My Child's favourite mummy blogs - Nappy Valley

In her own words, Nappy Valley Girl is a journalist and mother of two small boys who lives on the rather more downmarket fringes of the so-called 'Nappy Valley' area of South West London. She's torn between despising yummy mummies, and secretly wanting to be one...

Can you describe yourself in three words?

Just about coping!

Are you a full time mum blogger? Tell us about life before  kids!

At the moment I am a part time mum and part time freelance journalist. I write for business magazines and parenting titles. Before having kids, I was a news editor on a weekly national business magazine.

How did you first get into blogging?

I started blogging because I wanted to write for myself, rather than to someone else's deadline and brief, as I do as a journalist. I also thought I could satirise the area I live in - 'Nappy Valley' in southwest London.

There are so many ridiculously competitive parents round here and the lifestyle amuses me. The blog started in this vein, but once I got into blogging properly (which took me about six months) it became more about my life and sharing things that amuse, annoy or affect me with other bloggers. I love the friendly nature of blogging, the comments I get on my blog and reading the brilliant posts that others write.

What’s the best comment you’ve ever had on your blog?

I can't think of a specific one, but I remember that 'Frog in the Field' was the first person to comment on my blog ever (other than friends) and I will be eternally grateful!

Do you have a favourite blog?

There are many excellent blogs, but the inimitable Jaywalker at Belgian Waffling is probably the one that has made me laugh out loud the most.

What’s your proudest parenting moment?

Seeing how well my two little boys get on together. There are only 19 months between them, so I wasn't sure if there would be terrible rivalry, but at the moment they are the best of friends and do everything together.

Do you have a favourite parenting mantra?

It would probably be 'slow down!' as they disappear into the distance on their scooters......

Can you think of a time when your kids really embarrassed you?

A few weeks ago I had to drag them kicking and screaming from a 'storytelling' session at a local museum. We also got 'constructively dismissed' from a toddler music classes when they were younger. They are very sweet boys, but both very lively and can be quite naughty...

What’s your biggest parenting concern at the moment?

We are about to move to the US so I am more worried about how we are all going to cope with the move! Hopefully it will be a great experience, but it will certainly be a big change for everyone in the family.

If you could have do a five minute interview with anyone on the planet who would it be?

It would have to be Obama. I'd ask him whether he ever thought about being President when he was a little boy growing up in Hawaii.

Read more from Nappy Valley by visiting her blogspot here  nappyvalleygirl.blogspot.com