Same due date!

My really good friend Anna who is also pregnant and miraculously have the same due date as I!

We regularly meet up for play dates with Sean and Nick, but now we also share pregnancy tips and experiences which is extra nice :-)

First we went to the hospital where Anna had an antenatal appointment, we then treated our boys to a happy meal and ice cream in McDonalds (which btw had a very funky wall paper, don't you think?!) 

Country bumpkin or city slicker?

For weeks Andrea and I have been looking online at properties in Beaconsfield, and last week we arranged an appointment with the estate agent who's been assisting us.

So yesterday Sean and I got on the train from Marylebone to Beaconsfield where Andrea picked us up in her car. First we had brunch at Beech House, which was recommended to us, and then the viewings began.

The train journey itself only took an incredible 22(!) minutes from the west end of London to leafy Buckinghamshire,  and for the same price as the Marylebone Village mews house that we've been to see several times recently, this is what we would get:

Well the big question remains; do we pack up and leave central London for more space, with another baby on the way?! Country bumpkin or city slicker? Only time will tell.... ;-)

Pub lunch & house viewing

Popped out locally to grab a bite to eat before viewing a town house for sale here in Marylebone, that has a self contained flat in the basement, with its own entrance (ideal for my Mum in other words! 😊)

Tummy tip, lunch & craving

Being pregnant, dry itchy skin comes with the territory.  Belly is obviously stretching to accommodate the growing baby, and our skin then pays the price... 
Im rehydrating my skin and smother myself in Bio Oil at night (on bump, hips and boobs). 

I discovered it in my last pregnancy and I luckily I escaped any stretch marks (although that might very well have to do with hereditary).  I've also been using it religiously when not pregnant, on any uneven marks on face, dry knuckles, cleavage and on sun burn. Highly recommended!


Now something completely unrelated, today's lunch was a healthy tuna egg salad:

followed by an afternoon treat to fulfil my current craving; Maltesers ice cream:

Park play and pregnancy symptoms

Despite 31(!) degrees I've dragged myself n' bump & lil man to the park to grab some lunch and to let Sean kick his football around and play with his water pistol.

Current symptoms:  really intense vivid dreams, sense of smell in overdrive and lower back pain 

Raise a glass to toast the new royal arrival!

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Snaps from Mum's last days

Monday morning

School drop off followed by breakfast at a Marble Arch cafe that serves a full English for as little as £3.80!

Sunday barbecue

What better way to spend the hottest day of the year eating, drinking wine and chatting away with good friends in their beautifully manicured garden, whilst watching the kids play? 

London Pride 2013

As we do every year, we joined the carnival atmosphere at the Pride march through central London. A lively colourful, noisy affair in the sunshine was enjoyed by all, and we were able to show our support for equality. Afterwards we grabbed some lunch at the very busy; St. Christopher's Place - the perfect people watching spot

Sunday at the Summer Fayre

On Sunday we went to the annual Marylebone Summer Fayre where we enjoyed live music and performances, food, , candy floss, street stalls, fairground rides and Pimms :-)

Extra Curricular Activities

In the beginning of this year, we signed up Sean for after school activities. Mondays he has football, and Tuesdays he plays rugby with coach Richie.

At the moment, they have one PE lesson per week, but Bear and I really want Sean to be more active, and we both agree that physical activity is really good for children.

In fact, in most sports they are taught to develop a positive attitude and learning fair play, and last but not least to deal with both failure and success which I think is great!

Today I arrived early for pick up, and got a chance to spy on him and his team mates. I saw them learning basic skills like throwing and catching, and it was a real joy watching him so engaged, and with an already improved posture! :-)