• -ALL EYES ON ANDY- I don't know what it is this week, but all of a sudden my big little boys are OBSESSED with Andy. They are squeezing him. Pulling his feet. Rubbing his head (over enthusiastically) and damn near sitting on top of him at ever opportunity. I'm totally on edge with the pair of them - and the only place he's safe at the moment is in my arms (convenient Andy, eh?) So from feeding with three people hanging off me, to arguments about whose chair gets to be closest to Andy's 🤦‍♀️, I'm carving out an hour or two this weekend where I take a rest from being a human shield and delegate the task to my well rested (from being in work) husband 😂🙌 Happy Weekend All!!!👏👏👏 . . #lifewithtinyhumans #chaos #brotherlylove #personalspace #backup #babybear #babybrother #siblings #killhimwithkindness #humanshield #restday #alonetime #brothers #momof3 #3threeandunder #weekends #weekendswithkids #daddydaycare #ipbig #irishmom #irishigers #irishmammy #discoverunder5k #honestmotherhood #parenthood #parentproblems
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    -ALL EYES ON ANDY- I don't know what it is this week, but all of a sudden my big little boys are OBSESSED with Andy. They are squeezing him. Pulling his feet. Rubbing his head (over enthusiastically) and damn near sitting on top of him at ever opportunity. I'm totally on edge with the pair of them - and the only place he's safe at the moment is in my arms (convenient Andy, eh?) So from feeding with three people hanging off me, to arguments about whose chair gets to be closest to Andy's 🤦‍♀️, I'm carving out an hour or two this weekend where I take a rest from being a human shield and delegate the task to my well rested (from being in work) husband 😂🙌 Happy Weekend All!!!👏👏👏 . . #lifewithtinyhumans #chaos #brotherlylove #personalspace #backup #babybear #babybrother #siblings #killhimwithkindness #humanshield #restday #alonetime #brothers #momof3 #3threeandunder #weekends #weekendswithkids #daddydaycare #ipbig #irishmom #irishigers #irishmammy #discoverunder5k #honestmotherhood #parenthood #parentproblems
  • -EAT. SLEEP. PLAY. REPEAT- I'm riding out the wave of living my life in 3 hour time slots. Keeping this guy in check and trying my hardest to get life done somewhere in the in-between. I think when you have older kids you forget about the intensity of these early baby days, when you have to plan everything to a tee and are constantly clock watching for the next feed. The next nap. Tummy time. Nappy changes. Leave them awake two long - Bam - overtired. Wonn't sleep. Then when you try to feed them. Bam -falling asleep mid feed 🤦‍♀️ The thing is amidst the chaos of my other two big little boys, sometimes I lose complete track of what I'm doing and who needs to be fed. Who needs a nap and who needs a nappy. I was always Emma the organised and now I feel like I'm just coasting, hoping it all stays together and that we get on through unscathed. For now it's about survival and getting through each day, and I'm going to be honest, for now I'm ok with that. . . #lifewithtinyhumans #survivalofthefittest #survival #parentingishard #parenthood #honestparenting #honestmotherhood #motherhoodintheraw #momof3 #boymom #3monthsold #3threeandunder #keepingitreal #parenting #dayslikethis #ipbig #thekidsarealright #discoverunder5k #irishigers #momswithcameras #parenthood #parentingtheshitoutoflife #imeverymum #momssupportingmoms #connectingmoms #projectmotherhood
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    -EAT. SLEEP. PLAY. REPEAT- I'm riding out the wave of living my life in 3 hour time slots. Keeping this guy in check and trying my hardest to get life done somewhere in the in-between. I think when you have older kids you forget about the intensity of these early baby days, when you have to plan everything to a tee and are constantly clock watching for the next feed. The next nap. Tummy time. Nappy changes. Leave them awake two long - Bam - overtired. Wonn't sleep. Then when you try to feed them. Bam -falling asleep mid feed 🤦‍♀️ The thing is amidst the chaos of my other two big little boys, sometimes I lose complete track of what I'm doing and who needs to be fed. Who needs a nap and who needs a nappy. I was always Emma the organised and now I feel like I'm just coasting, hoping it all stays together and that we get on through unscathed. For now it's about survival and getting through each day, and I'm going to be honest, for now I'm ok with that. . . #lifewithtinyhumans #survivalofthefittest #survival #parentingishard #parenthood #honestparenting #honestmotherhood #motherhoodintheraw #momof3 #boymom #3monthsold #3threeandunder #keepingitreal #parenting #dayslikethis #ipbig #thekidsarealright #discoverunder5k #irishigers #momswithcameras #parenthood #parentingtheshitoutoflife #imeverymum #momssupportingmoms #connectingmoms #projectmotherhood
  • -HUGS AND TEARS- This guy has been putting us through the ringer this week when we've been dropping him to preschool. He has been clinging onto us for dear life, crying and panicking when we try to leave. It's so not like him, and it's heartbreaking leaving him behind upset. I know that he's grand probably 2 minutes after we leave, but it doesn't sit well all the same. When I collect him he says he had a great day but he just needed to cry because he would miss me 🙈 I've been giving him lots of reassurance and I've no doubt it's just a phase he needs to go through. He's had an eventful and unpredictable few weeks with everyone being unwell which I think has him a little on edge. Figuring out life as a three year old must be exhausting work - so here's hoping for less tears and more smiles for my biggest little man🤞 . . #lifewithtinyhumans #threenager #threeyearsold #preschool #tears #school #lifewithkids #honestmotherhood #developmentalmilestones #son #momof3 #momswhoclick #momswithcameras #ipbig #irishmom #irishmammy #irishigers #schooldrama #myhearthurts #parentingishard #parenthood #honestparenting #turtledovelondon #creatorsie #cribstar #discoverunder5k #childhoodphotography #childhoodportraits
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    -HUGS AND TEARS- This guy has been putting us through the ringer this week when we've been dropping him to preschool. He has been clinging onto us for dear life, crying and panicking when we try to leave. It's so not like him, and it's heartbreaking leaving him behind upset. I know that he's grand probably 2 minutes after we leave, but it doesn't sit well all the same. When I collect him he says he had a great day but he just needed to cry because he would miss me 🙈 I've been giving him lots of reassurance and I've no doubt it's just a phase he needs to go through. He's had an eventful and unpredictable few weeks with everyone being unwell which I think has him a little on edge. Figuring out life as a three year old must be exhausting work - so here's hoping for less tears and more smiles for my biggest little man🤞 . . #lifewithtinyhumans #threenager #threeyearsold #preschool #tears #school #lifewithkids #honestmotherhood #developmentalmilestones #son #momof3 #momswhoclick #momswithcameras #ipbig #irishmom #irishmammy #irishigers #schooldrama #myhearthurts #parentingishard #parenthood #honestparenting #turtledovelondon #creatorsie #cribstar #discoverunder5k #childhoodphotography #childhoodportraits
  • -THAT'S MY SPOT- Ever have a day where you feel like you'll never manage to make it to the couch? I've been having one of those days since mid-October! This keeping 3 kids alive business is tougher than I anticipated 😅🤦‍♀️ But the time has come and the couch is calling. One of my favourite corners of our house. When we bought this house this room was a disused cellar in the basement - now it's one of our cosiest rooms! I wanted to paint navy/teal walls somewhere in the house and this space was dark anyway - so we went with it, and it works! This couch looks it's best when teamed with red wine and dark chocolate in hand 🍷😁 . . #lifewithtinyhumans #couchlife #longestdayever #livingroom #livingroomdecor #livingroominspo #navywalls #check #ourhome #irishinteriors #irishhomes #dublinlife #basementremodel #basementdesign #georgianhouse #framedart #zooportraits #leathercouch #momlife #momof3 #passthewine #darkinteriors #ambient #myhappyspace #myspot #discoverunder5k
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    -THAT'S MY SPOT- Ever have a day where you feel like you'll never manage to make it to the couch? I've been having one of those days since mid-October! This keeping 3 kids alive business is tougher than I anticipated 😅🤦‍♀️ But the time has come and the couch is calling. One of my favourite corners of our house. When we bought this house this room was a disused cellar in the basement - now it's one of our cosiest rooms! I wanted to paint navy/teal walls somewhere in the house and this space was dark anyway - so we went with it, and it works! This couch looks it's best when teamed with red wine and dark chocolate in hand 🍷😁 . . #lifewithtinyhumans #couchlife #longestdayever #livingroom #livingroomdecor #livingroominspo #navywalls #check #ourhome #irishinteriors #irishhomes #dublinlife #basementremodel #basementdesign #georgianhouse #framedart #zooportraits #leathercouch #momlife #momof3 #passthewine #darkinteriors #ambient #myhappyspace #myspot #discoverunder5k
  • -READING NOOK- This little alcove at the bottom of our stairs in the basement had been ignored and neglected since we renovated the basement in 2016. I always had a vision of a little reading corner for the boys in this spot, and finally after 2 years, that vision has become a reality. Luke spends quite a bit of time out here now - sometimes pulling cushions and throws from the couch behind him 'so he can get cosy' 😂 which I love! Our house has been a labour of love since we bought it in 2014. Finishing little projects like this gives me such pride in everything we have achieved in making this big ol' house our home ❤️ . . #lifewithtinyhumans #ourhome #readingnook #readingcorner #kidswhoread #bookworm #booklover #ikea #shelfie #bookshelves #bookledges #kidsreading #makeahouseahome #homedecor #homerenovation #library #navy #disneymural #interiorsinspiration #interiordesign #interiors #diy #homeprojects #irishigers #irishblogger #georgianhouse #georgiandublin #oldhouse #happinessliveshere
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    -READING NOOK- This little alcove at the bottom of our stairs in the basement had been ignored and neglected since we renovated the basement in 2016. I always had a vision of a little reading corner for the boys in this spot, and finally after 2 years, that vision has become a reality. Luke spends quite a bit of time out here now - sometimes pulling cushions and throws from the couch behind him 'so he can get cosy' 😂 which I love! Our house has been a labour of love since we bought it in 2014. Finishing little projects like this gives me such pride in everything we have achieved in making this big ol' house our home ❤️ . . #lifewithtinyhumans #ourhome #readingnook #readingcorner #kidswhoread #bookworm #booklover #ikea #shelfie #bookshelves #bookledges #kidsreading #makeahouseahome #homedecor #homerenovation #library #navy #disneymural #interiorsinspiration #interiordesign #interiors #diy #homeprojects #irishigers #irishblogger #georgianhouse #georgiandublin #oldhouse #happinessliveshere
  • -UP IN ARMS- I'll remember these days fondly in years to come - but dear Lord this lad couldn't be put down today - everytime I tried, he was having absolutely none of it! I'd try, then look at this little face, hear the little cry and all of a sudden - BAM - back in my arms. Boomerang baby? Velcro Baby? Call it what you will, this lad led to zero productivity today....which I have reassured myself is perfectly fine!!! . His fab onsie is @turtledovelondon - no poppers or buttons - all hail the zip! . . #lifewithtinyhumans #babyboy #babybear #littleman #velcrobaby #boomerangbaby #upinarms #turtledovelondon #smiler #babynumber3 #happinessis #beingpresent #babywearing #ipbig #irishblogger #momof3 #son #honestmotherhood #momswhoclick #momswhoclick #irishigers #babiesofinstagram #thoseeyes #blueeyedboy #discoverunder5k
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    -UP IN ARMS- I'll remember these days fondly in years to come - but dear Lord this lad couldn't be put down today - everytime I tried, he was having absolutely none of it! I'd try, then look at this little face, hear the little cry and all of a sudden - BAM - back in my arms. Boomerang baby? Velcro Baby? Call it what you will, this lad led to zero productivity today....which I have reassured myself is perfectly fine!!! . His fab onsie is @turtledovelondon - no poppers or buttons - all hail the zip! . . #lifewithtinyhumans #babyboy #babybear #littleman #velcrobaby #boomerangbaby #upinarms #turtledovelondon #smiler #babynumber3 #happinessis #beingpresent #babywearing #ipbig #irishblogger #momof3 #son #honestmotherhood #momswhoclick #momswhoclick #irishigers #babiesofinstagram #thoseeyes #blueeyedboy #discoverunder5k
  • -3 MONTHS- And here's the face of our 3 month old babe! I can't cope with this face he has started pulling recently - heart melting ❤️ We've really turned a corner in the last week or so - he's so much more content, he smiles, he laughs and sits following his big brothers every moves! Those piercing blue eyes will break hearts - thank you for 3 months of newborn loveliness Andy Teddy O'Leary 😍 . . #lifewithtinyhumans #andyteddy #blueeyedboy #smile #smiler #3monthsold #blue #3months #babynumber3 #babybear #babybrother #myboy #irishblogger #ipbig #thatface #discoverunder5k #newborn #momof3 #boymom #momswithcameras #momswhoclick #timeflies #lifewithkids #ourfamily #stripes #son
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    -3 MONTHS- And here's the face of our 3 month old babe! I can't cope with this face he has started pulling recently - heart melting ❤️ We've really turned a corner in the last week or so - he's so much more content, he smiles, he laughs and sits following his big brothers every moves! Those piercing blue eyes will break hearts - thank you for 3 months of newborn loveliness Andy Teddy O'Leary 😍 . . #lifewithtinyhumans #andyteddy #blueeyedboy #smile #smiler #3monthsold #blue #3months #babynumber3 #babybear #babybrother #myboy #irishblogger #ipbig #thatface #discoverunder5k #newborn #momof3 #boymom #momswithcameras #momswhoclick #timeflies #lifewithkids #ourfamily #stripes #son
  • -THE WEEK IN REVIEW- When you are a mother, you are never really alone in your thoughts. A mother always has to think twice, once for herself and once for her child Sophia Loren . For the week that's in it, this just about says it all 🙌🙌🙌 Hello Weekend 💪❤️ . . #lifewithtinyhumans #motherhood #motherhoodunplugged #weekinreview #myboyblue #son #friday #dayslikethis #momswhoclick #momswithcameras #childhoodphotography #greatquotes #momof3 #boymom #honestmotherhood #parenthood #parentingishard #hunterwellies #dublinmydarling #intothewoods #mylittleexplorer #paintingwithlight
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    -THE WEEK IN REVIEW- When you are a mother, you are never really alone in your thoughts. A mother always has to think twice, once for herself and once for her child Sophia Loren . For the week that's in it, this just about says it all 🙌🙌🙌 Hello Weekend 💪❤️ . . #lifewithtinyhumans #motherhood #motherhoodunplugged #weekinreview #myboyblue #son #friday #dayslikethis #momswhoclick #momswithcameras #childhoodphotography #greatquotes #momof3 #boymom #honestmotherhood #parenthood #parentingishard #hunterwellies #dublinmydarling #intothewoods #mylittleexplorer #paintingwithlight
  • -THE STRUGGLE IS REAL- It's hard when you have two baby brothers - one is teeny and takes your Mom hostage every 3 hours for a feed. The other has just done a stint in hospital and has scared the shit of your parents. Where's your place? Where are your people? What do you do?....Go crazy, thats what! He's been all over the shop this week, and for a little man whose usually reasonable he's been struggling with life and having more tantrums than he ever had as a two year old. I feel for him. Bring on the weekend, so I can carve out some special time for him and I - he needs it and frankly deserves it after the week we've all had ❤️ . . #lifewithtinyhumans #bigbrother #parentingishard #momguilt #myguy #cutiepie #outandabout #specialtime #myboy #threenager #threeyearsold #ipbig #irishblogger #irishmammy #blue #acorn #adventureawaits #kidsofinstagram #littleboyblue #weekendplans #balancingact #motherofboys #boymom #toddlerstruggles #familylife #momswhoclick #mytribe #littlehands #imeverymum #creatorsie
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    -THE STRUGGLE IS REAL- It's hard when you have two baby brothers - one is teeny and takes your Mom hostage every 3 hours for a feed. The other has just done a stint in hospital and has scared the shit of your parents. Where's your place? Where are your people? What do you do?....Go crazy, thats what! He's been all over the shop this week, and for a little man whose usually reasonable he's been struggling with life and having more tantrums than he ever had as a two year old. I feel for him. Bring on the weekend, so I can carve out some special time for him and I - he needs it and frankly deserves it after the week we've all had ❤️ . . #lifewithtinyhumans #bigbrother #parentingishard #momguilt #myguy #cutiepie #outandabout #specialtime #myboy #threenager #threeyearsold #ipbig #irishblogger #irishmammy #blue #acorn #adventureawaits #kidsofinstagram #littleboyblue #weekendplans #balancingact #motherofboys #boymom #toddlerstruggles #familylife #momswhoclick #mytribe #littlehands #imeverymum #creatorsie
  • -BREAKING POINT- This past week has probably been one of my toughest to date as a parent. I haven't been afraid to admit the fact that I've found the transition from 2 to 3 little boys challenging. But this past few days with sick babies, flu, pneumonia and a stint in the children's hospital with Olly, I have been tested. The long and short of it is, today I feel broken 😣. When we finally were discharged to continue Olly's treatment at home last night, I felt such an incredible relief. He was so distressed for the duration of his stay, which made everything so much harder and upsetting. Last night when we got home I cried. A cry of relief that everything was ok. I cried because I had left him for the two nights with his Daddy because I had to go home to feed his brother. I cried because I missed the others at home and knew they were out of sorts. I cried because I had forcebaly administered medicines to try and make him better. And I cried, because it made me realise how anything can go wrong at any time and how lucky we are. How bloody incredibly lucky we are. . Today, he is smiling, he skipped once or twice and I may have spotted a cheeky grin which is usually indicative of divilment. He's tired, sleepy and irritable too, but he's not the boy I was looking at 3 days ago and for that I am incredibly grateful. Thank you for all the messages of love and support. It's at times like this you realise the kindness and love of this wonderful online community ❤️ . . #lifewithtinyhumans #parentingishard #parenthood #motherhoodunplugged #motherhood #babies #family #sickkids #momguilt #worry #instalove #instapals #motherhoodintheraw #pneumonia #flu #templestreet #bouncingback #recovery #buzzlightyear #irishblogger #ipbig #breastfeeding #breastfeedingmom #breastfeedingmama #normalizebreastfeeding #irishmom #hospitalvisit #stresscentral #home #discoverunder5k
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    -BREAKING POINT- This past week has probably been one of my toughest to date as a parent. I haven't been afraid to admit the fact that I've found the transition from 2 to 3 little boys challenging. But this past few days with sick babies, flu, pneumonia and a stint in the children's hospital with Olly, I have been tested. The long and short of it is, today I feel broken 😣. When we finally were discharged to continue Olly's treatment at home last night, I felt such an incredible relief. He was so distressed for the duration of his stay, which made everything so much harder and upsetting. Last night when we got home I cried. A cry of relief that everything was ok. I cried because I had left him for the two nights with his Daddy because I had to go home to feed his brother. I cried because I missed the others at home and knew they were out of sorts. I cried because I had forcebaly administered medicines to try and make him better. And I cried, because it made me realise how anything can go wrong at any time and how lucky we are. How bloody incredibly lucky we are. . Today, he is smiling, he skipped once or twice and I may have spotted a cheeky grin which is usually indicative of divilment. He's tired, sleepy and irritable too, but he's not the boy I was looking at 3 days ago and for that I am incredibly grateful. Thank you for all the messages of love and support. It's at times like this you realise the kindness and love of this wonderful online community ❤️ . . #lifewithtinyhumans #parentingishard #parenthood #motherhoodunplugged #motherhood #babies #family #sickkids #momguilt #worry #instalove #instapals #motherhoodintheraw #pneumonia #flu #templestreet #bouncingback #recovery #buzzlightyear #irishblogger #ipbig #breastfeeding #breastfeedingmom #breastfeedingmama #normalizebreastfeeding #irishmom #hospitalvisit #stresscentral #home #discoverunder5k
  • -PARENTING & TINY PATIENTS- Anyone following me since before Christmas must be rolling their eyes at our house of horrors in the last few weeks. The kids seems to have picked up one thing after the other - from chicken pox to vomiting bugs, viral infections to colds - we've had it all! Poor aul Andy in his 12 weeks on Earth will be immune to life by 6 months at the rate he's going 🤦‍♀️ In the last 4 days, I've taken temperatures, dosed the kids with pain relief, caught vomit in my hand, had phlegm coughed into my hair. Dribbles down my back and drool on my shoulders. Regurgitated jellies on my lap, an ice pop left under a cushion on the couch (don't even ask). I've given out more hugs than you could count and kisses on demand 😽💪 I'm actually not even exhausted because I think I'm running on adrenaline and fight or flight is keeping me from crashing. Scary temperatures, a myriad of symptoms and relentless ups and downs make you question your every move as a parent - the balance between nursing them back to health whilst being on red alert incase the shit hits the fan. Google can be your best friend and your worst enemy when the kids are sick. Generally I try and let my gut feeling, past experiences and doctors advice keep me from worrying to death!🤦‍♀️ Do you Google and panic or can you remain calm and rational with sick little one!? . . #lifewithtinyhumans #doctorgoogle #parenthood #parenting #parentingishard #honestmotherhood #motherhood #sickkids #worriedparents #hightemperature #irishigers #irishmom #discoverunder5k #google #mrgoogle #pipandruby #babymilestonecards #adrenaline #fightorflight #momof3 #boymom #keepcalm #ipbig #irishblogger
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    -PARENTING & TINY PATIENTS- Anyone following me since before Christmas must be rolling their eyes at our house of horrors in the last few weeks. The kids seems to have picked up one thing after the other - from chicken pox to vomiting bugs, viral infections to colds - we've had it all! Poor aul Andy in his 12 weeks on Earth will be immune to life by 6 months at the rate he's going 🤦‍♀️ In the last 4 days, I've taken temperatures, dosed the kids with pain relief, caught vomit in my hand, had phlegm coughed into my hair. Dribbles down my back and drool on my shoulders. Regurgitated jellies on my lap, an ice pop left under a cushion on the couch (don't even ask). I've given out more hugs than you could count and kisses on demand 😽💪 I'm actually not even exhausted because I think I'm running on adrenaline and fight or flight is keeping me from crashing. Scary temperatures, a myriad of symptoms and relentless ups and downs make you question your every move as a parent - the balance between nursing them back to health whilst being on red alert incase the shit hits the fan. Google can be your best friend and your worst enemy when the kids are sick. Generally I try and let my gut feeling, past experiences and doctors advice keep me from worrying to death!🤦‍♀️ Do you Google and panic or can you remain calm and rational with sick little one!? . . #lifewithtinyhumans #doctorgoogle #parenthood #parenting #parentingishard #honestmotherhood #motherhood #sickkids #worriedparents #hightemperature #irishigers #irishmom #discoverunder5k #google #mrgoogle #pipandruby #babymilestonecards #adrenaline #fightorflight #momof3 #boymom #keepcalm #ipbig #irishblogger
  • -5 YEARS & COUNTING- This time 5 years ago......... 15 years together. 5 years married. 1 house bought and lovingly/painstakingly renovated into our home. 3 amazing tiny humans. Do you think we might have peaked too early @dadlifewithtinyhumans 😆😂 Ah sure I look at you with the same glint in my eye as I did when I was 16 😉 so we should be alright!!! Life isn't half bad when you marry your best friend. I can only imagine what the next five years will bring 😊 Unapologetic love and cheesiness this afternoon! #sorrynotsorry Happy Anniversary Bae 😘 . . #lifewithtinyhumans #weddinganniversary #5yearsmarried #besties #weddingwellies #weddingphotography #stillgotit #3kidslater #husbandandwife #husbandgoals #dermotculhanephotography #hunterboots #wellyweather #dromolandcastle #irishblogger #irishigers #irishwedding #fordcortina #vintagecars #memorylane #whataday
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    -5 YEARS & COUNTING- This time 5 years ago......... 15 years together. 5 years married. 1 house bought and lovingly/painstakingly renovated into our home. 3 amazing tiny humans. Do you think we might have peaked too early @dadlifewithtinyhumans 😆😂 Ah sure I look at you with the same glint in my eye as I did when I was 16 😉 so we should be alright!!! Life isn't half bad when you marry your best friend. I can only imagine what the next five years will bring 😊 Unapologetic love and cheesiness this afternoon! #sorrynotsorry Happy Anniversary Bae 😘 . . #lifewithtinyhumans #weddinganniversary #5yearsmarried #besties #weddingwellies #weddingphotography #stillgotit #3kidslater #husbandandwife #husbandgoals #dermotculhanephotography #hunterboots #wellyweather #dromolandcastle #irishblogger #irishigers #irishwedding #fordcortina #vintagecars #memorylane #whataday
  • -THE CALPOL CREW- Lads, I won't sugar coat it, I don't have so much as one picture of any of the kids from the New Year where they are a) Not covered in snot b) Looking like death or c) wearing clean pyjamas not covered in Calpol stains. So instead here's a picture of my sickest of the day, taken last weekend when he was living the dream organising Pop's golf balls. Today he resembles a shadow of his usual self and it's heartbreaking watching him. So tomorrow I'm hoping an injection of the Friday feeling will bring him back from the brink! The cabin fever is real at this stage! Fresh air and frolicks in the park are well and truly overdue! Bring on the weekend 💪🙌🤞 . . #lifewithtinyhumans #secondborn #houseofhorrors #sickness #illness #sickkids #calpolcrew #fever #familylife #familyof5 #blackandwhite #blackandwhitephotography #golfballs #golf #discoverunder5k #irishmom #irishigers #blogger #irishblogger #ipbig #childhoodphotography #honestmotherhood #irishmom #motherhoodunplugged
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    -THE CALPOL CREW- Lads, I won't sugar coat it, I don't have so much as one picture of any of the kids from the New Year where they are a) Not covered in snot b) Looking like death or c) wearing clean pyjamas not covered in Calpol stains. So instead here's a picture of my sickest of the day, taken last weekend when he was living the dream organising Pop's golf balls. Today he resembles a shadow of his usual self and it's heartbreaking watching him. So tomorrow I'm hoping an injection of the Friday feeling will bring him back from the brink! The cabin fever is real at this stage! Fresh air and frolicks in the park are well and truly overdue! Bring on the weekend 💪🙌🤞 . . #lifewithtinyhumans #secondborn #houseofhorrors #sickness #illness #sickkids #calpolcrew #fever #familylife #familyof5 #blackandwhite #blackandwhitephotography #golfballs #golf #discoverunder5k #irishmom #irishigers #blogger #irishblogger #ipbig #childhoodphotography #honestmotherhood #irishmom #motherhoodunplugged
  • -HELLO JANUARY- Today we said hello to a new year and good bye to all our Christmas decorations! This little guy will be sad to see the twinkly lights go but I am just loving that sparse empty feel that comes with a bare house 🙌🙌🙌 Remind me why I thought it was a good idea to put up 5 trees!?🙈 We also did a kitchen clearout, decluttered cupboards and sorted drawers of paperwork. I should be absolutely wrecked but instead I'm all fired up 😂 The great clearout of 2019 has begun!!!! If everyday of 2019 was like today, I could literally achieve anything!!! Anyone else embracing the decoration free life!? Or just me being a weirdo? 🤪 . . #lifewithtinyhumans #january #newyear #11weeks #smiler #cleanup #clearout #neatfreak #cleanandtidy #goodbyechristmas #hellojanuary #parenting #parenthood #babynumber3 #christmaslights #goteam #irishmom #irishigers #momswithcameras #ipbig #discoverunder5k #babysofinstagram #boymom #son #cutie #momswhoclick
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    -HELLO JANUARY- Today we said hello to a new year and good bye to all our Christmas decorations! This little guy will be sad to see the twinkly lights go but I am just loving that sparse empty feel that comes with a bare house 🙌🙌🙌 Remind me why I thought it was a good idea to put up 5 trees!?🙈 We also did a kitchen clearout, decluttered cupboards and sorted drawers of paperwork. I should be absolutely wrecked but instead I'm all fired up 😂 The great clearout of 2019 has begun!!!! If everyday of 2019 was like today, I could literally achieve anything!!! Anyone else embracing the decoration free life!? Or just me being a weirdo? 🤪 . . #lifewithtinyhumans #january #newyear #11weeks #smiler #cleanup #clearout #neatfreak #cleanandtidy #goodbyechristmas #hellojanuary #parenting #parenthood #babynumber3 #christmaslights #goteam #irishmom #irishigers #momswithcameras #ipbig #discoverunder5k #babysofinstagram #boymom #son #cutie #momswhoclick
  • -THE BEST FOR LAST- Here it is, my favourite photo of 2018 (thank you @littlethingsbymichaela 😘). This photo captures everything wonderful in my life. All the things I love in one incredible moment. 2018 may just be the year that made me complete. The year where we welcomed the final piece to our family. The year I came to love myself as well as those around me. This year has been a really big one for me. I didn't think there was room for more love in my life but as always I surprised myself. I've had an incredible year from growing a human to growing as a person. From blogging awards to birthing babies I feel like I achieved a lot! Now here's hoping 2019 can be just as productive! Wishing you all a very Happy New Year - Thank you so much for all of the love and support throughout 2018....you're a lovely  bunch really 😊❤️ 2019 let's be having you! 💪❤️🎉 . . #lifewithtinyhumans #2018 #yearinreview #familylife #myfamily #familyof5 #boys #outnumbered #boymom #three3andunder #myeverything #grateful #parenting #parenthood #husband #sons #childhoodphotography #irishigers #irishmom #irishblogger #ipbig #discoverunder5k #instaireland #momswithcameras #motherhood #raisingmytribe #mytribe #happynewyear #happynewyear2019 #creatorsie
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    -THE BEST FOR LAST- Here it is, my favourite photo of 2018 (thank you @littlethingsbymichaela 😘). This photo captures everything wonderful in my life. All the things I love in one incredible moment. 2018 may just be the year that made me complete. The year where we welcomed the final piece to our family. The year I came to love myself as well as those around me. This year has been a really big one for me. I didn't think there was room for more love in my life but as always I surprised myself. I've had an incredible year from growing a human to growing as a person. From blogging awards to birthing babies I feel like I achieved a lot! Now here's hoping 2019 can be just as productive! Wishing you all a very Happy New Year - Thank you so much for all of the love and support throughout 2018....you're a lovely  bunch really 😊❤️ 2019 let's be having you! 💪❤️🎉 . . #lifewithtinyhumans #2018 #yearinreview #familylife #myfamily #familyof5 #boys #outnumbered #boymom #three3andunder #myeverything #grateful #parenting #parenthood #husband #sons #childhoodphotography #irishigers #irishmom #irishblogger #ipbig #discoverunder5k #instaireland #momswithcameras #motherhood #raisingmytribe #mytribe #happynewyear #happynewyear2019 #creatorsie
  • -TEAM MATES- Parenting 3 boys 3 and under calls for epic team work, unlimited patience and exceptional bribery skills. It's definitely a marathon and some days I know we are both in survival mode, willing it to be bedtime. Of course we Iive in the moment as much as is humanly possible but as humans some days are overwhelming, chaotic, and stressful above all else. The last couple of weeks have been void of routine and full of excitement with generous helping of mayhem. Of course it has been epic. That said I'll be happy when the kids are no longer 80% sugar and we get back to something that resembles a normal routine!!! @dadlifewithtinyhumans, co-creator of the tiny humans - thanks doing this with me on the great days, but more importantly for being there on the days that we wearily watch the clock together 😍🤣👌 . . #lifewithtinyhumans #parentlife #parenting #dadlife #momlife #clockwatching #husband #dadgoals #teammates #teamparent #gingerbreadman #christmasjumper #christmas #festivefeels #thisguy #daddyandme #cafelife #ipbig #irishblogger #parentingblogger #discoverunder5k #tagteam #parentingwins #routine #briberyandcorruption #besties #irishigers #teammates #dadsofinstagram #honestmotherhood #honestparenting
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    -TEAM MATES- Parenting 3 boys 3 and under calls for epic team work, unlimited patience and exceptional bribery skills. It's definitely a marathon and some days I know we are both in survival mode, willing it to be bedtime. Of course we Iive in the moment as much as is humanly possible but as humans some days are overwhelming, chaotic, and stressful above all else. The last couple of weeks have been void of routine and full of excitement with generous helping of mayhem. Of course it has been epic. That said I'll be happy when the kids are no longer 80% sugar and we get back to something that resembles a normal routine!!! @dadlifewithtinyhumans, co-creator of the tiny humans - thanks doing this with me on the great days, but more importantly for being there on the days that we wearily watch the clock together 😍🤣👌 . . #lifewithtinyhumans #parentlife #parenting #dadlife #momlife #clockwatching #husband #dadgoals #teammates #teamparent #gingerbreadman #christmasjumper #christmas #festivefeels #thisguy #daddyandme #cafelife #ipbig #irishblogger #parentingblogger #discoverunder5k #tagteam #parentingwins #routine #briberyandcorruption #besties #irishigers #teammates #dadsofinstagram #honestmotherhood #honestparenting
  • -COBWEBS BE GONE- The time had come to head west and blow off the cobwebs in the great outdoors! The lads are in their element and our annual epic family get together tomorrow with all the cousins is one of my favourite things about Christmas! This pair spent some of the afternoon chasing their Daddy's new drone up on down the garden, which wore them out nicely 🙌🙌 - They are now flaked out on the couch with a digestive biscuit each and a cup of milk - living their best lives 😍😂🙈 #parentingwin . . #lifewithtinyhumans #dronewatch #thegreatoutdoors #westisbest #wellies #countryliving #countrylife #cobwebsbegone #brothers #brotherlylove #bestfriends #hunterwellies #kidsofinstagram #discoverunder5k #winter #ipbig #christmas #christmastime #december #familylife #momof3 #boymom #adventure #adventureseeker #irishigers #childhoodphotography #childhoodunplugged #oureverdaymoments #outandabout
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    -COBWEBS BE GONE- The time had come to head west and blow off the cobwebs in the great outdoors! The lads are in their element and our annual epic family get together tomorrow with all the cousins is one of my favourite things about Christmas! This pair spent some of the afternoon chasing their Daddy's new drone up on down the garden, which wore them out nicely 🙌🙌 - They are now flaked out on the couch with a digestive biscuit each and a cup of milk - living their best lives 😍😂🙈 #parentingwin . . #lifewithtinyhumans #dronewatch #thegreatoutdoors #westisbest #wellies #countryliving #countrylife #cobwebsbegone #brothers #brotherlylove #bestfriends #hunterwellies #kidsofinstagram #discoverunder5k #winter #ipbig #christmas #christmastime #december #familylife #momof3 #boymom #adventure #adventureseeker #irishigers #childhoodphotography #childhoodunplugged #oureverdaymoments #outandabout
  • -PJS & PLAY- Is there anything quite like that feeling waking up on Stephen's Day knowing you don't need to get dressed, there are enough left overs to feed a small army and you have new toys and books to entertain the kids with for the day. We have had such a great couple of days. Fun, food and family ❤️ Looking forward to heading out and about tomorrow to run this pair up and down a field somewhat to use up some of their pent up energy though! How are they so fricken energetic....All.The.Time!? I'm a little broken! Hope everyone is recovering well from the meat sweats and is now elbow deep in a tub of Quality Street 👌🙌🎄 . . #lifewithtinyhumans #stephensday #boxingday #grimmsrainbow #grimmswoodentoys #woodentoys #pjday #couchday #newtoys #playroom #playroomfun #brothers #brotherlylove #helpinghand #energetickids #christmas #play #meatsweats #momof3 #3threeandunder #momofboys #discoverunder5k #ipbig #familylife #happinessliveshere #irishblogger #irishigers
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    -PJS & PLAY- Is there anything quite like that feeling waking up on Stephen's Day knowing you don't need to get dressed, there are enough left overs to feed a small army and you have new toys and books to entertain the kids with for the day. We have had such a great couple of days. Fun, food and family ❤️ Looking forward to heading out and about tomorrow to run this pair up and down a field somewhat to use up some of their pent up energy though! How are they so fricken energetic....All.The.Time!? I'm a little broken! Hope everyone is recovering well from the meat sweats and is now elbow deep in a tub of Quality Street 👌🙌🎄 . . #lifewithtinyhumans #stephensday #boxingday #grimmsrainbow #grimmswoodentoys #woodentoys #pjday #couchday #newtoys #playroom #playroomfun #brothers #brotherlylove #helpinghand #energetickids #christmas #play #meatsweats #momof3 #3threeandunder #momofboys #discoverunder5k #ipbig #familylife #happinessliveshere #irishblogger #irishigers
  • -CHRISTMAS LOVE- I had great plans today of getting a Christmas Eve snap of all five of us! Then I got wrapped up in the chaos and fun of Christmas Eve and before I knew it, we were hanging out stockings and pouring Santa's milk! Today was a little bit of magic and the excitement for tomorrow is palpable! So instead here's a quick snap of me and the greatest gift I I could have asked for this Christmas! Feeling incredibly grateful winding down here tonight! Wishing you all heartfelt warm wishes and love - soak up all the Christmas magic you can get! See you on the other side - until the 26th friends 👋❤️🎄 . . #lifewithtinyhumans #christmas #festivefeels #babysfirstchristmas #babyboy #2monthsold #christmaseve #familyof5 #instalove #christmasday #christmasjumper #momlife #momof3 #momofboys #ipbig #irishblogger #parentingblogger #christmasholidays #babyselfie #twasthenightbeforechristmas #seeyouontheotherside
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    -CHRISTMAS LOVE- I had great plans today of getting a Christmas Eve snap of all five of us! Then I got wrapped up in the chaos and fun of Christmas Eve and before I knew it, we were hanging out stockings and pouring Santa's milk! Today was a little bit of magic and the excitement for tomorrow is palpable! So instead here's a quick snap of me and the greatest gift I I could have asked for this Christmas! Feeling incredibly grateful winding down here tonight! Wishing you all heartfelt warm wishes and love - soak up all the Christmas magic you can get! See you on the other side - until the 26th friends 👋❤️🎄 . . #lifewithtinyhumans #christmas #festivefeels #babysfirstchristmas #babyboy #2monthsold #christmaseve #familyof5 #instalove #christmasday #christmasjumper #momlife #momof3 #momofboys #ipbig #irishblogger #parentingblogger #christmasholidays #babyselfie #twasthenightbeforechristmas #seeyouontheotherside
  • -OUR BIG LITTLE BOY- Adjusting to being a big brother all over again seems to have been a breeze for him. Sometimes I remind myself, that at 3, if he didn't have two little bros he would still be our baby. Sometimes the expectation to grow up and be a big boy can seem a bit unfair. But he takes it in his stride!! So we made the most of nap time today and @dadlifewithtinyhumans and I took him to our local cafe for a treat on his own. The real treat was our undivided attention but the retro jellies and babychino were a nice touch. We sat at the window, watching out for the LUAS having the chats. He was beaming from ear to ear. Bliss. This is what Christmas holidays are for!🎄❤️ . . #lifewithtinyhumans #bigbrother #threeyearsold #threenager #festivefeels #christmas #mommydaddyandme #specialtime #myboy #luas #cafelife #treatyoself #mymainman #christmasjumpers #loveis #winterwoolies #allgrownup #babychino #hotchocolate #retrosweets #jinglebells
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    -OUR BIG LITTLE BOY- Adjusting to being a big brother all over again seems to have been a breeze for him. Sometimes I remind myself, that at 3, if he didn't have two little bros he would still be our baby. Sometimes the expectation to grow up and be a big boy can seem a bit unfair. But he takes it in his stride!! So we made the most of nap time today and @dadlifewithtinyhumans and I took him to our local cafe for a treat on his own. The real treat was our undivided attention but the retro jellies and babychino were a nice touch. We sat at the window, watching out for the LUAS having the chats. He was beaming from ear to ear. Bliss. This is what Christmas holidays are for!🎄❤️ . . #lifewithtinyhumans #bigbrother #threeyearsold #threenager #festivefeels #christmas #mommydaddyandme #specialtime #myboy #luas #cafelife #treatyoself #mymainman #christmasjumpers #loveis #winterwoolies #allgrownup #babychino #hotchocolate #retrosweets #jinglebells
  • -CLEAN UP CREW- This little man loves nothing more than playing! He will happily play for hours - it's just games and fun all day long and he just loves his toys! He literally cannot wait for Santa to drop off a few new surprises to add to his ever growing collection 🤦‍♀️The only issue is, he's not a fan of tidying up. When I say not a fan, I mean he can't cope with his life with the mention of the words 'tidy up' (it's rather dramatic). It's now become the bane of my life - the daily struggle of encouraging him to clean up! With a few PJ days of playtime ahead I'm going to be doing everything I can to empower and motivate my reluctant clean up crew! Any pearls of wisdom or tidy up tricks - send them this way 😫🙏 . . #lifewithtinyhumans #tidyup #cleanup #santaiscoming #christmas #thejoysofboys #boymom #momof3 #threenager #thestruggleisreal #honestparenting #honestmotherhood #thislittleboyofmine #lifeslessons #parentingblogger #answersonapostcard #momlife #farmleigh #dublinlife #dublinmydarling #blueskies #cloudysky #wellyweather #hunterwellies #babyitscoldoutside #ipbig #irishigers #irishblogger #irishmums #discoverunder5k
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    -CLEAN UP CREW- This little man loves nothing more than playing! He will happily play for hours - it's just games and fun all day long and he just loves his toys! He literally cannot wait for Santa to drop off a few new surprises to add to his ever growing collection 🤦‍♀️The only issue is, he's not a fan of tidying up. When I say not a fan, I mean he can't cope with his life with the mention of the words 'tidy up' (it's rather dramatic). It's now become the bane of my life - the daily struggle of encouraging him to clean up! With a few PJ days of playtime ahead I'm going to be doing everything I can to empower and motivate my reluctant clean up crew! Any pearls of wisdom or tidy up tricks - send them this way 😫🙏 . . #lifewithtinyhumans #tidyup #cleanup #santaiscoming #christmas #thejoysofboys #boymom #momof3 #threenager #thestruggleisreal #honestparenting #honestmotherhood #thislittleboyofmine #lifeslessons #parentingblogger #answersonapostcard #momlife #farmleigh #dublinlife #dublinmydarling #blueskies #cloudysky #wellyweather #hunterwellies #babyitscoldoutside #ipbig #irishigers #irishblogger #irishmums #discoverunder5k
  • Here we are now just me and the lads living our best lives - our beautifully chaotic, crazy lives! I've learned so much about raising tiny humans in the last 3 years, but the transition to 3 kiddos has definitely been my steepest learning curve. I no longer have enough arms to hug, feed and hold everyone at the same time. Keeping on top of any sort of routine is challenging - and I literally do not have enough hours in the day to get anything done. All that said everyday I feel like I'm edging a little closer to getting a handle on things and I'm learning what works best as I go. Is it what I expected? Probably not, but as hard as it has been, it has also been all sorts of wonderful! . If you fancy seeing me wipe a snotty nose, rock a baby and pour a glass of milk simultaneously, let me know!!! #igotskills #justsayin . . #ad #johnsonsambassadors #lifewithtinyhumans #changeiscoming #changeisgood #parenting #mumsofisntagram #honestmotherhood #honestmotherhood #livethelittlethings #childhoodunplugged #momswithcameras #momswhoclick #discoverunder5k #oureverydaymoments #raisinghappykids #myhappycapture #mumof3 #mumofboys #ipbig #irishparentingblogger #ukparentingblogger #irishigers #connectingmoms #howfarihavecome #parenthoodunplugged #outnumbered #raisinghappyhumans #multitaskingmachine
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    Here we are now just me and the lads living our best lives - our beautifully chaotic, crazy lives! I've learned so much about raising tiny humans in the last 3 years, but the transition to 3 kiddos has definitely been my steepest learning curve. I no longer have enough arms to hug, feed and hold everyone at the same time. Keeping on top of any sort of routine is challenging - and I literally do not have enough hours in the day to get anything done. All that said everyday I feel like I'm edging a little closer to getting a handle on things and I'm learning what works best as I go. Is it what I expected? Probably not, but as hard as it has been, it has also been all sorts of wonderful! . If you fancy seeing me wipe a snotty nose, rock a baby and pour a glass of milk simultaneously, let me know!!! #igotskills #justsayin . . #ad #johnsonsambassadors #lifewithtinyhumans #changeiscoming #changeisgood #parenting #mumsofisntagram #honestmotherhood #honestmotherhood #livethelittlethings #childhoodunplugged #momswithcameras #momswhoclick #discoverunder5k #oureverydaymoments #raisinghappykids #myhappycapture #mumof3 #mumofboys #ipbig #irishparentingblogger #ukparentingblogger #irishigers #connectingmoms #howfarihavecome #parenthoodunplugged #outnumbered #raisinghappyhumans #multitaskingmachine
  • -WHHHAASSSUUUUPPPP- I'm not sure if any parent is ever really ready for the first day you hear your baby laugh. It's the kind of thing that stops you in your tracks and gets you right in the feels. Today was that day folks. Andy, in seconds, wiped away all of the chaos of the days gone by. This little face coupled with a hearty chortle - Day. Made. 🤗 . . #lifewithtinyhumans #babylaughing #babysfirstlaugh #laugh #2monthsold #havingalaugh #daymade #motherhood #parentingblogger #parenthood #thatface #babynumber3 #thirdborn #honestmotherhood #momentslikethese #ipbig #childhood #discoverunder5k #littleman #son #thatsmile #motherhoodunplugged
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    -WHHHAASSSUUUUPPPP- I'm not sure if any parent is ever really ready for the first day you hear your baby laugh. It's the kind of thing that stops you in your tracks and gets you right in the feels. Today was that day folks. Andy, in seconds, wiped away all of the chaos of the days gone by. This little face coupled with a hearty chortle - Day. Made. 🤗 . . #lifewithtinyhumans #babylaughing #babysfirstlaugh #laugh #2monthsold #havingalaugh #daymade #motherhood #parentingblogger #parenthood #thatface #babynumber3 #thirdborn #honestmotherhood #momentslikethese #ipbig #childhood #discoverunder5k #littleman #son #thatsmile #motherhoodunplugged
  • -AND BREATHE- Last week was one of those weeks where I was feeling a little torn, a little worn, stretched thin if you will. There's a possibility I may have bitten off slightly more than I could chew (and we all know I like to eat!). I know I overdid it, I took on too much and then struggled to stay on top of the usual stuff - I can openly admit that. I tend to do this to myself, I set the bar so high, that I have to push myself to the brink to try and meet it. Sometimes I'm so consumed with trying to achieve my goal in a day that I forget to stop and take a moment to breath. My passion sometimes is bigger and brighter than my time and energy, which I won't lie - frustrates me at the best of times. Sometimes I lie awake into the early hours, plotting and planning unable to switch off. But I came across this photo from last weekend and it was the reality check I needed this morning. I need to calm down, slow down and do my best - whatever that might be on a given day. This week I need to stop, and breathe in this pair along with their teeny brother 😌❤️ . . #lifewithtinyhumans #breathe #honestmotherhood #momlife #lifewithkids #timemanagement #priorities #motherhood #thestruggleisreal #motherssupportingmothers #motherhoodintheraw #boymom #momof3 #mompressure #momguilt #realitiesofparenting #myworld #discoverunder5k #hunterboots #christmashats #christmasiscoming #brothers #ipbig #irishblogger #gingerbreadcookies #imeverymum #creatorsie
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    -AND BREATHE- Last week was one of those weeks where I was feeling a little torn, a little worn, stretched thin if you will. There's a possibility I may have bitten off slightly more than I could chew (and we all know I like to eat!). I know I overdid it, I took on too much and then struggled to stay on top of the usual stuff - I can openly admit that. I tend to do this to myself, I set the bar so high, that I have to push myself to the brink to try and meet it. Sometimes I'm so consumed with trying to achieve my goal in a day that I forget to stop and take a moment to breath. My passion sometimes is bigger and brighter than my time and energy, which I won't lie - frustrates me at the best of times. Sometimes I lie awake into the early hours, plotting and planning unable to switch off. But I came across this photo from last weekend and it was the reality check I needed this morning. I need to calm down, slow down and do my best - whatever that might be on a given day. This week I need to stop, and breathe in this pair along with their teeny brother 😌❤️ . . #lifewithtinyhumans #breathe #honestmotherhood #momlife #lifewithkids #timemanagement #priorities #motherhood #thestruggleisreal #motherssupportingmothers #motherhoodintheraw #boymom #momof3 #mompressure #momguilt #realitiesofparenting #myworld #discoverunder5k #hunterboots #christmashats #christmasiscoming #brothers #ipbig #irishblogger #gingerbreadcookies #imeverymum #creatorsie
  • -MRS.WORDSMITH- Anyone who knows me, knows my love of words, books and storytelling! As a speech and language therapist, encouraging narrative and helping children to become great storytellers has been a passion of mine for as long as I can remember! Since having my own boys, bedtime stories have always been my favourite part of the day. Though now Luke is getting older, I notice him pulling down books during the day and asking me as many questions as his little brain can master! (So.Many.Questions!🙈). During the week we received the 'Mrs.Wordsmith's Storytellers Illustrated Dictionary' to try out and review. I can't even convey how impressed I am! This book is absolutely incredible - it's aimed at 7+ (though Luke could relate to lots of it!) There are also other resources available from @mrswordsmithofficial for younger kids which I will undoubtedly be picking up for home and work! I can immediately see how this book will be well worn and used in time to come because as a self-confessed word nerd, it taught me a thing or two! The illustrations are incredibly engaging and fun for kids and Luke just couldn't get enough of it. The layout makes it incredibly easy to use in a number of different ways with handy word pairs and categories making it a breeze to navigate through. . This book would make an incredible addition to any household with kids (or adults!) - such an incredible resource for boosting and supporting vocabulary development and supporting literacy in a fun and meaningful way! There's still time to order before Christmas and it would a fabulous present! I've put the Amazon link in my bio if you want to pick up your copy! Let me know if you do in the comments, would love to know what you think!! #Ad @mrswordsmithofficial @weareinfluencenetwork #lifewithtinyhumans #mrswordsmith #StorytellersDictionary #GetInfluence #dictionary #speechandlanguage #speechandlanguagetherapist #vocabulary #literacy #narrative #reading #kidsreading #momof3 #littlelearners #mrswordsmith #earlyliteracy #earlyyears #welovewords #parentingblogger #parentlife #parenthood #education #kidsdictionary #illustrateddictionary
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    -MRS.WORDSMITH- Anyone who knows me, knows my love of words, books and storytelling! As a speech and language therapist, encouraging narrative and helping children to become great storytellers has been a passion of mine for as long as I can remember! Since having my own boys, bedtime stories have always been my favourite part of the day. Though now Luke is getting older, I notice him pulling down books during the day and asking me as many questions as his little brain can master! (So.Many.Questions!🙈). During the week we received the 'Mrs.Wordsmith's Storytellers Illustrated Dictionary' to try out and review. I can't even convey how impressed I am! This book is absolutely incredible - it's aimed at 7+ (though Luke could relate to lots of it!) There are also other resources available from @mrswordsmithofficial for younger kids which I will undoubtedly be picking up for home and work! I can immediately see how this book will be well worn and used in time to come because as a self-confessed word nerd, it taught me a thing or two! The illustrations are incredibly engaging and fun for kids and Luke just couldn't get enough of it. The layout makes it incredibly easy to use in a number of different ways with handy word pairs and categories making it a breeze to navigate through. . This book would make an incredible addition to any household with kids (or adults!) - such an incredible resource for boosting and supporting vocabulary development and supporting literacy in a fun and meaningful way! There's still time to order before Christmas and it would a fabulous present! I've put the Amazon link in my bio if you want to pick up your copy! Let me know if you do in the comments, would love to know what you think!! #Ad @mrswordsmithofficial @weareinfluencenetwork #lifewithtinyhumans #mrswordsmith #StorytellersDictionary #GetInfluence #dictionary #speechandlanguage #speechandlanguagetherapist #vocabulary #literacy #narrative #reading #kidsreading #momof3 #littlelearners #mrswordsmith #earlyliteracy #earlyyears #welovewords #parentingblogger #parentlife #parenthood #education #kidsdictionary #illustrateddictionary
  • -BREAST FRIENDS- So this afternoon I had my work Christmas lunch. I put on a dress, washed my hair and headed off...alone, without the kids. A couple of weeks ago I'd expressed some milk using my @haakaauk pump (a rarity 🤣) and so decided to leave out what I'd pumped in case I got delayed. I knew I had a 3 hour window to play with because that's how long little man goes between feeds. None of my kids have ever taken a bottle - both Luke & Olly point out refused which although wasn't ideal was always manageable. So you can understand my confusion when I arrived home and all was calm and bright....Grandma reported that he had floored the bottle and there he was beaming up at me. There's a first for everything! I'll be honest I'm not sure whether I'm delighted or sad that he cheated on me with a bottle 😂😂😂 . . Another gorgeous shot from @littlethingsbymichaela - who got me out from behind the camera 😘 #lifewithtinyhumans #breastfeedingmom #breastfeeding #expressing #bottle #hisfirstbottle #exclusivelybreastfeeding #momlife #momof3 #momofboys #2monthsold #haakaabreastpump #normalisebreastfeeding #blackandwhitephotography #christmaslunch #christmas #motherhood #motherhoodunplugged #discoverunder5k
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    -BREAST FRIENDS- So this afternoon I had my work Christmas lunch. I put on a dress, washed my hair and headed off...alone, without the kids. A couple of weeks ago I'd expressed some milk using my @haakaauk pump (a rarity 🤣) and so decided to leave out what I'd pumped in case I got delayed. I knew I had a 3 hour window to play with because that's how long little man goes between feeds. None of my kids have ever taken a bottle - both Luke & Olly point out refused which although wasn't ideal was always manageable. So you can understand my confusion when I arrived home and all was calm and bright....Grandma reported that he had floored the bottle and there he was beaming up at me. There's a first for everything! I'll be honest I'm not sure whether I'm delighted or sad that he cheated on me with a bottle 😂😂😂 . . Another gorgeous shot from @littlethingsbymichaela - who got me out from behind the camera 😘 #lifewithtinyhumans #breastfeedingmom #breastfeeding #expressing #bottle #hisfirstbottle #exclusivelybreastfeeding #momlife #momof3 #momofboys #2monthsold #haakaabreastpump #normalisebreastfeeding #blackandwhitephotography #christmaslunch #christmas #motherhood #motherhoodunplugged #discoverunder5k
  • -POXY DAY- Love this photo of Olly from a few weeks back when he was less spotty and full of life. The little man beside me at the moment is a shell of his usual self. I don't think I realised just how awful chicken pox could be. Luke escaped a couple of week back with a very mild dose - but poor Olly is absolutely destroyed. Andy seems to be escaping with a mild dose and luckily is too young to scratch which is a blessing! Thanks for all the love and well wishes! At least everyone will be right as rain in time for Santa 😊❤️🎅 . . This beautiful photo taken by @littlethingsbymichaela captures the spirited and strong willed Olly we know and ❤️... looking forward to having him back!!! . . #lifewithtinyhumans #chickenpox #sickkids #florencenightingale #kids #mamasboy #son #irishigers #irishblogger #mummyblogger #ipbig #twoyearsold iscoverunder5k #childhoodphotography #childhoodunplugged #honestmotherhood #momof3 #momlifeisthebestlife #boymom #isitwineoclockyet #poorbaby #miserable #bringonchristmas #turtledovelondon #kidsstyle #twoyearsold
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    -POXY DAY- Love this photo of Olly from a few weeks back when he was less spotty and full of life. The little man beside me at the moment is a shell of his usual self. I don't think I realised just how awful chicken pox could be. Luke escaped a couple of week back with a very mild dose - but poor Olly is absolutely destroyed. Andy seems to be escaping with a mild dose and luckily is too young to scratch which is a blessing! Thanks for all the love and well wishes! At least everyone will be right as rain in time for Santa 😊❤️🎅 . . This beautiful photo taken by @littlethingsbymichaela captures the spirited and strong willed Olly we know and ❤️... looking forward to having him back!!! . . #lifewithtinyhumans #chickenpox #sickkids #florencenightingale #kids #mamasboy #son #irishigers #irishblogger #mummyblogger #ipbig #twoyearsold iscoverunder5k #childhoodphotography #childhoodunplugged #honestmotherhood #momof3 #momlifeisthebestlife #boymom #isitwineoclockyet #poorbaby #miserable #bringonchristmas #turtledovelondon #kidsstyle #twoyearsold
  • -SPEECH & LANGUAGE Q&A- Mindful that Christmas is coming a time where we (hopefully) get more time to spend with the kids, I’d love to give the gift of some practical advice, strategies and reassurance to parents who may be worried about their kids speech and language skills 🗣️ . As a speech and language therapist and mother to a little boy who at one time presented with language delay – I am all too familiar with how worrying it can be and how helpless we as parents can feel at times when trying to support our kids who are struggling . . I am hosting an open ‘Speech and Language Q&A’ session, in which you can DM or email me your queries relating to a concern or question you may have in relation to your child’s speech or language. I am going to do my best to answer each question and will then share both the question/answer anonymously in the hope it might answer other parents queries too. Sound good? So until Friday my door is open (or inbox in this case!) - so please feel free to ask any question you feel I may be able to help with. Don't worry what the question is, there is no such thing as a stupid question - if something is on your mind - Ask! I will get back to each query and collate a video covering some of the most common questions asked. If you can think of a parent you think would benefit from this Q&A please tag them below. *Open to questions until Friday at Midnight!!* #lifewithtinyhumans #questionsandanswers #speechandlanguage #speech #languagedevelopment #language #slt #childhooddevelopment #boymom #momof3 #kids #children #speechandlanguagetherapist #speechdelay #education #motherhood #parenthood #irishblogger #irishparentingblogger #motherssupportingmothers #supportourkids #play #playskills #learningthroughplay #ipbig #imeverymum #creatorsie
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    -SPEECH & LANGUAGE Q&A- Mindful that Christmas is coming a time where we (hopefully) get more time to spend with the kids, I’d love to give the gift of some practical advice, strategies and reassurance to parents who may be worried about their kids speech and language skills 🗣️ . As a speech and language therapist and mother to a little boy who at one time presented with language delay – I am all too familiar with how worrying it can be and how helpless we as parents can feel at times when trying to support our kids who are struggling . . I am hosting an open ‘Speech and Language Q&A’ session, in which you can DM or email me your queries relating to a concern or question you may have in relation to your child’s speech or language. I am going to do my best to answer each question and will then share both the question/answer anonymously in the hope it might answer other parents queries too. Sound good? So until Friday my door is open (or inbox in this case!) - so please feel free to ask any question you feel I may be able to help with. Don't worry what the question is, there is no such thing as a stupid question - if something is on your mind - Ask! I will get back to each query and collate a video covering some of the most common questions asked. If you can think of a parent you think would benefit from this Q&A please tag them below. *Open to questions until Friday at Midnight!!* #lifewithtinyhumans #questionsandanswers #speechandlanguage #speech #languagedevelopment #language #slt #childhooddevelopment #boymom #momof3 #kids #children #speechandlanguagetherapist #speechdelay #education #motherhood #parenthood #irishblogger #irishparentingblogger #motherssupportingmothers #supportourkids #play #playskills #learningthroughplay #ipbig #imeverymum #creatorsie
  • -THE PERFECT GIFT- Today I finally got around to putting together 'A Gift Guide for Kids - From Birth to 3 Years'. Whether it's a Birthday, Christmas or just a special occasion, it's a comprehensive list of toys and games that little ones will love. I've made a point of picking toys and games which positivily support language, play, thinking and attention skills. As a Mom to 3 little boys and a speech and language therapist I know my way around a toy shop at this stage - not to mention the fact that I'm a big child trapped in an adult's body!! So if you're looking for inspiration for the tiny human in your life you'll find the link in my bio 👌 . . #lifewithtinyhumans #toysandgames #speechandlanguage #speechandlanguagetherapist #learningthroughplay #playtime #motherof3 #motherofboys #giftideas #kidsgiftideas #kidsgiftguide #sustainabletoys #woodentoys #traditionaltoys #ipbig #kidsofinstagram #irishblogger #irishparentingblogger #educationaltoys #christmasiscoming #creatorsie #myboys #momlife #brothers #discoverunder5k #motherhood #mothersofinstagram
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    -THE PERFECT GIFT- Today I finally got around to putting together 'A Gift Guide for Kids - From Birth to 3 Years'. Whether it's a Birthday, Christmas or just a special occasion, it's a comprehensive list of toys and games that little ones will love. I've made a point of picking toys and games which positivily support language, play, thinking and attention skills. As a Mom to 3 little boys and a speech and language therapist I know my way around a toy shop at this stage - not to mention the fact that I'm a big child trapped in an adult's body!! So if you're looking for inspiration for the tiny human in your life you'll find the link in my bio 👌 . . #lifewithtinyhumans #toysandgames #speechandlanguage #speechandlanguagetherapist #learningthroughplay #playtime #motherof3 #motherofboys #giftideas #kidsgiftideas #kidsgiftguide #sustainabletoys #woodentoys #traditionaltoys #ipbig #kidsofinstagram #irishblogger #irishparentingblogger #educationaltoys #christmasiscoming #creatorsie #myboys #momlife #brothers #discoverunder5k #motherhood #mothersofinstagram
  • -BODY POSITIVITY ALERT!- @mymooandroo is having a body positivity week where we stop and appreciate something about our bodies. I am a devout foodie, but I've had a somewhat colourful past when it comes to my relationship with food. In Decembers gone by I deprived myself of food and treats, worried about my weight and how I looked. For too many years I was committed to hating everything that was wrong with my body instead of looking and appreciating what was right. Since becoming a mother, I have a new found respect for this incredible machine. A machine that I abused for too long by means of an eating disorder. The same machine that lets me run around after my kids. This machine which allows me to lift ample loads of laundry. This machine that lets me dance until my feet hurt. This very machine has grown three tiny humans and brought them into the world. Its an incredible bit of kit, and I'm only kicking myself that I didn't realise it so much sooner. Self-love is something that for me took time - appreciating this body of mine took even longer. But here I am, bumps, lumps and scars and happier in myself than I have ever been. After almost a year of 'don't eat this' and 'don't drink that' whilst pregnant, I'll be treating this machine to all the treats it so deserves! If anyone needs me, I'll be the girl by the tree eating cheese, with a glass of red in hand, wearing a beaming smile! #lifewithtinyhumans #mmrbodpos #bodypositivity #eatingdisorderawareness #eatingdisordersurvivor #bulmia #lifeafteraneatingdisorder #loveyourbody #myjourney #fooflover #foodie #treatyoself #ipbig #momof3 #honestmotherhood #thisisme #postpartumbody #embracetheimperfections #hotdog #christmas #december #christmastime #festivefeels #treats #sillyseason #tistheseason #discoverunder5k #irishblogger #creatorsie
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    -BODY POSITIVITY ALERT!- @mymooandroo is having a body positivity week where we stop and appreciate something about our bodies. I am a devout foodie, but I've had a somewhat colourful past when it comes to my relationship with food. In Decembers gone by I deprived myself of food and treats, worried about my weight and how I looked. For too many years I was committed to hating everything that was wrong with my body instead of looking and appreciating what was right. Since becoming a mother, I have a new found respect for this incredible machine. A machine that I abused for too long by means of an eating disorder. The same machine that lets me run around after my kids. This machine which allows me to lift ample loads of laundry. This machine that lets me dance until my feet hurt. This very machine has grown three tiny humans and brought them into the world. Its an incredible bit of kit, and I'm only kicking myself that I didn't realise it so much sooner. Self-love is something that for me took time - appreciating this body of mine took even longer. But here I am, bumps, lumps and scars and happier in myself than I have ever been. After almost a year of 'don't eat this' and 'don't drink that' whilst pregnant, I'll be treating this machine to all the treats it so deserves! If anyone needs me, I'll be the girl by the tree eating cheese, with a glass of red in hand, wearing a beaming smile! #lifewithtinyhumans #mmrbodpos #bodypositivity #eatingdisorderawareness #eatingdisordersurvivor #bulmia #lifeafteraneatingdisorder #loveyourbody #myjourney #fooflover #foodie #treatyoself #ipbig #momof3 #honestmotherhood #thisisme #postpartumbody #embracetheimperfections #hotdog #christmas #december #christmastime #festivefeels #treats #sillyseason #tistheseason #discoverunder5k #irishblogger #creatorsie
  • -ONE HORSE OPEN SLEIGH- Getting out and about with 3 kids can sometimes feel like a mammoth task. And when you succeed and all goes to plan, you seriously feel like you are nailing adulting! and essentially #parentingtheshitoutoflife . Today was a success - we made it to the always gorgeous festive Farmleigh house and it was all sorts of lovely. There was food, good friends, family and even a few Christmas carols. Days like this makes the overwhelming, tear inducing, stressful days seem like insignificant vague memories. Here's our annual sleigh photo...note to self stop having kids we won't fit any more in the sleigh 🙈😍 . . #lifewithtinyhumans #familyphoto #famiydayout #onehorseopensleigh #christmashats #christmas #farmleigh #dublinlife #dublinatchristmas #familylife #momswithcameras #hohoho #ipbig #blueskies #momof3 #momofboys #boymom #alloftheboys #loveis #festivephoto #myhappycapture
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    -ONE HORSE OPEN SLEIGH- Getting out and about with 3 kids can sometimes feel like a mammoth task. And when you succeed and all goes to plan, you seriously feel like you are nailing adulting! and essentially #parentingtheshitoutoflife . Today was a success - we made it to the always gorgeous festive Farmleigh house and it was all sorts of lovely. There was food, good friends, family and even a few Christmas carols. Days like this makes the overwhelming, tear inducing, stressful days seem like insignificant vague memories. Here's our annual sleigh photo...note to self stop having kids we won't fit any more in the sleigh 🙈😍 . . #lifewithtinyhumans #familyphoto #famiydayout #onehorseopensleigh #christmashats #christmas #farmleigh #dublinlife #dublinatchristmas #familylife #momswithcameras #hohoho #ipbig #blueskies #momof3 #momofboys #boymom #alloftheboys #loveis #festivephoto #myhappycapture
  • -SORRY I DIDNT...- Dearest Andy. My littlest. Today sometimes I overlooked you. I found it hard to find the time. You cried a minute longer than I would have liked. I didn't pick you up as quickly as I could. You may have smiled and I may have missed it. I'm sorry I didn't notice your ever move. I'm sorry we couldn't snuggle together all day. I'm sorry I may have rushed your feed. But you and I we're not alone. Your brother's are waiting in the wings. Waiting with anticipation to show you what's exciting. Waiting for me to help. It's hard now but in time you'll understand how special being a little brother is. So for now please forgive me and understand that loving you all doesn't mean I love you any less ♥️ . . #lifewithtinyhumans #babynumber3 #momguilt #siblings #brothers #brotherhood #motherhood #motherhoodintheraw #motherhoodunplugged #mompressure #mybaby #momstruggles #imsorry #loveis #parentlife #ipbig #irishblogger #irishmammy #discoverunder5k #honestmotherhood #cutie #8weeksold #thatface #connectingmoms
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    -SORRY I DIDNT...- Dearest Andy. My littlest. Today sometimes I overlooked you. I found it hard to find the time. You cried a minute longer than I would have liked. I didn't pick you up as quickly as I could. You may have smiled and I may have missed it. I'm sorry I didn't notice your ever move. I'm sorry we couldn't snuggle together all day. I'm sorry I may have rushed your feed. But you and I we're not alone. Your brother's are waiting in the wings. Waiting with anticipation to show you what's exciting. Waiting for me to help. It's hard now but in time you'll understand how special being a little brother is. So for now please forgive me and understand that loving you all doesn't mean I love you any less ♥️ . . #lifewithtinyhumans #babynumber3 #momguilt #siblings #brothers #brotherhood #motherhood #motherhoodintheraw #motherhoodunplugged #mompressure #mybaby #momstruggles #imsorry #loveis #parentlife #ipbig #irishblogger #irishmammy #discoverunder5k #honestmotherhood #cutie #8weeksold #thatface #connectingmoms
  • -BOOBING & BOOZING- Two kids in bed, one snoozing in the crib beside me and I've just poured myself a generous glass of red. It's Friday night, we're on the couch and we're settling in for the night. I've never been a big drinker or pub goer but I really enjoy wine - have done since I was a teenager. I'm currently exclusively breastfeeding my third little man, as I did my other two boys til they were over a year. I still indulge in my glass of wine and I'm comfortable doing so because I've familiarised myself with the evidence and guidelines. The sometimes controversy over women enjoying a glass of wine or G&T and feeding irks me because I think the scaremongering can put new moms off! What are your thoughts on an occasional drink when breastfeeding!? Are you a yay or a nay!? . . #lifewithtinyhumans #breastfeedingmom #breastfeeding #vino #wine #winelover #findingabalance #breastfeeding #babynumber3 #exclusivelybreastfeeding #irishmammy #feeding #normalizebreastfeeding #momsupportingmoms #irishblogger #irishparentingblogger #ipbig #christmaslights #wineoclock #wineinhand #momof3 #momofboys #discoverunder5k #christmastree #honestmotherhood #honestparenting
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    -BOOBING & BOOZING- Two kids in bed, one snoozing in the crib beside me and I've just poured myself a generous glass of red. It's Friday night, we're on the couch and we're settling in for the night. I've never been a big drinker or pub goer but I really enjoy wine - have done since I was a teenager. I'm currently exclusively breastfeeding my third little man, as I did my other two boys til they were over a year. I still indulge in my glass of wine and I'm comfortable doing so because I've familiarised myself with the evidence and guidelines. The sometimes controversy over women enjoying a glass of wine or G&T and feeding irks me because I think the scaremongering can put new moms off! What are your thoughts on an occasional drink when breastfeeding!? Are you a yay or a nay!? . . #lifewithtinyhumans #breastfeedingmom #breastfeeding #vino #wine #winelover #findingabalance #breastfeeding #babynumber3 #exclusivelybreastfeeding #irishmammy #feeding #normalizebreastfeeding #momsupportingmoms #irishblogger #irishparentingblogger #ipbig #christmaslights #wineoclock #wineinhand #momof3 #momofboys #discoverunder5k #christmastree #honestmotherhood #honestparenting
  • Since Andy has arrived, I have been doing lot's of trips down memory lane. Lots of reminiscing of when my other boys were babies - what they looked like at this stage, what they were doing. I've also been looking back at myself and how I've changed since those very early days with Luke. Here I am, more than 3 years later, walking down what feels like a familiar path but I feel like a very different person. I'm more confident. I'm less anxious. In short I know what I'm doing. I've grown as a person and as a parent. My experiences both positive and challenging have changed me. But it's the kind of change that makes you smile to yourself and feel just a little bit proud of how far you've come. #ad #johnsonsambassadors #changeiscoming #changeisgood #lifewithtinyhumans #parenting #mumsofisntagram #honestmotherhood #honestmotherhood #livethelittlethings #childhoodunplugged #momswithcameras #momswhoclick #discoverunder5k #oureverydaymoments #raisinghappykids #myhappycapture #mumof3 #mumofboys #ipbig #irishparentingblogger #ukparentingblogger #irishigers #connectingmoms #howfarihavecome #progress #parenthoodunplugged
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    Since Andy has arrived, I have been doing lot's of trips down memory lane. Lots of reminiscing of when my other boys were babies - what they looked like at this stage, what they were doing. I've also been looking back at myself and how I've changed since those very early days with Luke. Here I am, more than 3 years later, walking down what feels like a familiar path but I feel like a very different person. I'm more confident. I'm less anxious. In short I know what I'm doing. I've grown as a person and as a parent. My experiences both positive and challenging have changed me. But it's the kind of change that makes you smile to yourself and feel just a little bit proud of how far you've come. #ad #johnsonsambassadors #changeiscoming #changeisgood #lifewithtinyhumans #parenting #mumsofisntagram #honestmotherhood #honestmotherhood #livethelittlethings #childhoodunplugged #momswithcameras #momswhoclick #discoverunder5k #oureverydaymoments #raisinghappykids #myhappycapture #mumof3 #mumofboys #ipbig #irishparentingblogger #ukparentingblogger #irishigers #connectingmoms #howfarihavecome #progress #parenthoodunplugged
  • -MAD HATTERS- Getting the last of the decorations put up around the house, but have left a few breakables wrapped up for future years because I'm tired at the thought of having to say 'Don't touch that' for a month 😂 Luke in fairness was an enthusiastic helper, and Olly is great at undoing all our hard work 👌🌪️ Need to get on to writing a few Christmas cards over the weekend. Does anyone else still send Christmas cards? I feel it's a dying tradition (and an increasingly expensive one with the price of bloody stamps these days!) but I'm a sucker for Christmas traditions🎄🎅⛄. . . #lifewithtinyhumans #christmas #christmasjumpers #christmashats #christmastraditions #christmascards #brothers #brotherhood #brotherlylove #sons #frenemies #bestfriends #feelingfestive #ipbig #irishigers #christmaspudding #aldifinds #christmasstyle #irishblogger #irishmammy #ukparentingblogger #connectingmoms #parentlife #discoverunder5k #creatorsie
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    -MAD HATTERS- Getting the last of the decorations put up around the house, but have left a few breakables wrapped up for future years because I'm tired at the thought of having to say 'Don't touch that' for a month 😂 Luke in fairness was an enthusiastic helper, and Olly is great at undoing all our hard work 👌🌪️ Need to get on to writing a few Christmas cards over the weekend. Does anyone else still send Christmas cards? I feel it's a dying tradition (and an increasingly expensive one with the price of bloody stamps these days!) but I'm a sucker for Christmas traditions🎄🎅⛄. . . #lifewithtinyhumans #christmas #christmasjumpers #christmashats #christmastraditions #christmascards #brothers #brotherhood #brotherlylove #sons #frenemies #bestfriends #feelingfestive #ipbig #irishigers #christmaspudding #aldifinds #christmasstyle #irishblogger #irishmammy #ukparentingblogger #connectingmoms #parentlife #discoverunder5k #creatorsie
  • -7 WEEKS- Hard getting my head around the fact that this little ball of magic has been with us 7 weeks. Seemed apt to have the greatest gift of 2018 hanging out under the Christmas tree earlier. Can you even cope with his little face gazing at the lights 😍😍🎄 . . #lifewithtinyhumans #christmastree #babysfirstchristmas #christmastime #allthewonder #kidsofinstagram #imeverymum #babiesofinstagram #kidsatchristmas #hislittleface #son #momof3 #3threeandunder #cutie #festivefeels #discoverunder5k #ipbig #irishblogger #twinkletwinkle #irishmammy #oureverdaymoments #december #decembermoments #makingmemories #creatorsie
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    -7 WEEKS- Hard getting my head around the fact that this little ball of magic has been with us 7 weeks. Seemed apt to have the greatest gift of 2018 hanging out under the Christmas tree earlier. Can you even cope with his little face gazing at the lights 😍😍🎄 . . #lifewithtinyhumans #christmastree #babysfirstchristmas #christmastime #allthewonder #kidsofinstagram #imeverymum #babiesofinstagram #kidsatchristmas #hislittleface #son #momof3 #3threeandunder #cutie #festivefeels #discoverunder5k #ipbig #irishblogger #twinkletwinkle #irishmammy #oureverdaymoments #december #decembermoments #makingmemories #creatorsie
  • -SLEEP TALK- When it comes to sleeping at night I can't really complain about this guy. He wakes once at night and drifts on back to sleep without much fuss after his feed. The problem is he hasn't been sleeping much or at all during the day!! Which is somewhat problematic as he isn't too content when he's awake 😂 He's a grade one clinger who likes to be carried around, constantly! But today we had a breakthrough and he fell asleep in his cot, with me beside him and slept. For a full 2.5hours! I cleaned and tidied and used both of my arms at once and it was glorious! Here's hoping for a repeat performance tomorrow! There's a balance between the glorious cuddles and actually being able to function - and a little sleep now and then would do us both the world of good 💤😴❤️ . . #lifewithtinyhumans #sleeptalk #baby #7weeksold #routine #newborn #naptime #sleepytime #son #mommyandme #mamaandson #boymom #momofboys #3threeandunder #irishblogger #ipbig #irishmom #irishigers #honestparenting #motherhoodunplugged #motherhoodintheraw #parentlife #discoverunder5k
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    -SLEEP TALK- When it comes to sleeping at night I can't really complain about this guy. He wakes once at night and drifts on back to sleep without much fuss after his feed. The problem is he hasn't been sleeping much or at all during the day!! Which is somewhat problematic as he isn't too content when he's awake 😂 He's a grade one clinger who likes to be carried around, constantly! But today we had a breakthrough and he fell asleep in his cot, with me beside him and slept. For a full 2.5hours! I cleaned and tidied and used both of my arms at once and it was glorious! Here's hoping for a repeat performance tomorrow! There's a balance between the glorious cuddles and actually being able to function - and a little sleep now and then would do us both the world of good 💤😴❤️ . . #lifewithtinyhumans #sleeptalk #baby #7weeksold #routine #newborn #naptime #sleepytime #son #mommyandme #mamaandson #boymom #momofboys #3threeandunder #irishblogger #ipbig #irishmom #irishigers #honestparenting #motherhoodunplugged #motherhoodintheraw #parentlife #discoverunder5k
  • -HOW FAR WE'VE COME- Driving home for Christmas (quite literally) this weekend, Michael and I were remisicing about preparing for our wedding this time 5 years ago. It seems like yesterday and then I look at this picture of us from Friday and see all we have achieved in that 5 years. We've been busy 😂 Never could I have dreamed of this. Never in a million years. Being surrounded by these humans, big and small, is my happy place. . . #lifewithtinyhumans #santaatbunratty #familylife #elfie #elfieselfie #family #irishblogger #ipbig #outnumbered #meandmyboys #husband #christmas #boymom #momof3 #clare #partyoffive #myhappycapture #familygoals #myhappyplace #familygoals #familiesofinstagram #familyphotography #3threeandunder #discoverunder5k
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    -HOW FAR WE'VE COME- Driving home for Christmas (quite literally) this weekend, Michael and I were remisicing about preparing for our wedding this time 5 years ago. It seems like yesterday and then I look at this picture of us from Friday and see all we have achieved in that 5 years. We've been busy 😂 Never could I have dreamed of this. Never in a million years. Being surrounded by these humans, big and small, is my happy place. . . #lifewithtinyhumans #santaatbunratty #familylife #elfie #elfieselfie #family #irishblogger #ipbig #outnumbered #meandmyboys #husband #christmas #boymom #momof3 #clare #partyoffive #myhappycapture #familygoals #myhappyplace #familygoals #familiesofinstagram #familyphotography #3threeandunder #discoverunder5k
  • -LET THE MAGIC BEGIN- It's here...Decemeber! It's finally fully socially acceptable to deck ones halls, and rock around the Christmas tree. No trip to the west would be complete without a visit to the most beautiful toy shop we know @littleones.ie Olly was absolutely mesmerised by the beautiful window display!! I picked up a little suprise or two for Andy and some stocking fillers for the boys. We are in a black hole of signal in my parents house which is frustrating but probably no harm! The break is doing me good!! So if you need me before Monday maybe send me a postcard, of telegram 😂🎄☃️ . . #lifewithtinyhumans #christmas #december #christmasgifts #littleones #allthewonder #sillyseason #woodentoys #shopsmall #sustainabletoys #ennis #snowmen #santa #igloo #irishblogger #irishmom #irishigers #littleman #discoverunder5k #littlehands #windowshopping #irishblogger
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    -LET THE MAGIC BEGIN- It's here...Decemeber! It's finally fully socially acceptable to deck ones halls, and rock around the Christmas tree. No trip to the west would be complete without a visit to the most beautiful toy shop we know @littleones.ie Olly was absolutely mesmerised by the beautiful window display!! I picked up a little suprise or two for Andy and some stocking fillers for the boys. We are in a black hole of signal in my parents house which is frustrating but probably no harm! The break is doing me good!! So if you need me before Monday maybe send me a postcard, of telegram 😂🎄☃️ . . #lifewithtinyhumans #christmas #december #christmasgifts #littleones #allthewonder #sillyseason #woodentoys #shopsmall #sustainabletoys #ennis #snowmen #santa #igloo #irishblogger #irishmom #irishigers #littleman #discoverunder5k #littlehands #windowshopping #irishblogger
  • -BOY IN A BOX- You may know by now that Olly is our wild child. He's unpredictable, strong willed and gets away with blue murder - mostly because he's absolutely hilarious. No one could have ever prepared me for how different my boys could be in absolutely every respect. Luke and Olly are literally chalk and cheese 😂 It gets me thinking, what will Andy be like? Where will he fit in the mix? Does anyone else have kids that are so different it's mind-blowing!? . . #lifewithtinyhumans #livethelittlethings #boyinabox #olly #brothers #siblings #myboy #son #boymom #momof3 #momofboys #chalkandcheese #growingup #childhoodphotography #childhoodunplugged #wildlings #wildchild #turtledovelondon #sustainablefashion #ipbig #irishigers #irishmom #irishblogger #discoverunder5k #honestmotherhood
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    -BOY IN A BOX- You may know by now that Olly is our wild child. He's unpredictable, strong willed and gets away with blue murder - mostly because he's absolutely hilarious. No one could have ever prepared me for how different my boys could be in absolutely every respect. Luke and Olly are literally chalk and cheese 😂 It gets me thinking, what will Andy be like? Where will he fit in the mix? Does anyone else have kids that are so different it's mind-blowing!? . . #lifewithtinyhumans #livethelittlethings #boyinabox #olly #brothers #siblings #myboy #son #boymom #momof3 #momofboys #chalkandcheese #growingup #childhoodphotography #childhoodunplugged #wildlings #wildchild #turtledovelondon #sustainablefashion #ipbig #irishigers #irishmom #irishblogger #discoverunder5k #honestmotherhood
  • -CABIN FEVER- This little 'angel' hasn't been in preschool this week on account of being unwell, and all day he has been like a briar - moody, attitude central and just generally struggling with life. He is like a different child 🙈 My patience has been truly tested today. Then I thought about myself and how irritable I get when I haven't been out of the house in days.....he obviously gets it from me 🤦🏻‍♀️ So time to banish the cabin fever!!!... we're headed west tomorrow to Grandma's for a big family weekend so I'm hoping some suitcase packing in the morning and the promise of an adventure will do him the world of good! Being three is hard bloody work 😎 #lifewithtinyhumans #lifeofathreeyearold #threeyearsold #threenager #cabinfever #nextkids #christmaspjs #whiteisthenewblack #christmasstyle #moody #ipbig #creatorsie #smiles #son #boymom #3threeandunder #motherofboys #connectingmoms #momawithcameras #momswhoclick #white #childhoodphotography #irishmoms #irishmammy #irishigers #irishbloggers
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    -CABIN FEVER- This little 'angel' hasn't been in preschool this week on account of being unwell, and all day he has been like a briar - moody, attitude central and just generally struggling with life. He is like a different child 🙈 My patience has been truly tested today. Then I thought about myself and how irritable I get when I haven't been out of the house in days.....he obviously gets it from me 🤦🏻‍♀️ So time to banish the cabin fever!!!... we're headed west tomorrow to Grandma's for a big family weekend so I'm hoping some suitcase packing in the morning and the promise of an adventure will do him the world of good! Being three is hard bloody work 😎 #lifewithtinyhumans #lifeofathreeyearold #threeyearsold #threenager #cabinfever #nextkids #christmaspjs #whiteisthenewblack #christmasstyle #moody #ipbig #creatorsie #smiles #son #boymom #3threeandunder #motherofboys #connectingmoms #momawithcameras #momswhoclick #white #childhoodphotography #irishmoms #irishmammy #irishigers #irishbloggers
  • Olly went to bed frustrated by the fact that today's shitty weather has put him out of the job as the designated boy for watering Nana's garden!🤭 . . #lifewithtinyhumans #rainraingoaway #wateringcan #greenfingers #wintergarden #blondie #2yearsold #connectingmoms #littleman #feckoffrain #son #mamasboy #momof3 #boymom #irishmom #irishblogger #ukparentingblogger #wellies #hunters #rain #ukparentingblogger #discoverunder5k #allofthecolours #mylove #motherhood
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    Olly went to bed frustrated by the fact that today's shitty weather has put him out of the job as the designated boy for watering Nana's garden!🤭 . . #lifewithtinyhumans #rainraingoaway #wateringcan #greenfingers #wintergarden #blondie #2yearsold #connectingmoms #littleman #feckoffrain #son #mamasboy #momof3 #boymom #irishmom #irishblogger #ukparentingblogger #wellies #hunters #rain #ukparentingblogger #discoverunder5k #allofthecolours #mylove #motherhood
  • -KIND & GENTLE- Luke takes his big brother duties very seriously. From nappy runs to baby wipe retrieval he’s my right hand man. He has recently upped his game and now loves helping out with Andy’s bath time and massage. Watching them together gives me all of the feels. Thanks to @johnsonsbabyuk I recently learnt that newborn skin is 30% thinner than adult skin and far more fragile. I hadn’t realised that babies skin loses water much easier than adults and as a result is much more prone to dryness. With the cold weather upon us, I’m really committed to protecting Andy’s skin by keeping it moisturised daily. Luke and the Johnson’s top-to-toe baby massage lotion have a couple of things in common – they are both incredibly gentle and kind when it comes to Andy’s skin! #ad #johnsonsambassadors . . #lifewithtinyhumans #mumsofisntagram #honestmotherhood #newborn #brothers #brotherlylove #newbornskin #bathtime #honestmotherhood #kidsskincare #livethelittlethings #childhoodunplugged #momswithcameras #momswhoclick #discoverunder5k #oureverydaymoments #raisinghappykids #myhappycapture #mumof3 #mumofboys #boymom #ipbig #irishparentingblogger #ukparentingblogger
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    -KIND & GENTLE- Luke takes his big brother duties very seriously. From nappy runs to baby wipe retrieval he’s my right hand man. He has recently upped his game and now loves helping out with Andy’s bath time and massage. Watching them together gives me all of the feels. Thanks to @johnsonsbabyuk I recently learnt that newborn skin is 30% thinner than adult skin and far more fragile. I hadn’t realised that babies skin loses water much easier than adults and as a result is much more prone to dryness. With the cold weather upon us, I’m really committed to protecting Andy’s skin by keeping it moisturised daily. Luke and the Johnson’s top-to-toe baby massage lotion have a couple of things in common – they are both incredibly gentle and kind when it comes to Andy’s skin! #ad #johnsonsambassadors . . #lifewithtinyhumans #mumsofisntagram #honestmotherhood #newborn #brothers #brotherlylove #newbornskin #bathtime #honestmotherhood #kidsskincare #livethelittlethings #childhoodunplugged #momswithcameras #momswhoclick #discoverunder5k #oureverydaymoments #raisinghappykids #myhappycapture #mumof3 #mumofboys #boymom #ipbig #irishparentingblogger #ukparentingblogger
  • -HELPLESS- Sometimes you forget how tiny and helpless new babies are. How much they need you 🙈 This evening I'm navigating my way out of a haze of vomiting which has been sweeping through the house since Thursday. Luke, then Olly. Michael and I were the last to fall and last night was not pretty - taking turns frantically running to the bathroom. Finally able to stand again, the last 24 hours has been, hell. Breastfeeding when vomiting and incredibly unwell is so fricken hard. Caring for a little person when you can barely lift your head off the pillow is the ultimate test of human resilience 🙈. But we made it through and everyone survived! So here's to a new week, a week of wellness 🤞🤞 . . #lifewithtinyhumans #sickkids #sickparents #zerofun #hellonearth #lightattheendofthetunnel #babies #kids #vomitting #tummybug #irishmom #irishigers #lifewithkids #honestmotherhood #ipbig #newbornphotography #momswhoclick #momstruggles #momswithcameras #momof3 #boymom #wellness #discoverunder5k #creatorsie
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    -HELPLESS- Sometimes you forget how tiny and helpless new babies are. How much they need you 🙈 This evening I'm navigating my way out of a haze of vomiting which has been sweeping through the house since Thursday. Luke, then Olly. Michael and I were the last to fall and last night was not pretty - taking turns frantically running to the bathroom. Finally able to stand again, the last 24 hours has been, hell. Breastfeeding when vomiting and incredibly unwell is so fricken hard. Caring for a little person when you can barely lift your head off the pillow is the ultimate test of human resilience 🙈. But we made it through and everyone survived! So here's to a new week, a week of wellness 🤞🤞 . . #lifewithtinyhumans #sickkids #sickparents #zerofun #hellonearth #lightattheendofthetunnel #babies #kids #vomitting #tummybug #irishmom #irishigers #lifewithkids #honestmotherhood #ipbig #newbornphotography #momswhoclick #momstruggles #momswithcameras #momof3 #boymom #wellness #discoverunder5k #creatorsie
  • -MAN DOWN- Day two of a vom-fest. A good early start of 5 am to get things going 🙌 I love a bit of early laundry and stripping of beds sure 😂 So far only one little man down. He's miserable and it hurts my heart to see him so mopey and sad. There was couch surfing, napping and a warm bath yesterday. Looks like we're geared up for a similar day today. Keeping child number two from climbing the walls will be the ultimate challenge... housebound Olly is like a puppy on E when he doesn't get out for his walk 🤪 . . #lifewithtinyhumans #mandown #sickday #vomitting #barfarama #sickkids #momof3 #motherhood #momlifebelike #poorfella #irishigers #irishblogger #bathtime #insicknessandinhealth #sadface #day2 #ipbig #discoverunder5k #motherof3 #onechilddown #oneofthosedays
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    -MAN DOWN- Day two of a vom-fest. A good early start of 5 am to get things going 🙌 I love a bit of early laundry and stripping of beds sure 😂 So far only one little man down. He's miserable and it hurts my heart to see him so mopey and sad. There was couch surfing, napping and a warm bath yesterday. Looks like we're geared up for a similar day today. Keeping child number two from climbing the walls will be the ultimate challenge... housebound Olly is like a puppy on E when he doesn't get out for his walk 🤪 . . #lifewithtinyhumans #mandown #sickday #vomitting #barfarama #sickkids #momof3 #motherhood #momlifebelike #poorfella #irishigers #irishblogger #bathtime #insicknessandinhealth #sadface #day2 #ipbig #discoverunder5k #motherof3 #onechilddown #oneofthosedays
  • -DUBLIN MY DARLING- Given that I grew up in the middle of nowhere in Co.Clare, a good 5km from the closet shop, I'm not sure the novelty of living in Dublin city centre will ever wear off. Whether it's walking down O'Connell Street on the school run or to my local Boots in the Jervis for nappies, it's literally world's apart from the rolling hills of where I grew up. This time of year the city always feels even a little more magic. I got the chance for a stroll around town with Andy earlier and the sight of Arnotts all lit up literally stopped me in my tracks. Hands down my favourite shop in Dublin ❤️ Never dull, always buzzing - It's a privilege to call Dublin home 🏙️ . . #lifewithtinyhumans #dublinlife #dublinmydarling #citycentre #cityliving #arnotts #home #citystrolls #dublinbyday #henrystreet #redbrick #christmas #christmaslights #dublinatchristmas #irishmom #irishblogger #ipbig #dublinmom #irishigers #discoverunder5k #cityphotography #homeiswheretheheartis #local #cityslicker
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    -DUBLIN MY DARLING- Given that I grew up in the middle of nowhere in Co.Clare, a good 5km from the closet shop, I'm not sure the novelty of living in Dublin city centre will ever wear off. Whether it's walking down O'Connell Street on the school run or to my local Boots in the Jervis for nappies, it's literally world's apart from the rolling hills of where I grew up. This time of year the city always feels even a little more magic. I got the chance for a stroll around town with Andy earlier and the sight of Arnotts all lit up literally stopped me in my tracks. Hands down my favourite shop in Dublin ❤️ Never dull, always buzzing - It's a privilege to call Dublin home 🏙️ . . #lifewithtinyhumans #dublinlife #dublinmydarling #citycentre #cityliving #arnotts #home #citystrolls #dublinbyday #henrystreet #redbrick #christmas #christmaslights #dublinatchristmas #irishmom #irishblogger #ipbig #dublinmom #irishigers #discoverunder5k #cityphotography #homeiswheretheheartis #local #cityslicker
  • -FIST PUMP- This little guy had to make a trip to the doctor today 😕 He has been coughing since yesterday and I decided for once to air on the side of caution (I'm the 'ah he's grand' mother generally! 😂). As it turns out he is totally grand but listening to a newborn cough is a bit unnerving! It's hard to stop his older, infectious brothers from coughing and spluttering near him at the moment, whilst they shower him with love (usually overenthusiastically🙈). It was bound to happen! The joys of being the third child 😂💪 . . Another great shot from @littlethingsbymichaela ...they just keep coming ❤️ . . #lifewithtinyhumans #fistpump #paintingwithlight #littlethingsbymichaela #newborn #babystyle #lifestylenewbornphotography #lifestylephotography #5weeks #cough #triptothedoctor #sheep #nextkids #momof3 #momlife #honestmotherhood #thirdchild #ipbig #connectingmoms #mumsofinstagram #irishblogger #littleman #littlebutfierce #creatorsie #breastfeedingmom #discoverunder5k
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    -FIST PUMP- This little guy had to make a trip to the doctor today 😕 He has been coughing since yesterday and I decided for once to air on the side of caution (I'm the 'ah he's grand' mother generally! 😂). As it turns out he is totally grand but listening to a newborn cough is a bit unnerving! It's hard to stop his older, infectious brothers from coughing and spluttering near him at the moment, whilst they shower him with love (usually overenthusiastically🙈). It was bound to happen! The joys of being the third child 😂💪 . . Another great shot from @littlethingsbymichaela ...they just keep coming ❤️ . . #lifewithtinyhumans #fistpump #paintingwithlight #littlethingsbymichaela #newborn #babystyle #lifestylenewbornphotography #lifestylephotography #5weeks #cough #triptothedoctor #sheep #nextkids #momof3 #momlife #honestmotherhood #thirdchild #ipbig #connectingmoms #mumsofinstagram #irishblogger #littleman #littlebutfierce #creatorsie #breastfeedingmom #discoverunder5k
  • -HOLDING THE BABY- It's the most instinctive thing in the world to want to hold your baby from one end of the day to the other. To lie around lapping up all the new littleness and loveliness. But the world keeps turning, and there comes a point where older kids need to get a look in again and a new normality has to resume. We've reached that point, Andy and I. If I'm being honest it comes with one part sadness but one part relief. I feel as though our bubble has burst and now it's time to re-enter the big bad world. But the bubble can be intense at times and after 5 weeks as much as I was lapping it up I was also starting to lose my sense of self. I've missed doing things with my bigger boys and having a free hand! So there might be a little bit of change a coming during the day for Andy and I. More snuggles with Daddy and Grandma for starters! But when 7 O'clock comes round there's only one place you'll find me and that's holding the baby ❤️ . . Thank you to the wonderful @littlethingsbymichaela for taking this beautiful picture of Andy and I 👣 . . #lifewithtinyhumans #honestmotherhood #holdingthebaby #motherhood #childhoodphotography #lifestylephotography #lifestylenewbornphotography #motherhoodunplugged #motherandson #mamaandson #irishmom #irishigers #irishblogger #motherhoodintheraw #ipbig #letthembelittle #littleones #newborn #babynumber3 #breastfeedingmom #breastfeeding #discoverunder5k #connectingmoms #thenewnormal #imeverymum #creatorsie #pictureperfect
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    -HOLDING THE BABY- It's the most instinctive thing in the world to want to hold your baby from one end of the day to the other. To lie around lapping up all the new littleness and loveliness. But the world keeps turning, and there comes a point where older kids need to get a look in again and a new normality has to resume. We've reached that point, Andy and I. If I'm being honest it comes with one part sadness but one part relief. I feel as though our bubble has burst and now it's time to re-enter the big bad world. But the bubble can be intense at times and after 5 weeks as much as I was lapping it up I was also starting to lose my sense of self. I've missed doing things with my bigger boys and having a free hand! So there might be a little bit of change a coming during the day for Andy and I. More snuggles with Daddy and Grandma for starters! But when 7 O'clock comes round there's only one place you'll find me and that's holding the baby ❤️ . . Thank you to the wonderful @littlethingsbymichaela for taking this beautiful picture of Andy and I 👣 . . #lifewithtinyhumans #honestmotherhood #holdingthebaby #motherhood #childhoodphotography #lifestylephotography #lifestylenewbornphotography #motherhoodunplugged #motherandson #mamaandson #irishmom #irishigers #irishblogger #motherhoodintheraw #ipbig #letthembelittle #littleones #newborn #babynumber3 #breastfeedingmom #breastfeeding #discoverunder5k #connectingmoms #thenewnormal #imeverymum #creatorsie #pictureperfect
  • -SUNDAY STYLE- In fairness it's only his 5th Sunday on earth so he's not in the know yet. He doesn't know that Sunday is the day of lazing and often times not changing out of your PJs. I say he's not in the know here because he's had 4 outfit changes since dawn. Yes 4! If anyone needs me I'll be chained to the washing machine wearing my pyjamas!😂 . . Andy's gorgeous bib and pillow is from our fave @fluffyfields.ie which is the website of dreams for all things baby! . . #lifewithtinyhumans #sunday #laundryday #everydayislaundryday #washing #outfitchange #5weeks #5weeksold #familylife #connectingmoms #sundayfunday #momof3 #momofboys #fluffyfields #shopsmall #discoverunder5k #nearlyasmile #honestmotherhood #ipbig #babygifts #irishmom #irishblogger
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    -SUNDAY STYLE- In fairness it's only his 5th Sunday on earth so he's not in the know yet. He doesn't know that Sunday is the day of lazing and often times not changing out of your PJs. I say he's not in the know here because he's had 4 outfit changes since dawn. Yes 4! If anyone needs me I'll be chained to the washing machine wearing my pyjamas!😂 . . Andy's gorgeous bib and pillow is from our fave @fluffyfields.ie which is the website of dreams for all things baby! . . #lifewithtinyhumans #sunday #laundryday #everydayislaundryday #washing #outfitchange #5weeks #5weeksold #familylife #connectingmoms #sundayfunday #momof3 #momofboys #fluffyfields #shopsmall #discoverunder5k #nearlyasmile #honestmotherhood #ipbig #babygifts #irishmom #irishblogger
  • -WINTER PROTECTION- When it comes to the kids, once the cold weather sets in we make it our mission to keep them well wrapped up. Sometimes we forget the toll the cold weather can take on their skin. For me, keeping the boy’s skin moisturised is really important, particularly in the winter months. Children’s skin is more vulnerable to the environment and irritants and is prone to be much dryer than that of adults. My boys have skin that’s particularly prone to dryness. A daily bedtime moisturising routine using some of our favourite @johnsonsbabyuk lotions has been the key to our success! Happy skin, happy boys, happy Mom! #ad #johnsonsambassadors . . #lifewithtinyhumans #mumsofisntagram #honestmotherhood #winter #blueeyes #dailymoisturising #kidsskincare #honestmotherhood #livethelittlethings #childhoodunplugged #momswithcameras #momswhoclick #discoverunder5k #oureverydaymoments #raisinghappykids #myhappycapture #mumof3 #mumofboys #boymom #ipbig #irishparentingblogger #ukparentingblogger
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    -WINTER PROTECTION- When it comes to the kids, once the cold weather sets in we make it our mission to keep them well wrapped up. Sometimes we forget the toll the cold weather can take on their skin. For me, keeping the boy’s skin moisturised is really important, particularly in the winter months. Children’s skin is more vulnerable to the environment and irritants and is prone to be much dryer than that of adults. My boys have skin that’s particularly prone to dryness. A daily bedtime moisturising routine using some of our favourite @johnsonsbabyuk lotions has been the key to our success! Happy skin, happy boys, happy Mom! #ad #johnsonsambassadors . . #lifewithtinyhumans #mumsofisntagram #honestmotherhood #winter #blueeyes #dailymoisturising #kidsskincare #honestmotherhood #livethelittlethings #childhoodunplugged #momswithcameras #momswhoclick #discoverunder5k #oureverydaymoments #raisinghappykids #myhappycapture #mumof3 #mumofboys #boymom #ipbig #irishparentingblogger #ukparentingblogger
  • -MISCHIEF MAKERS- Following on from my minor break down yesterday evening, today was a new day! But I'm all for #keepingitreal and all that!l Things got done, we laughed, and smiled and these two warmed my heart with their brotherly love! I mean look at the pair of them ❤️ Both outfits from our fave @turtledovelondon who have some incredible pieces in their new collection worth checking out as potential Christmas ensembles! Not an ad just an addict 😂👌 . . #lifewithtinyhumans #mischiefmakers #myboys #sons #boys #boymom #kidsfashion #turtledovelondon #kidsofinstagram #kidsstyle #crazykids #playroom #bros #brothers #brotherhood #momof3 #connectingmoms #ipbig #irishigers #irishmom #irishblogger #discoverunder3k #happinessliveshere #agoodday #oureverdaymoments #family
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    -MISCHIEF MAKERS- Following on from my minor break down yesterday evening, today was a new day! But I'm all for #keepingitreal and all that!l Things got done, we laughed, and smiled and these two warmed my heart with their brotherly love! I mean look at the pair of them ❤️ Both outfits from our fave @turtledovelondon who have some incredible pieces in their new collection worth checking out as potential Christmas ensembles! Not an ad just an addict 😂👌 . . #lifewithtinyhumans #mischiefmakers #myboys #sons #boys #boymom #kidsfashion #turtledovelondon #kidsofinstagram #kidsstyle #crazykids #playroom #bros #brothers #brotherhood #momof3 #connectingmoms #ipbig #irishigers #irishmom #irishblogger #discoverunder3k #happinessliveshere #agoodday #oureverdaymoments #family
  • -BLUE- Much like this sky, today I am Blue. Frustrated. Exasperated. Exhausted. We started out well today. We made it on an epic adventure to the park and it these guys were beyond happy. But the afternoon was long and overwhelming. My littlest man was struggling, and when he wasn't feeding or sleeping, he cried. And cried some more. The 'panicked nothing in the world can help' cry that hurts your heart to hear. He's been lying on my chest with a peeking eye the last half hour and I'm willing him to fall asleep. Sleep deprivation and utter exhaustion for trying to soothe him are of course taking their toll on me. So beyond the smiles and perfect moments of Instagram there are these days. The rough ones. The shit ones. Sometimes behind a beautiful picture is the story of the sometimes struggling mother! So here's to sleep, smiles and a better day tomorrow🙈😣🤞 . . #lifewithtinyhumans #dayslikethis #honestmotherhood #motherhoodunplugged #broken #momlife #3kids3andunder #newborn #crying #dublin #botanicgarden #winter #boymom #connectingmoms #ipbig #breastfeedingmom #breastfeeding #momstruggles #tomorrowwillbebetter #discoverunder5k #instagramvsreality #blue #ipbig #imeverymum #irishmom
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    -BLUE- Much like this sky, today I am Blue. Frustrated. Exasperated. Exhausted. We started out well today. We made it on an epic adventure to the park and it these guys were beyond happy. But the afternoon was long and overwhelming. My littlest man was struggling, and when he wasn't feeding or sleeping, he cried. And cried some more. The 'panicked nothing in the world can help' cry that hurts your heart to hear. He's been lying on my chest with a peeking eye the last half hour and I'm willing him to fall asleep. Sleep deprivation and utter exhaustion for trying to soothe him are of course taking their toll on me. So beyond the smiles and perfect moments of Instagram there are these days. The rough ones. The shit ones. Sometimes behind a beautiful picture is the story of the sometimes struggling mother! So here's to sleep, smiles and a better day tomorrow🙈😣🤞 . . #lifewithtinyhumans #dayslikethis #honestmotherhood #motherhoodunplugged #broken #momlife #3kids3andunder #newborn #crying #dublin #botanicgarden #winter #boymom #connectingmoms #ipbig #breastfeedingmom #breastfeeding #momstruggles #tomorrowwillbebetter #discoverunder5k #instagramvsreality #blue #ipbig #imeverymum #irishmom
  • -1 MONTH OLD- A whole month of this guy. That little nose, those little eyes, his baby smell and baby cries! On one hand I feel like I've gotten very little done in the last 4 weeks....but on the other I know that we've actually achieved so much. A full night's sleep and a day where anything other than feeding and snuggling happened would just feel weird 😂😂. Here's to your first of many milestone Andy 😍❤️ . . #lifewithtinyhumans #thoseeyes #mamaandson #son #boymom #loveis #thisismotherhood #momlife #momlifeisthebestlife #myboy #happinessliveshere #connectingmoms #ipbig #irishigers #irishblogger #blackandwhitephotography #1monthold #babynumber3 #newborn #newbie #sleepthief #breastfeeding #momandme #ukparentingblogger
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    -1 MONTH OLD- A whole month of this guy. That little nose, those little eyes, his baby smell and baby cries! On one hand I feel like I've gotten very little done in the last 4 weeks....but on the other I know that we've actually achieved so much. A full night's sleep and a day where anything other than feeding and snuggling happened would just feel weird 😂😂. Here's to your first of many milestone Andy 😍❤️ . . #lifewithtinyhumans #thoseeyes #mamaandson #son #boymom #loveis #thisismotherhood #momlife #momlifeisthebestlife #myboy #happinessliveshere #connectingmoms #ipbig #irishigers #irishblogger #blackandwhitephotography #1monthold #babynumber3 #newborn #newbie #sleepthief #breastfeeding #momandme #ukparentingblogger
  • -BUZZING- This lunatic has my heart broken the last few days. He's is as high as a kite for 90% of the day, and spends his waking hours tormenting his big brother! From refusing just about everything in life to stomping his foot, our patience has been tested. That said he's so bloody hilarious that keeping myself from laughing can be as much a challenge as his stroppiness!! So not yet sure if its a serious case of the terrible twos or middle child syndrome at its best 😂🙈 . . #lifewithtinyhumans #son #buzz #buzzlightyear #disney #disneykids #terribletwos #middlechild #middlechildsyndrome #boymom #motherofboys #momlife #momof3 #thislittleguy #hyper #crazykid #twoyearsold #myson #childhoodphotography #honestmotherhood #discoverunder5k #ipbig #irishblogger #irishmom #irishigers
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    -BUZZING- This lunatic has my heart broken the last few days. He's is as high as a kite for 90% of the day, and spends his waking hours tormenting his big brother! From refusing just about everything in life to stomping his foot, our patience has been tested. That said he's so bloody hilarious that keeping myself from laughing can be as much a challenge as his stroppiness!! So not yet sure if its a serious case of the terrible twos or middle child syndrome at its best 😂🙈 . . #lifewithtinyhumans #son #buzz #buzzlightyear #disney #disneykids #terribletwos #middlechild #middlechildsyndrome #boymom #motherofboys #momlife #momof3 #thislittleguy #hyper #crazykid #twoyearsold #myson #childhoodphotography #honestmotherhood #discoverunder5k #ipbig #irishblogger #irishmom #irishigers
  • -THE TINY HUMAN LIBRARY- As requested this week I'm going to be covering some of our absolute favourite kids books that would make for great Christmas gifts. As a speech and language therapist I may be slightly obsessed with books, early literacy skills and supporting the boys in becoming great story tellers!!! So in the week ahead I'm going to cover at least one book a day from our top ten list over on my stories!! I've also put together a blog post with the list and some details about each book! (Link in my Bio 📚) Happy Reading ❤️ #thetinyhumanlibrary . . . Another gorgeous shot of Luke, Andy & I from @littlethingsbymichaela . #lifewithtinyhumans #reading #books #stories #kids #earlyliteracy #bedtimestories #kidsbookshelf #tinylibrary #irishauthors #speechandlanguage #irishigers #irishblogger #mummyblogger #ipbig #discoverunder5k #momof3 #momlifeisthebestlife #readingtime #breastfeeding #breastfeedingmom #multitasking #booklovers #bookworms #christmasgiftideas #christmasbooks #christmaswishlist
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    -THE TINY HUMAN LIBRARY- As requested this week I'm going to be covering some of our absolute favourite kids books that would make for great Christmas gifts. As a speech and language therapist I may be slightly obsessed with books, early literacy skills and supporting the boys in becoming great story tellers!!! So in the week ahead I'm going to cover at least one book a day from our top ten list over on my stories!! I've also put together a blog post with the list and some details about each book! (Link in my Bio 📚) Happy Reading ❤️ #thetinyhumanlibrary . . . Another gorgeous shot of Luke, Andy & I from @littlethingsbymichaela . #lifewithtinyhumans #reading #books #stories #kids #earlyliteracy #bedtimestories #kidsbookshelf #tinylibrary #irishauthors #speechandlanguage #irishigers #irishblogger #mummyblogger #ipbig #discoverunder5k #momof3 #momlifeisthebestlife #readingtime #breastfeeding #breastfeedingmom #multitasking #booklovers #bookworms #christmasgiftideas #christmasbooks #christmaswishlist
  • -NO REST FOR THE WITH KID- This little fella is not the only one yawning his way through this week. But everyone knows that sleep is for the weak. When you become a parent you soon realise how little sleep you actually need to function! But it's Friday!!! So here's to a weekend of rest and tranquility - oh wait I have kids so the day of the week is irrelevant! 😂 . Another beautiful shot from our session with @littlethingsbymichaela - she has an incredible November offer on sessions that would make a great Christmas gift 👌 . #lifewithtinyhumans #tired #tiredness #friday #fridayfeeling #blackandwhitephotography #childhoodphotography #lifestylephotography #newbie #newborn #3weeksold #babynumber3 #parentingtheshitoutoflife #parentlife #parenting #baby #mama #mom #motherhood #motherhoodunplugged #honestmotherhood #son #ipbig #irishblogger #irishigers #creatorsie #discoverunder5k
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    -NO REST FOR THE WITH KID- This little fella is not the only one yawning his way through this week. But everyone knows that sleep is for the weak. When you become a parent you soon realise how little sleep you actually need to function! But it's Friday!!! So here's to a weekend of rest and tranquility - oh wait I have kids so the day of the week is irrelevant! 😂 . Another beautiful shot from our session with @littlethingsbymichaela - she has an incredible November offer on sessions that would make a great Christmas gift 👌 . #lifewithtinyhumans #tired #tiredness #friday #fridayfeeling #blackandwhitephotography #childhoodphotography #lifestylephotography #newbie #newborn #3weeksold #babynumber3 #parentingtheshitoutoflife #parentlife #parenting #baby #mama #mom #motherhood #motherhoodunplugged #honestmotherhood #son #ipbig #irishblogger #irishigers #creatorsie #discoverunder5k
  • -TWINKLE TWINKLE- This pair trying to look angelic in their new PJs so they can wangle a treat out of us before bed 😇🌟 Olly didn't nap today because of an accidental danger nap in the car earlier (#parentingfail). When we miss naps in our house, instead of getting tired the boys go insane in the membrane! He was like a baby who had eaten 4 packets of skittles, washed down with a can of red bull! The tornado has now crashed into his cot so we can now commence the clean up operation and debrief #neveragain #passthewine . Anyone else fear the wrath of the danger nap?? . . #lifewithtinyhumans #starstar #twinkletwinkle #newpjs #pyjamas #pajamas #brothers #butterwouldntmelt #twinning #chalkandcheese #crazykids #brotherlylove #crazytoddler #wineoclock #parentingtheshitoutoflife #destructionderby #bestfriends #nonap #dangernap #irishmom #irishigers #ipbig #irishblogger #boymom #momof3 #momofboys #discoverunder5k
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    -TWINKLE TWINKLE- This pair trying to look angelic in their new PJs so they can wangle a treat out of us before bed 😇🌟 Olly didn't nap today because of an accidental danger nap in the car earlier (#parentingfail). When we miss naps in our house, instead of getting tired the boys go insane in the membrane! He was like a baby who had eaten 4 packets of skittles, washed down with a can of red bull! The tornado has now crashed into his cot so we can now commence the clean up operation and debrief #neveragain #passthewine . Anyone else fear the wrath of the danger nap?? . . #lifewithtinyhumans #starstar #twinkletwinkle #newpjs #pyjamas #pajamas #brothers #butterwouldntmelt #twinning #chalkandcheese #crazykids #brotherlylove #crazytoddler #wineoclock #parentingtheshitoutoflife #destructionderby #bestfriends #nonap #dangernap #irishmom #irishigers #ipbig #irishblogger #boymom #momof3 #momofboys #discoverunder5k
  • -ALL HANDS ON DECK- It's been a busy and chaotic few weeks but with Luke back in playschool this week there's a sniff of routine in the air. I'm not sure how I forgot just how much newborns feed! Getting anything done is near impossible, but I'm trying to remind myself that keeping the tiniest human alive is probably enough to be getting on with! Olly's hand holding obsession is showing no signs of easing up and he is now commited to holding baby Andy's hand for about 60% of the day regardless of what he's doing! Olly's not the kind of kid you negotiate with, so I'm just rolling with it 🙈😂🤝 . . #lifewithtinyhumans #newbie #newborn #newbornsquish #breastfeeding #normalizebreastfeeding #breastfeedingmom #brothers #bros #iwannaholdyourhand #handholding #bigbrother #ipbig #irishigers #irishblogger #discoverunder5k #momswithcameras #momswhoclick #motherhood #motherhoodunplugged #boymom #motherofboys #momof3 #routine #momlife #momlifeisthebestlife #childhoodphotography
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    -ALL HANDS ON DECK- It's been a busy and chaotic few weeks but with Luke back in playschool this week there's a sniff of routine in the air. I'm not sure how I forgot just how much newborns feed! Getting anything done is near impossible, but I'm trying to remind myself that keeping the tiniest human alive is probably enough to be getting on with! Olly's hand holding obsession is showing no signs of easing up and he is now commited to holding baby Andy's hand for about 60% of the day regardless of what he's doing! Olly's not the kind of kid you negotiate with, so I'm just rolling with it 🙈😂🤝 . . #lifewithtinyhumans #newbie #newborn #newbornsquish #breastfeeding #normalizebreastfeeding #breastfeedingmom #brothers #bros #iwannaholdyourhand #handholding #bigbrother #ipbig #irishigers #irishblogger #discoverunder5k #momswithcameras #momswhoclick #motherhood #motherhoodunplugged #boymom #motherofboys #momof3 #routine #momlife #momlifeisthebestlife #childhoodphotography
  • -LITTLE THINGS- I've finally gotten around to putting together a blog post about our incredible photo session a couple of weeks back with @littlethingsbymichaela. Michaela captured some really personal and special moments of Michael and I with the boys which I absolutely adore. Novel to be on the other side of the camera for once and lovely to have someone capturing little moments in the comfort of our own home. For a look at some more of the shots and details of Michaela's fantastic November special offer, the link is my bio. 📸💕 . . #lifewithtinyhumans #littlethingsbymichaela #collab #dublinphotography #irishmums #newborn #photosession #lifestylephotography #christmasgiftideas #christmasgifts #momswhoclick #momswithcameras #everydaymoments #ipbig #irishblogger #discoverunder5k #childhoodphotography #candid #candidchildhood #motherhood #motherofboys #boymom #motherof3 #kiss #brother #sons #brotherhood #bigbrother #littlebrother #bigandlittle
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    -LITTLE THINGS- I've finally gotten around to putting together a blog post about our incredible photo session a couple of weeks back with @littlethingsbymichaela. Michaela captured some really personal and special moments of Michael and I with the boys which I absolutely adore. Novel to be on the other side of the camera for once and lovely to have someone capturing little moments in the comfort of our own home. For a look at some more of the shots and details of Michaela's fantastic November special offer, the link is my bio. 📸💕 . . #lifewithtinyhumans #littlethingsbymichaela #collab #dublinphotography #irishmums #newborn #photosession #lifestylephotography #christmasgiftideas #christmasgifts #momswhoclick #momswithcameras #everydaymoments #ipbig #irishblogger #discoverunder5k #childhoodphotography #candid #candidchildhood #motherhood #motherofboys #boymom #motherof3 #kiss #brother #sons #brotherhood #bigbrother #littlebrother #bigandlittle
  • -SPOT THE REAL SUPERHERO- You know that saying 'it takes a village' - Well meet our chief - she's the hero in this picture without the cape. She doesn't need one on account of being the kind of hero, who quietly saves us on the daily and then plays it down. Without her I'm pretty sure I'd get very little done and she's making the transition from 2-3 boys so much more manageable! So here's to this legendary Grandma extroidinaire! Thank you for being such an important part of our day to day lives - you're one in a billion 😉❤️💕 . . #lifewithtinyhumans #superheroes #buzzlightyear #superman #grandma #ittakesavillage #mytribe #ourgang #squadgoals #parentingtheshitoutoflife #parenting #grandparents #boys #boymom #motherof3 #motherofboys #ipbig #irishblogger #parentingblogger #grateful #gratitude #familylife #family #discoverunder5k #mama #momandme
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    -SPOT THE REAL SUPERHERO- You know that saying 'it takes a village' - Well meet our chief - she's the hero in this picture without the cape. She doesn't need one on account of being the kind of hero, who quietly saves us on the daily and then plays it down. Without her I'm pretty sure I'd get very little done and she's making the transition from 2-3 boys so much more manageable! So here's to this legendary Grandma extroidinaire! Thank you for being such an important part of our day to day lives - you're one in a billion 😉❤️💕 . . #lifewithtinyhumans #superheroes #buzzlightyear #superman #grandma #ittakesavillage #mytribe #ourgang #squadgoals #parentingtheshitoutoflife #parenting #grandparents #boys #boymom #motherof3 #motherofboys #ipbig #irishblogger #parentingblogger #grateful #gratitude #familylife #family #discoverunder5k #mama #momandme
  • -WILD WEEKEND AHEAD- Grandma has left the building and I'm headed into the weekend with three wildlings who will invariably try to break me 😂🤗 This week has taught me about the realities of 3 boys, 3 and under. It's beautifully chaotic. Overwhelming at times and getting a minute to do just about anything is out of the question. I won't lie, it has been intense. But reminding myself of how short this time is and how realistically there's no place I'd rather be. I only have to glance at Luke to remind myself how fast it all goes by. So here's to a weekend of utter mayhem! 🙈🙌😝 . . #lifewithtinyhumans #momof3 #boymom #newborn #wildlings #thekidsarealright #mayhem #chaos #partyoffive #mytribe #weekendvibes #weekendfeels #lifewithanewborn #lifewithboys #breastfeeding #breastfeedingmum #botanicgardens #dublinlife #cityliving #newroutine #ipbig #irishmammy #irishigers #crazykids #momlifeisthebestlife #momlife #discoverunder5k #honestmotherhood #motherhoodunplugged
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    -WILD WEEKEND AHEAD- Grandma has left the building and I'm headed into the weekend with three wildlings who will invariably try to break me 😂🤗 This week has taught me about the realities of 3 boys, 3 and under. It's beautifully chaotic. Overwhelming at times and getting a minute to do just about anything is out of the question. I won't lie, it has been intense. But reminding myself of how short this time is and how realistically there's no place I'd rather be. I only have to glance at Luke to remind myself how fast it all goes by. So here's to a weekend of utter mayhem! 🙈🙌😝 . . #lifewithtinyhumans #momof3 #boymom #newborn #wildlings #thekidsarealright #mayhem #chaos #partyoffive #mytribe #weekendvibes #weekendfeels #lifewithanewborn #lifewithboys #breastfeeding #breastfeedingmum #botanicgardens #dublinlife #cityliving #newroutine #ipbig #irishmammy #irishigers #crazykids #momlifeisthebestlife #momlife #discoverunder5k #honestmotherhood #motherhoodunplugged
  • -JUST THE TWO OF US- The lovely Michaela from @littlethingsbymichaela captured this moment of Andy and I last week and it's giving me all of the feels - just look at his little face! We had such a relaxed afternoon at home where Michaela captured some amazing shots of the chaos and love that is life with 3 boys. She clicked away as we chatted and the boys played. I don't know what I expected but the moments she captured are so real and a true snapshot of our everyday - and all the craziness it entails! It was lovely to get the opportunity to be on the other side of the camera for a change - and yes you know I'm giving his head a sneaky sniff, beacause you know, baby smell! 👃🤗❤️ . . #lifewithtinyhumans #littlethingsbymichaela #collab #2weeksold #irishphotographer #lifestylenewbornphotography #creatorsie #childhoodphotography #candidchildhood #childhoodunplugged #irishmom #irishigers #irishmammy #theselittlemoments #sniff #thaybabysmell #babyboy #newborn #newbornsquish #discoverunder5k #ipbig #irishblogger #photography #oureverdaymoments #loveis #momlife #momof3 #boymom
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    -JUST THE TWO OF US- The lovely Michaela from @littlethingsbymichaela captured this moment of Andy and I last week and it's giving me all of the feels - just look at his little face! We had such a relaxed afternoon at home where Michaela captured some amazing shots of the chaos and love that is life with 3 boys. She clicked away as we chatted and the boys played. I don't know what I expected but the moments she captured are so real and a true snapshot of our everyday - and all the craziness it entails! It was lovely to get the opportunity to be on the other side of the camera for a change - and yes you know I'm giving his head a sneaky sniff, beacause you know, baby smell! 👃🤗❤️ . . #lifewithtinyhumans #littlethingsbymichaela #collab #2weeksold #irishphotographer #lifestylenewbornphotography #creatorsie #childhoodphotography #candidchildhood #childhoodunplugged #irishmom #irishigers #irishmammy #theselittlemoments #sniff #thaybabysmell #babyboy #newborn #newbornsquish #discoverunder5k #ipbig #irishblogger #photography #oureverdaymoments #loveis #momlife #momof3 #boymom
  • -BEDTIME BANTER- I’m not sure about you, but bedtime is a sacred time in our house and by the time 7pm rolls around, I’m usually nothing short of broken! Since Andy's arrival I can tell you the importance of sleep and routine isn’t lost on me!! Our wind down time starts about 6pm with the boys and involves lots of snuggles, books and quiet time. Needless to say when I visited @johnsonsbabyuk back in August, I was delighted to learn about their clinically proven routine to help babies sleep better. Anything that involves additional sleep quickly gets my attention! Bath, gentle massage & quiet time – simple! The boys absolutely love a bath before bed and I do always feel it brings a total sense of calm (which I thoroughly enjoy). Though it’s not possible to fit a bath in everyday, I always manage a mini massage when putting on our PJ’s which they both love. So the boys will be happy to see more bath times on the horizon, and I’ll be happy to be rewarded with a little additional sleepy time! #ad #johnsonsambassadors . . What bedtime rituals do you have in your house? Anything you swear by for a good nights sleep? . . #lifewithtinyhumans #mumsofisntagram #honestmotherhood #bathtime #honestmotherhood #livethelittlethings #childhoodunplugged #momswithcameras #momswhoclick #discoverunder5k #oureverydaymoments #raisinghappykids #myhappycapture #mumof2 #mumofboys #ipbig #irishparentingblogger #ukparentingblogger #bedtimeroutine #bedtime #bedtimerituals
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    -BEDTIME BANTER- I’m not sure about you, but bedtime is a sacred time in our house and by the time 7pm rolls around, I’m usually nothing short of broken! Since Andy's arrival I can tell you the importance of sleep and routine isn’t lost on me!! Our wind down time starts about 6pm with the boys and involves lots of snuggles, books and quiet time. Needless to say when I visited @johnsonsbabyuk back in August, I was delighted to learn about their clinically proven routine to help babies sleep better. Anything that involves additional sleep quickly gets my attention! Bath, gentle massage & quiet time – simple! The boys absolutely love a bath before bed and I do always feel it brings a total sense of calm (which I thoroughly enjoy). Though it’s not possible to fit a bath in everyday, I always manage a mini massage when putting on our PJ’s which they both love. So the boys will be happy to see more bath times on the horizon, and I’ll be happy to be rewarded with a little additional sleepy time! #ad #johnsonsambassadors . . What bedtime rituals do you have in your house? Anything you swear by for a good nights sleep? . . #lifewithtinyhumans #mumsofisntagram #honestmotherhood #bathtime #honestmotherhood #livethelittlethings #childhoodunplugged #momswithcameras #momswhoclick #discoverunder5k #oureverydaymoments #raisinghappykids #myhappycapture #mumof2 #mumofboys #ipbig #irishparentingblogger #ukparentingblogger #bedtimeroutine #bedtime #bedtimerituals
  • -THE SPOOKY BOTANIC GARDENS- So we managed it this morning - a car outing with 3 boys, and 3 car seats! A trip to the Botanics followed by the GPs for Andy's 2 week check. Nailed it - apart from Olly deciding to sit in a puddle for the craic and Andy pooing on our lovely nurse! If you haven't already, get yourself to the Botanic gardens to see their spooky Halloween display and painted pumpkin collection - the boys absolutely loved it! Also it's free! Who doesn't love something for nothing 👌🙌🌴🌷🌿 Swipe across to see some of the incredible displays! . . #lifewithtinyhumans #botanicgarden #dublindaysout #midtermbreak #halfterm #outandabout #3boys #boymom #momof3 #halloween #pumpkins #autumn #autumnal #autumnfels #familydaysout #funinthegarden #cityliving #oureverdaymoments #adventure #discoverunder5k #dublinmydarling #dublinireland #dublinmum #ipbig #ukparentingblogger #irishigers
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    -THE SPOOKY BOTANIC GARDENS- So we managed it this morning - a car outing with 3 boys, and 3 car seats! A trip to the Botanics followed by the GPs for Andy's 2 week check. Nailed it - apart from Olly deciding to sit in a puddle for the craic and Andy pooing on our lovely nurse! If you haven't already, get yourself to the Botanic gardens to see their spooky Halloween display and painted pumpkin collection - the boys absolutely loved it! Also it's free! Who doesn't love something for nothing 👌🙌🌴🌷🌿 Swipe across to see some of the incredible displays! . . #lifewithtinyhumans #botanicgarden #dublindaysout #midtermbreak #halfterm #outandabout #3boys #boymom #momof3 #halloween #pumpkins #autumn #autumnal #autumnfels #familydaysout #funinthegarden #cityliving #oureverdaymoments #adventure #discoverunder5k #dublinmydarling #dublinireland #dublinmum #ipbig #ukparentingblogger #irishigers
  • -BLOOPER REEL- Here's a true look at Instagram vs. Reality 😂😂 Love this weeks #octoberphotochallenge from @katieinthecountry Getting the perfect Instagram shot is often easier said than done! Love this shot of my 'little pumpkin' Olly from this day last year! This picture perfectly encapsulates how much I torture my kids 🙈😁 Swipe for the finished product, no doubt achieved through bribery and weird dance moves on my part to spark a smile! #sorrynotsorry . . #lifewithtinyhumans #mondaymammy #bloopers #instagramvsreality #keepingitreal #childhoodphotography #kidsofinstagram #thekidsarealright #irishmammy #irishmom #ipbig #flashback #throwback #1yearago #mylittlepumpkin #torture #discoveryunder5k #irishblogger #ukparentingblogger #boymom #momof3 #halloween #costume #pumpkin
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    -BLOOPER REEL- Here's a true look at Instagram vs. Reality 😂😂 Love this weeks #octoberphotochallenge from @katieinthecountry Getting the perfect Instagram shot is often easier said than done! Love this shot of my 'little pumpkin' Olly from this day last year! This picture perfectly encapsulates how much I torture my kids 🙈😁 Swipe for the finished product, no doubt achieved through bribery and weird dance moves on my part to spark a smile! #sorrynotsorry . . #lifewithtinyhumans #mondaymammy #bloopers #instagramvsreality #keepingitreal #childhoodphotography #kidsofinstagram #thekidsarealright #irishmammy #irishmom #ipbig #flashback #throwback #1yearago #mylittlepumpkin #torture #discoveryunder5k #irishblogger #ukparentingblogger #boymom #momof3 #halloween #costume #pumpkin
  • -MY KNIGHT IN PLASTIC ARMOUR- I feel like I went to sleep one night and woke up and all of a sudden Luke was a 'kid'. Toddler and preschooler no more. He's really upped his game since Andy arrived - grabbing nappies, running to the wash basket. He's a trooper - because having a new person in the mix can't be easy - but he has taken it all in his stride - he's only bloody three!! Here's to you Luke, thank you for continuing to grow up into an absolute little legend 🙌👌💕 . . #lifewithtinyhumans #lifeincolour #knight #halloween #dressup #costume #hobbyhorse #bigboy #threeyearsold #firstborn #boymom #momof3 #thisguy #mylove #ipbig #dressup #kidsofinstagram #dublinlife #ukparentingblogger #irishigers #childhoodunplugged #growingup #honestmotherhood
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    -MY KNIGHT IN PLASTIC ARMOUR- I feel like I went to sleep one night and woke up and all of a sudden Luke was a 'kid'. Toddler and preschooler no more. He's really upped his game since Andy arrived - grabbing nappies, running to the wash basket. He's a trooper - because having a new person in the mix can't be easy - but he has taken it all in his stride - he's only bloody three!! Here's to you Luke, thank you for continuing to grow up into an absolute little legend 🙌👌💕 . . #lifewithtinyhumans #lifeincolour #knight #halloween #dressup #costume #hobbyhorse #bigboy #threeyearsold #firstborn #boymom #momof3 #thisguy #mylove #ipbig #dressup #kidsofinstagram #dublinlife #ukparentingblogger #irishigers #childhoodunplugged #growingup #honestmotherhood
  • -LET THEM EAT CAKE- And let them eat it we did. How fab is Olly's beautiful cake from the amazingly talented @sugarandbunting Needless to say it was gobbled up and was absolutely delicious! Such a gorgeous addition to our Zoo themed celebrations! . . #lifewithtinyhumans #birthdaycake #2yearsold #birthday #birthdaycelebration #cake #cakegoals #2 #macarons #meringue #biscuit #leafy #dreamcake #party #zoothemedparty#ipbig #irishmom #momof3 #discoverunder5k
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    -LET THEM EAT CAKE- And let them eat it we did. How fab is Olly's beautiful cake from the amazingly talented @sugarandbunting Needless to say it was gobbled up and was absolutely delicious! Such a gorgeous addition to our Zoo themed celebrations! . . #lifewithtinyhumans #birthdaycake #2yearsold #birthday #birthdaycelebration #cake #cakegoals #2 #macarons #meringue #biscuit #leafy #dreamcake #party #zoothemedparty#ipbig #irishmom #momof3 #discoverunder5k
  • -AND THEN YOU WERE 2- This time 2 years ago we welcomed this lovable rogue. His willful charm and cheeky grin have been melting our hearts ever since. Happy Birthday to our blonde bombshell (whose likely to go off at any second 🤣) - life would be far too predictable without you ❤️😍💕 . . #lifewithtinyhumans #olly #happybirthday #2yearsold #myboy #secondborn #octoberbaby #middlechild #birthdayboy #birthday #balloons #animalparty #happyhead #momlife #momlifeisthebestlife #momof3 #balloonsarelife #ipbig #toddlersofig #ukparentingblogger #irishblogger #partytime
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    -AND THEN YOU WERE 2- This time 2 years ago we welcomed this lovable rogue. His willful charm and cheeky grin have been melting our hearts ever since. Happy Birthday to our blonde bombshell (whose likely to go off at any second 🤣) - life would be far too predictable without you ❤️😍💕 . . #lifewithtinyhumans #olly #happybirthday #2yearsold #myboy #secondborn #octoberbaby #middlechild #birthdayboy #birthday #balloons #animalparty #happyhead #momlife #momlifeisthebestlife #momof3 #balloonsarelife #ipbig #toddlersofig #ukparentingblogger #irishblogger #partytime
  • -BLOG AWARDS 2018- After a wild night on the town last night with a ravenous newborn waiting in the wings (along with my superstar of a Mom!)I was absolutely delighted to bring home the Silver in Best Parenting Blog at the @theblogawards Little did I know a year ago when I started Life With Tiny Humans just how far I would come and how many amazing people I would meet along the way. So lovely to meet lots of fellow bloggers and get dressed if only for a few hours 😂 October 2018 you have been kind to me! Now to get ready for this guys 2nd birthday party tomorrow!! Let the celebrations continue!!!! All of the Friday feels today 🙌🙌💕 . . #lifewithtinyhumans #bloggerlife #blogawardsireland #bloggies18 #silver #proud #thrilledwiththewin #discoverunder5k #ipbig #silverbadge #ukparentingblogger #irishblogger #mummyblogger #hurray #birthdayboy #celebration #friday #happyfriday #motherhoodrising #momboss #dublinblogger
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    -BLOG AWARDS 2018- After a wild night on the town last night with a ravenous newborn waiting in the wings (along with my superstar of a Mom!)I was absolutely delighted to bring home the Silver in Best Parenting Blog at the @theblogawards Little did I know a year ago when I started Life With Tiny Humans just how far I would come and how many amazing people I would meet along the way. So lovely to meet lots of fellow bloggers and get dressed if only for a few hours 😂 October 2018 you have been kind to me! Now to get ready for this guys 2nd birthday party tomorrow!! Let the celebrations continue!!!! All of the Friday feels today 🙌🙌💕 . . #lifewithtinyhumans #bloggerlife #blogawardsireland #bloggies18 #silver #proud #thrilledwiththewin #discoverunder5k #ipbig #silverbadge #ukparentingblogger #irishblogger #mummyblogger #hurray #birthdayboy #celebration #friday #happyfriday #motherhoodrising #momboss #dublinblogger
  • -LEAVES AT LAST- I absolutely love October, but this year all our usual fun and traditions have taken a back seat on account of anxiously waiting and then welcoming baby Andy! (which in fairness was slightly exciting/more important!!!) So today we finally got to crunch in some leaves, and collect some Autumn treasures 🍁🍂🍃I've a full line up of activities for next week when Luke is off or preschool not to mention Olly's 2nd birthday at the weekend! Time to lap up the last of October 🎃🎉🎂🎈 . . #lifewithtinyhumans #autumn #autumnal #leaves #leafy #citycentre #dublin #dublinlife #dublinmydarling #marlboroughstreet #makingmemories #octoberfeels #octoberfun #brothers #myboys #holdinghands #siblings #brotherlylove #discoverunder5k #momlife #ipbig #momof3 #irishigers #ukparentingblogger #irishblogger #irishmammy #childhoodphotography #oureverdaymoments
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    -LEAVES AT LAST- I absolutely love October, but this year all our usual fun and traditions have taken a back seat on account of anxiously waiting and then welcoming baby Andy! (which in fairness was slightly exciting/more important!!!) So today we finally got to crunch in some leaves, and collect some Autumn treasures 🍁🍂🍃I've a full line up of activities for next week when Luke is off or preschool not to mention Olly's 2nd birthday at the weekend! Time to lap up the last of October 🎃🎉🎂🎈 . . #lifewithtinyhumans #autumn #autumnal #leaves #leafy #citycentre #dublin #dublinlife #dublinmydarling #marlboroughstreet #makingmemories #octoberfeels #octoberfun #brothers #myboys #holdinghands #siblings #brotherlylove #discoverunder5k #momlife #ipbig #momof3 #irishigers #ukparentingblogger #irishblogger #irishmammy #childhoodphotography #oureverdaymoments
  • -SUGAR SUGAR- Once upon a time there was a little boy, who got his hands on a bag of natural confectionery company jellies and went absolutely bat shit crazy. I mean new level insane, we're talking Tasmanian devil crazy. He's now gone for his nap, and we'll have to deal with the full effects of withdrawel when he wakes 😬😖 I knew there was a reason I was such a stickler about them avoiding shite for so long - I feel the pair of them aged me about 10 years in the last hour they're so high 😩🤪😵 . . #lifewithtinyhumans #sugarrush #sugar #sweets #kids #hyper #sugarcraze #blonde #blueeyedboy #almost2 #blondie #crazykids #wildkids #mytribe #familia #family #childhoodphotography #mylittleman #thisguy #secondborn #discoverunder5k #myboy #momlife #momof3 #boymom #ipbig #irishmammy #ukparentingblogger #irishigers
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    -SUGAR SUGAR- Once upon a time there was a little boy, who got his hands on a bag of natural confectionery company jellies and went absolutely bat shit crazy. I mean new level insane, we're talking Tasmanian devil crazy. He's now gone for his nap, and we'll have to deal with the full effects of withdrawel when he wakes 😬😖 I knew there was a reason I was such a stickler about them avoiding shite for so long - I feel the pair of them aged me about 10 years in the last hour they're so high 😩🤪😵 . . #lifewithtinyhumans #sugarrush #sugar #sweets #kids #hyper #sugarcraze #blonde #blueeyedboy #almost2 #blondie #crazykids #wildkids #mytribe #familia #family #childhoodphotography #mylittleman #thisguy #secondborn #discoverunder5k #myboy #momlife #momof3 #boymom #ipbig #irishmammy #ukparentingblogger #irishigers
  • -MOM UNIFORM- 🍂October Photo Challenge🍁For the last 4 years I've been putting clothes shopping on the long finger. I've been stuck in the mindset of 'ah sure what's the point in spending money on clothes, I'll be pregnant again soon' 😂🙈. As a result, when I'm with the boys it's jeans or leggings, t-shirts and converse. I really need to do some work on dressing more like a grown up but old habits die hard!🤔😁 It kind of sneaks up on you, the day you realise you're kids are better dressed and groomed than you are!! I do make a point of taking approximately 6 mins to myself every morning and put on my make up. When all else goes to shit, it always makes me feel a little more human and it's an important part of giving the world the impression 'I got this!' even when I really don't 😂🙌💪 @katieinthecountry #mondaymammy . . #lifewithtinyhumans #octoberphotochallenge #momlife #momuniform #instaireland #theirishman #ipbig #discoverunder5k #boymom #motherofboys #motherhoodunplugged #honestmotherhood #mothers #mothersunite #motherof3 #instagramvsreality #instamum #motherhoodthroughinstagram
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    -MOM UNIFORM- 🍂October Photo Challenge🍁For the last 4 years I've been putting clothes shopping on the long finger. I've been stuck in the mindset of 'ah sure what's the point in spending money on clothes, I'll be pregnant again soon' 😂🙈. As a result, when I'm with the boys it's jeans or leggings, t-shirts and converse. I really need to do some work on dressing more like a grown up but old habits die hard!🤔😁 It kind of sneaks up on you, the day you realise you're kids are better dressed and groomed than you are!! I do make a point of taking approximately 6 mins to myself every morning and put on my make up. When all else goes to shit, it always makes me feel a little more human and it's an important part of giving the world the impression 'I got this!' even when I really don't 😂🙌💪 @katieinthecountry #mondaymammy . . #lifewithtinyhumans #octoberphotochallenge #momlife #momuniform #instaireland #theirishman #ipbig #discoverunder5k #boymom #motherofboys #motherhoodunplugged #honestmotherhood #mothers #mothersunite #motherof3 #instagramvsreality #instamum #motherhoodthroughinstagram
  • -BIG BROTHER IS WATCHING- I'm not sure if I've captured it, but Luke can only be described as the gentle giant. He's infatuated, and scared of Andy all at once. Today he asked me if he could hold him - and then this moment nearly caused my heart to explode! ❤️ This week Luke has asked me a never ending list of Andy related questions - some of my favourites included: 'Would Andy be able to cross a bridge over water on his own' (incredibly specific and random - not sure where he came up with this one from) and 'How long will I have to wait for Andy to be able to do jigsaws?- will it be next week?' (Andy and I better start practicing jigsaws tonight 😂😂). . . #lifewithtinyhumans #bigbrother #littlebrother #gentlegiant #threenager #brothers #siblings #bigandlittle #newborn #1weekold #oureverdaymoments #thathair #allofthequestions #mytribe #myfamily #irishmammy #ipbig #pbloggers #ukparentingblogger #irishmom #discoverunder5k #momswhoclick #momswithcameras #myboys #makingmemories #myheartisfull
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    -BIG BROTHER IS WATCHING- I'm not sure if I've captured it, but Luke can only be described as the gentle giant. He's infatuated, and scared of Andy all at once. Today he asked me if he could hold him - and then this moment nearly caused my heart to explode! ❤️ This week Luke has asked me a never ending list of Andy related questions - some of my favourites included: 'Would Andy be able to cross a bridge over water on his own' (incredibly specific and random - not sure where he came up with this one from) and 'How long will I have to wait for Andy to be able to do jigsaws?- will it be next week?' (Andy and I better start practicing jigsaws tonight 😂😂). . . #lifewithtinyhumans #bigbrother #littlebrother #gentlegiant #threenager #brothers #siblings #bigandlittle #newborn #1weekold #oureverdaymoments #thathair #allofthequestions #mytribe #myfamily #irishmammy #ipbig #pbloggers #ukparentingblogger #irishmom #discoverunder5k #momswhoclick #momswithcameras #myboys #makingmemories #myheartisfull
  • -SUNRISE SUPRISE- One of the perks of being up at the crack of dawn and not getting any sleep?....watching this sunrise from bed! Good morning Dublin ❤️ . . #lifewithtinyhumans #sunrise #sunrisesky #sky #clouds #dublinsky #dublin #dublinmydarling #georgiandublin #redbrick #lifewithanewborn #viewfrommywindow #thisview #cityliving #allthecolours #lazymorning #sleepdeprived #weekendvibes #saturday #city #earlyrisers #momlife #discoverunder5k #p20pro #dublinskyline
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    -SUNRISE SUPRISE- One of the perks of being up at the crack of dawn and not getting any sleep?....watching this sunrise from bed! Good morning Dublin ❤️ . . #lifewithtinyhumans #sunrise #sunrisesky #sky #clouds #dublinsky #dublin #dublinmydarling #georgiandublin #redbrick #lifewithanewborn #viewfrommywindow #thisview #cityliving #allthecolours #lazymorning #sleepdeprived #weekendvibes #saturday #city #earlyrisers #momlife #discoverunder5k #p20pro #dublinskyline
  • -COUCH CHUMS- If anyone is looking for me I'll be lounging on the couch with a tiny human (who smells like heaven) attached to me for the foreseeable! I somehow forgot about the intensity of newborn feeding but also forgot how lovely it is to have an excuse to sit staring at this incredible little person I've created! (And binge watch Netflix...obvs!)😍 . . #lifewithtinyhumans #newborn #6daysold #babyandy #breastfeeding #myboy #teenytiny #netflix #normalizebreastfeeding #brelfie #clusterfeeding #couchbuddies #thesnuggleisreal #newbornbubble #babynumber3 #heshere #newpals #ipbig #irishblogger #momlife #motherof3 #boymom #motherhoodunplugged #discoverunder5k #irishmums #parenthood
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    -COUCH CHUMS- If anyone is looking for me I'll be lounging on the couch with a tiny human (who smells like heaven) attached to me for the foreseeable! I somehow forgot about the intensity of newborn feeding but also forgot how lovely it is to have an excuse to sit staring at this incredible little person I've created! (And binge watch Netflix...obvs!)😍 . . #lifewithtinyhumans #newborn #6daysold #babyandy #breastfeeding #myboy #teenytiny #netflix #normalizebreastfeeding #brelfie #clusterfeeding #couchbuddies #thesnuggleisreal #newbornbubble #babynumber3 #heshere #newpals #ipbig #irishblogger #momlife #motherof3 #boymom #motherhoodunplugged #discoverunder5k #irishmums #parenthood
  • -PUMPKIN PATCH KID- Is there anything funnier than your weird Ma lying you down beside a pile of pumpkins? Nope Andy, probably not! Getting our Halloween on today - no one is safe, not even this little squish! . . #lifewithtinyhumans #babyandy #octoberbaby #5daysold #pumpkinpatchkid #autumnal #autumnfeels #pumpkins #newborn #newbornsquish #newbie #babynumber3 #newkidontheblock #babyboy #thatsmile #cantcope #mylove #discoverunder5k #ipbig #iminlove #hislittleface #mytribe #babyboy #5dayspostpartum #heshere #halloween #halloweenbaby
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    -PUMPKIN PATCH KID- Is there anything funnier than your weird Ma lying you down beside a pile of pumpkins? Nope Andy, probably not! Getting our Halloween on today - no one is safe, not even this little squish! . . #lifewithtinyhumans #babyandy #octoberbaby #5daysold #pumpkinpatchkid #autumnal #autumnfeels #pumpkins #newborn #newbornsquish #newbie #babynumber3 #newkidontheblock #babyboy #thatsmile #cantcope #mylove #discoverunder5k #ipbig #iminlove #hislittleface #mytribe #babyboy #5dayspostpartum #heshere #halloween #halloweenbaby
  • -BEDTIME GIFT SET COMPETITION- Anyone else dreading the clocks going back as much as I am? It’s the fear of the unknown – hoping that you’re lovely bedtime routine will stand the test of time (quite literally). To soften the blow a little and help you out with the transition, I have two amazing @johnsonsbabyuk bedtime gift sets to give away to two of my followers. I can vouch for just how dreamy this range smells – and we absolutely love using it as part of our bedtime regimen. Each set includes Johnson’s Bedtime Bath, Johnson’s Bedtime Wash, Johnson’s Bedtime Lotion (my personal fave!), Johnson’s Bedtime Oil, an adorable bedtime waterproof book and baby socks! . To enter, simply tag another parent who is in need of a good nights sleep! #ad #johnsonsambassadors . The closing date for the competition is Friday 19th October @11am. Winners will be randomly selected and announced later that day! . . UK, ROI, and NI residents, 18+ only. Enter by 11.00am on 19/10/18. To participate, tag a fellow parent who needs a good nights sleep on this post. Prizes: 2 x JOHNSON’s® Bedtime Gift Sets (each set includes JOHNSON’S® Bedtime Bath, JOHNSON’S® Bedtime Wash, JOHNSON’S® Bedtime Lotion, JOHNSON’S® Bedtime Oil, Bedtime Waterproof Book, Baby socks). The 2 prize winners will be selected at random and contacted by @lifewithtinyhumans on 19/10/18. By entering the competition, winners give @lifewithtinyhumans permission to share your name, address and contact information with Johnson & Johnson Ltd for prize fulfilment purposes only. . . #lifewithtinyhumans #mumsofisntagram #honestmotherhood #bathtime #daylightsavings #bedtimeroutine #bedtime #bedtimerituals #honestmotherhood #livethelittlethings #childhoodunplugged #momswithcameras #momswhoclick #discoverunder5k #oureverydaymoments #raisinghappykids #myhappycapture #mumof3 #mumofboys #ipbig #irishparentingblogger #ukparentingblogger
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    -BEDTIME GIFT SET COMPETITION- Anyone else dreading the clocks going back as much as I am? It’s the fear of the unknown – hoping that you’re lovely bedtime routine will stand the test of time (quite literally). To soften the blow a little and help you out with the transition, I have two amazing @johnsonsbabyuk bedtime gift sets to give away to two of my followers. I can vouch for just how dreamy this range smells – and we absolutely love using it as part of our bedtime regimen. Each set includes Johnson’s Bedtime Bath, Johnson’s Bedtime Wash, Johnson’s Bedtime Lotion (my personal fave!), Johnson’s Bedtime Oil, an adorable bedtime waterproof book and baby socks! . To enter, simply tag another parent who is in need of a good nights sleep! #ad #johnsonsambassadors . The closing date for the competition is Friday 19th October @11am. Winners will be randomly selected and announced later that day! . . UK, ROI, and NI residents, 18+ only. Enter by 11.00am on 19/10/18. To participate, tag a fellow parent who needs a good nights sleep on this post. Prizes: 2 x JOHNSON’s® Bedtime Gift Sets (each set includes JOHNSON’S® Bedtime Bath, JOHNSON’S® Bedtime Wash, JOHNSON’S® Bedtime Lotion, JOHNSON’S® Bedtime Oil, Bedtime Waterproof Book, Baby socks). The 2 prize winners will be selected at random and contacted by @lifewithtinyhumans on 19/10/18. By entering the competition, winners give @lifewithtinyhumans permission to share your name, address and contact information with Johnson & Johnson Ltd for prize fulfilment purposes only. . . #lifewithtinyhumans #mumsofisntagram #honestmotherhood #bathtime #daylightsavings #bedtimeroutine #bedtime #bedtimerituals #honestmotherhood #livethelittlethings #childhoodunplugged #momswithcameras #momswhoclick #discoverunder5k #oureverydaymoments #raisinghappykids #myhappycapture #mumof3 #mumofboys #ipbig #irishparentingblogger #ukparentingblogger
  • -BIG BROTHERS- When you meet your new brother and want to immediately cop a feel just to make sure he's real! Olly thought he was a 'nice baby' and Luke wanted to know 'on what day he will open his eyes'. Three musketeers destined for divilment. May the odds be in my favour! 🙌😂😍 . . #lifewithtinyhumans #brothers #3brothers #thethreemusketeers #threeamigos #bestoffriends #newbaby #hospitalvisit #3rdbaby #babynumber3 #myloves #newbrother #motherofboys #brotherhood #honestmotherhood #motherhoodunplugged #worththewait #boymom #ipbig #discoverunder5k #allofthefeels #myheartisfull #newaddition #partyoffive #happymonday#rotundahospital
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    -BIG BROTHERS- When you meet your new brother and want to immediately cop a feel just to make sure he's real! Olly thought he was a 'nice baby' and Luke wanted to know 'on what day he will open his eyes'. Three musketeers destined for divilment. May the odds be in my favour! 🙌😂😍 . . #lifewithtinyhumans #brothers #3brothers #thethreemusketeers #threeamigos #bestoffriends #newbaby #hospitalvisit #3rdbaby #babynumber3 #myloves #newbrother #motherofboys #brotherhood #honestmotherhood #motherhoodunplugged #worththewait #boymom #ipbig #discoverunder5k #allofthefeels #myheartisfull #newaddition #partyoffive #happymonday#rotundahospital
  • -HEY I'M ANDY- Thanks you so much to everyone for all the well wishes and love. He's finally here after making us wait a bit!!! A long couple of days but once things got moving, it all seemed very quick! You were worth all the waiting little man. Andy O'Leary arrived last night (13/10/18) at 10.42pm, weighing in as the smallest of our boys at a 8lb6oz. He smells as good as he looks and I'm feeling great!💪❤️ . . #lifewithtinyhumans #babyandy #birthstories #birth #birthannouncement #newbaby #newarrival #babynumber3 #babyboy #finallyhere #worththewait #cutie #baby #octoberbaby #tinyhands #babybrother #thesnuggleisreal #newborn #newarrival #newaddition #discoverunder5k #newestfamilymember
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    -HEY I'M ANDY- Thanks you so much to everyone for all the well wishes and love. He's finally here after making us wait a bit!!! A long couple of days but once things got moving, it all seemed very quick! You were worth all the waiting little man. Andy O'Leary arrived last night (13/10/18) at 10.42pm, weighing in as the smallest of our boys at a 8lb6oz. He smells as good as he looks and I'm feeling great!💪❤️ . . #lifewithtinyhumans #babyandy #birthstories #birth #birthannouncement #newbaby #newarrival #babynumber3 #babyboy #finallyhere #worththewait #cutie #baby #octoberbaby #tinyhands #babybrother #thesnuggleisreal #newborn #newarrival #newaddition #discoverunder5k #newestfamilymember
  • -TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE INDUCTION- Twas the night before D-day and all through the house, The kids were both crazy, jumping high on the couch. Baby 3 still in situ with no sight or sign, no sniff of a hurry and taking his time. Tomorrow there could be five and not four, To think of the craic that we'll have with one more! So off we go now again hand in hand, And see if tomorrow will pan out as we've planned! #induction #inductionday . . #lifewithtinyhumans #babynumber3 #evictionnotice #weareready #pregnancylife #labour #birthstories #tbt #throwbackthursday #weddingthrowback #besties #handinhand #herewegoagain #twasthenightbefore #bringiton #thirdtimesacharum #honestmotherhood #motherhoodunplugged #excitement #hellobaby #octoberbaby #ourgrowingfamily #mytribe #discoverunder5k
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    -TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE INDUCTION- Twas the night before D-day and all through the house, The kids were both crazy, jumping high on the couch. Baby 3 still in situ with no sight or sign, no sniff of a hurry and taking his time. Tomorrow there could be five and not four, To think of the craic that we'll have with one more! So off we go now again hand in hand, And see if tomorrow will pan out as we've planned! #induction #inductionday . . #lifewithtinyhumans #babynumber3 #evictionnotice #weareready #pregnancylife #labour #birthstories #tbt #throwbackthursday #weddingthrowback #besties #handinhand #herewegoagain #twasthenightbefore #bringiton #thirdtimesacharum #honestmotherhood #motherhoodunplugged #excitement #hellobaby #octoberbaby #ourgrowingfamily #mytribe #discoverunder5k
  • -WE'RE READY- The time has come, this pair are tired of waiting and we are ready to get the newbie in position! Today I put together baby's @stokkebaby Tripp Trapp and the lads were beyond delighted! They are already busy planning where he'll sit at the table! It literally is the #chairforlife From the day they arrive home from hospital right through I'd be lost without ours! So to the littlest O'Leary, when you're good and ready, feel free to make an appearance 😘❤️ . . #lifewithtinyhumans #gifted #stokke #tripptrapp #chairforlife #babyready #thetimehascome #toddlers #threenager #excitement #babynumber3 #pregnancy #feeding #highchair #newborn #familylife #ourfamily #mytribe #ipbig #irishblogger #brothers #brotherlylove #siblings #discoverunder5k #momlife #parenthood #motherhood #twinning #turtledovelondon
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    -WE'RE READY- The time has come, this pair are tired of waiting and we are ready to get the newbie in position! Today I put together baby's @stokkebaby Tripp Trapp and the lads were beyond delighted! They are already busy planning where he'll sit at the table! It literally is the #chairforlife From the day they arrive home from hospital right through I'd be lost without ours! So to the littlest O'Leary, when you're good and ready, feel free to make an appearance 😘❤️ . . #lifewithtinyhumans #gifted #stokke #tripptrapp #chairforlife #babyready #thetimehascome #toddlers #threenager #excitement #babynumber3 #pregnancy #feeding #highchair #newborn #familylife #ourfamily #mytribe #ipbig #irishblogger #brothers #brotherlylove #siblings #discoverunder5k #momlife #parenthood #motherhood #twinning #turtledovelondon
  • -MENTAL HEALTH & ME- It's Mental Health Awareness Week. Little known fact about me is I battled an eating disorder in my early 20's. I'm quite open about it as I think it's an important thing to talk about.I spent a stint in hospital getting myself together, and figuring out how to move forward without my weight and appearance defining me. It was a dark time in my otherwise bright life when I felt I had lost control. I had become incredibly isolated carrying a secret about how I was truly feeling inside. Coming back from that was a long process and determination along with the support and intervention I needed meant I got to a point where I felt like Emma again. A year or so after leaving the hospital programme, I got engaged, then married and not long after got pregnant with Luke. Becoming a mother was the final step in me truly appreciating what an incredible machine my body is and finally allowed me to give it the credit and respect it deserves. I'm at a place now where I can look at my body, stretch marks and all and truly revel in just how marvellous it is! Mental health isn't always something we can see, but like our physical health is something we need to be mindful of. . . I've written a blog post on my personal experience of motherhood after an eating disorder. Link in Bio 💚 . #lifewithtinyhumans #mentalhealthawareness #breakthestigma #mymentalhealth #mentalhealthawarenessweek #eatingdisorder #mindyourmentalhealth #eatingdisorderawareness #motherhood #honestmotherhood #motherhoodunplugged #thisisme #happinessliveshere #takingstock #discoverunder5k #bulimia #anorexia #mentalhealth #recovery #momlife #mystory #mentalhealthireland #bodypositivity #iamwomanhearmeroar #breakthesilence #worldmentalhealthday
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    -MENTAL HEALTH & ME- It's Mental Health Awareness Week. Little known fact about me is I battled an eating disorder in my early 20's. I'm quite open about it as I think it's an important thing to talk about.I spent a stint in hospital getting myself together, and figuring out how to move forward without my weight and appearance defining me. It was a dark time in my otherwise bright life when I felt I had lost control. I had become incredibly isolated carrying a secret about how I was truly feeling inside. Coming back from that was a long process and determination along with the support and intervention I needed meant I got to a point where I felt like Emma again. A year or so after leaving the hospital programme, I got engaged, then married and not long after got pregnant with Luke. Becoming a mother was the final step in me truly appreciating what an incredible machine my body is and finally allowed me to give it the credit and respect it deserves. I'm at a place now where I can look at my body, stretch marks and all and truly revel in just how marvellous it is! Mental health isn't always something we can see, but like our physical health is something we need to be mindful of. . . I've written a blog post on my personal experience of motherhood after an eating disorder. Link in Bio 💚 . #lifewithtinyhumans #mentalhealthawareness #breakthestigma #mymentalhealth #mentalhealthawarenessweek #eatingdisorder #mindyourmentalhealth #eatingdisorderawareness #motherhood #honestmotherhood #motherhoodunplugged #thisisme #happinessliveshere #takingstock #discoverunder5k #bulimia #anorexia #mentalhealth #recovery #momlife #mystory #mentalhealthireland #bodypositivity #iamwomanhearmeroar #breakthesilence #worldmentalhealthday
  • -GET IN THE PICTURE MAMA- All too often I hide behind the lens and capture all the memories without being in the photos. This week @katieinthecountry is challenging us to get out from behind the camera! This photo was taken this day 3 years ago. My other half obviously managed to take it as he wasn't wrestling a second wild child from doing a runner at the time. These days, our time as a family can be chaotic and getting the opportunity to capture moments that include me seems impossible and unimportant. On the other hand, I do look back at our adventures and realise I'm in very few of the pictures. I want my boys to remember I was there. I want them to look back at photos of me in years to come in the thick of it with them, not just the designated photographer. So this challenge has been a wake up call, to grab whoever I can to snap a picture where I am included - even if it's only so we can all have a good laugh at some of my questionable fashion decisions in years to come 😂🙈👌 #mondaymammy #octoberphotochallenge . . #lifewithtinyhumans #momswhoclick #momswithcameras #beinthephoto #irishmom #makingmemories #capturingmoments #beinginthemoment #momlife #momlifeisthebestlife #honestmotherhood #momofboys #discoverunder5k #photography #dromolandcastle #ipbig #oureverdaymoments #irishblogger #getinthepicturemamas #600thpost
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    -GET IN THE PICTURE MAMA- All too often I hide behind the lens and capture all the memories without being in the photos. This week @katieinthecountry is challenging us to get out from behind the camera! This photo was taken this day 3 years ago. My other half obviously managed to take it as he wasn't wrestling a second wild child from doing a runner at the time. These days, our time as a family can be chaotic and getting the opportunity to capture moments that include me seems impossible and unimportant. On the other hand, I do look back at our adventures and realise I'm in very few of the pictures. I want my boys to remember I was there. I want them to look back at photos of me in years to come in the thick of it with them, not just the designated photographer. So this challenge has been a wake up call, to grab whoever I can to snap a picture where I am included - even if it's only so we can all have a good laugh at some of my questionable fashion decisions in years to come 😂🙈👌 #mondaymammy #octoberphotochallenge . . #lifewithtinyhumans #momswhoclick #momswithcameras #beinthephoto #irishmom #makingmemories #capturingmoments #beinginthemoment #momlife #momlifeisthebestlife #honestmotherhood #momofboys #discoverunder5k #photography #dromolandcastle #ipbig #oureverdaymoments #irishblogger #getinthepicturemamas #600thpost
  • -SHAMELESS SHELFIE- Olly and I spent ages today tidying the boys room and organising the book shelf. It's possible he's my spirit animal. He gets a kick out of tidying and organising and I'll be honest....it warms my soul 😂🙌❤️ . . #lifewithtinyhumans #cleanandtidy #boysbedroom #shelfie #bookshelves #kidsroom #homedecor #ourhome #organisation #happinessliveshere #interiordesign #homeinspiration #storage #tidy #clean #ipbig #myapprentice #cleanvibes #sunday #spiritanimal #mamaandson
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    -SHAMELESS SHELFIE- Olly and I spent ages today tidying the boys room and organising the book shelf. It's possible he's my spirit animal. He gets a kick out of tidying and organising and I'll be honest....it warms my soul 😂🙌❤️ . . #lifewithtinyhumans #cleanandtidy #boysbedroom #shelfie #bookshelves #kidsroom #homedecor #ourhome #organisation #happinessliveshere #interiordesign #homeinspiration #storage #tidy #clean #ipbig #myapprentice #cleanvibes #sunday #spiritanimal #mamaandson
  • -WHEN TWO BECAME ONE- One child down and we are genuinely shocked as to how easy it is with one 😂😂 Missing Luke terribly obvs, but this guy is so easy going when rolling solo! Himself and Luke were having the chats on the phone earlier, which would have made your heart melt ❤️. This messer is currently wedged between his Daddy and I, under a blanket wearing a grin from ear to ear - living that only child life 😂😂 Have you ever packed one of your kids of to Grandma & Granddad's for a weekend? I have to say, I'm enjoying it more than I thought I would! 🙌🙈😅 . . #lifewithtinyhumans #secondborn #onlychildlife #onechilddown #grandmashouse #kidsofinstagram #kidsstyle #kidsfashion #brotherlylove #brothers #smile #cutie #ipbig #irishblogger #discoverunder5k #heartbreaker #blondie #livinghisbestlife #wildweekend
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    -WHEN TWO BECAME ONE- One child down and we are genuinely shocked as to how easy it is with one 😂😂 Missing Luke terribly obvs, but this guy is so easy going when rolling solo! Himself and Luke were having the chats on the phone earlier, which would have made your heart melt ❤️. This messer is currently wedged between his Daddy and I, under a blanket wearing a grin from ear to ear - living that only child life 😂😂 Have you ever packed one of your kids of to Grandma & Granddad's for a weekend? I have to say, I'm enjoying it more than I thought I would! 🙌🙈😅 . . #lifewithtinyhumans #secondborn #onlychildlife #onechilddown #grandmashouse #kidsofinstagram #kidsstyle #kidsfashion #brotherlylove #brothers #smile #cutie #ipbig #irishblogger #discoverunder5k #heartbreaker #blondie #livinghisbestlife #wildweekend
  • -ADVENTURE AWAITS- This little man is headed off on an adventure tomorrow. His Grandma is bringing him west for the weekend all on his own, and he's coming back on the train. He is so feckin excited! Meanwhile Olly will be lapping up some Mommy/Daddy time this weekend. So half the chaos, 2:1 parent:child ratio, and some time to get my head in the game for the week ahead! 👌#winning . Also how amazing is this gorgeous @lankakade London bus! One of our faves, great toy for the Christmas wishlist 🚌❤️ . . #lifewithtinyhumans #adventuretime #bigkid #divideandconquer #adventureawaits #granmdashouse #lifeofathreeyearold #babycountdown #train #bus #car #lankakade #woodentoys #traditionaltoys #classictoys #londonbus #irishblogger #ipbig #westisbest #playtime #babynumber3 #38weekspregnant
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    -ADVENTURE AWAITS- This little man is headed off on an adventure tomorrow. His Grandma is bringing him west for the weekend all on his own, and he's coming back on the train. He is so feckin excited! Meanwhile Olly will be lapping up some Mommy/Daddy time this weekend. So half the chaos, 2:1 parent:child ratio, and some time to get my head in the game for the week ahead! 👌#winning . Also how amazing is this gorgeous @lankakade London bus! One of our faves, great toy for the Christmas wishlist 🚌❤️ . . #lifewithtinyhumans #adventuretime #bigkid #divideandconquer #adventureawaits #granmdashouse #lifeofathreeyearold #babycountdown #train #bus #car #lankakade #woodentoys #traditionaltoys #classictoys #londonbus #irishblogger #ipbig #westisbest #playtime #babynumber3 #38weekspregnant
  • -WAY BACK WHEN- I remember the day this photo was taken like it were yesterday! 2 years ago this week and my strained smile reminds me how uncomfortable I was 🙈 I was getting ready to make Luke a big brother and lapping up my last couple of weeks of him being a baby. Fast forward two years.... that same little boy was giving me a detailed description this evening of the machine in the Rotunda hospital that takes out the babies 😂😂 He also has plans to visit me and bring a present (which I soon found out will be a box of hot wheel cars). He might bring me a ball too but he's not sure yet 🤔. The difference a couple of years makes is more than a little scary - but I've enjoyed Luke's insights and perspective on pregnancy immensely 😂👌 . . #lifewithtinyhumans #throwback #2yearsago #pregnancylife #pregnancy #pregnancynumber3 #bigbrother #threenager #threeyearsold #son #momlife #momofboys #momlifeisthebestlife #discoverunder5k #mumsofinstagram #reminiscing #lookingback #howfarwevecome #firstborn #irishblogger #ipbig #parentingblogger #motherhoodunplugged #zoolife #zoo #dublinlife #dublinzoo #wellyweather #octoberfeels #readyfornumber3
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    -WAY BACK WHEN- I remember the day this photo was taken like it were yesterday! 2 years ago this week and my strained smile reminds me how uncomfortable I was 🙈 I was getting ready to make Luke a big brother and lapping up my last couple of weeks of him being a baby. Fast forward two years.... that same little boy was giving me a detailed description this evening of the machine in the Rotunda hospital that takes out the babies 😂😂 He also has plans to visit me and bring a present (which I soon found out will be a box of hot wheel cars). He might bring me a ball too but he's not sure yet 🤔. The difference a couple of years makes is more than a little scary - but I've enjoyed Luke's insights and perspective on pregnancy immensely 😂👌 . . #lifewithtinyhumans #throwback #2yearsago #pregnancylife #pregnancy #pregnancynumber3 #bigbrother #threenager #threeyearsold #son #momlife #momofboys #momlifeisthebestlife #discoverunder5k #mumsofinstagram #reminiscing #lookingback #howfarwevecome #firstborn #irishblogger #ipbig #parentingblogger #motherhoodunplugged #zoolife #zoo #dublinlife #dublinzoo #wellyweather #octoberfeels #readyfornumber3
  • -HUMPDAYCHIC- All about the self-styljng these days, and frankly I think he nailed it 👌 . . #lifewithtinyhumans #whatiworetoday #whatiworewednesday #pride #geekchic #thekidsgotstyle #happyhumpday #23monthsold #blondie #discoverunder5k #irishparentingblogger #irishblogger #sunglasses #rainbow #lifeincolour #thislittleguy #smile #goodforthesoul #oureverydaymoments #momswhoclick #momlife #kidsofinstagram
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    -HUMPDAYCHIC- All about the self-styljng these days, and frankly I think he nailed it 👌 . . #lifewithtinyhumans #whatiworetoday #whatiworewednesday #pride #geekchic #thekidsgotstyle #happyhumpday #23monthsold #blondie #discoverunder5k #irishparentingblogger #irishblogger #sunglasses #rainbow #lifeincolour #thislittleguy #smile #goodforthesoul #oureverydaymoments #momswhoclick #momlife #kidsofinstagram
  • -BYE BYE- Some mornings it can be a struggle to get out the door. Anyone with kids is now giving me the 'ah ha, you know it sister' nod. By the time we're over the threshold I'm ratty, and discombobulated and frankly need to take a minute I don't have, to get my shit together. What time we get up is irrelevant, someone invariably poos themselves or drops a full cup of water down themselves requiring a complete costume change. Sometimes the odds are not in your favour. Yesterday morning I was faffing outside the house, and Luke took my hand (which was frantically rooting in the buggy at the time) and said 'Mommy, I'm going to miss you so much when I'm in school and we say 'bye' but today is going to be a great day' - Like seriously kid, where did you get this insight? It's like he knows what to say to make me cop on to myself! It was a mic drop moment on his part. I calmed down instantly gave him a hug and thanked him for being a legend! . . #lifewithtinyhumans #wisewords #byebye #threenager #threeyearsold #calmdown #mornings #toddlers #tryingtoleavethehouse #turtledovelondon #discoverunder5k #motherhood #perspective #honestmotherhood #wisebeyondhisyears #son #mommmy #greatday #micdrop #ipbig #irishigers #irishblogger
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    -BYE BYE- Some mornings it can be a struggle to get out the door. Anyone with kids is now giving me the 'ah ha, you know it sister' nod. By the time we're over the threshold I'm ratty, and discombobulated and frankly need to take a minute I don't have, to get my shit together. What time we get up is irrelevant, someone invariably poos themselves or drops a full cup of water down themselves requiring a complete costume change. Sometimes the odds are not in your favour. Yesterday morning I was faffing outside the house, and Luke took my hand (which was frantically rooting in the buggy at the time) and said 'Mommy, I'm going to miss you so much when I'm in school and we say 'bye' but today is going to be a great day' - Like seriously kid, where did you get this insight? It's like he knows what to say to make me cop on to myself! It was a mic drop moment on his part. I calmed down instantly gave him a hug and thanked him for being a legend! . . #lifewithtinyhumans #wisewords #byebye #threenager #threeyearsold #calmdown #mornings #toddlers #tryingtoleavethehouse #turtledovelondon #discoverunder5k #motherhood #perspective #honestmotherhood #wisebeyondhisyears #son #mommmy #greatday #micdrop #ipbig #irishigers #irishblogger
  • -HELLO, IS IT ME YOUR LOOKING FOR?- I'm Emma.I'm 30. I'm a mother to two incredible little boys, married to a man I met on a school tour when I was 16! I work part time as a speech and language therapist, though kicked off my maternity leave last week! Currently patiently awaiting the arrival of baby number 3. I write a blog when I can and take hundreds of photos a week because I love capturing moments in time that I can hold onto. I can be stubborn and opinionated, but on the whole I think I'm pretty kind 🙈 I have no filter, and have a tendency to try and get a laugh out of people. I'm an open book and will talk about anything. Motherhood is the most amazing but exhausting, scary and frustrating thing I have ever experienced. Being 'Mommy' is everything but somedays I struggle with everybody needing me. Somedays I'm a mothering mastermind and others a mothering mess. I'm a sharer of feelings and shedder of tears. Blue cheese makes my heart sing and red wine warms my soul. I have a lot I want to do in life, and I'm determined I'm going to do it. I'm Emma, I'm a 30, I'm a Mom and so much more 💪 . Thank you @katieinthecountry for organising #mondaymammy #octoberphotochallenge A lovely excuse to step out from behind the camera 😘 (albeit at 8 O'clock when it's dark and impossible to take a photo 😂😂) . . #lifewithtinyhumans #mama #mom #motherhood #motherhoodunplugged #realmotherhood #imamom #parenthood #momswhoclick
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    -HELLO, IS IT ME YOUR LOOKING FOR?- I'm Emma.I'm 30. I'm a mother to two incredible little boys, married to a man I met on a school tour when I was 16! I work part time as a speech and language therapist, though kicked off my maternity leave last week! Currently patiently awaiting the arrival of baby number 3. I write a blog when I can and take hundreds of photos a week because I love capturing moments in time that I can hold onto. I can be stubborn and opinionated, but on the whole I think I'm pretty kind 🙈 I have no filter, and have a tendency to try and get a laugh out of people. I'm an open book and will talk about anything. Motherhood is the most amazing but exhausting, scary and frustrating thing I have ever experienced. Being 'Mommy' is everything but somedays I struggle with everybody needing me. Somedays I'm a mothering mastermind and others a mothering mess. I'm a sharer of feelings and shedder of tears. Blue cheese makes my heart sing and red wine warms my soul. I have a lot I want to do in life, and I'm determined I'm going to do it. I'm Emma, I'm a 30, I'm a Mom and so much more 💪 . Thank you @katieinthecountry for organising #mondaymammy #octoberphotochallenge A lovely excuse to step out from behind the camera 😘 (albeit at 8 O'clock when it's dark and impossible to take a photo 😂😂) . . #lifewithtinyhumans #mama #mom #motherhood #motherhoodunplugged #realmotherhood #imamom #parenthood #momswhoclick
  • -FARM LIFE- So as you know I'm a country kid stuck in the big smoke and as a result my kids are essentially inner city Dubliners! As an accolade to my roots, I like to try and keep things a bit country, in fear that my kids would get notions about being from the capital 😆🙈 Last month the very kind @thefieldtoy sent us a 'Farm Field' to try out, and the lads have been living their best country life in the living room ever since! The Farm Field is essentially a gigantic field handcrafted with artificial grass and little traditional wooden gates - some days it's a farm, other days a zoo, race track or football field! The genius of the field is it's simplicity. I've seen the boys come up with all sorts of elaborate games with it! . Fancy winning a Farm Field of your own? Head on over to my blog (Link in Bio) to enter! It would make an incredible birthday or Christmas gift for the little farmer in your life 🚜👩‍🌾 . . #lifewithtinyhumans #gifted #giveaway #thefield #farmlife #smallworldplay #imagination #speechandlanguage #languagedevelopment #playskills #learningthroughplay #shopsmall #shopirish #handcrafted #toys #traditionaltoys #littlelearners #mama #mumofboys #discoverunder5k #ipbig #irishblogger #parentingblogger #ukparentingblogger #brothers #myboys #playtime #momlife #momlifeisthebestlife
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    -FARM LIFE- So as you know I'm a country kid stuck in the big smoke and as a result my kids are essentially inner city Dubliners! As an accolade to my roots, I like to try and keep things a bit country, in fear that my kids would get notions about being from the capital 😆🙈 Last month the very kind @thefieldtoy sent us a 'Farm Field' to try out, and the lads have been living their best country life in the living room ever since! The Farm Field is essentially a gigantic field handcrafted with artificial grass and little traditional wooden gates - some days it's a farm, other days a zoo, race track or football field! The genius of the field is it's simplicity. I've seen the boys come up with all sorts of elaborate games with it! . Fancy winning a Farm Field of your own? Head on over to my blog (Link in Bio) to enter! It would make an incredible birthday or Christmas gift for the little farmer in your life 🚜👩‍🌾 . . #lifewithtinyhumans #gifted #giveaway #thefield #farmlife #smallworldplay #imagination #speechandlanguage #languagedevelopment #playskills #learningthroughplay #shopsmall #shopirish #handcrafted #toys #traditionaltoys #littlelearners #mama #mumofboys #discoverunder5k #ipbig #irishblogger #parentingblogger #ukparentingblogger #brothers #myboys #playtime #momlife #momlifeisthebestlife
  • -THE END IS NEAR- All week I've been a little relieved at the thought of baby finally arriving. Excited to be able to run up and down the stairs again, run after the boys, and just generally feel like I'm running at full capacity. This evening though it dawned on my that this is most likely my last pregnancy, and that I only have two more weeks to experience little kicks and movements from the inside and the privilege of carrying a tiny human. Sometimes I'm so busy focusing on what's to come that I don't stop and appreciate how fricken amazing the here and now is. So if anyone needs me, I'll be lying on my bed for the evening mindfully appreciating tiny O'Leary's dance moves 🕺👣 . . #lifewithtinyhumans #pregnancy #tinyfeet #babykicks #mindfulness #pregnancylife #pregnancynumber3 #thirdtrimester #37weeks #comingsoon #blackandwhitephotography #candidchildhood #ourgrowingfamily #bigbrother #myboys #mytribe #kisses #bump #babybump #ipbig #irishmums #irishblogger #discoverunder5k #oureverydaymoments #pregnantbelly
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    -THE END IS NEAR- All week I've been a little relieved at the thought of baby finally arriving. Excited to be able to run up and down the stairs again, run after the boys, and just generally feel like I'm running at full capacity. This evening though it dawned on my that this is most likely my last pregnancy, and that I only have two more weeks to experience little kicks and movements from the inside and the privilege of carrying a tiny human. Sometimes I'm so busy focusing on what's to come that I don't stop and appreciate how fricken amazing the here and now is. So if anyone needs me, I'll be lying on my bed for the evening mindfully appreciating tiny O'Leary's dance moves 🕺👣 . . #lifewithtinyhumans #pregnancy #tinyfeet #babykicks #mindfulness #pregnancylife #pregnancynumber3 #thirdtrimester #37weeks #comingsoon #blackandwhitephotography #candidchildhood #ourgrowingfamily #bigbrother #myboys #mytribe #kisses #bump #babybump #ipbig #irishmums #irishblogger #discoverunder5k #oureverydaymoments #pregnantbelly
  • -THE SCIENCE OF BATH TIME The moment you become a parent, you are bombarded with the do's and don'ts of parenthood. From bottles to breastfeeding, nappies to wipes, lotions to potions - everybody else knows best (or at least they think they do). It's so easy to become overwhelmed and confused. Much like all other aspects of parenting, when it comes to your little one's skin, no one knows better than you. I've always made a point of being informed about why I'm using what I'm using at bath time. Since becoming a Johnson's Baby Ambassador, I've had the opportunity to learn even more about the ingredients inside some of our favourite Johnson's products. Sometimes it's easy to get bamboozled by ingredient lists on products for our babies. The contents of a bottle can often sound more like the ingredients for a science experiment which can be off putting. That said, what I've come to learn in the last few weeks is that even everyday items like bananas, blueberries and everyday foods are made up of crazy sounding ingredients when you look a little closer. So my point is, don't be bamboozled, be informed. What works for you and your family is a personal choice, and personally Johnson's has always been a trusted family favourite. On the other hand, this little monkey is never to be trusted at bath time as he is forever pouring buckets of water over the side of the bath! #ad #johnsonsambassadors . . I've written a blog post over on my site all about what I've learnt since becoming a Johnson's Ambassador! Go have a read 👌 Link in Bio! . #lifewithtinyhumans #bathtime #bathtimefun #waterbaby #uptonogood #mumsofinstagram #honestmotherhood #candidchildhood #livethelittlethings #childhoodunplugged #momswithcameras #momswhoclick #discoverunder5k #oureverydaymoments #raisinghappykids #myhappycapture #mumof2 #mumofboys #ipbig #irishparentingblogger #ukparentingblogger
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    -THE SCIENCE OF BATH TIME The moment you become a parent, you are bombarded with the do's and don'ts of parenthood. From bottles to breastfeeding, nappies to wipes, lotions to potions - everybody else knows best (or at least they think they do). It's so easy to become overwhelmed and confused. Much like all other aspects of parenting, when it comes to your little one's skin, no one knows better than you. I've always made a point of being informed about why I'm using what I'm using at bath time. Since becoming a Johnson's Baby Ambassador, I've had the opportunity to learn even more about the ingredients inside some of our favourite Johnson's products. Sometimes it's easy to get bamboozled by ingredient lists on products for our babies. The contents of a bottle can often sound more like the ingredients for a science experiment which can be off putting. That said, what I've come to learn in the last few weeks is that even everyday items like bananas, blueberries and everyday foods are made up of crazy sounding ingredients when you look a little closer. So my point is, don't be bamboozled, be informed. What works for you and your family is a personal choice, and personally Johnson's has always been a trusted family favourite. On the other hand, this little monkey is never to be trusted at bath time as he is forever pouring buckets of water over the side of the bath! #ad #johnsonsambassadors . . I've written a blog post over on my site all about what I've learnt since becoming a Johnson's Ambassador! Go have a read 👌 Link in Bio! . #lifewithtinyhumans #bathtime #bathtimefun #waterbaby #uptonogood #mumsofinstagram #honestmotherhood #candidchildhood #livethelittlethings #childhoodunplugged #momswithcameras #momswhoclick #discoverunder5k #oureverydaymoments #raisinghappykids #myhappycapture #mumof2 #mumofboys #ipbig #irishparentingblogger #ukparentingblogger
  • -TOILET TALK- Caught this angelic duo having a sneaky hug earlier when they were playing. Said hug was followed by more solid counselling from Luke which included the following conversation: Luke: Olly, when the baby comes then you will go to the toilet in the buzz lightyear potty and we will give the baby your nappies. Olly: Okay Luke: and when you make a poo then you shout at Daddy and he wipes your bum Olly: Yeah Daddy bum Luke: That will be good . So it appears that Luke has big plans to toilet train Olly in the coming weeks, and @dadlifewithtinyhumans is an arse wiping extroidinaire!🙈😂 . . #lifewithtinyhumans #toilettalk #brothers #brotherlylove #threenager #terribletwos #dynamicduo #siblings #bros #fromthemouthsofbabes #wisewords #kidsarefunny #kidsofinstagram #ipbig #parentlife #parenthoodunplugged #irishblogger #parentingblogger #discoverunder5k #poo #motherofboys #toilettraining #smilesformiles #honestmotherhood
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    -TOILET TALK- Caught this angelic duo having a sneaky hug earlier when they were playing. Said hug was followed by more solid counselling from Luke which included the following conversation: Luke: Olly, when the baby comes then you will go to the toilet in the buzz lightyear potty and we will give the baby your nappies. Olly: Okay Luke: and when you make a poo then you shout at Daddy and he wipes your bum Olly: Yeah Daddy bum Luke: That will be good . So it appears that Luke has big plans to toilet train Olly in the coming weeks, and @dadlifewithtinyhumans is an arse wiping extroidinaire!🙈😂 . . #lifewithtinyhumans #toilettalk #brothers #brotherlylove #threenager #terribletwos #dynamicduo #siblings #bros #fromthemouthsofbabes #wisewords #kidsarefunny #kidsofinstagram #ipbig #parentlife #parenthoodunplugged #irishblogger #parentingblogger #discoverunder5k #poo #motherofboys #toilettraining #smilesformiles #honestmotherhood
  • - I'M EVERYMUM- Sharing my motherhood journey on social media has connected me with so many other Mums out there. The great thing about this is I have come to realise that I'm not alone! #everymum finds it hard. #everymum has good days. #everymum has days where they are overtired and overwhelmed. #imeverymum and I am strong, but lonely, and terrified at times. EU Mom have a new name... @everymum_ie and it couldn't be more fitting, because that's what they are all about. From pregnancy through to toddlerhood and beyond, @everymum_ie has you covered. Same amazing site, same amazing free gift bag, new name! A name that includes #everymum on this absolutely overwhelmingly beautiful journey! . . #lifewithtinyhumans #imeverymum #everymum #mom #mama #mumssupportingmums #momlifeisthebestlife #motherhoodunplugged #motherofboys #motherhood #parentlife #ipbig #irishblogger #parentingblogger #overwhelmed #overtired #irishmums #irishigers #mothersunite #mumlife #pregnancylife #pregnancysupport #mommylife #mammy #birth #momadvice
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    - I'M EVERYMUM- Sharing my motherhood journey on social media has connected me with so many other Mums out there. The great thing about this is I have come to realise that I'm not alone! #everymum finds it hard. #everymum has good days. #everymum has days where they are overtired and overwhelmed. #imeverymum and I am strong, but lonely, and terrified at times. EU Mom have a new name... @everymum_ie and it couldn't be more fitting, because that's what they are all about. From pregnancy through to toddlerhood and beyond, @everymum_ie has you covered. Same amazing site, same amazing free gift bag, new name! A name that includes #everymum on this absolutely overwhelmingly beautiful journey! . . #lifewithtinyhumans #imeverymum #everymum #mom #mama #mumssupportingmums #momlifeisthebestlife #motherhoodunplugged #motherofboys #motherhood #parentlife #ipbig #irishblogger #parentingblogger #overwhelmed #overtired #irishmums #irishigers #mothersunite #mumlife #pregnancylife #pregnancysupport #mommylife #mammy #birth #momadvice
  • -I'M SORRY- As ridiculous as it sounds, the Mom guilt about how this guy will cope in a short few weeks when the world as he knows it turns upside down, is starting to set in. We had a rough night last night of crying and sobbing that lasted the night....in it's entirety. We have no idea what it was all about - he's generally a great sleeper! I can't help but wonder if he can sense change on the horizon. Here he is last night before bed staring the competition down 🙈 His little toes, little fingers and little curls..he's so little and yet he's going to big a big brother. I've been here before, I know he'll adjust, but my Olly is a Mama's boy, and I can't help thinking 'I'm sorry things are going to change so much for you' 💔💓 . . #lifewithtinyhumans #secondborn #babyscan #ultrasoundpicture #bigbrotherintraining #imsorry #momlife #momguilt #competition #curls #blonde #discoverunder5k #changeiscoming #ipbig #irishparentingblogger #irishigers #pregnancylife #pregnant #babycountdown #babyonboard #3rdpregnancy #3rdtrimester #siblings #brotherlylove #brothers
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    -I'M SORRY- As ridiculous as it sounds, the Mom guilt about how this guy will cope in a short few weeks when the world as he knows it turns upside down, is starting to set in. We had a rough night last night of crying and sobbing that lasted the night....in it's entirety. We have no idea what it was all about - he's generally a great sleeper! I can't help but wonder if he can sense change on the horizon. Here he is last night before bed staring the competition down 🙈 His little toes, little fingers and little curls..he's so little and yet he's going to big a big brother. I've been here before, I know he'll adjust, but my Olly is a Mama's boy, and I can't help thinking 'I'm sorry things are going to change so much for you' 💔💓 . . #lifewithtinyhumans #secondborn #babyscan #ultrasoundpicture #bigbrotherintraining #imsorry #momlife #momguilt #competition #curls #blonde #discoverunder5k #changeiscoming #ipbig #irishparentingblogger #irishigers #pregnancylife #pregnant #babycountdown #babyonboard #3rdpregnancy #3rdtrimester #siblings #brotherlylove #brothers
  • -PRIORITY SEATING- So this morning I was dropping Luke to preschool and took the lazy option of getting the Luas (tram) despite the fact it's only a 15 min walk away 🙈. Anywho with one buggy, two boys and a rather large bump - I got on board. It was busy but not exceptionally so, plenty of space to move around. As I made my way to the priority seating area/buggy spot all eyes averted and no one made an attempt to make way for me to manoeuvre the buggy into position. No one offered a seat for me to balance Luke and myself on - it was just tumbleweed 🤔. Now I'm not the damsel in distress type and generally I'd have stuck it out. This morning however I don't know what came over me but I nudged a young guy (probably 19 or 20) and asked him to get up. He didn't protest and shuffled away awkwardly to stand by the door. I balanced Luke on my knees for the duration of our journey. So I'm just checking in folks, am I a public transport diva? Or what are your thoughts on giving up your seat for older/pregnant people who may need it!? . . #lifewithtinyhumans #publictransport #priorityseating #helpagirlout #babyonboard #pregnancystruggles #pregnancylife #tumbleweed #boymom #motherofboys #buggy #uppababyvista #buggylife #discoverunder5k #cityliving #doesanyonecare #schoolrun #luas #ipbig #irishblogger #parentingblogger #motherhoodunplugged
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    -PRIORITY SEATING- So this morning I was dropping Luke to preschool and took the lazy option of getting the Luas (tram) despite the fact it's only a 15 min walk away 🙈. Anywho with one buggy, two boys and a rather large bump - I got on board. It was busy but not exceptionally so, plenty of space to move around. As I made my way to the priority seating area/buggy spot all eyes averted and no one made an attempt to make way for me to manoeuvre the buggy into position. No one offered a seat for me to balance Luke and myself on - it was just tumbleweed 🤔. Now I'm not the damsel in distress type and generally I'd have stuck it out. This morning however I don't know what came over me but I nudged a young guy (probably 19 or 20) and asked him to get up. He didn't protest and shuffled away awkwardly to stand by the door. I balanced Luke on my knees for the duration of our journey. So I'm just checking in folks, am I a public transport diva? Or what are your thoughts on giving up your seat for older/pregnant people who may need it!? . . #lifewithtinyhumans #publictransport #priorityseating #helpagirlout #babyonboard #pregnancystruggles #pregnancylife #tumbleweed #boymom #motherofboys #buggy #uppababyvista #buggylife #discoverunder5k #cityliving #doesanyonecare #schoolrun #luas #ipbig #irishblogger #parentingblogger #motherhoodunplugged
  • -BROTHERLY LOVE- Monday please be kind to me! School run X 2, trip to town and antenatal visit all on the cards today. Let's just hope these two can love and not loathe each other today so I can leave refereeing off my list of duties 😂😂 Ready, set - WADDLE! Let's do this! 💪💪😆 . . #lifewithtinyhumans #myboys #boymom #sons #playroom #playtime #duplo #bestfriends #frenemies #brotherlylove #newroutine #maternityleave #siblings #mondaymotivation #monday #waddle #pregnancy #pregnancystruggles #thirdtrimester #ipbig #irishigers #irishblogger #discoverunder5k #momlife #kidsofinstagram
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    -BROTHERLY LOVE- Monday please be kind to me! School run X 2, trip to town and antenatal visit all on the cards today. Let's just hope these two can love and not loathe each other today so I can leave refereeing off my list of duties 😂😂 Ready, set - WADDLE! Let's do this! 💪💪😆 . . #lifewithtinyhumans #myboys #boymom #sons #playroom #playtime #duplo #bestfriends #frenemies #brotherlylove #newroutine #maternityleave #siblings #mondaymotivation #monday #waddle #pregnancy #pregnancystruggles #thirdtrimester #ipbig #irishigers #irishblogger #discoverunder5k #momlife #kidsofinstagram
  • -LAZY SUNDAYS- I'm usually such a proactive Polly at the weekends, but getting anything done seems impossible at the moment. I'm as slow as a wet week getting up and down stairs and out of breath as soon as I do anything! So after getting a handful of things done on my forever growing list, it's time to stop and sit for a while and accept defeat 🙈 Do you know whose never short of energy...this guy! Sporting some of his @turtledovelondon pieces that arrived during the week! They do the best kids clothes. He's 3 and now wearing age 6 clothes at least 🙈😲 How!?! . . #lifewithtinyhumans #sunday #weekendvibes #slowingdown #pregnant #pregnancylife #pregnancyproblems #pregnancynumber3 #turtledovelondon #firstborn #duracellbunny #heneverstops #kidsofinstagram #kidsstyle #kidsfashion #shopsmall #stopgrowing #ipbig #irishigers #momlife #boymom #coolerthanme #irishblogger #discoverunder5k
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    -LAZY SUNDAYS- I'm usually such a proactive Polly at the weekends, but getting anything done seems impossible at the moment. I'm as slow as a wet week getting up and down stairs and out of breath as soon as I do anything! So after getting a handful of things done on my forever growing list, it's time to stop and sit for a while and accept defeat 🙈 Do you know whose never short of energy...this guy! Sporting some of his @turtledovelondon pieces that arrived during the week! They do the best kids clothes. He's 3 and now wearing age 6 clothes at least 🙈😲 How!?! . . #lifewithtinyhumans #sunday #weekendvibes #slowingdown #pregnant #pregnancylife #pregnancyproblems #pregnancynumber3 #turtledovelondon #firstborn #duracellbunny #heneverstops #kidsofinstagram #kidsstyle #kidsfashion #shopsmall #stopgrowing #ipbig #irishigers #momlife #boymom #coolerthanme #irishblogger #discoverunder5k
  • -THE HARD QUESTIONS- So this week, this guy has thrown me a few curb balls. Everyday his questions are more deep and meaningful 🙈 The new topic this week: death. This stemmed from a conversation he had with my Mom about where my Nana's husband is. He was very matter of fact about the whole thing and asked was Grandma going to die, was Mommy going to die etc, but in all honesty I don't think he truly knows what any of that means. He's in no one anxious or anything, but it got me to thinking...what do I tell him? How do you explain some of the hard truths of life to a bright eyed boy? Anyone any nice ideas of explaining death to a 3 year old!? 🤔 Keeping it light and breezy on a Saturday night 🙈😅 . . #lifewithtinyhumans #questions #threeyearsold #threenager #death #thehardquestions #whattosay #keepsmeonmytoes #thisismotherhood #honestmotherhood #mindofathreeyearold #deepandmeaningful #mamaandson #myboy #son #thisguy #ipbig #irishblogger #irishigers #parenthoodunplugged #discoverunder5k
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    -THE HARD QUESTIONS- So this week, this guy has thrown me a few curb balls. Everyday his questions are more deep and meaningful 🙈 The new topic this week: death. This stemmed from a conversation he had with my Mom about where my Nana's husband is. He was very matter of fact about the whole thing and asked was Grandma going to die, was Mommy going to die etc, but in all honesty I don't think he truly knows what any of that means. He's in no one anxious or anything, but it got me to thinking...what do I tell him? How do you explain some of the hard truths of life to a bright eyed boy? Anyone any nice ideas of explaining death to a 3 year old!? 🤔 Keeping it light and breezy on a Saturday night 🙈😅 . . #lifewithtinyhumans #questions #threeyearsold #threenager #death #thehardquestions #whattosay #keepsmeonmytoes #thisismotherhood #honestmotherhood #mindofathreeyearold #deepandmeaningful #mamaandson #myboy #son #thisguy #ipbig #irishblogger #irishigers #parenthoodunplugged #discoverunder5k