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I am going to be a MIDWIFE

August 22, 2019August 26, 2019 / Our Sleepy Smiles / Leave a comment

If I could do it all over again Have you ever started a sentence with those words? I have done so many times. Eventually James maybe got a bit tired of it and asked me “well why can’t you?” I had my excuses such as “we have kids now”, “it is too hard”, “I am … Continue reading I am going to be a MIDWIFE

Silas’s Birth Story

February 8, 2019August 25, 2019 / Our Sleepy Smiles / 3 Comments

Just like that our little baby is one.  My blog has mostly been hibernating during Silas’s first year with the exception of a few drafts that I have written down.  But now is as good a time as any to get back into it and what better post to share than Silas’s birth story which … Continue reading Silas’s Birth Story

The Scottish Baby Box

January 13, 2018January 13, 2018 / Our Sleepy Smiles / 2 Comments

From the 15th of August 2017 all newborn babies in Scotland are entitled to receive the Scottish Baby Box.  The box contains a wide variety of newborn essentials such as clothes (ranging from 0-6 months), changing mat, digital ear thermometer, play mat, maternity towels etc. The box also has a mattress in it, so that … Continue reading The Scottish Baby Box

A Time To Remember

January 2, 2018August 25, 2019 / Our Sleepy Smiles / Leave a comment

I recommend everyone to have a maternity photoshoot done and generally to take many pictures during your pregnancy.  Your children will love to see how your body grew them on the inside! These 9 months will change your life for ever.  They might both feel like they are going by very fast and very slow.  … Continue reading A Time To Remember

Cinnamon Cookies

December 7, 2017December 23, 2017 / Our Sleepy Smiles / Leave a comment

Cinnamon Cookies I love traditions, especially around Christmas time.  Creating new traditions as a family is very special as I know that these are going to be one of the things that my children will associate with Christmas.  Me and James have been making these cookies every Christmas since we meet and little JJ loves … Continue reading Cinnamon Cookies

The Day We First Saw You

November 11, 2017 / Our Sleepy Smiles / Leave a comment

Telling friends and family that there is a new baby on the way is so exciting.  But how should it be done?! There are so many ways to do it, and like many others I might have looked on Pinterest for inspiration.  I was not very successful in my search for the perfect way to … Continue reading The Day We First Saw You

Creamy Carrot soup 

November 3, 2017 / Our Sleepy Smiles / Leave a comment

I love carrot and coriander soup, I love most soups really, but this one is a favourite all year round!  When it comes to cooking I want my food to have a lot of flavour and this soup really does.  The ground cumin, chopped tomatoes and cream make it such a delicious soup.  I always … Continue reading Creamy Carrot soup 

Gonna be a family of four

October 24, 2017October 24, 2017 / Our Sleepy Smiles / 1 Comment

Already before JJ was born we knew, that we wished to have two children close in age.  I grew up with my little sister who was only 18 months younger than me and just like all siblings we have had ups and downs, but the ups have without a doubt made a bigger impact on … Continue reading Gonna be a family of four

Faroese Summer 2017

September 16, 2017 / Our Sleepy Smiles / Leave a comment

It has been a while since I posted on the blog, the summer has mostly been spent away in the Faroe Islands, where we got up to everything and nothing.  It was just such a lovely time.  Somehow the summer came and went in an instant, now that the autumn is knocking on the door … Continue reading Faroese Summer 2017

Birthday fun and wildlife park

June 7, 2017September 4, 2017 / Our Sleepy Smiles / Leave a comment

We have so many lovely people in our lives and seeing so many of them gather with us to celebrate JJ turning two was amazing.  Having the party over two days was great as it gave us much more time with the guests, a good excuse to eat a bit more cake and most importantly, … Continue reading Birthday fun and wildlife park

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