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Friday Focus 02/08/19 – Another busy week

This past week has been another busy one, starting with two days of celebrating Thomas’s birthday – his birthday itself and then his birthday party the next day. We’ve also…

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Friday Focus (on Thursday!) 25/07/19

The last couple of weeks have been a whirlwind of activity with end of term activities, rehearsals and shows for Sophie and preparing for Thomas’s 1st birthday. We’ve had five…

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Friday Focus 12/07/19 – A few proud moments

Last Friday was the Girls’ and Boys’ Brigades awards evening. Sophie was very proud to be awarded the four badges that she worked for this year, her church parade attendance…

Bittersweet - this week's word of the week

Friday Focus 05/07/19 – Bittersweet milestones

This last half-term of Sophie’ s reception year is full of bittersweet moments. All those little milestones that I remember so well with Jessica. Moments that Sophie should be sharing…

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Friday Focus 28/06/19 – Performing

Sophie has been enjoying doing lots of performing this week. Last Friday was the dress rehearsal for her Girls’ Brigade display which she’ll be performing in tonight. I’m looking forward…

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Friday Focus 21/06/19 – A bit of a bumpy week

It’s been a bit of a bumpy week overall. There have been a lot of moments when I’ve been struggling, but they have been mixed with happy moments too. Hubby…

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Friday Focus 14/06/19 – Rediscovering my love of music

“You brought music back into the house. I had forgotten.”   I used to enjoy singing and performing. We were in the midway through rehearsals for a concert at church…

Tired - this week's word of the week

Friday Focus 07/06/19 – Tired

I am tired this week. So tired. Thomas is waking multiple times a night at the moment. I think it might be due to teething given we are getting through…

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Friday Focus 31/05/19 – A few firsts

We’ve had a few firsts this week, starting with one I could have done without: Thomas’s first trip to A&E. Sophie was a little over-enthusiastic with her love when playing…

The word 'superheroes' - this week's word of the week

Friday Focus 24/05/19 – My little superheroes

Yesterday was Superheroes Day for Sophie at school. The children in Reception have been learning about superheroes and this was an opportunity for them to come to school dressed as…