I remember thinking life with two children would be a breeze. I used to think it would be easy, that I would be the ultimate mother of two (whatever that is). I used to imagine that I would be taking long walks in the sunshine, me pushing the baby and Eva holding my hand. It was going to be great.
Parenting two children is hard. Eva wanted my attention more than ever and I struggled to split myself in two. In fact going anywhere with the two kids took a lot of adjustment. Car travel was a chore. Popping them both in a car seat and then when we arrived, trying to get them both out and get the pushchair out of the boot was always a military mission. In the end I quite often opted to baby wear with Ophelia which wasn't always the easiest option when we were on long days out.
Those long walks I dreamt about were nothing like I had anticipated. It wasn't so bad in the first couple of months but as soon as Ophelia started to realise that there was always mummy and Eva, we had trouble. At the time I only had a one direction facing pram which faced the world and not myself. As soon as we would make our way out of the front door Ophelia would start crying. When Eva started school, Ophelia would cry all the way there and all the way back. She just wanted to be able to see us both. I'm sure it's cause she felt like she was missing out.
Then the lovely people at Koochi got in contact with me and asked me if I wanted to test their new travel system, The Modhero. The name already caught my attention. The Modhero. Was this going to be my new hero and make my active life easier? Of course, I said yes.
Koochi are a fantastic brand who want to encourage parents to go on adventures with their children. Their range is designed to aid an active lifestyle and their prints are adventurous and modern. All of their prints inspire you to think of exotic places and travel. In fact they are all named after places around the world.
The modhero comes in two prints, Java (bright and multi-coloured) and Saigon (grey and white). I opted for the Saigon although I did really like the Java too.
The Modhero comes with a car seat, carrycot, footmuff, a raincover and a seat unit that can be used in two directions, suitable from birth. It has everything you would need. The only thing you need to buy as extra is the iso-fix base if it is compatible with your car.
My favourite feature which has had a huge impact on our lives is the parent facing seat unit. Ophelia is so much happier facing me and she can still see everything behind me too. The unit is very easy to pop in and out of the base and is adjustable from flat to upright with a simple push of a button.
The unit can also be world facing but Ophelia is still not too keen on that. I'm sure she will be as she gets older so it's great that we have both options.
There is a hood which has an SPF50+ which can be swapped between seat and carrycot. It is a long hood, however when the sun is low in the morning it still shines in Ophelia's eyes.
The Modhero is surprisingly lightweight. When you look at it, it seems large and bulky but it's actually quite the opposite. I am able to lift it up and down and whilst we were in London, hubby was able to carry it around the tubes and the stairs whilst Ophelia was still in it.
I quite regularly do food shopping after the school run and it has been such a relief to be able to place the bags under the pram instead of carrying them. The basket is large. It's the largest one i've ever had on a pram and even has an insulated section to keep things cool or warm-perfect. theres also another basket on the back of the seat unit for bits and peices, It's such a handy feature for a busy parent.
The travel system handles really well. It's easy to manoeuvre and in fact every day I am able to push it around one handed whilst I take the dog for a walk. This is something i've never been able to do before as i've never had a pram with a bar as a handle.
It is super easy to put up and down and change between a car seat, seat or carrycot. The base folds down in two easy manoeuvres. You start by folding the handle bar down and then the base. It is honestly the easiest one i've ever used.
We've used it in the city, on long country walks and at the beach. It is suitable for all kinds of terrain and even has some slight suspension to smooth out those bump.
It's very compact and fits nicely into our boot, leaving plenty of room for other bits and pieces.
I've also been able to attach a buggy board to the pram. It's great as Eva can stand on and enjoy the read. She stands in front of the bar so she's more secure.
There is a little strap on the pram which Eva holds on to when she's walking with us. It's a really handy feature.
Overall I am so happy with the Modhero. I've been using it for a few months now and it has made my active lifestyle much easier. We now have a happy mum and a happy baby.
You can buy the Modhero here for £589.95, Koochi Modhero. It comes with a great 4 year guarantee too.
Keep your eyes peeled for my youtube video showcasing the Modhero which is coming soon.
*Thank you to Koochi for providing us with the Modhero in exchange for our honest opinion*
The unit can also be world facing but Ophelia is still not too keen on that. I'm sure she will be as she gets older so it's great that we have both options.
There is a hood which has an SPF50+ which can be swapped between seat and carrycot. It is a long hood, however when the sun is low in the morning it still shines in Ophelia's eyes.
The Modhero is surprisingly lightweight. When you look at it, it seems large and bulky but it's actually quite the opposite. I am able to lift it up and down and whilst we were in London, hubby was able to carry it around the tubes and the stairs whilst Ophelia was still in it.
I quite regularly do food shopping after the school run and it has been such a relief to be able to place the bags under the pram instead of carrying them. The basket is large. It's the largest one i've ever had on a pram and even has an insulated section to keep things cool or warm-perfect. theres also another basket on the back of the seat unit for bits and peices, It's such a handy feature for a busy parent.
The travel system handles really well. It's easy to manoeuvre and in fact every day I am able to push it around one handed whilst I take the dog for a walk. This is something i've never been able to do before as i've never had a pram with a bar as a handle.
It is super easy to put up and down and change between a car seat, seat or carrycot. The base folds down in two easy manoeuvres. You start by folding the handle bar down and then the base. It is honestly the easiest one i've ever used.
We've used it in the city, on long country walks and at the beach. It is suitable for all kinds of terrain and even has some slight suspension to smooth out those bump.
It's very compact and fits nicely into our boot, leaving plenty of room for other bits and pieces.
I've also been able to attach a buggy board to the pram. It's great as Eva can stand on and enjoy the read. She stands in front of the bar so she's more secure.
There is a little strap on the pram which Eva holds on to when she's walking with us. It's a really handy feature.
Overall I am so happy with the Modhero. I've been using it for a few months now and it has made my active lifestyle much easier. We now have a happy mum and a happy baby.
You can buy the Modhero here for £589.95, Koochi Modhero. It comes with a great 4 year guarantee too.
Keep your eyes peeled for my youtube video showcasing the Modhero which is coming soon.
*Thank you to Koochi for providing us with the Modhero in exchange for our honest opinion*
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Easter weekend is almost upon us which means the Easter bunny will be paying a visit. As always he brings chocolate eggs but we also like to get the girls something other than chocolate. We usually make them a little basket of goodies which has some craft items, books and a soft toy.
This year we were kindly sent a Harrods Easter soft toy for the girls. I've decided to give it to Ophelia as we actually collect Harrods teddy bears and soft toys for her.
Her very first one was one that her sister picked out for her as a special gift. It's the traditional Harrods teddy bear. She also has one dressed as a King which i'm pretty sure we bought around the time Prince George was born.
Ophelia loves to snuggle into soft things and this cute Harrods Bunny is extremely soft. He sits up right and wears a lovely green Harrods ribbon. He is just perfect for Easter.
The soft toy is an ideal gift for a baby or a young child and is a wonderful alternative to a chocolate egg.
I was browsing the Harrods Easter gift section for something for Eva. I love the children's Easter bucket.
Do your children have anything other than chocolate at Easter? Have you got any Harrods soft toys or teddy bears?
*Special Thank you to Harrods for gifting us with this soft toy*
This year we were kindly sent a Harrods Easter soft toy for the girls. I've decided to give it to Ophelia as we actually collect Harrods teddy bears and soft toys for her.
Ophelia loves to snuggle into soft things and this cute Harrods Bunny is extremely soft. He sits up right and wears a lovely green Harrods ribbon. He is just perfect for Easter.
The soft toy is an ideal gift for a baby or a young child and is a wonderful alternative to a chocolate egg.
I was browsing the Harrods Easter gift section for something for Eva. I love the children's Easter bucket.
Do your children have anything other than chocolate at Easter? Have you got any Harrods soft toys or teddy bears?
*Special Thank you to Harrods for gifting us with this soft toy*
We were recently invited to the opening of Ocean Invaders which is the UK's largest Jellyfish experience at the Sealife Centre in London. We've visited aquariums before and we always enjoy them. We hadn't been to the London one so this was the ideal opportunity.
The aquarium was opened early for us for a very intimate experience. There weren't many people there which made it extra special.
We arrived and were treated to breakfast whilst watching some of the marine life. It was a very early start so hubby and I were very grateful for the coffee to wake us up. Both the girls loved watching the animals swim by and Ophelia was particularly fond of the Sharks.
After breakfast it was time to explore Ocean Invaders. Eva and Ophelia were actually the first kids to go in there which was lovely. There are 3 different zones to explore, discover Jellyfish, understand Jellyfish and wowed by Jellyfish.
To get through to the area you have to walk through a special wall of Jellyfish. Eva wouldn't go in at first but soon found it highly amusing and spent a long time going in and out of it. Ophelia being the tough cookie that she is, practically ran through it with no hesitation.
The girls both loved seeing the baby Jellyfish. I never even knew they were that small. They were fascinated by them and it was actually Eva's favourite part of the experience. She kept returning to them.
We walked through the Zones to see many different types of Jellyfish. I didn't realise there were so many and that they all look so different. It was fascinating to learn about them.
We then headed into zone 2 which had some interactive areas. There was an area where you could feel the sting of a Jellyfish. I was too nervous to put my hand in but Eva did. She then played on a game which was on a huge screen.
The final zone really did have the wow factor. It was amazing to walk around it. I won't give away to much but you felt as if you were surrounded by Jellyfish and were taken in by lights and sounds.
Overall, we thought it was fantastic. Every single one of us really enjoyed it. It's an experience unlike any I had seen in the aquariums i've been in all over the world. It was fun but also educational.
Ophelia had the time of her life. The lights and sounds were a sensory overload for her and there was plenty to see, touch and explore.
Eva adored learning about the Jellyfish. The staff were all friendly and knowledgeable and she listened intently to what they were teaching her.
Ocean Invaders is a great addition to the aquarium. If you haven't been I strongly recommend it.
A big thank you to 365 tickets who invited us to the event. You can find them here as @365tickets on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. You can also purchase tickets from here, London Aquarium Combo Tickets
The aquarium was opened early for us for a very intimate experience. There weren't many people there which made it extra special.
We arrived and were treated to breakfast whilst watching some of the marine life. It was a very early start so hubby and I were very grateful for the coffee to wake us up. Both the girls loved watching the animals swim by and Ophelia was particularly fond of the Sharks.
After breakfast it was time to explore Ocean Invaders. Eva and Ophelia were actually the first kids to go in there which was lovely. There are 3 different zones to explore, discover Jellyfish, understand Jellyfish and wowed by Jellyfish.
To get through to the area you have to walk through a special wall of Jellyfish. Eva wouldn't go in at first but soon found it highly amusing and spent a long time going in and out of it. Ophelia being the tough cookie that she is, practically ran through it with no hesitation.
The girls both loved seeing the baby Jellyfish. I never even knew they were that small. They were fascinated by them and it was actually Eva's favourite part of the experience. She kept returning to them.
We walked through the Zones to see many different types of Jellyfish. I didn't realise there were so many and that they all look so different. It was fascinating to learn about them.
We then headed into zone 2 which had some interactive areas. There was an area where you could feel the sting of a Jellyfish. I was too nervous to put my hand in but Eva did. She then played on a game which was on a huge screen.
The final zone really did have the wow factor. It was amazing to walk around it. I won't give away to much but you felt as if you were surrounded by Jellyfish and were taken in by lights and sounds.
Overall, we thought it was fantastic. Every single one of us really enjoyed it. It's an experience unlike any I had seen in the aquariums i've been in all over the world. It was fun but also educational.
Ophelia had the time of her life. The lights and sounds were a sensory overload for her and there was plenty to see, touch and explore.
Eva adored learning about the Jellyfish. The staff were all friendly and knowledgeable and she listened intently to what they were teaching her.
Ocean Invaders is a great addition to the aquarium. If you haven't been I strongly recommend it.
A big thank you to 365 tickets who invited us to the event. You can find them here as @365tickets on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. You can also purchase tickets from here, London Aquarium Combo Tickets
Isn't this year just whizzing by? I can't believe it's April already. My last Me and Mine update was in January which you can view here, Me and Mine January which shared our family photo shoot with Sweet Whimsy Photography.
We've had a busy few months since then but didn't manage to capture any pictures together as a family which is really shameful.
During March we had a weekend away in London which was for Mother's day weekend. We had a few events to go to and then we just visited some shops and relaxed at the hotel. I say relaxed but you know what it's like when you travel anywhere with kids.
This picture was taken at the premiere of Peppa Pigs My First Cinema Experience. We all really enjoyed it. There were lots of episodes we hadn't seen which both Arwyn and I had a giggle at. You can read more about it here, My First Cinema Experience.
After the event we headed to the Lego shop. I'm sure this was more for hubby's enjoyment that anyone else. This picture was taken on the lego tube.
On Mother's Day we had a walk around the Tower Bridge area which was where we were staying. We then had a lovely lunch and generally had a good time. I adore these selfies we took with the camera. It just sums up how fab the weekend was and all our individual personalities.
During April we have so many exciting things. We have the Easter half term, Easter Day, My birthday, Our trip to Disneyworld Florida and something else very special. You'll have to watch this space. There'll be plenty of opportunity to grab some family snaps.
Together this month we've loved:
Moana
Ballerina
Dancing
London
Peppa Pig
Cake (naughty, naughty)
We've had a busy few months since then but didn't manage to capture any pictures together as a family which is really shameful.
During March we had a weekend away in London which was for Mother's day weekend. We had a few events to go to and then we just visited some shops and relaxed at the hotel. I say relaxed but you know what it's like when you travel anywhere with kids.
This picture was taken at the premiere of Peppa Pigs My First Cinema Experience. We all really enjoyed it. There were lots of episodes we hadn't seen which both Arwyn and I had a giggle at. You can read more about it here, My First Cinema Experience.
After the event we headed to the Lego shop. I'm sure this was more for hubby's enjoyment that anyone else. This picture was taken on the lego tube.
On Mother's Day we had a walk around the Tower Bridge area which was where we were staying. We then had a lovely lunch and generally had a good time. I adore these selfies we took with the camera. It just sums up how fab the weekend was and all our individual personalities.
During April we have so many exciting things. We have the Easter half term, Easter Day, My birthday, Our trip to Disneyworld Florida and something else very special. You'll have to watch this space. There'll be plenty of opportunity to grab some family snaps.
Together this month we've loved:
Moana
Ballerina
Dancing
London
Peppa Pig
Cake (naughty, naughty)
Welcome back to Be in the Picture which is a linky hosted by myself and Alana at http://www.baby-holiday.co.uk/. This is our 3rd month of the linky and we have loved seeing your pictures on our instagram hashtag and the posts you linked up last month. You can catch up with my last blog post for Be in the Picture here, Be in the Picture February 2017.
Be in the Picture puts you in the frame. We want to see any pictures featuring you. This linky has made me make the effort to get in the pictures as i'm usually the one taking them. I'm already grateful for the images i've managed to capture since we started.
Here are some of my favourite pictures from March:
This was taken on our day out at East Gate Llanelli. Hubby managed to grab this shot of me when I wasn't aware of what he was doing. It's so natural. You can read more about the day on my blog post here, East Gate Llanelli.
This shot just makes me smile. I'm wearing some of my new Disney clothes ready for our trip to Florida next month (sooooo excited). You can read the Disney style post about this outfit here, Disney Style.
This was taken on a lovely sunny day after school. We went to the park and just had a lovely time.
This last picture of mine was taken on our recent trip to London. This was on Mother's Day. It just sums up all of our personalities. I love it.
Last month we had a couple of people link up. The wonderful Battlemum wrote a post which showcased some fab photos of her and Battlekid. This was my favourite one.
Over 40 and a Mum to One also joined in and showed some gorgeous pictures. This one was my favourite. I just adored the carpet of snowdrops as the backdrop.
Now it's your turn to link up for this month. There's a couple of rules to linking up.
- Share a post with one or more photos featuring yourself - the linky will be open for a week
- Comment on both hosts posts and a couple of others. Linky's work if we share the love
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