Pampering my preschooler

by Chloe // October 26, 2017 // 1 Comment

So, I had a micro lecture off a complete stranger on the topic of my daughter having pink painted nails. (grrrr) Scarlett is very nearly four and has developed a keen interest in beautifying herself. She’s always loved looking in... Continue reading →

Perspective

by Chloe // August 1, 2017 // No Comments

I get a lot of comments on my apparent sunny disposition. “Chloe you’re so positive” “Chloe you’re so happy all the time” Well, I have news for those who seem to only meet me on my good days… Today was... Continue reading →

The Threenage Year

by Chloe // June 20, 2017 // 3 Comments

I rather boastfully thought I’d avoided the dreaded ‘terrible twos’, my sweet darling Scarlett was a delight morning, noon and night and never gave me much aggro. It seems however that she was merely leading me into a false sense... Continue reading →

A Mothers Thank You

by Chloe // May 22, 2017 // 3 Comments

This post is in appreciation of the most wonderful of people – preschool teachers. You are the individuals who set the foundation stones in our children’s lives, the rare possessors of parental trust who open the doors to colourful rooms... Continue reading →

The Leeds Half Marathon and Me

by Chloe // May 18, 2017 // 2 Comments

A few months ago I revealed I was going to be running the Amsterdam Marathon in October this year. Well, I wasn’t fibbing and I have been upping my running game ever since as 26.219 miles is a bloody long... Continue reading →

The Fantastic Furniture Adventure

by Chloe // April 6, 2017 // No Comments

We are having a bit of work done to the house which means we need some new furniture, I have been scouring the internet for my ideal sofa and the perfect wine table but you really need to see these... Continue reading →

The Frigging Flu

by Chloe // March 13, 2017 // No Comments

Last week was a total write off after I contracted a nasty bout of Influenza with an extra helping of tonsillitis. It came on quickly, one minute I was rushing around food shopping and cleaning and the next I was... Continue reading →

A Stork Is Brewing

by Chloe // February 8, 2017 // No Comments

My youngest daughter is coming up to a year old this May. I can’t believe where that time has gone?! We are still struggling through sleepless nights and I’m continuously dousing out calpol for sprouting teeth and suctioning snot out... Continue reading →

The Marathon Mummy

by Chloe // January 22, 2017 // No Comments

A couple of weeks ago a handful of fellow mums and myself committed to something we’ve been mulling over for a while… We completed our applications and booked our flights to take part in the 2017 AMSTERDAM MARATHON!!! The event... Continue reading →

Housework Horrors

by Chloe // January 16, 2017 // 1 Comment

Sometimes I feel like all I’ve done all day is clean this sodding house. Like a slave to my family, but unlike actual slaves I don’t get a nice dark, quiet cupboard to sit in all by myself. (***I do... Continue reading →