Mamma Kerr

Click HERE and HERE to see some photos of my daughter’s new gummy smile!

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I had a very busy, eventful, enjoyable and emotional weekend! On Saturday 3rd July, my sister, Elaine, got married to her lovely partner, Andy. I was very chuffed to be Chief Bridesmaid and my beautiful daughters were delighted to be flower girls.

Here’s a photo of Elaine with Dad and Andy, outside the church.

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Today's Prompt: Write about a memory you have of playing in the water.

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This week’s Twin Tuesday QOTW is:

Have you taken your twins on a road trip, yet? And, if so, any tips/tricks for making the ride smoother?

Shortly after our girls turned one, Hubby and I took them away on holiday to Wales for a week.  We stayed in a caravan site, just outside Prestatyn in North Wales.  The girls were so well behaved during the journey (which I think took us about 5 hours with a few stops).

We made sure the girls had a selection of toys to play with in the car and, thankfully they actually slept for much of the journey.

Four years on, and we went on a family holiday to Florida last summer.  Our trip involved flying to London Gatwick in the first instance, and then a long haul flight to Orlando.  The girls were patient, relaxed and well behaved throughout the journey.  They had little backpacks with story books, colouring books, puzzle books and a couple of dolls and fave soft toys, as well as some snacks. 

You can link up with TwinHappy Jen on her TwinHappy blog here or join the blog hop below.

On Twitter @TwinParenthood also posed a twin-related question today:

TwinParenthood

Twin Parents: Are tantrums worse with twins? What age is the peak? Tips to cope?

Well, I am very lucky that I’ve never had much of a tantrum problem with my daughters .  Don’t get me wrong, they have had their moments, but they’ve been rare.

When they were toddlers, we used the “Naughty Step” as a way of tackling tantrums and bad behaviour.  It was mostly used after a spat between the girls.  They often used to fight over toys! 

I have never really had to deal with a double-whammy tantrum in the supermarket or shopping centre.  There was the odd ‘wobble’ with them fighting for space in the cramped supermarket trolley seats, but that was all really!

They’re now almost six years old, and I couldn’t tell you the last time we needed to use the “Naughty Step”.  They play well together most of the time now and, though there may be the occasional wee niggle, they rarely come to blows.

I am very lucky that I can take my girls anywhere with me and know that they will behave.  I often take them to the hairdressers, beauty salon or opticians with me, and they wait patiently for me in the waiting areas, reading, drawing or playing their DSi.

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Today I’d like to share a proud Mommy Moment with you! 

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“A 31-year-old woman has given birth to sextuplets at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxfordshire.

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I’ve found a fantastic daily meme, which I intend to participate in every day, if possible.  Each day we are given a prompt, and then we have to write a short post, relating to the prompt, in just 60 seconds.

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My daughters are off school today, as it is an inset (AKA in-service) day, when the schools are closed to pupils to allow the teachers to participate in training workshops. These days are a major pain in the butt for working parents like me, as we have to either take the day off or arrange childcare cover.

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Sorry! I’m posting this a little late this week!

I always enjoy participating in the Twin Tuesday meme at the Twin Happy blog.  This week, I’m taking part by not only answering the Twin Happy QOTW, but also by providing my views re helicopter parenting versus free range parenting.

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Do you ever feel like you’re turning into your mother?  People have been telling my sister and I for years and years, that we are soooooo like our mum.  Since becoming a mum, almost six years ago, I see myself becoming more and more like her.

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I like to take part in Jennifer Miller’s fun meme from her Twin Happy blog – Twin Tuesday.

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Did you have any complications in your twin pregnancy?

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This week's Twin Tuesday QOTW is:

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“Boys naturally gravitate towards cars and girls towards dolls from the moment they first crawl, a study suggests.

City University researchers put a range of toys a meter from 90 children – aged nine to 36 months – and recorded what was played with and for how long.

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As a mum of twins, I like to participate in the Twin Tuesday meme on the Twin Happy blog.

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Another week, another Mama Guilt Monday, courtesy of Cop Mama.  See the MckLinky at the bottom of this post to link up.

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