Brightbook

Posted in General on March 18th, 2010 by Jo

Daddy and James made Brightbook a free website for doing your accounts, particularly good, when you are self employed! It’s really getting more users and having more interest! Wel done boys! Article in accounting web

Jessie

Posted in General on March 16th, 2010 by Jo

Lula was in charge of the class pet Jessie today:) She was sooo excited. Jessie came home with us and took part in everything.

This morning whilst Jessie watched, Lula brushed her teeth, got dressed, put on her trainers on and did her shoe laces. What a little lady!

Mother’s day

Posted in General on March 14th, 2010 by Jo

I had a lovely lovely day! I got gorgeous cards and Warwick and Lula took me to La Boheme for lunch in Soho and then to see Alice in Wonderland in 3D in Leicester Square. The skies were blue and it felt like spring I felt happy and comfortable. After the movie we had a coffee (decaf of course!) and a red velvet cupcake at the Hummingbird Bakery I really enjoyed today! I’m exhausted though! Lula passed out in the car on the way back:) Thank you my dear and caring hubby and my gorgeous daughter!

Frank was kicking like mad in the cinema as the sound effects were very noticeable.

Morning

Posted in General on March 10th, 2010 by Jo

I really can’t wait for proper spring;) We’ve had some blue skies and sun, but it’s still freezing! We went to school early today and played soccer in the playground. Lula loves kicking the ball! She decided she does not want to continue with ballet. Just gymnastics and music. Daddy will start taking her for swimming lessons on the weekend soonish too!

Frank is getting bigger and bigger:) And I am getting a little sleepy and tired but all is well! A girl has told me yesterday 2 of her friends were told they will be having boys and had girls so I have been freaking out a little bit:) We have very much got used to the idea of having a little boy! But what will be will be I guess;)

It’s love

Posted in General on March 4th, 2010 by Jo

I’ve been so bad with the blog:) Lula has been such an amazing girl! There are so many moments I should capture on camera, but in our busy life it is hard to do;) Her relationship with Pepper is blossoming and it’s lovely to see:)
She has been preparing for the role of a big sister and she takes it very seriously, she talks about what she will do with Frank and how he will look up to her! She has also been very loving toward me and taking care of me. She’s a sweetheart. Pregnancy wise (how little time one has the second time round!) I am feeling really well, apart from having ballooned from a size 12 to a 16! Going to yoga classes and walking a lot helps though. I have this feeling Frank will be a tall boy as Lula was a tall baby:) We will find out if we will have to have an elective due to the size or not in a couple of months. If so baby will be born towards the end of June… Either way can’t wait:)

On another note Happy birthday little Sasha! Hope you like your present!

Baby gift list is done!!!

Posted in General on February 21st, 2010 by Jo

After finding out that 3 people already are making the same pressie I have decided to put something together. Consisting of things that we actually need and will use! Again don’t worry about getting us anything if you are not planning too, but if you were or are here it is. Baby shower’s wish list number is 39072. Please go to http://www.whatidlove.co.uk and click on Find a list on the right hand menu.
When you have found the list, you may like to save it to your favourites/bookmark it, so that you can go straight to it the next time. Ok I still will add more items. And if you don’t like anything just contact me please:)

P.S. If you chose something remove from the list please, don’t just tell me.;) Thank you! xxx

Baby gift list

Posted in General on February 19th, 2010 by Jo

I am so going to make a gift list now! Especially after finding out 3 people are knitting wraps/blankets! Which is greatly appreciated – apart from the fact that I bought one in January and 1 spare one would have been enough. I will put something together soon.

Half term

Posted in General on February 19th, 2010 by Jo

Very busy week! Yesterday we had Lula’s girlfriends over Priya, Surreya and her 7 year old sister Yasmine. They had so much fun. Dressing up, drawing and making paper purses and accessories. Basically making a huge mess:) It was a long day for me, but I think it’s lovely for them to bond outside of school. Lula must have appreciated it as she made me a lovely card:)

Today we are off to Arthur to meet him and Fred with siblings for a playdate. We’ve baked some cupcakes and we are just putting icing on it. It’s so nice not to have to get up to school:) But it will be great to get back to the normal routine on Monday too!

Subconsciousness

Posted in General on February 16th, 2010 by Jo

Subconsciousness was right :)

20 week scan and gift list

Posted in General on February 16th, 2010 by Jo

I am off in a moment for lunch with Sara and Silas, then Lula has her dentist check up and then… it’s our 20 week scan! We will probably find out if it’s a little brother or a sister for Lula:) Very exciting.
The interesting part is that I am convinced that it is a little sister. At the same time I looked at the things I purchased; a white and grey blanket, blue and white muslins and a blue Bugaboo Bee pram… I think this is quite boyish.. So it’s as if my consciousness says girl girl girl and my subconsciousness says boy boy boy. I guess we will see very soon which one is right!

I am very pleased as we have made a list of things needed and lots of them are given to us by friends, so we are sooooo sorted. Car seat from Charlotte, cot and changing table from Rachel. Rachael also suggested she has some things… On top of it I got a great bargain – an as new buggy. Could not help my self when I saw an occasion! And I also got a blanket weeks ago and some good stuff at the nearly new sale – a rocker chair, play mat etc… So all we really need is a mattress, bedding, clothes, baby monitors, changing mat, toiletries, nappies etc… That’s not a lot:) You learn the second time round! No point in spending lots and lots of money:)

If you do want to get baby something, please do not get teddy bears or plastic toys and no blankets please! Apparently already 3 wool blankets are being made so please NO MORE!!! (and that’s not counting the lovely cashmere blend I got.:) Clothes in bigger sizes (3-6 months for autumn and 6-9 months for winter and 9-12 months for spring) are always good – we really like the mariner style, blue navy green, stripes etc… Books and we always appreciate handmade stuff and we like natural and organic products…

I will make a wish list soon.
Still there is quite a few months to go we are half way through now! I better go and hopefully will have some news later on!