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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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Have you ever noticed how happiness can be contagious? Yesterday somebody told me their great news and I can't stop smiling for them. My smile is making my baby smile. Her smile is making total strangers smile. And I'm sure it doesn't stop there. It's spreading like the flu. So if you only give one thing today give someone a smile, it might give them a reason to smile too. #injunegive #findjoyinjune

This month the lovely Gina from @andbreathe_challenges is encouraging everyone to focus on giving through #injunegive. . You can give your time, your love or your guidance. You can give to others or you can give to yourself. There aren't any rules, just that you focus on giving. Isn't it a lovely idea? . So, to start with I’m going to give myself a boost. I've been in a bit of a shit place mentally, struggling to find the good in each day. But there is so much good when you open your eyes to it. . So, I've got my bullet journal back out and I'm going to make an effort to write in my gratitude log each day. I might document it with #findjoyinjune. I might not. It's more about tackling my mindset and being kind to myself. I’m giving myself a break, giving myself kindness and giving myself back control. . The power of positivity really does work sometimes. Don't you think? . #powerofpositivity #bekindtoyourself #seethegoodineverything #giveyourselfabreak #amomentbeingmindful

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?

Sometimes you just need to get out and get some vitamin sea even when all you want to do is stay in bed. Hope you’re all having a great Friday.

Me: “Which book should we read?” Roo: “The blue one.” Me: “Which blue one?” Roo: “This one.” *reads book* Roo: “No. The blue one.” Me: “That was the blue one.” Roo: “No. That one.” *reads book* And repeat until somebody cries or falls asleep. . Does anyone else’s child prolong bedtime like mine?!

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