Before even booking your flights, check your passports.  How many times are we told this.  Now how often do we ignore this?  You don't?  Well I did!

I apologise for the delay in day 4 post if you have been cleaning along with me.  As Alexander had taken ill and was home for a day and my duties for the funeral being pushed back, it had put my entire schedule out of sync.   However.  As today is the last day before the Easter holiday begins, and my 10 year old will be having a guest over for a sleepover, today is my last attempt to get things done.  There will be a separate day 5 and 6 post although I aim to complete the three days in one!  Wish this supermum luck!

Ready to go get that Vitamin D!!

It is so cold here in London that I'm bursting with the thought of long hot sunny days in my up coming trip to Barbados.

It's here! An ode to our upcoming Caribbean break and the chilly change in weather!!  4 year old Alexander cooks another of his favourite meals, Caribbean Chicken soup with his most favourite dumplings!!!

Day 3 already!  We are halfway through.  Everyone goes back to nursery, school, college and work on a Monday at my house, so it is easier for me to tackle the hallway.

As we will be doing this on a Sunday I think it's only fair that the day's job is relatively small.  Continuing on the start at the top and work our way down theme, my next room to clean is the often the smallest in the house, the bathroom.  I generally follow my bathroom cleaning checklist with a couple of extras.

Okura Hotel Amsterdam

As promised here is post number 1, starting your spring clean.

I always believe in starting at the top and working your way down, so, on day 1 we start in the bedrooms.  As we are starting on a Saturday everyone is home so help is at hand.  This Saturday my children have a birthday party to go to so a lot will need to be done before midday!  I aim to start at 9am.

Number 3 son in 2009

Working with children under 5 for almost two decades and raising 4 children of my own, I've seen many a transition from dependable nappies to independent pants.  I've been asked the question

"when do I start training my child?"

 When indeed.  Like absolutely everything else I always say

"it depends on the child"

My past two weeks have been manically busy and the next two weeks are looking to follow suit.  I am naturally hyperactive, possibly even have ADHD, so the everyday bustle of being a mum doesn't really affect me, hence the need to add 'stuff'.  But these 4 weeks are a challenge even for me.

A healthy breakfast made with guest chef Puja from Miss P's Pantry
tweet her @misspuj or follow her blog on Miss Ps Pantry for more recipes.
4 year old Alexander loves Granola, especially when he makes it himself!!  Follow the link and watch the video.

Last year had the pleasure of being invited to a fashion show hosted by Isossy Children Designer Amanda Rabor.  It show cased the designers children's clothing in a fun and entertaining way... No walking up and down pouting only here..

Alexander's debut.  We hope you enjoy our efforts, look out for more videos in the future!

Have a look at Alexanders' NEW video; Sticky spare ribs < click the link