After a somewhat up-hill struggle to get there, I became Mama to our tiny Jude four weeks early in the spring of 2017. I was mothering our French Bulldog Mabel long before that though and (much to Mr W's horror) discovered I was the type of person who celebrates their dog's birthday with party hats and home-baked dog friendly cupcakes. As Jude's first birthday approached, I did wonder how I would top the bash I threw for the bulldog...it turns out dinosaurs were the answer.

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Despite her life of pampering, Mabel has taken to the new addition very well and I now spend my days separating an overly affectionate licky dog from an energetic toddler who apparently likes to be licked by said dog. It's a little bit chaotic, but a hell of a lot of fun watching these two form a friendship and I wouldn't change any of it for the world

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We've recently moved from our home in Manchester, UK to Lugano in Switzerland and instead of going back to work as an English teacher, I am adapting to a new life as a stay at home Mum. A stay at home Mum in a new part of the world, with a new language to learn... it's a bit of a rollercoaster!

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This foray in to the blogging world is my way of sharing my experiences, organising my thoughts and documenting those moments I might otherwise forget. If it helps people to realise they are not alone along the way, then that's even better.

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If you fancy having a read of these ramblings, then grab a cuppa (or a gin - in fact preferably gin) and pull up a chair.  

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Thanks for stopping by.

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Rachel xx

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