry about the nasty hangovers or just being tired in general (were pros at working through being tired now)<br />
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I've decided to have a resolution of sorts... to be more positive. <br />
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This year I'm focusing more on the blog and will have lots more content. What would you like to see? <br />
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Until the next post, <br />
Are and Pops.<br />
Arepops.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04726585134826559432noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1587589460625043377.post-82520738755835446362015-11-05T20:20:00.001+00:002015-11-05T20:23:17.455+00:00Hugh Rice wish listA competition to win your wish list? Could that be any better?<br />
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http://www.hughrice.co.uk/for-her/rings/platinum-109ct-diamond-six-claw-solitaire-ring/p/39435<br />
^that's a really really special diamond ring (cough, engagement,cough...is my other half reading this?) Well, they did day WISH list.<br />
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http://www.hughrice.co.uk/for-her/watches/michael-kors-ladies-parker-chronograph-glitz-watch/p/57200<br />
^ a rose gold michael korrs watch has been on my list for a few years now.<br />
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http://www.hughrice.co.uk/for-her/jewellery/daisy-rose-gold-plated-30-halo-holder/p/48952<br />
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http://www.hughrice.co.uk/for-her/jewellery/jersey-pearl-7mm-white-pearl-necklace/p/58447<br />
^every girl needs pearls ;)<br />
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I've decided to leave it at 4 things because if I keep going I really won't be able to stop.<br />
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The site - www.hughrice.co.uk is full of the most beautiful bits!<br />
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Okay okay 1 more...<br />
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http://www.hughrice.co.uk/pandora/rings/pandora-silver-and-carnelian-july-birthstone-ring/p/34724<br />
^ pops birthstone.<br />
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Thanks Hugh Rice, now you've made me want everything :P<br />
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Until the next post,<br />
AreArepops.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04726585134826559432noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1587589460625043377.post-77521294425585232022015-08-31T06:36:00.001+01:002015-08-31T06:36:01.319+01:00Being ill with a little one.<p dir="ltr">Not only am I unwell but MM is too... its so hard having to juggle being ill and having a little one. You have to just get on with it, no time for moaning and self pity (and trust me I want to) </p>
<p dir="ltr">Does anyone else desperately want their mummy when they're ill? 26 and I still do.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Waaaah. Everyone feel sorry for me as I won't have time to today 😷</p>
<p dir="ltr">Until the next post,<br>
Sick bugs and pops.</p>
Arepops.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04726585134826559432noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1587589460625043377.post-71444436626509468412015-08-26T12:01:00.000+01:002015-08-31T06:36:45.995+01:00Float like a butterfly sting like a bee.On our week of London pops and I went for a walk around London to see some sites. She was asleep at all of them so it's something we're going to have to do again. We did manage to have a nice little 'picnic' in St James' park. All fun and games until a bee landed on pops leg. I noticed it and was just about to sweep it away and it stung her. I actually saw it sting her... Bloody bee. She made a small little cry when the stinger went in and then was fine. I took the stinger out and made a mad dash for a chemist... She was just sitting in the pram like nothing happened which made me panic more.<br />
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Long story short we got to a chemist got her some Piriton and she's completely fine.<br />
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Have you or little one been stung by a bee? How did you react? I've not been stung but assume I would be a proper drama queen...<br />
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Even more reason to sort my changing bag first aid kit (wish I had done it sooner)<br />
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Until the next post,<br />
Are and Pops.Arepops.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04726585134826559432noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1587589460625043377.post-74769815971377497632015-08-16T22:12:00.000+01:002015-08-31T06:37:22.860+01:00Week away and saying goodbye. (Pretend it's Friday 14th)MM and I spent today saying goodbye to his uncle john. We didn't take pops as we decided she's too young to understand what's going on just yet. <br />
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It was an amazing service and utterly heartbreaking to see everyone so sad. The priest was great and like he said 'morn that you will miss the person and you're parting but not that they are gone' I'm paraphrasing but it's a lovely message all the same.<br />
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Pops and I will be spending the week with dede in london without daddy (wah)<br />When we visit London usually were spread so thin I never get the time to see everyone I want to so this time will be different. We're going to have a very busy week seeing people and places.<br />
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Until the next post,<br />
Are and Pops.<br />
Arepops.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04726585134826559432noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1587589460625043377.post-22539340009108130552015-08-02T18:52:00.000+01:002015-08-31T06:38:24.233+01:00Mum envyDo you ever look at other mums and think...<br />
'Seriously, how do you get the time to look that amazing?'<br />
I'm lucky if I get time for a shower in the morning, granted I would sleep Instead of putting makeup on etc but some mums look like they get both... BOTH!<br />
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Can you even remember what that feels like? I can't.<br />
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I remember seeing on TV a while back if you put blushe on you look more fresh faced? I've got the blusher, I'll see how it goes.<br />
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Any tips or tricks you've learnt that you want to share??<br />
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Until the next post,<br />
Are.Arepops.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04726585134826559432noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1587589460625043377.post-34541193366337605312015-07-27T13:42:00.004+01:002015-08-31T06:37:34.910+01:00All over the place.Since pops turned the big ONE I've felt completely in a daze. I barely know the day of the week.<br />
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Do any other mums get this feeling sometimes?<br />
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I think i need to get more organised!<br />
Have you got any top tips? I'm open for suggestions :)<br />
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Until the next post,<br />
Are.Arepops.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04726585134826559432noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1587589460625043377.post-2184387656538535222015-07-22T15:14:00.000+01:002015-07-22T15:16:05.022+01:00Stanley chops. R.I.P my beautiful little boy. My strong little ox.<br />
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Theres different types of people in this world When it comes to pets. I'm the type that considers a pet part of the family. It doesn't matter how small or insignificant an animal may be to you in some people's eyes they are the world.<br />
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Arepops.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04726585134826559432noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1587589460625043377.post-59429967506575922262015-07-09T14:36:00.001+01:002015-07-09T14:36:59.035+01:00unbelievabowl??There's a bowl out there called the 'unbelievabowl' you may have seen it or heard of it... its by vital baby.<br />
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Arepops.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04726585134826559432noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1587589460625043377.post-72667794980150689242015-07-04T10:57:00.001+01:002015-07-04T10:57:27.534+01:00One of those moments.So, yesterday (3/7) I had one of those panic parent moments!<br />
Pops had a reaction to a new sun cream I bought her.<br />
The past few days I've heard nothing but 'keep your kids protected by the sun' on this morning they said that being burnt as a child can increase your likelyhood of getting skin cancer as an adult FOUR times as much. Four times? That's crazy and scary to even think about!!<br />
The suncream I was using on pops is a factor 30 so when I came across a factor 50 I naturally assumed it would be the better... wouldn't everyone? My only thought was sun protection and I completely forgot to take into acount her sensitive skin!<br />
I put the cream on her and off for some lunch we went.<br />
It must have been about an hour and a half later when I noticed pops rubbing her face, she had come out in a bright red blochy rash over the right side of her face around her eye. I was so panicked so as I was phoning my mum for advice I was wiping her face with a wipe to get off the cream (it's the only thing I could think to do) as I was panicking like a mad person a lady saw and came over to help.<br />
She told me it was a reaction and to pop to the chemist to get some periton for her but because pops is under 1 they wouldn't give it to me over the counter so off to the doctors we went. The rash had gone down so much by the time we got there.<br />
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Arepops.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04726585134826559432noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1587589460625043377.post-63344183702962651712015-06-28T10:40:00.001+01:002015-06-28T10:45:26.279+01:00Folly farm.We've had a busy long weekend. MM took Friday (and monday) off to make a long weekend and I was told it's going to be a busy one. We went to folly farm on Friday which is in Pembrokeshire. It's amazing there. It's more like a zoo/soft play/farm/funfair. We got there just after lunch so fed pops<br />
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They have so much to do in the farm area and lots of little things to teach kids about it all but Pops was getting a bit weary of the farm animals so we went to enjoy the soft play (and wear her out for bed)</div>
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We all had so much fun in the soft play and there's different ones for different aged kids but all have so many things to do.</div>
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We all had an amazing day and would highly recommend anyone to go. There's so much to do for both adults and kids! </div>
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Arepops.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04726585134826559432noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1587589460625043377.post-83169995155425015782015-06-23T17:30:00.002+01:002015-06-23T17:30:43.973+01:00Dreams.I've always had really vivid dreams (expect in pregnancy, which is weird) and I always have to tell the person who was in it (if I know them) I don't know why, I think it's because if the dream felt so real then maybe somethings wrong in real life? Last night I had a pretty terrible sleep and kept waking up. I ended up having a dream about an old friend... I don't remember the dream that much but remember being really worried about him. Although I have vivid dreams often I have a handful of dreams I've had that I will never forgot... The sort of ones that you can reply in your mind in so much detail it could have been a film you watched last night. Have you ever had a dream that you'll never forget? Good or bad. Do you believe dreams have meanings? Let me know.<br />
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Are and Pops.Arepops.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04726585134826559432noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1587589460625043377.post-1862312089334611922015-06-20T12:33:00.000+01:002015-06-23T17:31:30.650+01:00Tooth brushing dilemmas.Myself and pops are constantly battling this teeth brushing malarkey.<br />
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The toothbrush in the picture is by wisdom and it's what we've had since we started (somehow she keeps hiding them and we've had to keep buying new ones) I think this is the best shape, it's big a sturdy and seems easier to hold and means she's not as likely to grab the wrong end. I've always let pops 'brush' her teeth with that one and I'll take over with a more adult hand friendly one but she's just not into that anymore.<br />
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Arepops.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04726585134826559432noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1587589460625043377.post-6309233552535727142015-06-15T16:27:00.001+01:002015-06-15T16:27:31.361+01:00Learning welsh.<p dir="ltr">Pops and I have been going to the library welsh group for babies... I think I definitely enjoy it more than her. </p>
<p dir="ltr">We sing welsh songs and the lady reads us stories in welsh and then we go over to the craft area and we (mainly me) make something welsh related. Today we made magnets with hello, how are you, goodbye etc on (pops was trying to eat it all)</p>
<p dir="ltr">I've learnt two songs and loads of new words... Now I just need to not be so embarrassed to use them!</p>
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We've wanted to sort our garden out for the last year but keep putting it off. We bought these cute little haning plant pots a few months ago and have now got plants to go in them. The OH bought the plants without me... not too sure I would have chosen these myself. (Except the lavender, he got that for me)<br />
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They are really pretty colours which is nice, they will brighten up our garden for sure... providing I don't kill them!<br />
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Like I said, opposite of green thumb... used this soil... not sure if it's good or not?! Is there specific soils for different plants?<br />
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I planted my lavender in a giant pot, I love it and can't wait to make use of the beautiful lavender when it's more developed. (Developed? That doesn't seem like the right word?)<br />
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Now we just need to sort the shed and clean the decking and we're ready for our welsh 'summer'<br />
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Are and Pops.Arepops.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04726585134826559432noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1587589460625043377.post-86399342017775251302015-06-14T11:04:00.001+01:002015-06-14T11:04:52.955+01:00Lily. Lili. Lilly. Lillie?! I've grown up with a not so common name and even more uncommon spelling, it wasnt great in school. You'd know the teacher was at your name when you would hear 'uhm'... I actually dreaded supply teachers because of this.<br />
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My holy communion the priest said my name wrong (even though he'd know me for years) and the amount of different ways to say it Ive heard is crazy... I didn't want that for pops. I chose a name I thought was beautiful and 'normal' I haven't got anything against other spellings of the name but pops has her name spelt the actual flower way so why has it now become so common to get that wrong?! </div>
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Arepops.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04726585134826559432noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1587589460625043377.post-70229287665453118672015-06-14T09:17:00.003+01:002015-06-14T09:17:57.155+01:00Blog it out.<h2 class="title" style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: Gibson, 'Helvetica Neue', HelveticaNeue, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 25px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.16; margin: 0px;">
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