Things I’m Loving This Week
Not a review, not sponsored, not requested. In fact I’m going to try not to mention any brands where possible. There are certain things I’m loving this week that may give you a clue into the mayhem I live in.
Popper Vests
The great preserver of toddler decency. He has not yet learned how to undo them, it is probably not long until he does. I forgot to put a vest on him the other day and within seconds of putting him in the playpen I heard a dull thud as his nappy hit the floor. I will therefore be putting him in vests for as long as he is in nappies. Counting my lucky stars that he hadn’t soiled it before disrobing.
Stacking Blocks
Great for playing games with, encouraging manual dexterity and problem solving processes for both the boys. They are also an excellent early detection method as part of your home security systems. This does rely on your burglar removing their shoes before entering your living areas, however they are equally as effective for finding out when your husband is home after a night out.
Odd Socks
What do you do with yours? Sock puppets, spare dusters or clothes? Well take it from me there is no more effective way to ensure your vacuum cleaner is in tip top condition than if you suck up at least one a day. Make sure your children leave them in hard to reach places so that you get a decent workout.
My Apron
It stops splashes and stains from getting on my clothes, it also sort of stops me from melting from standing in front of the oven/hob all day because it acts as an extra layer of insulation.
The biggest benefit of wearing an apron however is the uncanny ability it gives me to stand with my arms on my hip and look intimidating. Some kids got in the garden the other day while I was making jam, and I ran out with the wooden spoon in my hand (to stop it getting hot in the pan you understand), I’ve never seen children run so fast away in all my life. I wonder if they didn’t recognise me because I had my hair wrapped up in a scarf?
What?
It’s for hygiene purposes.
I swear.
As usual it’s busy around here so do subscribe or fan the blog if you want to keep up to date. A very lovely friend will be guestposting here in the next day or so (and it’s a real treat), a trip to the O2 to see RTÉ’s “The Hit” to see my Brother In Law, and then I’ll be in Dublin on Saturday to give my Demo with Glenisk.
Caitriona Redmond
I'm an Irish mother to 2 boys, born & bred in Dublin, Ireland. I like to cook simple & fresh food for the family, with the family on a budget.
12 Comments
Maud
My babies were always in a popper vest (or onesie, as they’re called here). Perfect first layer and nappy-remover-preventer.
Maybe I need an apron to help with my (sadly lacking) air of authority.
Wholesome Ireland
I doubt you have a lack of authority Maud. 😉 I’ll stick the onesie on back to front if he learns to remove it.
Jazzygal
You should add a rolling pin to complete the initimidating look 😉 Although it might frighten your baby!
I’m really liking ‘The Hit’….
xx Jazzy
Wholesome Ireland
So am I actually and I thought I wouldn’t be that pushed. Can’t wait to report from behind the scenes on Friday! The rolling pin is in a high up place to stop the lads lamping one another with it!
Amanda Tarrant
Oh my goodness you sound just like me!!A friend of mine calls my aprons my coat of armor as it is put on every day.All your missing is the rollers under the head scarf!I love reading your blog I think it is wonderful,you are an inspiration to all mums well done+keep up the excellent work.
Wholesome Ireland
I’d wear rollers if they worked on myself straight hair. Turning into my grandmother!!! Thank you so much for your kind words. They mean so much to me.
jenna @ thehoneymoonkitchen
haha! I love what you said about your apron. I don’t have kids yet, but I do stand with my hands on my hips when my husband steals a cookie/ brownie/ insert baked good here when he shouldn’t!
Wholesome Ireland
Oh you need a wooden spoon to go with that! Thanks Jenna!
Joanna
My children think it’s normal to wear odd socks, I can’t ever find a matching pair. But I have a plan! I’m going to throw out every single child’s sock and buy 30 pairs of the exact same ones!
Wholesome Ireland
Great idea. You know wearing odd socks is a sign of great intelligence by the way. After all they’re just socks!
Dr Hows Science Wows
Lovely post… so glad I am not the only one with the odd sock issue. I have a basket full of them… some strange phenomenon akin to a black hole or something I think. Trying to get the family to just wear odd ones but they not all that keen… which does not fit their general “throw anything on” attitude to rest of their wardrobe.
Love the idea of buying identical ones!
Enjoy your busy week! Looking forward to hearing all about it in future blogs ;0)
Wholesome Ireland
Thanks! Every week is a bit busy around here but it’s all fun!