Tag Archives: kids

Dear DorkySon…

Posted on April 3, 2013 by dorkymum

Dear DorkySon. Now you are four! Didn’t we have a grand old birthday weekend? A night in a lovely hotel on Friday, and a walk round central London on Saturday. We saw the duck boat on its way to the … Continue reading →

Posted in Family & Friends | Tagged birthday, child development, children's birthday, family, kids, love, parenting, preschooler, relationships | 12 Comments

1, 2, 3… Number Train Review

Posted on March 6, 2013 by dorkymum

Here are three of DorkySon’s favourite things in the world. Trains LEGO Showing off how well he can count. I don’t say yes to many review opportunities, but when Netmums asked if we’d like to try the new LEGO DUPLO … Continue reading →

Posted in Reviews | Tagged children, duplo, kids, kids toys, LD13Netmums, Lego, Lego Duplo, Lego Duplo Number Train, NetMums, review | 7 Comments

Once upon a time…

Posted on May 18, 2012 by dorkymum

DorkySon has always loved us to read stories to him. As long as there’s a cuddly grown-up and a book nearby, he’s the happiest boy in the world. A couple of nights ago, DorkyDad and I were a little surprised … Continue reading →

Posted in Family & Friends | Tagged child development, children, kids, parenting, storytelling, toddlers | 19 Comments

Live in the Now: September

Posted on September 4, 2011 by dorkymum

Happy September! The nights are drawing in, and there is a chill in the air. DorkySon’s windows have that sweep of condensation on them when I open his shutters in the morning (he points at it and tells me we … Continue reading →

Posted in Family & Friends, Memes & Linkys | Tagged autumn, children, Edinburgh, kids, live in the now, parenting, september, toddler | 2 Comments

Kids and Photography

Posted on July 25, 2011 by dorkymum

This is a guest post from Sylwia Presley, who blogs at SylwiaPresley.com. The photographs are all taken by her 5 year old son. Sylwia and I were paired as part of the BritMums Guest Post Match Up - I’d never read … Continue reading →

Posted in Guest Posts, Photography | Tagged BritMums, children, children's photography, kids, kids photography, parenting, photography, Sylwia Presley | 2 Comments

Mummies Can’t Get Sick

Posted on June 17, 2011 by dorkymum

This was originally published as a guest post on the excellent parenting blog Are We Nearly There Yet Mummy? Thank you to lovely Laura for giving me the opportunity to borrow her readers for the day! It was written a few weeks … Continue reading →

Posted in Family & Friends | Tagged children, colds and flu, illness, kids, manflu, marriage, motherhood, nostalgia, parenting, toddlers | 3 Comments

Live In The Now: June

Posted on June 10, 2011 by dorkymum

Wow. I’m amazed that it has been a whole month since I put up my first Live In The Now post. For those that missed my May ramblings, the premise is that you try and take a monthly snapshot of … Continue reading →