Monthly Archives: November 2009

Nanny interviews

Posted on November 29, 2009 by londonmum

This week we have started the process of recruiting a nanny to look after Munchkin when I go back to work in February. We’ll need someone 4 days a week live out who will be with him all day. Both … Continue reading →

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Happy thanks giving

Posted on November 27, 2009 by londonmum

Having read lots of my American friends’ posts about reasons they are thankful today I like the idea of expressing that very much. In a twist of fate I am not American and so don’t traditionally celebrate thanksgiving but my … Continue reading →

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Melt

Posted on November 21, 2009 by londonmum

Just finished giving Munchkin his bedtime feed. His tummy is a little upset these days so he was having a little cry to himself. Then he did something so beautiful, so wonderous, so special. He put his little baby arms … Continue reading →

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Fundamental questions at two in the morning

Posted on November 19, 2009 by londonmum

The things I ponder in the middle of the night when I am sat feeding the munchkin are many and diverse. I’d love to say they focus on topics such as a potential solution to climate change and what on … Continue reading →

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Extra pair of hands

Posted on November 13, 2009 by londonmum

Two things have happened this month which have made my life much easier: Jer has had a few weeks off before starting his new job and his dad and sister have come to visit for a couple of weeks. This … Continue reading →

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Baby’s own room

Posted on November 9, 2009 by londonmum

So the day or should I say night has come. Tonight Munchkin will sleep in his big old cot in his big old room ALL BY HIMSELF. I hope. This moment has arrived a little earlier than I expected but … Continue reading →

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I dream of sleep

Posted on November 8, 2009 by londonmum

In the approximately twenty minutes my baby has let me sleep since three this morning I dreamt of being so tired I fell asleep in a bush. It’s troubling when you are dreaming of sleeping ;-$ Munchkin had his third … Continue reading →

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First Blog award! How nice!

Posted on November 7, 2009 by londonmum

My very lovely blogger friend Silence and Noise kindly gave me this award. It brought a real smile to my face so thank you! Here are the rules:  1. You can only use one word!  2. Pass this along to … Continue reading →

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Baby talk

Posted on November 6, 2009 by londonmum

Came across an article just now which may be interesting to those  of you with different backgrounds/nationalities to your partner. Or if you are bringing up your child in a different place to the one where you grew up yourself. … Continue reading →

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Vacation – family style

Posted on November 5, 2009 by londonmum

Woohooooo! I took my baby on holiday and I liked it! Jeremy and I took the munchkin to Bath, a lovely city in the south west of england for a week. The city is known for its Georgian architecture (think … Continue reading →

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