It was around 19 years ago when Shakira's 'Whenever, wherever' was in the charts and I was 17 years old when I first started going out to the pubs and clubs with my friends. Back then I was a curvy and busty teen that was loving life. I had the assets that got me into… Continue reading Don’t trust the man with the beard
Author: Themotivatingmum
Mum to Olivia and wife to Neil living in Glasgow.
How do you measure success?
As I look to the pile of papers sat next to me, I feel a mix of emotions. I have just completed my self assessment for 19/20, this is the first time I’ve done it in the same year and not last minute the following January about 5 days before the final date... so I… Continue reading How do you measure success?
She would make an excellent big sister…
We are a triangle family, a one and done...whatever label you give it, basically we aren't having any more children! I have to admit, I don't hear it that often, you know that question 'So when are you having another one?', and I think the reason for that is because I've been very vocal about… Continue reading She would make an excellent big sister…
So, you are telling me that a 10.4 tog duvet is not ok for a 3-year-old…
Parenting…. Well I may as well start somewhere at the beginning and explain a little about myself. Prior to Olivia, I was that person that thought having a kid would be easy. By that I mean I had seen all the beautiful pictures on Facebook, the ‘perfect’ moments, the day trips out and the holidays… Continue reading So, you are telling me that a 10.4 tog duvet is not ok for a 3-year-old…
Well this is scary
Let me tell you a little bit about why I decided to start this blog. I am 36 years old, wife to Neil and mum to Olivia (currently 3.5 years old with the sass and attitude of an American teen) and to be honest... I am completely lost. For once in my life I feel… Continue reading Well this is scary
The motivating mum 