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A poem to smile about – plus WIN £80 of Brush-Baby goodies

June 6, 2018June 6, 2018 The Rhyming Mum5 Comments

To celebrate National Smile Month, I’ve teamed up with Brush-Baby to give you the chance to WIN some incredible prizes.Read More »

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She might not always listen to me. And she might not sleep as much as I’d like. But the love I have for this girl is unbelievable 😍

FAILURE **** The dog is ill. I’ve failed as a pet owner. My daughter is acting out. I’ve failed as a mother. I’ve not spoken to anyone. I’ve failed as a friend. We’ve not been anywhere. It’s been a failed weekend. I’m exhausted and in pain. I’ve failed to look after my body. I’ve been signed off sick. I’ve failed as an employee. I’ve argued with my husband. I’ve failed as a wife. I’m not achieving anything. I’ve failed at life.... Except really I’ve not failed at a thing Because you only truly fail when you stop trying. **** Recently I let myself start feeling like a complete failure. I was exhausted and stressed and stupidly let the negative thoughts win. But on reflection I’ve not failed at a thing because I’m still here and I’m still trying. I might not get it right all the time but I’ll never give up and sometimes that’s all that matters. **** . . . . . . . #keepontrying #nevergiveup #justkeepswimming #dontgiveup #foodforthought #wednesdaywisdom #quotestoliveby #poetrycommunity #poemsporn #girlpoet #poetrytribe #poetsociety #writersofinsta #instapoets #rhymesayers #rhymetime #rhymewithoutreason #poetryblog #poemsofinstagram #poetsofinstagram #motherhoodunplugged #rawmotherhood #honestmotherhood #realmotherhood #honestlymothering #mbloggers #mumblog #ukbloggers #sotonbloggers #mummybloggingsquad

* CLASSY, SASSY AND A BIT SMART ASSY * This one knows exactly what she wants and she’ll do whatever it takes to get it. It’s the thing I love most about her. But it’s also the thing that makes looking after her so exhausting. I am sooooo ready for bed. 😴😴😴

🐶👧🏼“Way up high, or down low, I’ll go wherever you will go.”👧🏼🐶 #peasinapod #bestfriendsforlife #babyanddog #wheremywelliestakeme #curiouslittlexplorers #rememberingthesedays #whatevertheweatherkids #raisingthoserascals #oureverydaymoments #myhappycapture #lovelifeoutside #highlightsofhappy #mummyshot #secretlivesoflittles #backsoflittles #happylittlebuttons #littlesnippetsofus #snaphappybritmums #littlefierceones #livingfearlesslyauthentic #lovethelittlethings #Letthembelittle #wildandfreechildren #runwildmychild #letthemexplore #freespiritedchildren #adventuresofchildren #childhoodunplugged #documentyourdays #wildandbravelittles

A SOAK IN SOME BUBBLES WASHES AWAY YOUR TROUBLES 🛀🛀🛀 Once upon a time Friday nights were all about getting dressed up and putting my dancing shoes on. Now it’s more taking all my clothes off and getting as relaxed as possible. Tonight I skipped out on parenting duties, ran myself a bubble bath and simply relaxed with a hypnobirthing track. I’m over half way through my pregnancy and it’s the first time I’ve been able to just sit back and connect with my baby. It was exactly what I needed. And then to top it off my other baby came and joined me in the bath before bed. Life isn’t perfect but I feel so unbelievably lucky right now. 🛀🛀🛀 #fridaynightvibes #relaxingbath #hypnobirthing #chilltime #selfcarefirst #pregnancy #pregnancyblog #pregnantblogger #preggers #preggo #pregnantlife #pregnancydiary #mybabyandme #havingababy #pregnancyupdate #babyontheway #pregnancylife #pregnantmama #babyiscoming #pregnancythroughinstagram #expecting #pregnancyjourney #babynumber2 #pregnancynews #januarybaby #january2019 #andthentherewerefour #motherhoodmoments #lovethelittlethings #mbloggers

A WALK THROUGH THE TREES FILLS US WITH EASE 🌳🌳🌳 I was all set for another lazy day today but I knew it wouldn’t do any of us any good to hide away for another day. So we grabbed our wellies and went for a very slow wet walk through the forest. Now all of us feel much better for it and we can collapse on the sofa with a film knowing that we actually achieved something today! It’s amazing what a bit of fresh air can do for your mood. 🌳🌳🌳 #runwildmychild #letthemexplore #freespiritedchildren #wildandfreechildren #adventuresofchildren #childhoodunplugged #letthemexplore #documentyourdays #wildandbravelittles #snaphappybritmums #littlefierceones #livingfearlesslyauthentic #lovethelittlethings #Letthembelittle #motherhoodthroughinstagram #realmotherhood #honestlymothering #mumsthatgotthis #wheremywelliestakeme #candidchildhood #mummyshot #secretlivesoflittles #backsoflittles #happylittlebuttons #littlesnippetsofus #bestfriendsforlife #mydogandme #wednesdaywisdom #thoughtoftheday

Sometimes you just have to say: “Fuck it, let’s have a duvet day!”

I often write poems and then leave them sat in my drafts for a long time - sometimes forever. Today’s post is one of those poems. It's something that I think about frequently but saying it out loud, or hitting publish in this case, just makes me worry even more. I worry about jinxing my pregnancy or upsetting someone who has experienced loss. But I promised myself that I'd be honest and talk about even the hard stuff... so I did it - I pressed publish on my poem about fear in pregnancy. If you’re interested in reading it the link is in my bio. . . . . . #bumpie #pregnancy #pregnancyblog #pregnantblogger #preggers #preggo #pregnantlife #pregnancydiary #mybabyandme #havingababy #pregnancyupdate #babyontheway #pregnancylife #pregnantmama #babyiscoming #pregnancythroughinstagram #expecting #pregnancyjourney #babynumber2 #pregnancynews #januarybaby #january2019 #boyorgirl #pinkorblue #heorshe #andthentherewerefour #motherhoodmoments #poetsofinsta #poetrygram #mbloggers

🍓 🍓 🍓 We're 10 weeks through the pregnancy, And you're roughly the size of a strawberry. That’s just one quarter of the way through, But already I have so much love for you. 🍓 🍓 🍓 Week 10 of my pregnancy diary is now up on the blog (yes I know I’m weeks behind - 10 to be exact - but we’ll get there eventually) 🍓 🍓 🍓 Ps: I really should have taken this photo before the toddler got her hands on the strawberries. Although beaten and bruised probably accurately sums up my insides right now. 🍓 🍓 🍓 #10weekspregnant #10weeks #pregnancy #pregnancyblog #pregnantblogger #preggers #preggo #pregnantlife #pregnancydiary #mybabyandme #havingababy #pregnancyupdate #babyontheway #pregnancylife #pregnantmama #babyiscoming #pregnancythroughinstagram #expecting #pregnancyjourney #babynumber2 #pregnancynews #januarybaby #january2019 #boyorgirl #pinkorblue #heorshe #andthentherewerefour #motherhoodmoments

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