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Life in the Motherhood Wilderness

Busby // An interview at 4.5 years

When Busby turned three I decided to stop her monthly updates, as I found I was starting to repeat myself (you can find all of her updates here)! Well, this lovely little lady is four and a half years old today, so I thought I’d continue on with this interview-style post I started when she was 3.5!

What is your name? *says first name*

How old are you?  Just four.

Who is your best friend? Toby and Ted… and Thomas!

What is your favourite toy? Flopsy – because she’s on my lap right now. [Read more…]

Busby // The First Haircut

I’ve been putting it off. And off. And off again, for months. But on Saturday, Busby had her first real haircut in a salon! With the start of school approaching in September, and summer on the way (maybe?), it felt like the right time to have her lovely long locks cut…

The day before our appointment, Busby asked me whether I could leave her there so she could “be a big girl, like you mummy” I think my heart might have broken a little (when did she get so grown up?). I told her that I wouldn’t be able to leave her this time, but maybe when she was a bit older (in my head I was thinking: “Yes, when you’re 18!”).  [Read more…]

Busby // School is on the horizon

starting schoolDarling Busby,

In around two months time we will find out which Primary School you will be attending.

You are currently going to Preschool at our first choice, so we have everything crossed that you’ll continue on into the Reception Class there. It’s a lovely school, and you’ve made so many friends in the term and a half that you’ve been attending. (You never cease to amaze me with the ease that you make friends.)

But, gosh! Primary School!?! When did that happen?! [Read more…]

Family Fun // #DadsWhoPlayBarbie

“Logic will get you from A to Z; imagination will get you everywhere.” ― Albert Einstein.

At four, Busby is the perfect age for imagination play – and what an imagination she has! From sailing the seven seas in search of treasure, to blasting into space with Flopsy bunny, this girl can (and will be) anything!

The lovely folk at Barbie sent her a box full of dolls and accessories to help some of her stories along and, as part of their #DadsWhoPlayBarbie campaign, they wanted Nick to join her on an adventure or three! [Read more…]

Poem // The Germ Factory (aka Soft Play)

My poem today is inspired by the horrendous cold that H-Bear and I picked up at Soft Play last week (which I’m currently suffering with right now). Apparently even industrial grade alcohol gel can’t stop this one… 

Poem Soft Play

A weeks worth of weather-checking
And late night meditation,
You agree to the plans
With trepidation.
Topping up the echinacea,
Packing the alcohol gel.
You make your way
To Soft Play Hell. [Read more…]