After last weeks accomplishment we have been practising our S's and working on the new found skill - Sammy's handwriting. This week it is half term which means Ollie goes to nursery as normal but pre school is off for the holiday.

It is a precious time for Sammy and I to have a few hours on our own. I do have to work and check emails but we get to enjoy luxuries that time normally doesn't allow for.

Like a lazy shower together.

I love bathing with them and although it is a bit of a squeeze it is a pleasure.

Today we tried practising our letters in the steam on the shower screen. You could easily try this with a mirror and run the shower if you didn't want to get wet!

It really helped his 'flow' and he thought it was hilarious me taking a picture then showing him his masterpiece.

Do you bath with your little ones? When did you stop?!

Doilies. I used to think they were so passé. A ridiculous accessory to turn some very ordinary sandwiches into a "posh" tea.

But now that I live on Pinterest I have discovered a whole new world of doily wonder!

Their intricate patterns are so delicate and they make perfect girly bunting.

With it being Shrove Tuesday tomorrow it seemed only fitting to post a pancake recipe inspired by this great idea on Pinterest. I'll be making them for a Valentines breakfast too.

I realised you could make a doilyesq pattern using an old squeezy ketchup bottle.

Yes I know I cheated with the batter mix but Sammy loved singing "Hey Ya - shake it like a polaroid picture" whilst flinging the bottle around.

3 drops of red food colouring makes a perfect pink. I started my hearts at the bottom after a few disaster trial ones.

I sprinkled some edible glitter and then tried some pink chocolate curls in another. Delicious! It makes the mix go much further too.

How are you eating yours on Pancake Day?!

This week I got to spend a glorious day with my sister and her growing bump. Well mini bump, she is measuring a little small so we are hoping for a big growth spurt this week! We watched a film under a duvet on a sofa. In the middle of the afternoon. In the week. In the middle of the week! I haven't done that in over 4 years!

Tip - do not what What To Expect When You Are Expecting if you feel even slightly hormonal. You will cry. Lots.

I can't wait to meet Baby B. Counting down these final 9 weeks ....