New Look...

Check out the new look for my blog! I love being able to easily add photos, and coming soon will be great ideas and activities for stay-at-home Mums. Let me know what you think by leaving a comment (first time comments are moderated for spam protection). Those cute kids must have a good lookin’ mama… (Thanks to my wonderful hubby who designed the mySquiggles banner for me.  If you’re interested in...

Playing Pretend...

My toddler’s imagination seems to have burst into life overnight. Suddenly she has discovered that any object can be whatever you want it to be, if you just pretend. She likes to use the word “pretend” as well, just to make sure we aren’t confused. This morning she said, “I’m just going to the pretend shops with my pretend baby to get some pretend garlic bread. Is that ok my pretend...

Jelly Belly...

Recently my daughter and I were dancing around the lounge room happily together. Just as I thought about what a lovely moment it was, the happy bubble burst. My two year old came over to me, put her hands on my stomach and said, “Stop wobbling!” I vaguely remember having a flat stomach. That was two kids ago and things will never be the same again! But I do know they will improve with time and exercise, so...

Grow Baby...

My baby boy really hasn’t grown well since birth. (It’s only a half sized footy in the lower pic!)  During his first 4 months of life we have had to have him weighed weekly or fortnightly to monitor his weight gain, and I have done my darnedest to boost my milk supply. Mums hear the message loud and clear that “breast is best” so it’s hard not to feel guilty about going to Plan B. For me...