A few weeks ago I received an email from Photobox asking me to review one of their photo diaries or photo calendars. We don’t have a calendar at home, mostly because we forget to look at/write on it. Mr TOPP and I both have calendars on our phones that are linked to each other so we [...]

I knew when I signed up for this mummying lark that my body would change. Obviously it would. I have grown two whole people in there (go me!) but have been very lucky that I have got back into most of my pre-pregnancy clothes relatively quickly both times. Please don’t hate me. My body has [...]

19. Go to the Olympics We’re just waiting to hear if we got tickets. Fingers crossed. 20. Go to the Paralympics I’m in the process of persuading school that we should take the kids. I think I am winning… 21. Use a baby sitter regularly so me and my man can go out on our [...]

I don’t know about you but I often think that Big M is speaking a whole different language. I was fully prepared for this to be the case when she is a teenager and we start with the “huh?” or the “shutupmumwhatdoyouevenknow?” But Big M isn’t a teenager, she is three. THREE! I wasn’t prepared [...]

Sunday, 8am, getting breakfast ready Big M: Can I have some cake? Keep me going ’til breakfast? ******** Showing the lady in Homebase her bag of new, just purchased clothes. Big M: I got shopping Lady: Oooh, aren’t you a lucky girl. Big M: Yes. Lady: Bye bye! Big M: Bye! We walk off Big [...]

I’m not one for making new year’s resolutions, but occasionally I give myself a specific goal for the year. Not every year, just when life changes are afoot.  For example, 2005 was the Year Of The Furry Pet, which involved us buying our own home, and therefore being able to have a furry pet. 2006 [...]

Today the M’s and I went to a well known supermarket to purchase a few items that I had forgotten to put on our weekly internet shop dagnammit. We also wanted to pick up some bibs with sleeves for Little M because, turns out, this weaning lark is a very messy business. We got all [...]

Dear Santa, How are you? I hope you are well. I know this is a busy time for you, so I thought I’d help you out by letting you know that my name will definitely be on your list. I have been a really good girl this year unless eating too many biscuits is bad. [...]

A few weeks ago, photobox contacted me and asked me to review one of their photo gift ideas. Initially I was going to go for a photo book, but then I decided I would see how the canvas prints turned out. I signed up for an account (very easy), uploaded my photo (again, easy) and [...]

Apart from the six months between March and September 2009, I have been wearing maternity or breastfeeding tops for the last three years. I long for the day when I can buy clothes without having to consider ease of access or room for a growing tummy. Although that last one may still be a consideration [...]