tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1239368200160372072024-03-13T14:52:55.374-07:00What Nancy DidAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09663117670938529301noreply@blogger.comBlogger150125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-123936820016037207.post-62293985899645704952015-05-21T00:51:00.000-07:002015-05-21T00:51:47.577-07:00Child talk<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I heard from a speech therapist the other week that she had read an article regarding the amount we talk to our children. According to this article, on average, children from wealthier upbringings hear 30 millions more words by the time they reach schooling age, than those of less priveledged homes. That's not 30millioms different words, but 30 millions spoken words.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">That got me to thinking how many words I speak to Noah a day. I am constantly talking to him and he chats away to me in his gurgley coos and ahhs. I don't talk sense sometimes and I often am probably not giving him totally the correct information, but I think it's really important to talk and to let your child join in the conversation.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Ever since I clocked myself talking all the time to Noah I have noticed other parents and the conversations they have with their children (or lack thereof, which is an unfortunate reality on my bus into town more often than not).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Whilst listening to these conversations it quite often sparks a little smile, as conversations with children can be thought provoking and genuine. I often find new vocab is created that will probably stick with that family forever. I thought I'd share with you some that made me smile....</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Son to mummy 'I think You are kind and you are nice mummy', mummy back to son ' and I think you are kind and nice too alfie'</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09663117670938529301noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-123936820016037207.post-81762280923124683842015-05-11T02:00:00.000-07:002015-05-11T02:00:02.950-07:00Beautiful Boutique<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I popped into Cuckfield the other day to see my friend and went into the gorgeous baby boutique, <a href="https://m.facebook.com/willobabychildrenswear">Willo</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Although it's very tiny they have some gorgeous bits and I could resist getting Noah some great bits for the summer.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I think my fav is the baby grow from <a href="http://www.miniature.com/">Mini a ture</a>, the blue pattern is so so cute and even though it's a size to big Noah is already wearing it (at £19 he will be getting as much wear out of it as possible!!!)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I celebrated my birthday back last week and got a fantastic surprise from my best friend who sent me a box of the most fabulous cheese and pickle from <a href="http://www.pongcheese.co.uk/">Pong</a>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I got 4 fantastic soft cheeses and a jar of pickle and G and I spent the evening gorging ourselves once we had put the boy to bed. A lovely glass of red and some gorgeous soft cheese and crackers and we were set!</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09663117670938529301noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-123936820016037207.post-5089446478559110422015-04-18T07:46:00.001-07:002015-05-09T03:09:16.194-07:00Healthy Start<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I was so scared when I fell pregnant that I would put on all the weight that I tried so hard to lose back in 2012-2013. I had just go to the weight I wanted and was fitting into Zara clothes and top shop clothes for the first time ever which has really boosted my confidence. At the end of the pregnancy my fears were realised as I weighed in at the biggest I have ever been.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">It was hard work before and I was training for the marathon so that helped with the motivation, but this time around I know I can do it, and I know how the end goal feels!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I have signed up to some new mum baby classes up at the children's centre which started this week and have tried some new healthier food combinations.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Today I tried bagel with hummus, avacado and black pepper! Soooo tasty :!</span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09663117670938529301noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-123936820016037207.post-69093717071428322882015-04-17T01:36:00.003-07:002015-04-17T01:36:47.756-07:00Birthday Wish List<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><br /></span>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">My 29th Birthday is fast approaching and I've been trying to think about what I might like. I've spent the last 3 months in a baby daze and haven't had a chance to think much about myself.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">It would be nice to have an hour or 2 to spoil myself so having someone take Noah so I can get my hair or nails done would be brilliant.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">When I started writing the blog I wanted a way to share everything that I do. People often asked for recipes, or 'how to' of DIY bits and bobs, or commented on my outfits.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">I wanted a platform where I could share all things cool, but also somewhere to have a quick ramble.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">I couldn't help but drag Noah and G to the shops on day 3 to stock up on some boy specific clothes! I've since been enjoying buying things I saw when I was pregnant but didn't get. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">In this first year of marriage though I have found myself, not just wanting a baby, but wanting a family. Not only do I want a baby, but I want to have G's baby. I want to join us together even more by having something that inevitably links us forever. Something that we get to make and share; and believe me that's saying something for me as I'm not one for sharing!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">I've been lusting after <a href="http://cupcakesandcashmere.com/decor/shimmering-wall#feed=/tag/rooms-and-details">this one</a> that Emily has in her office for ages so decided that it might be fun to do something similar for the party.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">I had a search online and found some good tutorials like <a href="http://www.boho-weddings.com/2013/10/21/diy-tutorial-tissue-paper-tassel-garland/">this one on Boho Weddings</a>.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">I'm excited about trying more of them with some glittery paper and other colours. Super glad I'fe figured out how to make them, as they seem to be super expensive to buy online!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">I was so pleased with this gorgeous Essie gel nail vanish that G bought me for my birthday. It's called 'sweater girl' and came from an online amazon store.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">The Essie gels are affordable and come in fantastic colours, are easy to apply, and mean I get my Essie fix with the longevity of gel!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">On Easter Sunday we headed down to Whitstable for a fantastic meal at <a href="http://www.theburgerbros.co.uk/">Burger Brother</a>s, located at the Coach and Horses, for their Sunday special BBQ and Jazz.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Um, Wow!!! It was like an amazing meat feast, just like you would get in America, but full of flavours and just down the road from home!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">I am lucky that my parents live on an old apple farm so we have loads of space surrounding us when we head back there.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Now that the evenings are longer and the days are warmer being able to get back to the country for the weekend is a real treat.</span></div>
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