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The word 'outside' drawn with trees around it

Friday Focus 10/01/20 – Enjoying time outside

We’ve been enjoying getting outside each day over the last week, thanks to joining in with the Wild about Winter challenge. It’s really helped having a suggested activity to do…

The word 'family'

Friday Focus 03/01/20 – Making the most of having festive fun with family

Happy new year to you all! I’ve enjoyed having a bit of a blog break over the festive period and making the most of family time together. Christmas and the…

The word Christmas with two holly leaves and a red berry as the dot for the 'i'

Friday Focus 20/12/19 – All ready for Christmas

The presents have all been wrapped, cards have been sent, the tree is up and we are pretty much ready for Christmas to arrive. Sophie finished school yesterday and is…

The word 'hope' in rainbow colours

Friday Focus 13/12/19 – Holding on to hope

I’m not sure what result we’ll be waking up to when this post goes live. What I do know is that there seems to be real fear on both sides…

Productive - this week's word of the week

Friday Focus 06/12/19 – A productive week of pre-Christmas preparations

The pre-Christmas preparations have started and this week has felt like a very productive one. I’ve been busy ticking things off the to-do list – making lists, going shopping, buying…

Flurry - this week's word of the week

Friday Focus 29/11/19 – A flurry of activity

We’ve reached that point in the year where life feels like a flurry of activity. The calendar is filling up fast, and it seems like nearly all our free time…

The word hospital with a nurse as the 'o'

Friday Focus 22/11/19 – An unexpected hospital stay

I didn’t do my usual Friday Focus post last week because we ended up in hospital for two nights with Thomas due to him having a viral wheeze. Thankfully he’s…

Unsettled - this week's word of the week

Friday Focus 08/11/19 – Unsettled with sunny spells

After all the excitement of show week, followed by half-term fun, the return to normal routines has left me feeling a little unsettled. That ever-present ache for Jessica has returned…

The word 'star' surrounded by yellow stars

Friday Focus 01/11/19 – My little star

Sophie really has been the star of the show this week. She absolutely loved every minute of doing The Sound of Music and I was so proud of her performance.…

The word 'show' drawn on a theatre background

Friday Focus 25/10/19 – Show time!

It’s show week for The Sound of Music this week and Sophie and I are thoroughly enjoying it. It is so lovely to be performing again and to be doing…