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Grief and life after Jessica: Some days you feel so far away

14/08/201812/08/2018
Jessica wearing a princess dress and fairy wings, looking over a lake

Some days you feel so far away. I look for signs that you are still here with me somehow and there are none. Just emptiness.   I long for you to visit me in my dreams but night after night goes by and I do not see you there.   I search for you all… Read More

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Creating an alphabet matching puzzle game

13/08/201831/08/2021
Letter squares and picture squares with a fabric bag covered in letter stickers

The theme for this month’s #BostikBlogger craft is ‘Back to school’. I was inspired by the letter stickers in this month’s craft box to create a fun alphabet matching puzzle game. This is perfect for a back to school craft and learning activity.     You will need: A sheet of white card Patterned paper… Read More

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#365daysofgratitude – Week 32

12/08/201811/08/2018
A double rainbow over houses - "#365daysofgratitude"

For the last two years, I have taken part in a daily gratitude challenge – sharing one photo a day on Instagram of something I am grateful for. It’s taught me to look for the little things and has made me a more positive person. It has not always been easy to find something to… Read More

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Country Kids 11/08/18

10/08/201810/08/2018
Jessica standing in front of a tree looking out over a big branch - "Country Kids"

Welcome to Country Kids. Country Kids was one of the first linkies I joined in when I started my blog four years ago. It helped inspire me to enjoy so many outdoor adventures with my girls and create happy memories. It is an honour to be taking over hosting Country Kids from Fiona at Coombe… Read More

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Friday Focus 10/08/18 – Life amongst the chaos

10/08/201809/08/2018
Chaotic - this week's word of the week

Things have been quite chaotic around the house this week. We’re still in the middle of trying to sort out the contents of the spare room and finish putting together Sophie’s room. Most of the contents of the spare room have been dumped around the house as we had to clear it when the new… Read More

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Thomas’s first trip out – visiting Jessica at her forever bed

08/08/201807/08/2018
Me, hubby, Sophie and Thomas with Jessica's photo cushion at Jessica's forever bed

We spent Thomas’s first week at home together, enjoying being in a newborn bubble. When we finally ventured out and about with him, there was one place we had to go to first. We had to take him to GreenAcres to visit his big sister in her forever bed.     Thomas’s arrival has brought… Read More

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#365daysofgratitude – Week 31

05/08/201804/08/2018
A double rainbow over houses - "#365daysofgratitude"

For the last two years, I have taken part in a daily gratitude challenge – sharing one photo a day on Instagram of something I am grateful for. It’s taught me to look for the little things and has made me a more positive person. It has not always been easy to find something to… Read More

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I'm Louise, mummy of three - Jessica, forever six, who was born with half a heart and lives on in mine; and heart-healthy Sophie (born 2013) and Thomas (born 2018). I blog about living with grief after child loss, crafts, days out and the little moments of family life.

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