This summer is going to be all about making the most of the family moments. We ended last month with a cardiac check-up for Jessica which led to her cardiac team deciding that her next surgery needs to take place sooner rather than later. August may well bring another hospital stay, and the rollercoaster ride… Read More
#365daysofgratitude is my challenge for 2017 to share one photo a day on Instagram of something I am grateful for. I took part in a similar challenge last year and loved it so am looking forward to continuing with it this year. Here are the things that I’ve been grateful for over the past week:… Read More
Making mud pies in the garden is one of those wonderful fun activities that children love to do. I have to confess that it’s something the girls rarely do. I’ve never particularly discouraged it but nor have I actively encouraged it either. My girls don’t always like to get mucky in the garden.… Read More
My eldest daughter loves drawing. Some days it is a challenge to keep up with her paper requirements as she can spend hours sitting and doodling. Her beloved dolly Kerry is always a favourite subject when it comes to drawing. She features in most of Jessica’s pictures. Jessica also loves to look through my sketchbook… Read More
We’ve been focusing on potty training Sophie this week. We’ve been gently encouraging the potty for a while but this week I decided that it was time to ditch the nappies. In all honesty, it’s been incredibly stressful. My head really isn’t in the right place to deal with potty training with the worry of… Read More
My house looks like the Hamleys bomb has exploded in it most days. Some days it’s hard to see the floor for toys. Some toys I don’t mind so much. There are others that give me a sinking feeling as soon as the girls start getting them out. Peppa Pig toys are high up on… Read More