Aaaghhh!

In the past couple of weeks I have been feeling so angry

A parking ticket was issued to me in a car park that said it was FREE for up to an hour....What! why why why did I get a ticket I asked the attendant if it's free for an hour
"oh you have to print a ticket and leave in your car" and where are the machines?
" well there is 1 (only 1) next to the entrance of the shop"
Ridiculous you can't even see it when you are at one end of the car park and how are you suppose to know you need to print a ticket
"nothing I can do"
Makes me soooooo angry.....I just paid it and they charge £2.95 extra for using debit and credit card madness. I am defiantly going to appeal.

Another anger moment, I was driving behind some kid in his spruced up Golf (how they afford it I don't know) and he was throwing his rubbish out the window crisp packets, bottle lids, wrappers, I just don't understand it why wouldn't you just wait for a bin. I actually hate people who litter it is just un-necessary.

Sorry I just had to get that off my chest.

Day 31: Why do you blog

Day 31 of the 31 day blog challenge - Why do you blog

Oh last day of the challenge.

I started way back in February 2010 to capture my thoughts and feelings throughout my pregnancy so I can look back on it like a diary I guess. I'm not sure why I started but anyway I decided to carry on as being a mum is a huge life change (more than I ever imagined) and it's a way of expressing or even writing down any frustration or rants of a day which always makes me feel better if I have no-one to talk to.

My very first blog post at 33 weeks pregnant

It has also been a learning curve as I didn't realise the huge community out there. As well as Little Blue Feet I have a blog called Mummy Beautiful this is so I can write about my passion for clothes and how frustrated I feel with programmes on TV that put outfits together on the high street and think everyone had £100-200 to spare so I have put a collection of outfits Under £20 (Latest is Outfit 10)


I haven't been posting as much as I used to as now I'm working I don't get the time but I will try as I would love to keep both blogs going.

Day 30: What's in your makeup bag

Day 30 of the 31 day blog challenge - What's in your makeup bag

I have one big make up bag that has different coloured eye shadows, lipsticks and glitter and make up brushes but I tend to use the same make up palette each day so I probably don't need evertything I have but you never know.

I used to do Avon so I have loads of make up from those days, I try many different ranges from cheap Collection 2000 to Benefit.


My everyday make up: 

• Pressed powder (Boots 17)
• Black eyeliner (Barry M)
• Mascara (Avon)
• White eyeshadow (Benefit)
• Rose blusher (Collection 2000)
• Erase paste (Benefit)

Day 29: Where have you travelled

Day 29 of the 31 day blog challenge - Where have you travelled

I love this post as travelling is a passion. Through my teens I went on beach holidays with my family like Calella in Spain, Majorca, the Canary Islands - Grand Canaira and Fuerteventura. I went to Magaluf twice first time with friends after A level exams and second time with my family and my other half which was actually better than the first time with friends. With college I went to Barcelona which I would quite like to go back to.

My first holiday with my husband was to Corfu (2000) which was really nice he's not really a beachy person so we travelled around the island to see more of it and even ventured to Albania which wasn't far. We did the same with Lanzorite (great hol) and visited all the sights.
Through my twenties my husband and I lived for our next adventure so we would have long weekend breaks to cities in Europe like Amsterdam, Prague and Paris. We also randomly spent days or weekends in UK towns and cities like York, Lands End, Conwy, Bournemouth and Dublin, Ireland.

New York 2006

One big holiday which we dreamt of was New York and we finally got there in April 2006. It was amazing I was quite overwhelmed by it as it was like you just walked onto a film set very surreal I would definitely go back we even considered running away and getting married there at one point. I would love to go there one Christmas as it looks amazing.




 

Annecy

My husband is half French so he has family that live in France so we have been several times to Annecy which is very close to the Alps. It is a beautiful place with lakes and mountains. 

From here we have travelled to Chamonix, Megeve, Italy and many other towns in and around the area. Ollie has been twice already in his first year being in this world once at Christmas and unfortunatly the other was for a funeral.

 

 Ibiza 2008

July 2008 we went to Ibiza which was a different holiday to our previous ventures but still amazing as we are huge dance fans I'm not sure why we left that one so late. We got there dropped our bags off and went straight to see the DJ Tiesto do his thing in one of the big clubs. By the end of the week we were exhausted with too much partying.

South Africa 2009

Another big holiday was our Honeymoon in May 2009 we went to Cape Town in South Africa. We tried to cram in as much as possible by visiting Table Mountain, shanty towns and Robin Island. It was another surreal place as walking on the Waterfront you could see seals in the water, while on a trip to the Cape of good hope we saw baboons in the road, a snake while walking around. It felt like we were so far away from home which was brilliant, the only thing I regret not doing was going on safari (other holiday maybe).

Scotland 2010

On our first Anniversary (2010) we travelled around Scotland from Fort William - Loch Ness - Inverness - John O Groats - Ullapool - Skye - Fort William - Edinburgh. It was a very busy week but a great one I can't wait to do something like that again.

That same year we spent a week in Brean, Dorset with friends then I found out I was pregnant so holidays will be very different from now on.

Hemsby 2011

Bournemouth 2011

Last year we spent a weekend on the east coast when Ollie was only 2 months just to get away and then again with my family in Bournemouth later in the year. At Christmas we went to France to spend with the Hubby's family.

I don't think we will be having a holiday this year but we have many places on our list we would love to see so we haven't finished yet.

Day 28: What are you looking forward to

Day 28 of the 31 day blog challenge - What are you looking forward to

After this warm spell I am really looking forward to taking a few days off work during the summer so my husband and I can take our little guy to the zoo for the first time. He loves animals right now so I can't wait to see how he reacts to big animals.

I would also like to go to the seaside with him as I can imagine he will have lots of fun in the sand.

I look forward to changes this year (hopefully for the better) for me and my husband and really just watching Ollie grow :)

Little Blue Feet Nail Art

Dots

Planet Bizzy often posts on my Mummy Beautiful Blog as she has been inspired by designs from my outfits check these out:

Ladybirds

I challenge Planet Bizzy to do a design on my blog title and I would write a post on them and of course it was fullfilled Little Blue Feet nail art

Thank you Planet Bizzy they are fab I can't believe you actually painted little feet I'm not sure I could.

To See othe fab designs from Planet Bizzy's Nail Art visit http://planetbizzy.com/

Day 27: Post your favourite recipe

Day 27 of the 31 day blog challenge - Post your favourite recipe

I'm not really a great cook so I haven't a favourite recipe really. 

Last year I went through a phrase of weight watchers to lose baby weight and they had a great Thai curry recipe but I only made it once. Or a toasted bagel with tuna and cheese was rather nice but again I only made it once.


Sorry ladies I haven't an all time favourite, I really should get into cooking abit more. Maybe i'll get some inspiration from some of you :)

 

Outfit No.10 Under £20

I haven't posted for a little while especially an outfit so as the sun is out my summer sandals come out.

The Outfit

Little man wanted to get in on the pose

• Stripe vest Primark £3.99, this is rathe baggy I think I could have gone a size down but great if you want to hide your belly.
• Navy vest Primark £1.99
• Navy leggings Primark £3
• Red wedges Matalan £8, I wrote a previous post on these as I really wanted them Love those shoes

Total Outfit Cost £16.98....Bargain

 What do you think?

I hope the sunny weather stays so I get to wear some of my dresses.

Day 26: An old photo of you

Day 26 of the 31 day blog challenge - An old photo of you

I love looking at old photos I haven't any baby photos of me they are all with my mum and dad but this is when I must have been at nursery and I can definitely see my little Ollie in this picture. Which is nice as everyone says he looks like my husband.

I've also included a picture of me at college as a teenager I must be about 18 here. The best year I think as a teen as I had everything ahead of me I could be or do whatever I wanted it would be nice to rewind sometimes.

Day 25: Your 5 favourite blogs

Day 25 of the 31 day blog challenge - Your 5 favourite blogs

This one is a day late as just didn't get time yesterday. 

1. Planet Bizzy This is a friend of mine who loves to paint funky nail designs. I've challenged her to do little blue feet. 
2. Rachel The Hat Very quirky mummies style who has inspired me in some of my posts.
3. Hapi-ness Lovely blog with some great pictures
4. Pret A Mummy being a mummy, reviews, abit of everything. 
5. Mummy Beautiful This is actually my other blog but it has to have a mention as I love it and only wish I could do more of it.

Other great blogs that need a mention: 

• http://www.lovefrommummy.co.uk 
• http://www.outmumbered.com/  
• http://jcbgrange.blogspot.co.uk/ 
• http://www.janmary.com
• http://mrsjc.blogspot.co.uk
• http://www.motherwifeme.com

 

 

Day 24: Your favourite childhood book

Day 24 of the 31 day blog challenge - Your favourite childhood book

I had more than one that I read over and over again as below, I really must find these so I can read them to Ollie and i'd quite like to read them for myself hehe!

The Three Little Pigs

Hansel and Gretel

Gingerbread Man

Goldilocks and the three bears

Day 23: Your dream job

Day 23 of the 31 day blog challenge - Your dream job

I have serveral ha! but I think overall I would just like to be happy in what I do and for it not to be a chore.

I've always liked the idea of having my own business as I'm really am not keen an being told what to do and being a slave to others you make you feel small.

My dream jobs:

• Working for a non profit company that helps people and not fill the bosses pockets so they can buy 2nd homes.
• Working behind the scenes in theatre or film
• Having my own craft shop so I can make and sell things
• Traditional sweet shop by the sea  
• Working in a zoo
• Craft workshops for kids

Day 21: Your 10 favourite foods

Day 21 of the 31 day blog challenge - Your 10 favourite foods

1. I love all sorts of food but my all time favourite and top of my list is a traditional Sunday lunch with all the trimmings...yum. (does that count as half of my 10).

2. At the moment I can't get enough of crisps any flavour any type. I go through phrases though as I can go months without them then out of the blue I crave them ( strange I know).

3. You can't go wrong with sausage and chips especially by the sea.

4. Peppers especially the red one I'll eat raw or cooked.

5. Carrots raw and cooked.

6. Chicken........ I love chicken.

7. Baked beans especially on a jacket potato.

8. Crispy duck pancakes with plum sauce.

9. The Alpine dish Tartiflete it's so simple yet gorgeous.

10. BBQ meat is so good just need the weather for this one.

Day 22: Best thing to happen this year

Day 22 of the 31 day blog challenge - Best thing to happen this year

I thought I was going to have to go back to work in January this year as maternity pay stopped at this point so we needed the money as we couldn't cover all our bills but my lovely in-laws came to the rescue and helped us out so I could have the full year off work so postponed work until April.

We owe them so much we are very lucky to have their support

Day 20: A difficult time in your life

Day 20 of the 31 day blog challenge -  A difficult time in your life

Not many people know this so I'm actually surprising myself writing it. I had a bout of depression at the end of 2009 onwards although I think I suffered with it before then on and off but was diagnosed Jan 2010. I didn't have any particular nasty experience or loss to trigger it but I felt I was going nowhere in life at that point my job just dragged me down and made me miserable as I wasn't a success at anything, hating where I lived due to neighbours being so inconsiderate (no change there) plus with a 30th birthday approaching fast I just freaked out as I wasn't where I wanted to be and at that point I was obsessed with having a baby which wasn't happening so I was trying to come to terms with not having children and what the hell was I going to do with life.

After some help and trying to re-train my way of thinking (not being so negative) I was on the up which resulted in more opportunity at work and actually working towards a career for myself but that didn't last because out of the blue I found I was pregnant which was amazing as it was the one thing I really wanted. I did have a turn around and I felt much happier and contented but it goes to show you really can't have everything.

It's a couple of years on now and I feel that difficult time is luming once again. I have my little family that I adore so it should be the best time in my life.

With me having to go back to work full time (the same job) and yet again with no career opportunity I just feel at the bottom of the pile yet again and this time missing out on my little man. We still have those noisy neighbours so we hardly get any peace and quiet in our own home and can't move as we have no equity in our house so we are stuck for the time being and after my husband was made redundant the pressure is on me to keep my job. 
I can see no end to the gloomy days, I know people out there have a lot worse to cope with but I would say this is a difficult time in mine and my husbands life but it is the most precious time seeing our little guy grow up.

Day 19: What do you collect

Day 19 of the 31 day blog challenge - What do you collect

Umm I'm not sure I do collect anything anymore, as a child I loved to collect different shaped pencil rubber's, cherish teddies and anything Michael Jackson. 

I guess as an adult it has been accessories - I went through a period of collecting different purses at on stage then scarfs in all different pattens / colours and then headbands.

I have sorted through these things now and either sold on ebay or gave to a charity shop as one day I just thought I really don't need all these things. Saying that I still have a boxful of bags, scarfs and belts that I never wear so I think I need another sort out.

I actually think it's since having a child that I just don't want these things anymore, I feel I am hoarding or clinging onto things.

Day 18: The Meaning Of Your Blog Name

Day 18 of the 31 day blog challenge - The meaning of your blog name

I started this blog February 2010 when I was pregnant to keep as a diary which was orginally called 'Everything Baby Blog' which I kept until this year.

I then realised you could buy a domain name and attach it so Little Blue Feet is soley because of Ollie.

Feet because I have a thing about his feet since my 12 week scan I thought it looked like he was chilling out with his feet up and I hate to say it smoking. Thoughout my pregnancy I kept looking at this and just couldn't wait to kiss those Little Feet. He now hates socks on his feet and loves wondering bare foot.

Althrough pregnancy and labour I thought I was having a girl as we were told we were at the 20 week scan so a baby boy was a bit of a shock so I guess that is why I added the Blue. Little Blue Feet seemed perfect as it represents Ollie.

Day 17: What Is Your Most Proud Moment

Day 17 of the 31 day blog challenge - What is your most proud moment

I have felt so proud on many occasions over the last year due to my little man Ollie. With his firsts of everything like smiling, laughing, sitting up, crawling and the latest walking. It's been amazing watching him develop.

I guess i'm pretty proud of myself getting through my birth it was tough going and very very painful ending in a forcep delivery nothing prepared me for it.

Even the beginning of motherhood hit me like a ton of bricks but I am through it and I love being a mummy. Now i'm ploughing through being a working mum.

Day 16: What's Top Of Your Bucket List

Day 16 of the 31 day blog challenge - What's Top Of Your Bucket L

Oh I have so many but my main life ambition at this very moment is to get out of the rut I'm in.

That means live somewhere completely different that is pretty, preferably by the sea or have a spectacular view of lakes, mountains or maybe countryside so I wake up in the morning thinking I can't wait for the day ahead.

Getting out of a rut also means to be completly debt free so the money we earn is for doing great things with each day and live NOT working to live unhappily - life is far too short.

I just need a way of making it come true now.

Day 15: Timeline of your day

Day 15 of the 31 day blog challenge - Timeline of your day

 
My daily routine has changed quite dramatically now being back at work I must admit I preferred my routine while at home now it's quite a boring mundane existance.
6.40am: Alarm goes off but I tend to snooze as I really do not want to get up, by 7ish up showered and dressed and head downstairs to get breakfast and make my lunch for the day.

* Ollie is very unpredictable and can wake between 6am-8.20ish but most days it's around 7.30am so I get to see him before leave.

7.50am: In the car to work for half hour drive for an 8.30am start.
Then it's non-stop work until 1pm when I break for lunch for an hour so my routine is to eat and blog then get out for fresh air - nothing to do where I work as I am in an office in the country so it's a bonus to walk around the village when it's not raining otherwise you can't really escape, even hotmail and facebook has been blocked so feel rather secluded.
2pm-5pm is work....work.... and more work then another 30 mins or so in the car to get home which takes me to about 5.30-45pm depending when I actually leave.

Once home I am greeted by a lovely smiley face that makes the day seem so much better and arms out for a cuddle. My hubby always makes me a cuppa as I walk in the door with some yummy treat.

The rest of the evening consists of playing with Ollie, dinner and getting Ollie to bed. Most nights my hubby has been making dinner while I sort Ollie out.
Approx 10-10.30pm Ollie is asleep after lying with him in his room to settle him.

10.30-11pm I get ready for the next day at work and sometimes spend a little time on the sofa with hubby but by this time i'm exhausted.

Oh I wish I could win the lotto (yesterday's post) and have a more exciting routine.

Look At My Little Guy

I just wanted to share a picture of my little guy, we went to a wedding on Saturday and look at him in his mini suit he's so cute.

In the park

If you love clothes I wrote a post on Mummy Beautiful on our wedding outfits

Day 14: If you won the lottery...

Day 14 of the 31 day blog challenge - If you won the lottery...

Oh my it would be an absolute godsend winning the lotto as I long for a life change if it was a huge amount first thing I would do is find a house by the sea then pay off my mortgage on my current house and give it to someone who really needs it preferably someone noisy to get my neighbours back for all the stress they have caused us over the last couple of years and then tell them exactly what I think of them (oh that would be a dream).


Next I would tell close family members they don't have to go to work anymore oh actually I might tell my work first that i'm not coming in today, tomorrow, or ever again (woohoo!).

I would definatly like to do charity work but actually oversee the work. It really struck a cord when my husband and I went to South Africa and saw how people live in the slumbs its terrible it costs £8K to buy a house but people just don't earn that amount of money. I like to do something for charity at least once a year like a 5K run and i've actually done a skydive so you can do some amazing things while helping others. It would be great to do other little things like randomly pay for someones shopping or leave a massive tip in a restaurant (only if they deserve it). Oh to have the power. I think if you have good fortune its the best feeling to share abit of it and know you have made someone smile.


Personal luxuries I would have lazer eye surgery so I can see clearly that would be wonderful to wake up to a clear world. 


Money makes life easier but they say it doesn't bring happiness so i'm not sure I would want millions just enough to change things for the better.

What Did I Choose To Wear

We had a wedding yesterday, I was debating over the outfit last week and I chose the black and yellow dress and added a black velvet jacket and a yellow flower in my hair to break the black up a little.

See last weeks post on this outfit as it was under £20.


My little man Ollie wore a mini suit which can you believe was more expensive than my outfit put together - madness. I would never normally spend over £30 on myself let alone mini clothes that will not last all that long but it had to be done as look how cute he is.

 
His out fit was from NEXT
Shirt, waistcoat and tie set was £19 and trousers £13 so a whooping £32. I can't believe I agreed to it but I did get lots of comments. 


He is going to have to wear this a few times now to justify the cost.

Day 13: What is your earliest memory

Day 13 of the 31 day blog challenge - What is your earliest memory

This is a tough one as I can remember so many things so here are a few not just one.

Me on the left

When I was very young going to a childminder that I hated going to I used to wee everywhere. I remember doing it outside their front door and when shopping in tesco ha! weird thing to remember I know.


I remember being washed in a sink, my mum tells me that was because I fell into a pond oopps!


Me, mum and dad used to walk a lot in the woods which was great fun.

Another childminder was going to throw a birthday party for me so she had lots of treats and I remember me and another kid making a hole in a bag of flumps to get some out without her noticing.

ME

I remember being sent home from school because of snow so me and my dad made a massive snowman. 


I remember falling off my chair backwards in lower school very embarrassing.

I remember my mum plaiting my hair at night so my hair would be curly the next day.

I've been trying to pin point one precious memory but I just can't remember now being asked to think about it, I can just think of loads of little things.

Day 12: What's Inside Your Fridge

Day 12 of the 31 day blog challenge - What's Inside Your Fridge

My fridge contents

This is a funny post as I'm not sure many people would really care what is in my fridge. 

Not a lot in there at the moment just eggs, cheese, tomatoes, Jam, butter, baby jar, blueberries, onion, carrot sticks, humus, red pepper, Philadelphia, pitits filous and in the door is milk, mayonnaise, orange juice, ginger, garlic and beetroot.

There you have it short and sweet :)

My Update On Life

Oh boy what a week it's been, I feel very busy at the moment especially at work.  I've been back for nearly 6 weeks already it's so very tiring and I'm starting to feel that burden of having to get up and get ready when my alarm goes off so I'm just waiting for the Sunday night blues to kick in as well but I guess that always comes with work.

I've had to start blogging during my lunch hour now as by the time I get home I have little guy handed to me then the evening just seems to disappear so the last thing I want to do is look at a computer screen after spending all day in front of one.
I am loving the 31 day blog challenge set by Boy Oh Boy it's really getting me thinking lately even if its silly things like what's in your handbag :) as it takes away life worries. I love meeting fellow bloggers as you don't realise how big the community is and most have so much in common it's unreal.

Anyway just a quick post as my lunch hour is now coming to an end but hey how it's FRIDAY :)

Day 11: List 15 Of Your Favourite Things

Day 11 of the 31 day blog challenge - List 15 of your favourite things:

1. My Family - Love them all.
2. Make Up - It's part of me and getting dressed
3. Clothes/accessories - i'm addicted to all things matching aswell
4. iPhone - couldn't be without it
5. Dance Music - gives me tingles and makes me think of good memories
6. Blogging - love love writing my thoughts and getting comments.
7. Comedy / laughing
8. Silence - peace and quiet is amazing, I don't get much.
9. Chocolate - Yum Yum, I have milky bar buttons today
10. Sleep - heaven (when I can get it)
11. Taking pictures - Keeping memories you can always look back on is the best.
12. Being on Holiday - best feeling being away from the grind
13. Tulips - Spring
14. Anything Dotty - I crazy over dots
15. Being creative - making things is my therapy

Day 10: What's Your Best Physical Feature

Day 10 of the 31 day blog challenge - What's your best physical feature



ME

Umm not sure I have one, can't say I'm happy with anything really. As a teenager I used to get comments on my hair as it was long and curly which I am trying to get back after chopping it off a few years ago as I was bored of having the same style so since it's had many colours and styles, now it is dark brown and fairly long and have it curly or straight so it's not too bad.

My bust used to be an asset I guess but since having a baby they aren't quite like they used to be. 

I do like my eyes the colour and shape but they aren't much good really as the world is blurry without contacts or glasses. 





Day 9: What Are Your Worst Habits

Day 9 of the 31 day blog challenge - What Are Your Worst Habits:

I have to think about this one but I know one that my husband hates is when I leave draws open - I don't even notice I do it half the time.

• I pick at my split ends - I really need a hair cut.
• Bite nail varnish off when chipped - I hate having chipped nail varnish if a couple of nails are I have to get rid of the rest.
• Clothes shopping - I can't help it I love clothes which you will be able to see on my other blog Mummy Beautiful 
• See the negative of everything - This is bad of me and I hate doing it so I am trying to see the good side too.

I'm sure I have lots but I can't think of anymore. Does anyone share any of these?

Day 8: What's In Your Handbag

Day 8 of the 31 day blog challenge - What is in my handbag:

Over the last year I used to just take a baby changing bag everywhere and just add my purse and iPhone to it but now I'm a working mum I can actually use a handbag again and I am rather crazy with handbags well actually all accessories as I like things to match so I do change my handbag to match my outfit most days but I always transfer these items: 

• Purse with hardly ever any money in it but it has everything else such as points cards, debit cards, pic of my little guy.
• A tin of Vaseline
• Roll on deodorant
• Lip gloss
• Pressed powder to take the shine away
• A diary - not sure why really
• A pen - you never know when you need one 
• iPhone - wouldn't be without it
• Handy wipes - especially if out with Ollie
• My glasses
• House keys

Not really a very exciting list. I've been trying to upload a photo but I'm at work and haven't great internet on my phone.

Day 7: Your Pet Hates

Day 7 of the 31 day blog challenge Your Pet Hates.....I have a few:

• Arrogance 
• Rudeness
• Laziness
• Bad manners
• Noisy eaters
• Nose pickers in public
• People who burp and fart in public
• People in shops pushing you out the way
• People not covering their mouth or nose when they cough or sneeze
• When a neighbour plays their music too loud
• Smelly people  
• People you don't put rubbish in bins and just drop it anywhere
• People who wear trousers half way down their legs
• Fat women who show it all
• Smoking
• Bra showing on a backless top
• Chavs
• People who think they're better than you 
• People who take too long to pay for groceries in supermarkets 
• Staff who ignore you in shops when paying
• People who block, supermarket isles, pavement etc 
• People who just suddenly stop when you are walking behind them
• Drivers driving to close
• When people step on your toes and don't say sorry
• People who speak too loudly when not necessary 
• Socks and sandals
• People who constantly swear - read a dictionary.
• Nasty people
• People who do not clean up after dogs especially if its outside my house
• Bossiness
• People who do not respect other people's items
• People not putting trolleys back in the bay

It's quite a list and I'm sure I can think of more....oh dear....I do like some people honest.

Day 6: Your 5 Senses Right Now

Day 6 of the 31 day blog challenge - Your 5 senses right now

What Can I Hear: A whinging loud little boy who will not eat his breakfast so I also hear toast being dropped on the floor. In the background I hear my fish tank trickling because it needs to be cleaned (very annoying)

What Can I See: With my head down. I see the screen I am typing into on my phone but as I look up to my ultra loud little boy I see a screaming scrunched up face because he wants to get out if his high chair.

What Can I Taste: A mixture of boring toast I just ate but a hint of the cuppa I just finished off which makes me want another.

What Can I Feel: Now my little bubba finally got his way and now out of his high chair so I'm sitting on the sofa with him crawling all over me so I can feel his soft skin but also little pinches on my skin which hurts.

What Can I Smell: The aroma of toast but I think I will disguise that with an air-freshner because I don't like it. Also I think a dirty nappy - lovely.

Oh dear it hasn't been a good morning for senses hopefully they will improve later.

Outfits No. 8 & 9 Under £20

I've missed an outfit under £20 post as I'm just not getting the time to post at the moment. Juggling full time work with motherhood is hard work.

As I missed last weeks outfit under £20 I thought I would do two this week especially as I have a wedding on the 12th so I need help deciding what to wear.

Outfit One:

• Black and yellow floral dress from New Look, this has a gold zip at the back, it's not bad with tights. This was originally £27.99 but I paid of course sale price £9.

• Teamed up with black heels £8 from Tesco Clothing.

 Total cost £17 (not inc tights)

If it's chilly I'll probably add a black jacket. It would look good with yellow platform shoes and matching bag but I don't have those.

Outfit Two:

• Orange with black and white polka dot chiffon dress with belt from Primark in the sale at £7 it was £15.

• Also teamed with black heels from Tesco clothing £8.

Total cost £15 (not inc tights)

Again I would add a black jacket but if it's warmer I think I'd lose the tights.

What do you think? Opinions please...which should I wear to the wedding next week?

Day 5: 10 Songs You Love Right Now

Day 5 of the 31 day blog challenge and a much happier post today - 10 songs you love right now.......These tunes I love, lift me up and make me feel great about the world around me.

1. Temper Trap - Sweet Disposition: My number one tune at the moment. This makes me feel incredibly FREE, I imagine myself in an ultra green field, sun shining and i'm dancing like I have no worries or cares.
2. The XX - VCR: I keep playing this on the way to work at the moment I just love it.
3. SBTRKT - Right things to do: I play this ultra loud in the car the beat is fab. 
4. Adele - Set Fire To The Rain: Another one I listen to on the way to work. This makes me wish I could sing.       
5. Florence and the Machine - Rabbit Heart: I like to play this loudly so I can dance around the room it's so powerful.
6. Take That - Greatest Day: I always feel emotional when I listen to this but in a good way, I think of happy times. This was my first dance at my wedding.
7. Unkle - In A State: This has to be loud, very striking track.
8. Eric Prydz - Pjanoo: Another feel good tune as it reminds me of my holiday in Ibiza a few years back, good times.
9. Reflekt - Need to Feel Loved: An all time favourite of mine that I still keep listening to over and over.
10. Jamie Woon - Lady Luck: A favourite wind down track to tap your foot too.     

I enjoyed writing this post, when you do something like this it reminds you how important music is as it can change your mood dramatically. My Number one tune is a track I play everyday driving to work to put me in a happier mood before the working day starts.

Sale Alert - 3 Days Left

Boohoo has a 4 day sale especially for the bank holiday weekend - ends midnight Monday.

This is what I would choose if I could spend:

Loving the print leggings both £10, but these aren't in the sale. 

See all Print leggings

The dresses are gorgeous at £12 each. See all sales dresses.

I absolutly love these brogues in Berry at £15. See all shoes

Happy sale shopping - remember only 3 days left.

Day 4: What are you afraid of

Day 4 of 31 day blog challenge is What are you afraid of.



Good question well my silly fear is big hairy spiders I just hate them they make my skin crawl but I would say my biggest fears are the following:


• Losing people I love - I can't bare the thought of life with them It just feels they will be here forever with me, so I would rather not think about it.


• Never being contented with what I have - I always seem to want more from life, will that ever stop why can't I just be happy with what I have.


• Not being needed anymore - I like to feel special and that I cannot be replaced. After going off on maternity for a year it made me realise I can be at work so I just hope it never happens in my family life.


• Not being successful in something (anything) - I feel I always try but never actually get there.

• Not being able to be happy - I find any happy things that happen in life always have to be ruined in some way. One example in my life is finally getting our own house which we longed for but then neighbours cause us so much stress and now we are stuck in house we no longer what to be in.




I could probably write much much more but it is a rather depressing list so I will stop.

Day 3: Your Favourite Quote

I'm joining in a little late to the 31 day blog challenge set by fellow blogger Boy Oh Boy but I thought I would have a go anyway starting on day 3 - Topic: Your Favourite Quote:

I've seen many quotes I rather like but i'm always drawn to those on Life, here are a handful I find very true:

All life is an experiment. The more experiments you make the better.
Ralph Waldo Emerson 

Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.
Buddha

Everything in life is luck.
Donald Trump 

It's all about quality of life and finding a happy balance between work and friends and family.
Philip Green

Life is never easy for those who dream.
Robert James Waller 

My Favourite:

A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new.
Albert Einstein

I Need More Time

I've been back at work for a month already although this is my first full week. I've had ups and downs but generally it's okay I feel I escape for the day and feel I have a little bit of me back again also I think a bit of intelligence has come back (only a little though). Even so I'm still not 100% on this role reversal with my husband, I don't like leaving him and Ollie in the morning knowing they are spending time together without me and have the freedom to do as they please. I miss cuddles and being lazy in the mornings, the little things little man does to make me smile throughout the day, meeting up with the other mums for a natter and generally just Ollie and mummy time.  

It all feels rather strange at the moment, I don't feel as needed as I used to. Daddy has his moments when he's had enough (I get text updates while i'm away) but he said he quites likes being at home (oh no what about me). Maybe I'm being old fashioned but I think mum is best at home while daddy makes the money or at least mummy works part time.
I didn't want a child for so long just to go back to my old way of living, I don't want to miss my little guy growing / developing as I will regret it one day I know as people always say make the most of it as it goes so quickly - it is very true.

It is tough balancing everything as for the past few weeks it has been work, get home be mummy and go to bed. I miss being able to blog as much as I used to, taking silly photos of Ollie and my crazy ideas making crafts. I just don't fit it in at the moment even my husband feels neglected but I'm no super woman.