Being a mum means more than giving birth to a child.It’s loving and knowing a soul before you even see it. It’s carrying and caring for a life completely dependant on you for survival. It’s giving air to the lungs that grew within you, and sight to the eyes that will never see you as…… Continue reading Happy Mother’s Day
I haven’t always loved books or reading. But as I’ve gotten older I’ve learned to submerge myself in a great book. One of my favourite authors is Freya North. I love her style of writing and the journey her characters go on. She really brings everything to life. I wish I had enjoyed reading as…… Continue reading Happy World Book Day
Today is an amazing day. It is the day that I celebrate my beautiful funny little Ellie-bear’s 1st birthday. I totally underestimated how quickly a year would go by. I remember the day she was born so vividly. The whole journey from conception, pregnancy to labour is one that words alone cannot describe. I am…… Continue reading Hip hip hooray! Ellie-bear is 1 today
So here’s another recipe for the little munchkins to try. Diced Chicken Coconut milk Tin of chopped tomatoes Onions Butter beans Cornflour Seasonings – Medium curry powder, corriander, onion salt, all purpose seasoning Pearl Barley Method Start cooking the Pearl Barley as it takes 50 minutes. Place the Barley in a pan of…… Continue reading Chicken, butter beans with Pearl Barley
So for the past couple of weeks I’ve been reading a lot of articles on productivity. Now almost a year into motherhood and I’m finding that I have to continuously adapt to Eliana’s schedule/development. I’m sure this will be the case for the next 20 years at least. But just when I feel like I…… Continue reading Back and Forth!
In exactly a month my Ellie-bear will be turning one. I can’t believe it’s nearly here. People always say children grow up too quickly and I’ve witnessed this in the last year. Eliana has gone from crawling at 8 months to taking her very first steps a couple of weeks ago. I can’t wait…… Continue reading A month left to go…
For the adults For Ellie-bear So here’s another recipe your little ones may enjoy… Smoked Mackerel Courgettes Red Kidney beans Green peppers Spinach Tin of chopped Tomatoes Method Cut the courgettes, peppers and spinach down to size. Place in a baking dish with the red kidney beans and season. I seasoned my veg with…… Continue reading Mackerel and Veg bake
It’s been almost 2 weeks since my last post. I’ve had so much going on and I’ve found myself juggling work, projects and family life. 2016 so far has been great and I’m hoping that the year continues in this manner. My little Ellie-bear had her 10-12 month check up with the clinic last Friday.…… Continue reading Hello again!
When I started writing this Sounds of Blackness ‘Optimistic’ blazed in my ears. What are the chances?! In quiet reflection I have concluded that 2015 has been an emotional roller coaster. I’ve been stressed, anxious, excited, relieved, frantic, powerless and pessimistic. Some of those emotions subsided and others grew when I gave birth. Last year…… Continue reading Farewell to 2015
Oh Mummy Dearest 