I was tagged by throughnikslens to do The Mummy tag, a post where you answer 20 questions. Usually I forget about these so I thought id get it up straight away, and let some of my new/old readers know a little more about me.
1. Are you a stay-at-home-mum or a working mum?
I'm a bit of both, I work part-time..three days a week.
2. Would you have it any other way?
No, I think this is the perfect balance as I get the best of both worlds. I took advantage of the full fifty-two weeks maternity leave so didn't miss any of those first precious moments, yet still now get adult conversation. Although leaving him is the hardest thing in the world, there is nothing better than seeing his face light up when I get home. And although people think im crazy for it, I will be returning to this routine after having the Little One currently living in my tummy!
3. Do you co-sleep?
Sometimes. Rio slept through from around 12 weeks old but as he's got older we've found a few nights a week he will climb in between us..no tears, no fuss, just puts his arms around both of us and snuggles back to sleep! & if by doing that it means we all get a good nights sleep..so be it!!
4. What is your must-have item for your baby?
For a baby or for Rio? For Rio its footballs, these were his motive to grab, crawl and walk. For a baby? A rocking moses basket! When your zombie-fied in the night there's nothing easier than just sticking your arm out of the duvet and giving it a little soothing rock!
5. How many kids do you plan on having?
I'm currently pregnant with baby number two, my OH says this is the last one but a few years down the line I can see us making it three. (que message on lunch break telling me no! haha)
6. Date nights – how many a month?
We've only had three since we've had Rio, but do plan to do more, maybe one every two months? You'll be surprised at how liberating eating out just the two of you is!
7. Your child’s favourite show?
Peppa Pig and Ben & Hollys little kingdom! He knows they are on back to back all day so I cant even get out of watching them...constantly!! On valentines day we returned home to my dad sat on the sofa watching Peppa with Rio.. my first words were "well it was worth the money to not have to watch this for once". He's slightly obsessed and at 22 months know all the characters names!
8. Name one thing you bought before you had your baby and never ended up using?
Under the mattress breathing monitors! You spend all your time watching your baby sleep/checking their breathing that they really aren't necessary. Ours are still in the box.
9. Your child’s favourite food?
Whenever you ask Rio what he wants he says "Sausages, beans"..Meaning please make me a mini fry up.. he loves mushrooms and dippy eggs! He's started to be a big fan of porridge again and will say "mmm nice, isn't it?" after every mouthful!
10. How many cars does your family have?
One. I hate driving, much to the OH's dismay.
11. Weight gain before pregnancy during and after and now?
Before pregnancy, the first time around, I was underweight. In fact, I weighed 6stone4. After having Rio I thankfully managed for the first time in my life to hold onto a bit of it and stayed at 7stone8. I'm now 21 weeks pregnant and a few pounds over 8stone.
12. Dream holiday with your kids?
Somewhere we can do something different every day. I know the typical answer is Disney Land but I think Rio would be happy anywhere there was wildlife and a swimming pool. Safari maybe ;)
13. Dream Holiday without your kids?
Somewhere hot where we can top up our tans and go for lots of nice meals.
14. How has your life changed since your baby has been born?
Me and Craig have always been ridiculously close but having Rio has made us a family. Its cheesy to say but I think we were made to be parents. None of us was ever too bothered about going out drinking so the whole 'missing life before' doesn't really come into it with us.
15. Finish the sentence: ‘It makes my heart melt to see…’
My OH and Rio together, even now 22 months on I still get butterflies watching them.
Next. I don't think that there is any competition kids clothes wise.
17. Favourite makeup and skincare products?
Makeup wise its Rimmels wake me up foundation, along with my trusty Lasting Perfection concealer. Skincare, I love lush and soap and glory for bathtime and liz earle cleansing wise.
18. Huggies or Pampers?
Pampers caused nothing but leaks when we had Rio so I don't know what I am going to do this time around now that Huggies have bee discontinued!
19. Have you always wanted kids?
Yes, apart from a brief period after I was my sisters birthing partner!
20. Best part about being a mum?
Everything!
