You know you've been watching too much Disney Jr. when you start hoping that certain cartoon characters will go on to have a romantic future together; date, get married, and then ultimately, have little cartoon babies. OK, Handy Manny...Kelly, I think it's time we start to take things up a notch. Come on! The tools need a step mummy! They've been dragging this storyline on too, too long! If anyone can remember the whole Who's the Boss "Toni and Angela" love story, you will appreciate Manny and Kelly...except, they're animated characters in a cartoon with a Spanish speaking cast, including talking tools (although, I've often thought of Toni Danza as being a tool ha!). And, since we're on the topic of the show, Mr. Lopart...really?? I think we all know your little secret, perhaps it's time that Manny build you a custom Oak closet....SO YOU CAN COME OUT OF IT. Mr. Lopart, aka, Leonard, is a cartoon man in approximately his mid to late 40's, he owns a sweet shop, has a cat named FLUFFY, and has a love/hate relationship with his mother. Ohhhhhh boy, I really REALLY need to get a life..waaaaaaaaaaaa waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND, AND BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND TO MY FAMILY AND FRIENDS IN THE UK!!! xx babiesmumma xx
Thursday, 2 May 2013
The grass really ISN'T always greener on the other side
About a decade ago, I had the pleasure of being employed by Home Hardware in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. I worked for and with, some of the greatest people you'll ever have a chance to know. As summer was arriving, we as floor staff were to stock shelves with seasonal products...that's when I first laid eyes on "him". A beautiful, 2 kilogram bag of fine, Kentucky Bluegrass lawn seed. This bag of seed evoked thoughts of Southern Belles clad in beautiful, frilly dresses walking barefoot on this lush ocean of blue-green (dare I say...AZURE) grass, eating KFC, while listening to Neil Diamond (Kentucky Woman...naturally), waiting for the Derby to start!!!! I...MUST...BUY...THIS!!! So, I put my plan into motion. Soon, I too, would be a Southern Belle, eating my bucket (or barrel...depending on the mood), with the prettiest lawn on the block! Each day I would wait upon my glorious little grass seed to grow, dreaming of my gazebo and 5 piece brass band. Then the day finally arrived, and my task was now complete. As it turns out...it's only grass. Happy Thursday Everyone!!! xx Babiesmumma. xx
Tuesday, 30 April 2013
I'm really hoping that blood shot eyes and frizzy hair are the new trend this spring on the catwalk?
One of my biggest pieces of advice that I give to all expecting Mums is to SLEEEEEEEEP. Sleep even if you don't feel like sleeping, because, as most Mums know....you will never really know sleep again. With my daughter, although we struggled with her because she suffered from colic, was a great sleeper. Enter Jack. My happy little nugget of joy not only brings us loads of smiles and giggles, but masses of sleep deprivation. I literally live in my pyjamas for about 90% of the time. I put on my "lounge wear", as my gf Nancy and I like to refer to it as. When I take a shower, I just swap one set of "lounge wear" for another...it's perfect! I suppose if the kids see me dressed like this, when I really dress up, they're going to think I'm, bloody Cinderella, so I guess it's a win win! ha! Now, in saying all this, I still do my makeup. I refuse to give up my MAC, so, even if my hair looks like a mixture of Diana Ross and Little Richard at least my lips are glossy and eyes are spruced with liner and mascara.
Does anyone have any tips they wish they were given as a first time Mum, or any advice they wish they'd of followed??! Speak soon! xx Babiesmumma xx
The Magical Colour-Changing Horse from The Wizard of Oz
Friends, please forgive the multiple changes to the colour, layout, background, etc., of my page as I have no idea how to maneuvre this thing??? Thank you for your patience, and enjoy the lightshow!! haha! x x babiesmumma. xx
Hi and thank you for stopping by. This is my very first blog so please, be gentle. xx
I'll start with a little about myself. I'm a Canadian, living in the United Kingdom with my super awesome husband, and two little babies. I'm 40 years old and a stay at home Mum to Lily, nearly 2 and Jack, 6 months old. This blog is meant to provide some form of therapy to all parents, but especially to ones who are playing the game, a little later in life. I never EVER imagined how full my life would be with children, but I also never imagined doing it on the brink of geriatrics...I'm kidding, well, not really. ha! I'd like to keep this a fun site, and a place of non judgement. It's hard enough being a parent of a tantruming kid (me), and dealing with the evil glares...You just know they're thinking, "why isn't your child wearing a Hannibal Lecter mask?" So, please, when you can take some time from your busy day of cooking noodles and making applesauce...make a cuppa, put your feet up and enjoy. I hope to entertain, and TO BE entertained by your comments! Thank you. Babiesmumma. xx
