Rebecca Pennington: May 2015

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Am I a bad mother?

This is a question most commonly asked amongst us parents. I would never question myself or my ability. I know I am a brilliant mother to my child. I would do anything. But you know that voice inside your head that says "Can you be better?" "Are you doing enough?" "Because I'm not doing the same as that mother, Am I a bad mother?" I need to start telling myself or making little reminders to myself that I am doing my best.

Sometimes I often question the little things like can you spend more time with them? Or when you put toy story on and let your child sit on the sofa with his toys watching it while you get your washing done. I think we all need to remind ourself it's okay to get things done or how else are we going to do it? It's just okay.

Anyway, the reason before all this thinking today is, today we have had a catch up day. All of last week we've been poorly so that of course meant no washing done, no ironing done, hardly any housework done. So today was the start of the week and a start on the catch up.

Firstly, Ellis had a early doctor appointment, followed by a little trail around the town. We went looking at the pet store for guinea pigs and bunny's. Lately I've been thinking about getting Ellis a guinea pig. I loved my pet guinea pig when I was younger. And really interested in getting another. Our next door neighbour has some rabbits out in her garden and Ellis is always looking through the fence to see them.

Then it was nap time for Ellis, While nap time this was the main catch up time. I did good and got mostly everything done. So we are nearly back on track. This afternoon has been a eventful one for many different reasons.

How you ever wondered to yourself why do I feel like I'm a bad mother when I'm doing my best and completely rocking it. Sometimes we compare ourselves to others. We need to tell ourselves that's we are good parents regardless of what others do around us and just be our own types of parents in our own ways because that's exactly who our children need us to be. Ourselves for them.

At the end of the day, what would we be without our children. I know I wouldn't be where I am right now and I love where I am. I wouldn't know the unconditional love of a parent for a child without my son.

It's just okay to be okay.

Xoxo

Rebecca

May 12, 2015 2 comments

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Can I help my toddlers development more?

So I've just been reading around about toddlers and toddler ideas on the Internet. It's become a guilty pleasure of mine lately, I hope I'm not the only one. Anyways I came across this article about toddler's development from the ages of 18 months to 23 months and it was saying about how taking your toddlers shopping with you will improve their develop. That then lead me to think about it alot more and what I can do more as a mum of a toddler.

‘There is evidence that more active activities can boost the development of children’s capabilities’

This is a quote from the research team from the article. I often wonder whether I'm doing enough as a mother to provide the best start to his develop and Am I doing it right But I think every parent thinks this along the line sometime. With life that gets in the way sometimes, it's vital to always allow time to play and interact with your children and build a firm relationship even if it's just the simple things like kissing them goodnight or read a story book which them. It's important to know we all are doing our very best and that's all that can be asked of us. But I'm no expect and I'm a first time mother and learning as I go. I think whether your a first time mum or a fourth time mum you learn something every time because life is about learning and developing whatever your doing.

So I've thought of a few things I can do to help improve my toddlers development:

Read books with them and let them pick out which books they want to read even if you only end up looking at one or two pictures. Ellis loves looking at one pictures in a Peppa pig book and then puts it away.
Tell stories together
imaginative play.
Building blocks, Ellis loves piling up objects from around the house. He finds it so fun and keeps him entertained for a good while as well.
Painting and colouring books
Arts and Craft

I love watching my child sit and play and talk away to all his toys that he's lined up. It brings great joy to watch them be happy.Please let me know if you have any ideas of fun time or activities you do with your children?

Hope you have a good day.

enjoy

xoxo

Rebecca

May 09, 2015 No comments

How To Survive A Cold With A Toddler

So this past week we've had colds. Ellis has had it first and then past it on to me and back and forth. Luckily now though we have both got over it minus a few sniffles here and there. So I thought I'd write a post about how to survive your cold with a toddler. As a mother you don't get sick days even when you really need them because you have a dependant child who needs you more than you need your bed sometimes. So you pick yourself up and you just carry on. With struggle I may add but needless to say it's hard and all you want to do is curl up in bed and sleep it off.

So here's a few things that's helped us get through this week with a cold:

Top Right: Jackson Reece Natural Nose Nuzzle Wipes x20
This are very important. They keep your little ones little nose's all clean and germ free and hopefully help stop the redness and soreness.

Top Left: Calpol Infant Sugar Free
Number one thing to always have in your changing bag, house, with you. As this is a miracle worker for many things, we have found. Plus Ellis loves the taste of it and loves the syringe to sucks on it for more coming out.

Bottom Right: Toy Story
As this is Ellis's all time favourite film, we have been watching it almost non stop. Which I don't mind when he's poorly. It seems to cheer him up. So recommend a favourite film.

Bottom Left: Panda Bear
Panda bear is so soft and so cuddly. Ellis loves cuddling him with a blanklet watching his favourite tv show or film.

Top Right: Calpol Saline Nasal Drops
We didn't use this that much this week, but it's always nice to have around when little noses get all stuffed up.

Top Left: Calpol Vapour Plug & Nightlight
Even thought Ellis doesn't normally sleep with a nightlight it's always a nice addition.

Top Right: Tesco Max Strength Cold and Flu Day and Night
Kept me going and kept me from being unable to leave my bed. It did took awhile for my cold to leave, but I put that down to me and Ellis both giving each other it back.

Top Left: Tissues
This were for me as my nose never stopped running this week.

With all this said the much important thing to remember when trying to survive a cold or flu with a child is stay strong. It will pass, the cold wont be here forever. Just try and enjoy the precious time with your children with a cold or without a cold.

Come and say hi
Enjoy

xoxo
Rebecca

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