MaryByrne's Blog

Becoming a mum is one of those amazing, life-changing moments that you never in a million years would want to give back. But motherhood requires a lot of hard work, much of which has to be done with little or no sleep. And it’s the lack of sleep that I am totally blaming for half of what I've lost, although it's not to blame for EVERYTHING! 1. My ability to reply to a text message...
Last updated: 28/01/2016 by MaryByrne
I'm not a huge fan of shopping in general, and going for groceries is definitley not my idea of a Saturday afternoon well spent. But needs must and every weekend, a rmed with a list and a clear map of the grocery store in my head, I throw my bags in the boot and head off on my merry way. And every week, without fail, the same thoughts run through my head as I wander around picking up items for...
Last updated: 03/12/2015 by MaryByrne
With just four simple words my seven-year-old daughter made me finally understand what being a mother is really all about. I’m not the type of mum who sits down on the ground and plays Lego or horses, I like to go to the park, walk up the mountains or even go for a bike ride. Things that I thought were fun and helped me bond with my little one. But everything was put into perspective recently...
Last updated: 22/10/2015 by MaryByrne
Right from the minute they are born, we (try to!) get our children into a bedtime routine that works for the whole family. However, over time this routine eventually start to change as your child becomes more independent or they start to stay up that bit later. But that doesn’t mean it’s a bad thing; families grow, that’s what they do. However, there was one part of our routine that I...
Last updated: 15/10/2015 by MaryByrne
When it comes to parenting your child, there is always one good cop and one bad cop. There is no reason for it, apart from the fact that there has to be at least one responsible person in the house. Unfortunately I’m the bad cop. I’m the one who calls bedtime, breaks up fun because it’s getting too rough and takes on a no-nonsense approach to mess, noise and manners. Being the bad cop has...
Last updated: 08/10/2015 by MaryByrne
Seven years ago, I was walking around with a faint whiff of baby sick on my top and bags under my eyes, that gave the scariest of Halloween masks a run for their money, but now things are better. Now I feel like I can take on the world, simply because my daughter is seven and not a baby anymore... Yes, my days are still hectic, organising things for school each evening is simply two hours of...
Last updated: 01/10/2015 by MaryByrne
Enough is enough - it’s time something was said, ladies! Dear Rude Mum At The School Gate, As mums, we all know just how hectic the morning is; getting the kids up, dressed, fed and in class on time makes for a very busy few hours. I know because I do it every day. But that is no excuse for rudeness. You may not realise this letter is being directed at you - you’re probably too busy dropping...
Last updated: 24/09/2015 by MaryByrne
We all have funny and, more often than not, embarrassing home movies hiding someowhere in the house that we pull out every Christmas or family get-togethers. But as viral videos become more and more prominent in our society, it seems these so-called home movies are being put up online for the whole world to see. And they no longer become embarrassing family memories but rather viral hits, and the...
Last updated: 17/09/2015 by MaryByrne
Most of us are guilty of preaching to our kids (well I do in my house) about how they should eat their dinner, do all their homework and keep their room tidy. And while we mean well it can be a little annoying to kids to hear the same thing every day. But my little girl caught me out recently, and she left me so completely stumped that I felt guilty for the whole day. One morning, I was eating my...
Last updated: 03/09/2015 by MaryByrne
Time and time again we, as parents, are warned about the dangers of social media and the importance of teaching our kids how to stay safe when online. However, a recent video , which MummyPages reported on, shows that no matter how often we speak to them about the dangers it doesn’t mean they are actually listening. In the video YouTuber Coby Persin worked with the parents of girls aged 12, 13...
Last updated: 13/08/2015 by MaryByrne
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