Party Aftermath...

I hate it, the cleaning, the tiredness, the general mess (crumbs in the kids beds,little plastic green soldiers in mine!?!) the ominous stains on the carpet, and this was a kids party, no alcohol was consumed at all!
I always feel a bit hard done by actually, 'cos I tidy like a mad woman pre-party, then have to do the exact same thing post-party! Too much cleaning in my books!

But having said all that, we're had an awesome weekend. Neo's first birthday party was a  big success and lots of fun. I was sooo pleased. I was stressed  right out in the morning trying to get it all ready, but it all turned out great. Neo ran from room to room all day and ate anything in sight.... so did I thinking about it! My boy is one and we celebrated his first year with fun, food, family, friends and laughter. Couldn't get much better right?

Today consisted of a little bit of shopping for mummy me, and obviously tidying(as little as possible).

Outfit today

Love my wide leg flares, so comfy and practical

Love this bird print

This top is from New Look and I'm wearing it backwards and open (crazy, I know!) But i thought it looked lovely like this, it also looks nice the other way too and plan on wearing it with my newly fixed orange necklace soon. But don't you just love multi way tops! I feel like I've got 2 for the price of 1, amazing!

Jeans and shoes are as previous posts (sorry I know that's really lazy but I'm reeeeallly tired from all the crazy partying. I''m so tired I keep spelling words all mixed up and it's taking me twice as long to type anything!)

Wanna see some pics from this weekend?

Mickey mouse sandwiches (thanks Sis!)

nom nom

Some of Neo's pressie's

Partying is hard work, rest time with Nanna

So funny, never work with animals or kids right?  This was the best pic of a bad bunch, the other picture had  Maddy picking her nose, the other pics had Lillie copying her. (I thought I'd spare you those, hilarious as they are!)

I wore a dress by Closet which was bright and cheerful, my mickey mouse ears have disappeared at this point (they were mandatory to begin with!)

aww

Thanks for the decorations Sis

Stocked up on socks and accessories today

Loving this retro print fromRiver Island Outfit posts to come for this little beaut

New Vintage purchases for an ongoing project of mine

I've "acquired" (ok, bought) some lovely things lately can't wait to show you all with some new outfit posts! Also my lovely friend Estelle of twinkles tutus twirls came to the party in a lovely jacket/blazer that I also own(great minds ay!), she has given me a lovely idea of what else I can do with it (No I haven't had an idea as such I'm just stealing her style, but that's what friends are for right ;)  She is also one stylish mummy!


Ok I'm off before I my head hits these keys, I'm aiming for the Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

Happy 1st Birthday, light of my life :)

My beautiful boy turned one yesterday. I feel so proud of what a wonderful little boy he is and how he makes everyone laugh and smile.

I feel honoured to be his mummy!

This is my song for my son.
Love you to infinity and beyond my Neo x o x o x

Ellie Goulding

Your Song

 "How wonderful life is, now your in the world"

x o x

Holiday? Really?

Well my week off has now come to an end and I'm back to work tomorrow. Even though it was a "holiday" week, I wouldn't really say it was a holiday.
6am wake up calls
Cooking and cleaning up 3 meals a day for 5 people
Washing shed loads of clothes (and that's just mine haha)
Working/emailing/payments when baby sleeps
Night calls from Neo from 11.30 till 2.30am
Food runs constantly to feed 4 very hungry people who nearly ate me out of house and home more than once.
Now, honestly is that still classed as a holiday? 'Cos I'm not sure. I most definitely don't feel refreshed and revitalised, and ready to take the world back on by hopping back in to the rat race. In fact I feel like I need a holiday more than ever!!!
On Saturday, my Mum was so kind and had all 3 kids for us. We went out quickly shopped, ate and went to the cinema. It was nice to breathe!

my very own Kate Spade.. £20.00 from the wonder that is Ebay

Outfit all Next apart from the Kate Spade which was a complete bargain from Ebay. I was sooo chuffed. It's my  'going out without kids' bag as there's noooo room for nappies, wet wipes, toys etc.

The Shoes are Berry-tastic! I find myself looking for things that will go well with my berry shoes. 

Here's a few pics from today

Neo no longer likes to be fed, my little independant boy likes to do it himself. He will eat anything and everything!!

Quick egg sandwich in the car was a BIG mistake mummy!

My boy and his mickey blankee

Dude! not the Kate Spade!

My new Vintage top arrived from ebay and its prreetty!

Keeping Neo entertained whilst shopping, he loves the peppers. So funny!

Neo's current fav toy. He likes to walk round with the littlest one in his mouth  making bizarre noises. Hey it keep him occupied for 5, I'm a happy mama!

One productive thing done this week, i fixed my necklace that has been  broken for 3 years!

Just to give you a heads up! Neo turns one on Wednesday. Be prepared for a very emotional me! I'm just so proud(sniff sniff)!  Most days I still an't believe I'm a mummy, let alone a mummy to a one year old!! How and when did that happen??!

Currently buying everything Mickey Mouse that I can get my hands on for a little tea party we're throwing this weekend. I'm so excited!

Hope you all had a Happy Monday, here's to a smooth sailing happy week!
x o x

I'm also linking on to this lovely blog

Peter Pan...

...collars are just so pretty. They invoke thoughts of vintage and prettiness and also of a cartoon boy who could fly and was  kid forever (I'm jealous!)

I've only got a couple of peter pan collared articles, but this is my most recent favourite:

Next shoes... sooo comfy and practical too! Going to be wearing them a lot!
Shoes

Belt was bought yesterday for a few pound from good old Primark

I love how I bought this belt and it depicted all the colours from the top perfectly.

Top from Newlook

I still love blue/yellow. The cardigan just pops against the blue.
The jeans are also from Next. These are the lovelies that, going back a few weeks, I burnt with the iron, along with my carpet. Well these are the new (smaller size!!) replacements. Bought for half price in the Next wonderful Sale!
They are my fav's they complete an outfit and are comfy  yet smart.

I do love this outfit, as I felt I could run around after my super  speedy son (rat up a drain pipe springs to mind, he sees an opening and he's out the room!) But yet I felt put together and pprretty.

Excuse the hair, I'm a bit stuck with it at the mo, I want a new cut but I don't want to sacrifice length as I'm only just growing out a "it's a bit short" doo. Last hairdresser was a bit scissor happy and now I've got the fear. But I'm fed up of the same old same old. I feel like I've had the same style for 14 years! Any suggestions?

Today consisted of me, having a banging tension headache, being miserably tired and short tempered. Not a good combo. I almost had a meltdown so hubby sent me out with strict instructions to buy "a frock". I wasn't refusing, I grabbed my purse and was out the door before he could change his mind.
As it was I bought a bag of chips and a savaloy, two outfits for Neo, jeans for Mia and a Sonic the Hedgehog Tee for Talyn. I feel a frock should still be bought soon as it can't be taken off the cards once it's put on, right?!
Stormy weather and stormy mood so it seemed. After I had an hour and half to myself meandering round a few shops, hubby sounded like he was on the staring a meltdown in the face so I drove home and being a nice wife brought him a red bull to give him some wings. (men are cheap and easy to fix!)
Only after 3 Nurofen and 2 paracetamol (crazy, I know!) did the headache decide to subside...
Mummy's don't get sick days.... or off days.... or holidays....

Here's a few snaps from today:

Thunder storms 

I do love a snappy dresser

I need to tell you all about this! I will get more pics soon, but this is the hand painted wall of Neo's bedroom by my amazingly talented husband. He's one of those clever types who can do anything! (thank god really cos I can't do much lol)

Just wanted to show you this,You can now purchase babies from Iceland lol!
Nanna and Bampa took the babies out and the heavens opened. Nanna improvised, you can tell she used to be a Girl Guide Leader!

Headache gone finally, I'm off for cuddles with the Hub's and a film...
Enjoy your day/evening everyone
xxx