Realistic Life as a Solo Working Toddler Mum UK: What I'm Getting my Toddler for Christmas! 🎁🎄

[@jayineetaylor5040]

Such a breath of fresh air. Real mum showing real mum struggles. Most of all smashing it at the same time❤

[@HomeWithShan]

The only way I know how - I honestly don’t know how others make it look so easy haha! But I wouldn’t change it for the world, living my best stressful life hahha! ♥️

[@nicolesurphlis1558]

@@HomeWithShan amber going to daycare after new year newborn baby 👶

[@hollybea9676]

That’s exactly how I feel, everyone else makes it look so easy! I’m exhausted. Good that you are getting yourself to bed early! I really need to start doing that xx

[@hollybea9676]

I love that you have kept George’s presents simple and not gone overboard. It’s really nice to see that from an influencer. He is absolutely going to love his train set. I bought my 2.5 year old a wooden trainset, a smaller one to begin with to see if she likes it. Hope you have a lovely Christmas xx

[@meghan592]

Please do a video of you organising George’s wardrobes and cupboards! I’d love to see all the clothes and toys etc

[@HomeWithShan]

I’d love to actually have the time to do these sorts of videos! I’ve got a week off work in the new year when George is at nursery so that would be great timing! Xxxx

[@Katie-West]

You’ve got George some lovely presents for Christmas! My best friend is a primary teacher and I always love the presents she gets for my son, she’s bought him that set of Julia Donaldson books and also the John Lewis train set over the years and my almost 4 year old still loves them all now. We love getting the train set out on a Sunday afternoon when he’s a bit bored of his other toys and it keeps him busy for ages! Have a lovely Christmas with your family 🎄❤️

[@HomeWithShan]

Aww thank you lovely - that’s so lovely to hear about the books and train set! I hope you have a lovely Christmas! ♥️

[@littliofficial]

Mom is a great character.❤️

[@janer471]

I found buying my 2 year old hard this year as she’s not a baby anymore but seems too grown up for most toddler toys! We ended getting her a sorting pie because she loves number and colour learning and the little people barbie doll house! She also LOVES monkey puzzle and all the Julia Donaldson books, she’s got the snail and the whale and tiddler for Christmas! ❤

[@HomeWithShan]

Yeah I know what you mean!! It’s a tricky age! I think they’re lovely presents ideas ♥️✨ hope you have an amazing Christmas! Xxx

[@catsforever3999]

That coat is gorgeous 😍

[@07008391]

I'm with you on the shower front. I'm a single mum with a feral toddler 😂 I've started getting in the bath with him. As when I do it late at night his room is next to the bathroom and it always wakes him 🙄 x

[@AnniSpanni]

Lovely stuff. Some great ideas here. I like that drawing pad. I might have to get one of those. Have to confess I do tend to avoid creative stuff at home because it always seems to come with mess. I leave it for my toddler to make a mess at nursery but I do feel guilty. The pad is no mess, so such a win! For our boy who will be two a few days after Christmas I’ve got him a similar train set from BRIO, some play doh (which he has never had before so will be very novel and it suits my creative but no mess agenda) and a new Julia D book. For his birthday a few days later I’ve got him a balance bike and a helmet. I think he’ll be like George and absolutely absorbed by the train set, so little point getting him much else. He will be so happy with it. We have a small family so he won’t get loads more but it will be plenty to keep him entertained. I don’t think you need to get any more bits unless you think of something really special.

[@ReadingWithMilliesMummy]

I love your honest vlogs! Thanks for the coat link too, I'm thinking of getting a new one!

[@HomeWithShan]

Thank you lovely!! We’re all j it’s out here surviving aren’t we haha!! 🥹😅xxx

[@ReadingWithMilliesMummy]

@HomeWithShan absolutely!! You're doing a great job mumma xx

[@amymocsari3775]

I can completely relate about not having 5 minutes to yourself. I have an 18 month old who's world is ending if he doesn't get what he wants and a 5 year old who winds him up even more! I am also solo parenting for most of the week as my husband and I work opposite shifts! IT IS HARD! Keep going, once they can communicate fully, it does start to get a little easier. I've got my son a few Julia Donaldson books to add to his collection as we also love them! A lot of her stories are actually on bbc iplayer too as little animated versions of the original. That might buy you a few more minutes peace 😂👍 xx

[@SandraRudane]

I feel you mama. Sleep routine work repeat 🔁 mums life is rewarding but also utterly exhausting 🫶💪

[@HomeWithShan]

It really is!! The best years but also the hardest ♥️

[@marymccarron2570]

Thank you for being honest in your videos with the struggle of toddlerhood🥲I agree with sleep. My 20 month old has developmental delay and possible autism and he cant communicate at all and I have no idea what to do when he gets up in the night😭 you are an amazing mum to George 🥰 x

[@nicolesurphlis1558]

Ahh bless you am sorry 😞

[@HomeWithShan]

Aw I’m so sorry you’re going through a rough time - it’s such a difficult age without any additional things to worry about. Hang in there my love, you’re smashing it ♥️ Merry Christmas and hope you have a lovely day!! Xxx

[@marymccarron2570]

@@HomeWithShan Thank you 😊 Merry Christmas 🎅 🎄

[@nicolesurphlis1558]

@@HomeWithShan my two don't like get up early tomorrow morning 😒 5 am in the dark morning and Friday last day before Christmas

[@nicolesurphlis1558]

You too

[@Millicentbystanderson]

This was really nice, thank you 😊

[@littlesithinilifeinireland3637]

loved the song choice in this one

[@tracycornfoot6078]

I go to bed early even though mine are teenagers! It’s the cat that can wake me up. Hard to sleep train but so worth it in the end,my 14 year old still remembers how I slept trained him at 20months it took all night I was in tears but now I can’t get him out of his bed!! 😂😂

[@HomeWithShan]

Haha I feel like this will be me 😂😂👏🏼 god the teenage years scare me so much haha! Xxx

[@tracycornfoot6078]

@@HomeWithShan you’ll be fine,sometimes they are good company! But other times in their room all day long and come down for snacks!

[@newdawn_draws]

I completely agree with you about it being easier with newborns. I have 5 altogether (including twin boys) and I found with all of them the baby stage was the easiest. Toddler years are super difficult and you feel you need 8 pairs of hands and eyes! Then teen years is similar where no matter what you try you just can’t seem to make them happy 😂

[@Lyricvids72]

Sometimes I think it’s almost easier alone than having family “help” I think more people and to the chaos

[@HomeWithShan]

Haha I feel this 😂♥️

[@adelebelfield2155]

I have 3 children my eldest is 9 years old my daughter is nearly 3 and my baby boy is 10 weeks old. For Christmas for our almost 3 year old we got her Bluey toys she is obsessed with Bluey.

[@HomeWithShan]

Ahh yes to Bluey!! Aw I hope you have the best Christmas with your new addition ♥️♥️

[@adelebelfield2155]

@@HomeWithShan thank you so much hope you have a fab Christmas too x

[@mirandathomas8888]

I feel you, toddler sleep is chaos and we cosleep way more now than before he was 1! Glad its improving for you. One day we will have to dig them out of bed! 🙏🏻🤞🏻 Also what do you use on your eyebrows they look lovely? Xx

[@HomeWithShan]

I’m so glad we’re not the only ones haha! It’s mad, I just assumed it would be easier when they’re toddlers, but NOOO! 😂😭. And I use the benefit good proof brow pencil! Xxxx

[@rinainlondon8]

proud single mum here

[@mothercity_mama]

Is having George in the bath while you have a quick shower in the Sam's bathroom and option in the evenings? Since I did that with my toddler it was a game changer.

[@newdawn_draws]

Are you thinking of Monkey Puzzle? That was my youngest’s favourite book (and one of mine too if I’m honest!)

[@faithwatkins3758]

Terrible 2s girl I feel you, so similar to mine 😢😂

[@JB_rainbow]

Love George’s bed frame - can I ask where it’s from? 😊

[@mrsbeckyellen]

Love the video as usual. Q.What is the lipstick you used at the beginning? It's a lovely colour x

[@abdarhussain8176]

Can u plz tell me mattress name again?? I like ur vlogs.

[@Megs_Abraham]

Surely you can just go back to that point in the video? It’s the emma mattress.

[@HomeWithShan]

It’s the Emma mattress ♥️

[@susanpeppard3689]

Might be worth getting your iron levels checked xx

[@rhondasevick4257]

These screaming toddler days will pass. Hang in there.

[@HomeWithShan]

🙏🏼🙏🏼 thank you!! Xxx

[@nicolesurphlis1558]

Get all of amber 1st chirstmas this year