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Holiday Time

June 23, 2013

palm trees

Holiday Time.

Tomorrow morning we’ll be flying off to Portugal for two whole weeks in the sun and I can’t wait. It will be 14 days of pure uninterrupted family time which means no work, social media or blogging for me so I can take a proper break.

We’re also excited to be meeting up for lunch with great friends of ours who live there and it will be the first time they’ll meet the children.

…Fear not, though, I will be back soon (hopefully a little more tanned and totally relaxed from lots of Vitamin D and more fresh fish than I could handle) and in the meanwhile, you can check out some of my recent posts

Funny Things My Kid Says.

Things you Should Never Say to a Pregnant Lady.

Wonderful Women Wednesday-The Interview with Broadcaster Sarah Cawood

A Creative Life-Pushing Through the Self-Doubt.

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6 Responses

  1. Grenglish says:
    June 24, 2013 at 20:20

    Have a wonderful time and enjoy your break, look forward to catching up when you get back xx

    Reply
    1. honestmum says:
      July 10, 2013 at 22:52

      @Grenglish thanks sweetie, always so good seeing you. Speak soon xx

      Reply
  2. Franglaise Mummy says:
    June 24, 2013 at 15:41

    I hope you have an amazing time, you totally deserve it. Enjoy that lovely family of yours! x

    Reply
    1. honestmum says:
      July 10, 2013 at 22:53

      @Franglaise Mummy thanks darling, I really did. Post on Portugal coming soon xx

      Reply
  3. Hannah Ruth says:
    June 23, 2013 at 20:56

    Have a wonderful time and well-deserved break! x

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    1. honestmum says:
      June 23, 2013 at 22:06

      @Hannah thank you x

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child is, the more relaxed their nervous system is. 
When kids feel they don’t have to be ‘on guard’ and 
quiet all the time, shows they feel truly safe with you. A 
loud and chaotic home often signifies trust in action! #parenting #reminder #children #behaviour #fyp
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Wow! Just thinking about how amazing women’s bodie Wow! Just thinking about how amazing women’s bodies are! Did you know A second pregnancy triggers distinct, long-lasting neural remodeling that differs from the first, refining the brain for increased multitasking and maternal care? While the first pregnancy often focuses on social cognition, a second pregnancy strengthens networks related to attention and sensory processing, allowing mothers to better manage the demands of multiple children. I’ve had 4 pregnancies and 3 babies, how about you? #pregnancy #brain #neurosciences #mothers #viral
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