I have never claimed to be green fingered. When we moved here two years ago we inherited a well established, mature garden. Complete with falling down fences. In the two years we have lived here we have dug up half the plants, planted some extra grass and fixed the fence. I am yet to set [...]

Big M: I am SO angry with my legs right now. They are all wobbly. ******** Mr TOPP: I saw R’s mummy as we left nursery. Big M: Did you? I didn’t. Mr TOPP: Yes, she was there as we left. Big M: Are you sure Daddy? Mr TOPP: Yes. Big M: Are you? Mr [...]

Four years and two weeks ago my life changed forever. In the best way possible. See the light over at sticky fingers.

Big M: Can we have a special pudding ‘coz it’s my party on Saturday? ******** Big M: They’re pretty lights aren’t they? They’re like giant fairy lights. Me: They are pretty cool aren’t they? Big M: I quite fancy being some of those when I grow up. Me: Really? Mr TOPP: but would being a [...]

Today my biggest baby is 4. FOUR!!!* Last night before Big M went to bed I asked her some questions: Me: So, Big M, how old are you today? Big M: 3 Me: And how old will you be tomorrow? Big M: FOUR! Me: What has been the best thing about being three? Big M: [...]

It’s been two months since I checked my progress on my day zero challenge. I blame Christmas. Given that this round up should contain two whole months of achievements, you’d expect it to be chock full of things I can cross off my list. I hope we’re not sorely disappointed… *deep breath* 2. Use our [...]

Last year I decided to join in with project 365. If you don’t know what that is, basically you take a photo every day for a year. I fully didn’t expect to get to the end of January. But I did. Turns out I made it right to the end of 2011. I mostly loved [...]

Merry Christmas from The M’s. And me. Hope you’re having a wonderful time.

Little M: spots Mr TOPP on TV OOOOOH! points DADA!! ******* Me: Dad, please can I have some money for my lunch? ******** Big M: Mummy, please can I have a tissue? *blows nose* That was fabbylous blowing. Look at all that snot!

There are many things I am proud of. The M’s make me proud every single day. They are feisty, funny and set to take on the world. I am proud of Mr TOPP and myself for making them that way, and making a happy loving family for ourselves. We kick ass. I am proud of [...]