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Eventful - this week's word of the week

Friday Focus 13/09/19 – An emotional, exciting and eventful week

The last week has certainly been an eventful one. We’ve had Jessica’s birthday, a couple of milestone moments, interesting days out and finally managed to get Sophie’s and Thomas’s room…

The word 'sadness' in grey

Friday Focus (on Thursday!) 05/09/2019 – September sadness

The end of summer and back to school always brings a sense of sadness. I’ve always loved having that extended period of time with the children at home over the…

Family - this week's word of the week

Friday Focus 30/08/19 – Family time

We’ve been enjoying time with family this week, having spent a few days staying with my twin sister. I always try to fit in a few days visit back home…

The word 'mixed' with a mixing spoon behind the "ix"

Friday Focus 23/08/19 – Mixed emotions

This week has been a bit of a mixed one – there have been happy moments but also moments of feeling overwhelmed, stressed, tired and fed up with everything. Such…

The word 'JoGLE' with a John O'Groats signpost on the J and a Land's End signpost on the L

Friday Focus 16/08/19 – Our JoGLE for Jessica

We’re now back home again after spending six days travelling on trains and buses to go from John O’Groats to Land’s End and home again on our JoGLE for Jessica.…

The word 'busy' in yellow with black stripes and a busy bee flying next to it

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…

The word 'whirlwind' with mini whirlwinds in place of the dots over the i's

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…

The word 'proud' with a smiley face at the 'u'

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…

The word performing with a doodle of Sophie as the dot over the 'i'

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…