We never expected to have Max when we did. I don't think anyone expected it. We were young, still in uni and had barely known each other a year. But we honestly wouldn't change it for the world.

That doesn't stop us getting the "when are you going to have another" from every Tom, Dick and Harry. We get told that we are young and there is plenty of time for another. But honestly, I know in my heart that I don't want to add another member to our party of three.

Max is nearly 5 now. He's going to go to school, we're going to have the chance to start our careers. Loads of our friends left uni and went into great paying jobs in the big city, internships around the world and we seem to be that step ahead of them career wise. I'm not saying that I resent Max for holding us back, in fact the contrary. Having Max has left us more determined, we aren't ones to fritter money away on silly things and not leaving jobs to fester. We know what we want and we know we need to work hard to get there.

He's one determined cookie. One that has known since he could speak he want's to be a rockstar. And let's be perfectly honest, teaching him all of that music, vocal and acting training isn't going to come cheap. I don't want to have loads of children and then have to hold them back because I can't afford to let them all thrive.

People keep telling us that Max is lonely on his own. I have to disagree, we have a great network of friends in the area. Family are all less than an hour away and his best friend of all is a 5 minute drive. Any time he does get on his own is time that he immerses himself in his favourite things; music, Lego, Scooby Doo and any other toys he might have. Making some amazing imaginary worlds.

I don't want another. I don't want to go through pregnancy, labour and the sleepless nights again. Not that my experience was a bad one, it's just one that I don't really want to repeat. Me and Scott agreed that if we were in a better financial position before Max started school then we would talk about it. But knowing we aren't any better off than we were a couple of years ago worries me that financially we wouldn't be able to cope either.

It might sound crazy but I love having just 1 child. We get to do loads of cool stuff together, I don't have to worry about keeping my eye on multiple small people and we feel like the strongest unit there is. That's not to say that people with big families are doing it wrong. Each family is different, the 2 kids and a dog scenario doesn't exist for everyone anymore. So that's why we are choosing to just have 1.

Many of you will remember that last year I spoke of my friend Charlie. He has cystic fibrosis and wanted to busk the length of the UK to raise money and awareness for the CF Trust.

Unfortunately in the past 12 months he has been in hospital for a total of 7 of them. He is now on the transplant list meaning that the thought of busking the country is something that won't be happening for the time being.

Even though he has a 30% lung functionality and is waiting on a double transplant he wanted to do something to raise awareness. So he did the only thing he knew how, made a music video!

Life In A Hospital is a song about Charlie's own experience in the hospital that he calls home sometimes. It's a funny look at something that others would get hung up over. Charlie sees the best in each and every situation, no matter how rubbish. So I knew that this video and song would be amazing.

Don't believe me? Have a peek. And if you enjoy it then please share it!

Shoe shopping with Max can be a nightmare. He's either running around, bored or completely distracted to the point that I wish I had bought some shoes online. But with him starting school soon I knew that we all had to face our fear and pop into a shop to get him fitted and sorted with a pair of shoes that would be fit for school.

Luckily Brantano stepped in and saved our day! Brantano are one of the countries leading retailers for shoes. With their own fitting service in store, each employee is trained for each different brand that they stock to make sure that they will fit everyone's feet, from babies to grandparents. As soon as we walked in we were welcomed and asked what help we needed. After a fitting that was completely painless we decided to go rummaging.

We knew that we wanted to find Max a pair of shoes for school but were also advised that in the couple of months between now and then he could grow dramatically. So we opted to go up half a size meaning that they would hopefully fit him by September, and if they didn't then we could always pop in an insole (as the expert fitter advised). We were spoilt for choice with a range of brands from budget ones to Clarks, who are obviously at the higher end of the spectrum.

• Canvas (we got ours from Home Bargains for £1.50)
• Masking tape
• Paints (we used cheap Tesco poster paints)
• Sponges (we bought a giant value brand one and cut into pieces)

To celebrate our families love of this book we have decided to do a giveaway for a copy of it plus the DVD to go alongside. Be warned you may need a pack of tissues as there won't be a dry eye in the house! For your chance to win, just follow the Rafflecopter instructions below. Good luck!

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• The Storm (Virginia Bergin) - The second part of an amazing series that I read last year. Ruby is a girl stranded in the middle of an apocalypse, she's not to go out in the rain or it will kill her. But you need to find a way to survive and this is the next chapter in her story. I'm so excited for this book. It's been on my to-read pile for a while as I've had so many other things to read, but It's definitely next on the list.
  
• Under My Skin (James Dawson) - I have to admit I'm new to James Dawson and his amazing writing skills. This book tells the tale of Sally, a girl who doesn't realise that a tattoo isn't the only thing that can get really get under your skin. I read his book "Say Her Name" and absolutely adored it so I can't wait to jump on this one.
  
• Asking For It (Louise O'Neill) - This dropped into my lap this week and I am so so excited to dive into it. Many of you know I was a massive fan of her first book "Only Ever Yours" and this follows a similar dark turn into the way society perceives everyone. I can guarantee you a review will be up before the September release!
  
• The Rest Of Us Just Live Here (Patrick Ness) - Patrick Ness is an amazing writer, winning every kids book award you can think of. Mikey is a boy who just want's to graduate and go to prom before someone blows up the high school again. But there's something bigger going on. The end of the world is this week and if you aren't chosen then no-one knows what will happen. I am really looking forward to this one.
  
• We Are All Made Of Molecules (Susin Nielsen) - Stewart is a geeky, socially awkward guy who's mum has passed away. Ashley is cool and popular but failing school, her dad has left them. But their worlds collide when their parents get together. This one seems like such a great funny tale about a slightly dysfunctional family. Something I can't wait to read. 

So that's what's on my list, what's on yours?

This year Miffy turns 60 (on the 21st June to be exact!). It's hard to believe that a little bunny has reached the grand old age of 60, but she looks better than ever! To celebrate, Miffy and her friends have released a brand new set of books and products to capture the hearts of a new audience. I absolutely adore the books and get thrilled every time I suggest them to customers at work.

I have become a Miffy Mum this year to help celebrate the wonderful world of this little Dutch rabbit. We've been sent a wonderful selection of Miffy products to help us celebrate including this amazing book.