I often hear of people who can’t get their kids out of their bed. James is the opposite he doesn’t sleep with me at all. I have to say that this is a huge disappointment to me and if you read this column on a regular basis you’ll know that it’s because I am the… Continue reading Slumbering Solutions
Honestly wouldn’t it be great to wake up and find out a magic fairy had spent the night cleaning, sorting and doing the washing… OK back to reality. The washing was still on the line from the day before as it rained about 10 times on it so I just gave up. My room was… Continue reading VIP COLUMN – Focus on the present
I honestly feel like life keeps throwing me challenges especially when it comes to time management. I have been working on a number of projects and the past two weeks all my hard work has paid off. Only problem is it happened all at once. This meant juggling jobs, hosting events, babysitters… well you get… Continue reading VIP COLUMN-Take to the skies
Being a mum to James has given me the ability to become who I always was and really am. My story is certainly not how I had pictured my life turning out. There have been surprises around every corner and life lessons at every turn. However this time I listened to my instincts and I… Continue reading A model mum
Ha, James now loves his crèche ‘The Toddler Inn’ more than staying at home! Yesterday morning he was barely dressed standing at the front door with the car keys in his hand. We drove up and I parked outside but realised that Aisling usually parks at the gate so I reversed to move over slightly… Continue reading Separation Anxiety
As appears fortnightly in VIP Magazine. I’ve been run down and ill lately but will I listen to my Mother and rest Oh no! Yes its stupid, but to be honest it’s how I’ve always operated. Tell me to do something and I’ll do the exact opposite. I have bold child syndrome kind of like… Continue reading Model mum Alison canavan on the power of genetics!
As appears fortnightly in VIP Magazine. I find the first everything very emotional, first step, first kiss (willingly), first word, first time feeding himself, first time dancing…well you get the picture. We recently went to the zoo again and he shrieked at every animal as it was his first time to recognise them and see… Continue reading James’ first haircut means another milestone for Alison
As appears fortnightly in VIP Magazine. Funderland has been and gone so why did I still feel like I was on a rollercoaster? Up and down, round and round. During this wild ride I realised I’m the only person who can make it stop so I did. I could tell James was thrilled as his… Continue reading This Fortnight, Alison decides to learn a few things from James!
As appears fortnightly in VIP Magazine. Well if 2012 continues this way I’ll be the happiest woman in Ireland. First day back at crèche I bawled again though and I didn’t even have the decency to wait till I got to the car. I worried all day and then when I picked James up I… Continue reading James at creche
My solid food for thought I’s important to create good eating habits early on to give your baby the best start on the road to health, but making baby’s meals can be fun, doesn’t have to be hard work and the delicious dishes can suit adults too. There have been books written, courses given and… Continue reading Baby Meals
