I always have a lot of questions about accommodati I always have a lot of questions about accommodation when we stay anywhere as a family so I thought I’d share this little tour of our room at @windjammerlanding which was a pretty perfect place to stay.

It’s the ‘Ocean View Two Bedroom’ which was like a little house, with an upstairs and downstairs, built into the hillside. Both rooms had outdoor space and their own shower rooms. Such a great option for a family.
A little photo dump from our holiday in St Lucia. A little photo dump from our holiday in St Lucia. We’ve been back a few days now but still miss the heat, the food, the pool, the constant sounds of wildlife and the lovely people. It was such a great holiday and I’m sure we’ll be back one day.
And just like that, Athena is 12! What a joy it is And just like that, Athena is 12! What a joy it is watching her grow and what a wonderful young woman she is becoming. We could not be more proud. Love you Pickle, have a great birthday.
We’ve just got back from two glorious weeks in S We’ve just got back from two glorious weeks in St Lucia staying at @windjammerlanding and it was just the holiday we needed. Two weeks of sunshine and relaxation in what must be one of the most beautiful islands in the world. 

We can’t wait to go back again in the future. Here’s just a little snippet of our trip.
AD - Press Tickets | We had such a nice day at @na AD - Press Tickets | We had such a nice day at @national_motor_museum despite the rain! The children loved the Little Beaulieu play area and we loved exploring the National Motor Museum and Top Gear exhibit before having a ride on the monorail! We went on an old open topped bus, explored the Beaulieu Manor House and loved the gardens. 
Beaulieu is always a great day out - whatever the weather. This summer they have a whole ‘Summer of Fun’ planned, with activities most days - parades, bird shows and hundreds of sculptures within the grounds too. If you’re looking for a day out this summer definitely think about heading to Beaulieu.
AD - Press Tickets | Tonight we took the kids to t AD - Press Tickets | Tonight we took the kids to their first concert - but it was so much more than just a concert! @abbavoyage is incredible. With CGI ABBA and a live band, it’s like being at an ABBA concert 40 years ago but with modern lighting, effects and sound. ABBA look and sound real, it’s a mind blowing experience.
The set includes all the songs you know and love as well as a few less familiar ones.
You can’t take photos during the show which actually made a refreshing change. A whole arena focused purely on the show and soaking up the moment. It’s definitely something the four of us will always remember.
Now, I’m off to sing Dancing Queen all the way home.
AD - Press Trip | We had such a great day at @phdo AD - Press Trip | We had such a great day at @phdockyard today. They have a fantastic Ultimate Explorer ticket that lets you visit all the attractions as many times as you like for 12 months - and after a day at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard we can see that you need more than one day to really do everything!

We explored HMS Warrior, HMS Victory and the Mary Rose Exhibition - which is incredible! We also saw where ships are built and restored and spent time in Action Stations where the kids climbed and did an assault course.

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard is such a fun, educational day out with something for all ages - we can’t wait to go on their harbour tours next time we visit!
AD | WIN!! Would you love to win a holiday? To cel AD | WIN!! Would you love to win a holiday? To celebrate #100YearOfARoads National Highways have launched their #ARoadsToSummer competition! It's all about celebrating summer holiday moments, time together, fun in the sun, days out and more.

So why not be in it to win it? To enter, all you have to do is send @nationalhways a DM on here with a photo or video of your favourite holiday moments. You can also comment on their Facebook or Twitter #ARoadsToSummer posts with your holiday photos. I've shared a few of our favourite photos to give you some inspiration.

The best six entries will each win a £500 @nationaltrust holidays voucher! SO what are you waiting for? Dig out your favourite holiday photos or take some new ones to share!

The #ARoadsToSummer competition runs from 24 July to 10 September 2023. Winners will be announced in September 2023.

Good luck!
Oh these two! Every day I feel lucky to have them. Oh these two! Every day I feel lucky to have them. As school draws to a close at lunchtime, I’m looking forward to a whole summer with them. My favourite people.

They’ve both had a great year at school this year. Troy’s first without his sister by his side and Athena’s first at secondary school. 

They both had great reports, always did their best and have made some really lovely new friends this year. I could not be more proud of them.

Now, let’s go and enjoy the next six weeks before school starts all over again!
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Collaborative posts, Health · July 24, 2019

10 Tips for Coping with Colic | AD

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When Little Man was tiny he had colic and we hadn’t even heard of it before we were living with it. I remember that time as feeling like it lasted forever, every night being so long and wondering how we would cope.

10 Tips for Coping with Colic | AD

Colic is when a baby cries for no obvious reason. The symptoms of colic can vary between babies but the NHS describes colic as a baby crying for more than three hours a day for at least three days each week and it’s often worse in the afternoon and evening.

A lot of colic symptoms can seem like they have other causes. It can be hard to soothe and settle a colicky baby, they clench their fists, go red in the face and bring their knees up to their tummy or arch their back. They can have a lot of wind and their tummies can grumble – making you think they are hungry or constipated.

Most babies outgrow colic by the time they are six months old and our son grew out of it by about four months. There is light at the end of the tunnel! Here are a few things that helped us when he had colic:

Each time the baby cries makes sure nothing else is wrong – feed and change them, make sure they’re warm enough – or not too warm.

During feeds make sure the baby is as upright as possible to limit the air they are taking in and wind them well after each feed. If using bottles make sure they are ones designed to limit air intake as well.

The excessive crying could be down to a temporary lactose sensitivity where the baby can’t fully digest the lactose in milk. You can use Colief Infant Drops added to breast milk or formula to reduce the lactose content making the milk easier to digest.

10 Tips for Coping with Colic | AD

We found that keeping our baby upright as much as possible even when not feeding really helped. He’d be happiest against our shoulders or in a baby carrier on our chest.

Rocking the baby turns into a constant activity. We would rock the pram, rock the moses basket or put him in a swing to gently rock him. We found that if the motion stopped the baby would start to cry but he was happiest when he was moving gently.

Bright lights and loud noise is something we avoided with colic and we stuck to being in dimly lit rooms, with white noise to soothe the baby. Being in the car seemed to calm him down too.

A warm bath can be a good distraction too as well as soothing for a baby. Following it with a baby massage can also help relax and calm the baby as well as relieving any trapped wind at the same time.

We spent a lot of time under a sleeping, cuddly baby over those weeks and had to just let the housework and things slide. When colic is at its worst we found that we had to dedicate hours to rocking, cuddling and singing to the baby to keep him content.

Try to have some time out. Colic is relentless and exhausting. It feels like it will last forever. If you can pass the baby over to your partner or a good friend for half an hour to rock and cuddle whilst you have a few minutes to yourself, a bath or read a book it will do you the world of good.

If you are in the throes of colic you are not alone and although the days – and nights – seem long they will pass and in a few weeks you’ll have a content baby again. I hope it comes round sooner than you think!

If your baby’s crying persists or if you have any concerns regarding your baby’s health or wellbeing, you should seek professional medical advice without delay.

10 Tips for Coping with Colic | AD

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  1. Sophie Gillum-Webb says

    July 28, 2019 at 12:00 pm

    Oh gosh this brought back so many memories Hugo had the worst colic!! Thankfully he grew out of it!

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