The Soundtrack To My Week - When Parent Bloggers Goes Wild or The MAD Awards

This wee has been a strange mix of highs, lows and lots and lots of fun. I decided in the last few weeks to try my hand at being a professional blogger and have been really fortunate to have had a few jobs already which has given me a real boost of confidence, as I'm sure people are out there going "who does she think she is".


Monday I went to Butlins in Bognor Regis to attend the MAD awards, I was short listed in the Best Baby Blog but unfortunately didn't win, the lovely Emily at Babyrambles did so a huge well done to her. 


I travelled up with Tim, Karin and Snafflesmummy and want to say a big thank to Karin and Snafflesmummy who drove me around and to Tim who let me sit in the front on the way home as I felt a little poorly, I *may* have had a little hangover.


The awards where amazing and I had a great time meeting the most wonderful bloggers and partying the night away. Poor Butlins didn't know what they were getting themselves into when they invited us. 


I can't remember all of what happened (they may have something to do with the two bottles of wine me and Sandy drunk together) so I thought I'd share some of my highlights and some pictures I found on my camera.


Best acceptance speech goes to Pippa " Unlike all the rest, I totally have a speech prepared"


Ben telling me the story of when he wet himself when he was 5 (sorry Ben didn't warn you it would end up in a blog post)


Emma walking around with lights down her top


Red Coat Gary, poor, poor boy


Jo making balloon animals and hats


Dancing in a bowling alley and convincing the DJ to play one more song 


Going back to Sandy's room to drink yet more wine, probably wasn't a good idea but was fun. 


The Disco Lift, though not fun with a hangover ( Go see this hilarious video at Pippa's) 

I want to say a big thank you to Sally for organising it. 

I leave you with.........

Congratulations by Cliff Richards 

NM X

Music Monday - The Mads Road Trip

I'm currently on my way to the MAD awards in Bognor Regis. I am travelling with Tim, Karin and Snaffles Mummy.


We've got lots of goodies and snacks for the road trip and I'm really looking forward to getting know them all better.


My song for Music Monday this week is .......


Road Trippin by the Red Hot Chilli Peppers 





NM X

Well Hello, I'm Carol Nice To Meet You.

On Monday I will attending the Mads blog awards and I cannot wait. I get meet lots of new parent bloggers and catch up with the ones I've meet before.


Muddling Along Mummy has out together a Introduce Yourself Post with a linky to add ours on, so let me introduce myself if you don't know me already


Name: Carol


Blog: New Mummy and New Mummy's Tips


Twitter: http://twitter.com/Caroljs


What am I going to be wearing? Wait and see ;)

So if you are going to the Mads please come over and say hello, I'm rather friendly but just a warning I do hug!

NM X

New Mummy Needs You

Something amazing has happened, I've made the short list for the MAD awards (Mum and Dad blog awards) which is sponsored by Butlins 


I'm up for Best MAD Baby Blog which is sponsored by Tiny Talk , I'm so excited and very grateful to all that nominated me. I'm up against four great blogs, Young and Younger  , Mellow Mummy , Babyrambles and Muddling Along Mummy. 

Now I need your votes to win, so If you think I deserve to win then please vote for me. the only promise I can make is whether you vote for me or not I will keep on blogging because I love it (though winning an award would be lovely).


All you need to do is pop over to the MADs site, click on Vote and that will take you to the voting form. Each category has a drop down box and you just choose the one you want to vote for. 


If you're are not sure about who to vote for, have a look at the finalist page and you can have a good look at all the finalist by award.


Voting is open for a month, so you've got time to have a read of all the other great blogs on there.  


I'm thanking you in advance


NM X