funny kid story
WHATEVER FLOATS YOUR BOAT
Today Big Sis got invited to a kids’ event I just know she’s going to go crazy for. I decided to keep it a surprise, but…
- February 8, 2013
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PICK YOUR BATTLES…
I wanted Lil Sis to wear her warm Winter hat. She wanted to wear her Princess tiara. First, we reached a standoff; then we reached…
- January 30, 2013
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NO BEES PLEASE!
Big Sis, to me, yesterday: ‘Mummy, you were very naughty today.’ Me, to Big Sis: ‘Why’s that?’‘You put honey in my sandwich.’‘I thought you liked honey?’‘No,…
- December 8, 2012
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LITTLE NAPS, AND KNITTED CAPS
• LIKE ME? VOTE FOR ME BY CLICKING THE PINK BUTTON ON THE RIGHT! Dear Youngest Child, I totally get that you’re two years old, and…
- November 6, 2012
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SCARY MONSTERS
It was a gorgeous day – 27 degrees, blue skies, with just the hint of a cooling breeze. ‘Why don’t we sit outside while your…
- May 25, 2012
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CAUGHT IN THE ACT…
Note to youngest child: if you’re going to steal my smartphone to play with the apps, try not to video yourself in the act. It…
- April 9, 2012
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PANTS ON FIRE!
Me, to Big Sis: Have you been playing in the sawdust in the back garden? Big Sis, to me: Nooooooooooo Mummy! Me, to Big Sis:…
- April 4, 2012
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I’VE CREATED A KISS MONSTER!!
I posted a few weeks ago about teaching Big Sis how to give proper kisses. I’d been training her for months, like an Olympic athlete, and…
- January 24, 2010
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About me
I’m Jacqui – a 40+ freelance journalist & lifestyle blogger.
I’ve been a magazine features writer for over 20 years, and in 2009 became one of the UK’s original ‘Mummy Bloggers’.
I’m proud mum to two funny & spirited girls; born summer 2008 and autumn 2010, and we all live just outside London with OH and our youngest baby – a miniature dachshund, named Frankie.







