Life

Posts relating to parenting blogger, bestselling author and TV broadcaster, Vicki Broadbent (Honest Mum)’s life. Pieces span her family life, work along with weekends away and attending events.

Alexander

Happy 1st Birthday Baby Alexander

I can still refer to him as my baby right? My little darling Alexander is 1 today (Happy 1st birthday baby Alexander-I'm still calling him baby!) and I really can't believe it. I feel a little emotional and might have had a little cry. It actually feels like yesterday I brought him home from hospital, all thick black hair and chubby cheeks.
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PMT Busters

PMT is of course the aptly named tense period before your ERM actual period. Lasting for anything from a day (lucky lady) to actual weeks (really) it is truly a pain in the ass (or uterus in this case) for many. Yes some see few pre menstrual symptoms while others have a horrendous old time waiting for Aunt Flipping Flo to arrive.
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Alexander’s New Hairstyle

So little Alexander, nearly 1 years of age has definitely got my curls-big bouncy, terribly cute ringlets of loveliness that paired with those deep brown eyes will no doubt melt a few hearts when he's older. "No, don't leave me, never marry" I wail! Thank goodness he's Greek so will live with until he's at least 30. Phew.
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A Brotherly Love/Hate Relationship

Aw, soft focus pictures of our boys together kissing and cuddling, Oliver our firstborn and heir looking lovingly at his younger brother, our darling baby Alexander. Bless. Fast forward a year. Oliver realises his brother is sticking around for more than just the photo opp (and he's loud, confident and wants to play with his toys). Like forevs. The adoration is still there, sure it is. But from Alexander to his older brother. A spends his days gazing at Big Bro brimming with love and admiration.
Oliver brushing his teeth

10 Things You Didn’t Know About Brushing Your Teeth

I was kindly invited to a roundtable discussion on Wednesday evening at the Charlotte Street Hotel as part of Colgate's Oral Health Month and WOW did I learn a lot about mine and my kid's teeth and how to keep them 'Simon Cowell looking healthy white and sparkly' (without the veneers of course).
peter and I

Tall for a Greek Girl…

Taken a few years ago (look we’re nearly the same height… when I wear 5 inch heels)…see I am tall...
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Cyprus-Remembering ‘Home’

Born in Leeds, I spent 11 years in London after university before returning to my Yorkshire roots, yet when I visit Cyprus, I somehow feel I'm home again. In 2010, I flew there solo to meet my folks who were holidaying there, so my father's Mum, my Yiayia (Grandma), could meet my firstborn Oliver. Here are some of my memories of that time there...
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Not Broody, Baby

My baby Alexander will be 1 next month and after hormone inducing broodiness through a lot of his first year (sure this is nature's way to help mothers bond with their babies and mostly because A is just so damn cute), I can say I no longer feel the urge to procreate (husband is no doubt wiping his brow as he reads this). You do read my blog don't you Pete? Come on, keep the stats up dude.
Daddy and son

A Greek Sunday Lunch

Oliver admires and emulates his Daddy like no other (their bond is unbreakable) and hats off to Peter who is simply the most patient and loving father (his years of Tai Chi really come in handy at 3am when a teething baby is screaming). And breathe....
Kelo-cote gel

Review of Kelo-Cote Silicon Gel for my C-Section Scar

When I was approached three months ago to review Kelo-cote® gel on my C-section scar, six months post op, I was hesitant. A fear of the unknown and having never applied cream to my original, first C-section scar, I was unsure it was for me. However after researching the gel, I was impressed with the evidence*: it is clinically proven to smooth, soften and flatten scars, reduce redness and discolouration and relieve pain and itching. With a red, raised and angry scar after my second C-section, I decided to try out the gel.
Boy reading magazine

My Boys

Another post, another beautiful shot captured by my husband Peter. I simply can't resist: my boys are my greatest co-production. Wrapping my arms around my baby boy makes my heart swell. He's my living doll. Look at that face!
Vicki with Will and Sarah

A Magical Weekend in London

Blogging is not just my (4th) love and job, but it's also a great way to experience events, products and experiences I can share with my family. Last weekend, we were the new C4 Picasso's guests at the Harry Potter Tour in Watford, allowing me the opportunity to test drive the new Picasso before having a day absorbing all things HP!
Alexander in cot

Baby In His Own Bedroom *Weep

Last night was a big deal for my little family in my little world. Baby Alexander aged 10 months old, moved out of our bedroom, into his own.
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What July Taught Me

July has been an interesting month, new work collaborations have come in, projects have moved in different and exciting directions, new friendships formed and my kids are growing into little boys from babies. What a month!