50 days of River

Fifty days of River: Connection, isolation and everything in between.

parenting

  • Day 35: Pyjamas, Pirates and Puppies

    I asked Kike to get River up this morning. I was just too tired and knew I’d need my energy for the day ahead. Those two extra hours in bed were pretty nice. When did 8:30am become a lie-in? It’s funny how parenthood completely resets the definition of “rested.” A Pyjama Day I took the Read more

  • Day 34: Dino Parks, Soft Plays and Party Invitations

    Morning Wake-Up Bank Holiday Monday and I had my friend come to visit with her daughter. Long-time readers might remember her – my friend from Day 9, the one who met me for drinks in ‘Big London.’ I had my usual 6.30am wake-up call from River. He still hasn’t realised he can just climb out Read more

  • Day 32: “No New Bed” -Learning to Let Go

    The Weekend Blur During the holidays, the name of the days don’t really mean much do they?River stayed up until 10pm again last night, predictable really, thanks to the badly timed nap cycle. This morning I got up with him, I was feeling a bit unwell last night (I promise no whisky this time) so Read more

  • Day 31: Mummy Bed, Blue iPad

    A Late Night, A Lazy Morning Last night ended up being a late one for everyone. River had a late nap so there was zero point trying for his usual bedtime. Instead, we discovered Fortune Hotel on ITV and all watched that until just after 10pm before putting the kids to bed. It’s lovely when Read more

  • Day 30: Speaking River

    Last night, Kike and I stayed up watching trash TV and I stupidly had a whisky and coke. Who do I think I am? Don Draper. This morning, I did not feel well. But it was Summer’s day out, so there was no time to wallow. I was taking her to the theatre to see Read more

  • Day 29: The Balancing Act: Two Playdates, Two Very Different Stories

    It was an early start for us today because we had guests! A friend of mine from work was visiting with her new baby and her 3-year-old son. We’d agreed on an early time (we’re both up early anyway) but of course I hadn’t cleaned the night before. Cue a quick panic clean before 9am, Read more

  • Day 28: Balloons, Beige Snacks and Social Media Pressure

    Morning Calm The day started slowly, Summer asking for new games to be downloaded on her iPad. River was content with his usual. At 9.30am the mood became more energetic, the iPad had died! Suddenly, it was lots of ‘Monkey on the Bed’ and acrobatics. I split my head open when I was little doing Read more

  • Day 27: Signed, Sealed, Delivered

    Well, I was not disappointed. What a day. No Monday blues for me this week – note to self: always make plans for Mondays. We had the usual morning: up at 6.30, breakfast, iPad, then I snuck back to bed for an hour. But today we were all up and dressed with purpose. We were Read more

  • Day 26: Taking the break when it comes

    Kike got up with River this morning. We’re all still groggy after the holiday. We didn’t make it to Summer’s 9am swimming lesson, but honestly, I feel like she’s done plenty of swimming over the last week. Last night we folded the clean clothes and today I managed to put everything away as if we’d Read more

  • Day 25: Home

    The Morning After River slept through and woke at 6.30am. I woke up feeling like I’d been hit by a truck. My arms ached, I know I should actually lift weights like Kike. I honestly think I’m going to have to. River isn’t getting any smaller and I don’t see ‘keeping him safe’ being something Read more