Siblings – April 2018

16/04/201815/04/2018

Jessica and Sophie sitting on a bench with two giant gnomes at Blackgang Chine

I have been in two minds about whether to share a siblings post this month. I feel though that I’d like to share some of the last photos of my two girls together and bring this particular series of our monthly siblings project to its end. Jessica and Sophie had such a beautiful bond. It… Read More

#365daysofgratitude – Week 15

15/04/201815/04/2018

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

Journey’s end

14/04/201803/09/2018

Jessica wearing a superhero mask with a superhero cape against a backdrop of buildings

This is the post that I always feared I would one day have to write. It breaks my heart to be writing it now. Our beautiful Jessica passed away in the early hours of this morning. She had been unwell on and off for several weeks after returning to school. We had several doctor’s visits,… Read More

Friday Focus 13/04/18 – A worrying couple of weeks

13/04/201813/04/2018

"Worrying" - this week's word of the week

The last couple of weeks have been quite a worrying time for us with Jessica’s health. She’s been unwell on and off since going back to school. We were hoping that having a break over the Easter holidays would help her start to pick up again. Unfortunately, this hasn’t been the case. She’s had moments… Read More

Paper plate flower wreaths – a simple craft for preschoolers

12/04/201805/11/2018

I love simple crafts that my girls can do themselves with very little assistance from me. This month’s #BostikBlogger craft theme is flowers. For our flower craft, we’ve been making paper plate flower wreaths. This is a perfect craft for little ones to do by themselves. The only part that my girls needed adult assistance… Read More

#365daysofgratitude – Week 14

08/04/2018

A sunset in Malta with the text "#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. Even on the difficult days, I have managed to find… Read More

#365daysofgratitude – Week 13

01/04/201802/04/2018

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. Even on the difficult days, I have managed to find… Read More