AD - Press Trip | I had such a great weekend at @p AD - Press Trip | I had such a great weekend at @pottersresortsfivelakes with @slwilson84. It was an action packed three nights with a full activity and entertainment programme, great food, lovely drinks and beautiful surroundings. 

The staff go above and beyond to make everyone feel at home and they ensure that everyone has the best time possible. I don’t think I stopped smiling all weekend.

The best thing about Potters holidays is that everything is included in the price you pay. Four meals a day, all your drinks - including wine, Prosecco, most spirits and soft drinks - great accommodation and so many activities. 

I’ll write a full review soon but for now here’s a little Reel of our weekend
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.
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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!
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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!
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Ordinary Moments · April 17, 2016

Bath Time {The Ordinary Moments}

LP and Little Man love bath time but we often skip it if the children are tired and after all, how dirty do children get really? But on the days when we do bath time it’s always quite a rush with so much to cram in before bedtime and then so much to do once the kids are in bed before Dave and I get to sit down ourselves.

Often Dave will do bath time. Well, if he’s at home he does bath time. I spend that half hour or so getting other things done – I’ll get a load of washing to put on, will sort out paperwork, tidy up and make plans for the next day or week. It’s list writing time, time to sort out clean washing and time to get the clothes ready for the next day.

But every so often there are no jobs to do. Dave or I can just sit and watch the children in the bath and spend that time with them. Chatting, laughing and just enjoying the moment. Really, it doesn’t happen often enough. Life makes us rush and there really is too much to do and not enough hours in the day.

But whether Dave and I are rushing and distracted or able to take the time and relax, LP and Little Man love bath time. They play with the bath toys, they wash themselves and they let us wash their hair. They make beards out of the bubbles, laugh when they each get bubbles on their heads and see who can splash the most without it coming out of the bath.

Bath Time {The Ordinary Moments}

The last time I sat and watched the children play in the bath not only did they enjoy it just as much as they normally did, but I enjoyed it so much more too. Listening to them laugh made me smile. Listening to them babble along to each other made my heart swell and watching them, pretty much the same size, sharing a bath like they have pretty much every other day for their whole life made me realise how big they have become.

Bath Time {The Ordinary Moments}

I used to rant about solo bath times and how hard they were because, let’s face it, one adult, a toddler and a newborn baby is always going to be hard. But nearly three years later and bath times aren’t hard any more. They’re time consuming, they’re just one more job on a busy day but they are also so much fun – whether you are in or out of the bath.

Bath Time {The Ordinary Moments}

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  1. Laura - dear bear and beany says

    April 17, 2016 at 7:28 am

    This is a lot like our house at bath time. Quite often when Andy does bath time, I am in their bedrooms putting clothes away or tidying up and I love to hear the giggles that come from them. When I am on my own sometimes I find that bath time can help with a stressful day to calm things down and other times I skip it, just to get them to bed! x

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  2. Natalie Ray says

    April 17, 2016 at 6:37 pm

    Ah the bubble beard, that is a favourite in our house too! My girls would spend hours in the bath if I’d let them!
    Nat.x

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  3. Katie @mummydaddyme says

    April 17, 2016 at 7:51 pm

    Such gorgeous photos of them Donna, look at their beautiful eyes. And I agree, we often skip bath time too just because after a hectic day at school and then a hectic couple of hours at home, we sometimes just don’t have the energy. But whenever we do have it our girls absolutely love it and it is one of my favourite times of the day! It just adds at least an extra half an hour to our routine! xx

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  4. Sabina @MummyMatters says

    April 17, 2016 at 8:19 pm

    I quite enjoy doing bathtimes with my Beans now they are a bit older, it usually ends up with lots of giggles x

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  5. Becky | Spirited Puddle Jumper says

    April 17, 2016 at 9:38 pm

    Aaaw cuties 🙂 It was so lovely to meet you the other day lovely x

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    • Donna Wishart says

      April 17, 2016 at 9:39 pm

      You too Becky!! Hopefully see you at Britmums 🙂 x

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  6. Beth @ Twinderelmo says

    April 18, 2016 at 6:20 am

    I’ve started to enjoy bath time a lot more too. It used to petrify me having two slippery babies rolling around but now they absolutely love playing together and making silly games. Most belly laughs happen at bath time – they are lots of fun xx

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  7. A Cornish Mum says

    April 19, 2016 at 7:32 pm

    We’ve had a few bath time disasters in our time, back when it was a baby and a toddler or toddler and toddler in there…. one of them may have weed on the others head, so that they don’t tell me off when they’re older I won;t say which one 😉 but strangely I miss the days of bathing them together now, I still get to wash their hair since they’re lazy but it won’t be long until neither of them will let me in the bathroom with them.

    Stevie x

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