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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

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Once upon a time in the city of Southampton, A girl and boy were out one night with no idea what was about to happen. . Whilst they hit it off as friends from the very start, It would be a while before they shared their feelings of the heart. . They started going out, but they were much too young. Their relationship sadly ended before it ever really begun. . They went their separate ways and time moved quickly on, But soon boy started to realise he missed girl now she was gone. . So he went on a mission to win back her heart, And soon they were back together for a fresh new start. . All was going well, but girl was leaving for university. No one thought it would last. It clearly wasn’t meant to be. . But they stuck it out, through good times and through bad, And they survived the whole 3 years until she became a grad. . Back home things were going great, a truly perfect pair, But girl’s first graduate job meant she was moving elsewhere. . Could they survive another move? No one could really know. But their relationship was strong enough for them to give it a go. . Once again they made it work, they proved everybody wrong, And then one cold February night, they showed their love was strong. . On a surprise hotel break he got down on the wrong knee, And asked a special question that she answered happily. . Engaged to be married, she soon moved back home, And later they were living in a place of their own. . They welcomed a dog to the family, although she did protest. Happy ever after was in sight. They were truly blessed. . Then on a sunny day in August they finally walked down the aisle. And there was an awkward Friends moment that made everybody smile. . Now, four years on, their family has grown, They have two beautiful little girls of their own. . What will the future hold? No one can really know. But they’ve got the kind of love that will surely grow. . #happyanniversary #fouryears #ourweddingday

⭐⭐⭐⭐ When We Believed In Mermaids is a beautiful but heartbreaking story centred on the relationship between two sisters. As the past catches up with them in the present it’s time to decide what is unforgivable and what can be forgiven. . It took a while to get me hooked as I found some of the early decisions a bit unbelievable but once I was transported to the beautiful beaches of New Zealand I didn’t want to come back. . I loved the gorgeous descriptions of the settings and the complexity of the characters. O’Neal has a delightful way of drip feeding details. . I must admit I found it slightly repetitive and disjointed in places but that’s bound to happen when switching between two different characters and various moments in time. . When it’s not tugging at your heartstrings it’s a little bit cheesy and a tad predictable in places but isn’t most of the best chick lit? . I really enjoyed it and if you like your summer reads filled with secrets, sadness and suspense then you will too. . When We Believed In Mermaids is available from tomorrow (16th July). . Thank you to @NetGalley for the ARC. As always all opinions are my own.

People: “Where have you been?” Me: “Lost in these beautiful blue eyes.” . Seriously though I think babies have some kind of time stealing powers I spend so much time just staring at her and her sister that suddenly the day is over and I’ve not done anything I was supposed to.

I’ve just finished my 20th book of the year! That might not sound like much to some of you, it might sound like a lot to others, but right now I’m proud. Pre-mum me read loads but when my firstborn came along my reading habits somehow died. Last year I only managed four books. The year before that I don’t recall reading any. But this year with a new baby at home and a toddler to chase I somehow rediscovered my love for reading and I’m so glad. I’m watching less crappy TV (I binge-watched enough Grey’s Anatomy and Gilmore Girls on my first maternity leave to last a normal person a lifetime) and I’m trying to find the time to stop and read every day, even if it’s only 5 minutes here and there whilst the baby naps (which is never for long enough). My house might have suffered as a result but my mind is feeling nourished. Now I’ve just got to decide what to read now! Does anyone else find it ridiculously hard to choose which book to pick up next?

May round up . I didn’t read much this month but what I did read was really good. . This Is Going To Hurt by Adam Kay - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ This is by far the best book that I’ve read in ages. It’s an inside look at life in the NHS and is both hilarious and horrifying. . The Lido by Libby Page - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A delightful and easy read that had me wishing I was part of the community it so beautifully talks about. . The Flatshare by Beth O’Leary - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ This was everything I hoped it would be and more. Stories like this have a habit of being predictable but there were some genuine surprises which was refreshing. . What was the best thing you read this month?

Good days are coming ☀️

We’re back from a beautiful week in Scotland. We made some great memories but I didn’t realise just how exhausting it would be. Can I book a holiday to recover now? . Also, thank you so much for giving me your tips for travelling a long distance with kids. It was really helpful. Now here’s mine: - Remember to close the cap on your tea. - Don’t wear white - Have an easily accessible change of clothes for everyone. Not just the children. Can you guess what happened less than half an hour into the 8 hour drive?!

Whilst I’m trying my hardest to get longer in bed with my book my best friend is preparing to run Edinburgh marathon for @cr_uk. . Tap 3 times to wish her good luck - not that I think she needs it. . I’m in awe of her because the only marathon I’ll ever have a chance of completing is a TV/Film one. Even then I’m not sure I’d be able to stay awake long enough to do it in one sitting. . Which book adaptation would you choose to watch marathon style?!

I’m just here trying to figure out who I am now that I’m a mum. . How has parenthood changed you?

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