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Memories - this week's word of the week

Friday Focus 23/11/18 – Looking back at memories

I love looking back at memories on Timehop although it is very bittersweet too. I’m thankful that I captured so many little moments of life with Jessica and Sophie and…

Remember - this week's word of the week

Friday Focus 16/11/18 – Remembering

Sophie took part in her first Remembrance Sunday parade this week. She did so well marching with her Girls’ Brigade friends and staying silent to remember those who have fought…

The word 'Christening' with a vicar holding a baby over a font for the second 'i'

Friday Focus 09/11/18 – Celebrating Thomas’s christening

The big event of this week has been celebrating Thomas’s christening with our family and friends. It was a beautiful, albeit bittersweet, day. Thomas wore his grandad’s christening gown and…

Overwhelmed - this week's word of the week

Friday Focus 02/11/18 – Feeling overwhelmed

I’ve been trying to juggle far too many balls this week and it’s left me feeling overwhelmed and exhausted. Hubby’s been away for the last couple of weeks so I’ve…

Family - this week's word of the week

Friday Focus 26/10/18 – Catching up with family

This half-term has been all about spending time with family. Hubby has been away this week working on an event, but we’ve been enjoying catching up with the extended family…

Emotional - this week's word of the week

Friday Focus 19/10/18 – Emotional BiBs and bobs

The last week has certainly been an eventful and emotional one. Last Friday, the winners of this year’s BiBs awards were announced on Twitter. I was so chuffed to be…

Snuffly - this week's word of the week

Friday Focus 12/10/18 – Sniffles and snuffles

Thomas has been a bit snuffly over the last few days. Hubby had a cold at the start of the week and seems to have shared it. Sophie and I…

Cherish - this week's word of the week

Friday Focus 05/10/18 – Cherish the little moments

One of the things that life with Jessica taught me is to cherish the little moments. We were always aware that our time with her could be short and tried…

The word "drifting" drawn floating on a sea

Friday Focus 28/09/18 – Drifting

We’ve just been drifting along this week – doing ordinary little everyday things and getting through each day as best we can. I often describe grief as being like a…

Smiles - this week's word of the week

Friday Focus 21/09/18 – Smiles to ease my sadness

Little Thomas has been full of smiles this week which has given me lots of little joyful moments in what has been a rather emotional week. No particular big reason…