Welcome to the land of the sleep-deprived!

In a blog claiming to reflect upon life its great to ‘talk’ about the gift of new life and to acknowledge the safe arrival of three miraculous and unique creations!

Rachel, (the first child of David and Gayle), Ceitidh (Andrew and Tracy’s second) and Freddie (the firstborn of Steve & Kathryn) all entered this wonderful world of ours over the past week. Nice work!

For those who are new to the whole motherhood thing, Lisa is keen for me to pass on the following list of things (found in 'The best friends guide to ...Motherhood') that ‘new mothers don’t do’ (I guess Tracy you may be able to verify this list or add to it as you see fit?!)

New mothers don’t leave the house on a moment’s notice.

New mothers don’t eat meals sitting down.

New mothers don’t read anything longer than what can be digested during a visit to the toilet.
New mothers don’t go to the cinema anymore.

New mothers don’t listen to any news stories that involve harm to small children.

New mothers don’t end each day with a satisfying sense of a job well done.

New mothers don’t wear anything that must be dry-cleaned or ironed.

New mothers don’t sleep long enough to experience one single dream from start to finish.

New mothers don’t remember their former personal grooming regimen.

New mothers don’t remember anything!

In the interest of balance, much of the above list could easily be applied to the fathers! (Although Lisa would perhaps tell a different story!)

All the best!