Monthly Archives: August 2014

There She Goes…………

Posted on August 26, 2014 by The Clothesline

September 1st is racing towards us. My third child starts school next week. This is the third time I have done this in four years, you would think it gets easier;it doesn’t. It’s a big deal them starting school. In … Continue reading →

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Tummy Time Charlie Sheen Style

Posted on August 19, 2014 by The Clothesline

The new one is 3 months old. She had  a judge my parenting, developmental check last week. Lots of questions about tummy time which of course I lied about “Jesus she is never off her tummy, she is a developmental prodigy”  and the … Continue reading →

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How I Party When It’s My Birthday

Posted on August 17, 2014 by The Clothesline

Go, go, go, go, go, go Go shawty, it’s your birthday We gonna party like it’s your birthday  50 Cent- In Da Club Yesterday was my birthday. In the words of 50 Cent, this is how  I party when its’ … Continue reading →

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Dublin Can Be Heaven……….Child Friendly Dublin

Posted on August 13, 2014 by The Clothesline

I read this piece on Office Mum this morning about whether Ireland is child friendly. Everyone experiences are different, for me, its a yes. I’m a true blue. Dublin, is my home, it always has been. I know Dublin. I had … Continue reading →

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An Update On My Persil Eyeball Injury

Posted on August 12, 2014 by The Clothesline

A couple of weeks ago I had a shit day after my eyeball was torpedoed by the top of a bottle of persil. I have an update on this.  A …………….video update. This is a top class production by the … Continue reading →

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My Big Knickers…………A Love Affair

Posted on August 11, 2014 by The Clothesline

When I was getting bits and pieces together for my hospital bag when pregnant, I bought the obligatory big knickers. The big knickers that are always mentioned on lists for labour bags. If you have given birth you know the … Continue reading →

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Can I have 30 Seconds Of Your Time Please?

Posted on August 9, 2014 by The Clothesline

This is a shameless request for you to vote for me.  My blog post about my unplanned homebirth has been nominated for Best Blog Post in the Blog Awards.  It is a weekly public vote then the top ten blogs … Continue reading →

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Living With A Small Dr Dolittle

Posted on August 5, 2014 by The Clothesline

The four-year old loves animals. I found her earlier this evening in the kitchen feeding the dog, actually physically feeding him, placing his food one by one into his mouth while he lay there like the king of all the … Continue reading →

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A Brief Chat Before Bed

Posted on August 2, 2014 by The Clothesline

  The 8 year old and I have been clashing of late. She is growing up. She has, at times, all the attitude. It is a snapshot of what lies ahead for us in the teenage years I suppose. Today … Continue reading →

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