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The word cough with Jessica coughing in place of the "o"

Friday Focus 30/03/18 – Coughs and sneezes

Jessica has had quite a nasty cough this week which has knocked her out again. We’d agreed with school at the start of the week that she would go back…

The word heart with the "a" and "r" forming a heart shape

Friday Focus 23/03/18 – Good news from the heart scan

We had the fetal cardiac scan this week to check Peanut’s heart. As you can imagine, I was quite anxious about this appointment, especially as hubby was away and I…

The word "Proud" with a smiley face for the "u"

Friday Focus 16/03/18 – Proud mummy moments

It’s been a tough term for Jessica so far, but her report at parents’ evening this week made me very proud. Despite having an attendance rate of around 20% this…

The word 'poorly' with a cartoon Jessica lying on the 'oor'

Friday Focus 09/03/18 – A poorly little girl

We’ve had a poorly Jessica this week. She seemed fine when I dropped her off at school on Tuesday morning. At 9.30 though, I had a call asking me to…

Snow - this week's word of the week

Friday Focus 02/03/18 – Fun in the snow

We hardly ever get snow where we live so it makes a change to have had several days of it. While part of me is longing for some warmer weather…

Unexpected - this week's word of the week

Friday Focus 23/02/18 – Not quite what I was expecting

It’s been one of those weeks where things haven’t quite gone as expected. We had a bit of unexpected drama when out shopping at the weekend when two guys on…

Nanny - this week's word of the week

Friday Focus 16/02/18 – Time with Nanny

The girls and I have enjoyed having Nanny come to stay for a few days this week, especially as hubby has been away working for most of the week. It’s…

The word "solo" drawn with a pilot in a bi-plane

Friday Focus 09/02/18 – Flying solo

Hubby’s been away working on an event this week so I’ve been flying solo once again. I’ve become used to these periods of time on my own now. I tend…

Friday Focus 02/02/18 – Expecting baby number three

If you’ve been reading my blog posts or following my social media over the last couple of days, you will know that we’re expecting a new addition to our family…

Homeschooling - this week's word of the week

Friday Focus 26/01/18 – A taste of homeschooling

Jessica is off school at the moment while she is recovering from her surgery. We were told at her clinic appointment last week to keep her off school until after…