Author Archives: Helen

About Helen

Harrassed mother to GG and the Bug.Writer of other people's blogs. Drinker of frozen wine. Full Profile on Google+

Win a ticket to BritMums Live

Posted on May 18, 2013 by Helen

This year I’m going to BritMums Live for the 3rd time. This year I will be speaking at BritMums Live for the first time. This year I am sponsored to attend BritMums Live for the first time. This year, I … Continue reading →

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Homework: Wot so Funee?

Posted on May 14, 2013 by Helen

My daughter is a funny writer. When she puts her mind to it, she can write witty commentary filled with wonderful adjectives and characterisation. But she’s easily bored, and – if I’m going to be more honest than a loving … Continue reading →

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1983 – 2013 Still the same emotional girl…

Posted on May 12, 2013 by Helen

1983
Sixteen years old. I thought I knew it all. I had my O-levels under my belt (what is it with these flippin GCSE thingys anyway?) and I was leaving school – briefly. My 3 meter ribbon contained the signatures … Continue reading →

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Oh s*!t: the day the Bug learned to ride a bike

Posted on May 5, 2013 by Helen
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Mums Show Live (or what the hell do you do with them once they’re school-age?)

Posted on May 4, 2013 by Helen

If you’re anything like me you went to the Baby Show when you were pregnant with your first child. In fact, if you’re anything like me you did everything it was possible to do when pregnant with your first child. Yoga, … Continue reading →

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Why? Why would I sing live on all over Google and You Tube??

Posted on April 26, 2013 by Helen

Yep, that is me. I’m looking a bit stupefied, but don’t judge. This is actually my singing face. I sing with Rock Choir – you know, the clicky clappy jiggy one – and we’re always being told to smile and … Continue reading →

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Reward your friends with E.ON

Posted on April 18, 2013 by Helen

Relationships are a complicated thing aren’t they? On an average day I hate my Mum at least 3 times, and my brother somewhat more, but I also find myself spouting how much I love them every day. That’s just weird. … Continue reading →

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Letters from Bedtime Bear: Wot so Funee?

Posted on April 16, 2013 by Helen

We went to visit Grandma recently. Naturally our bedtime bears came with us. Every single time we pack to come home, we leave something behind. Last time it was all Mummy’s underwear, in a Florida hotel. The rest of the … Continue reading →

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Do you really want to be a parent?

Posted on April 13, 2013 by Helen

Why is it that we never tell expectant parents the truth? Parents wax lyrical about the joys of being a parent. Like a cheerful gang of die-hards, they laugh off the well-quoted exhaustion, discuss – endlessly – the requirement for … Continue reading →

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Pillow Pets: Wot so Funee?

Posted on April 8, 2013 by Helen

Image courtesy of the Disney Store
Isn’t he cute? Stitch – the Bug took a fancy to him immediately on arrival at Disney World in Orlando, having never once watched an episode of Lilo and Stitch on TV. It’s so easy … Continue reading →

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