Three cheers for coffee

Friends are food for the soul Where would we be without our friends? In each stage of our lives, they are so important. I love how I have a few friends who have known me in pretty much most stages of my life; you grow together and share magic moments. These are the women who've seen you at your best, and your worst! You have helped each other through so much and had fun on the way. I have one particular close friend I've known since I was five and we've shared so much together, through thick and thin. That reminded me of marriage vows. Well, there are friend vows but they're just unspoken! Soul mates aren't just partners, they can be friends too. Now I'm so lucky to call her sister in law. We are now aunties to our kids. It's just fab! We have an unspoken rule- I have her back and she has mine. It's that simple. I can say this about my other sister in law too. It's lovely having old friends but it's also great maki...

The mother of all hoods! I thought I'd make this a fun, yet thought provoking blog about the many sides of motherhood. Little did I foresee how emotional I would get researching this subject on Pinterest! I already had tears in my eyes in the first few minutes with quotes like these! Especially the last bit! We definitely view ourselves differently to how our children do. We place too much pressure on ourselves, way too much. But who is it for? Are our kids any happier if we have waxed our legs and been to the gym that morning? I really doubt it. They're probably glad you decided to spend that time playing an extra round of Pop to the blooming shops, again! Notice the rewording there! This is one of those quotes I wish I'd read a long time ago. So new mums- read these quotes! We do spend time worrying as mums that we are doing it right. There is no set rule book. This quote is very reassuring and should be read and reread throughout the year! From my experience o...