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The truth about winter and my heart child

12/01/201705/04/2017
Jessica and Sophie playing in the snow in the garden

Winter can be a challenging season for us. The cold weather brings an extra layer of worries with a heart child. One of the first things I notice as the weather gets colder is the change in Jessica’s colour. She is so much bluer in the winter than she is in the summer. Whilst her… Read More

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#withkindnessandlove 2 – stories of kindness and sharing some blog love

11/01/201705/04/2017
A bouquet of orange and yellow roses with the text "#withkindnessandlove - stories of kindness and sharing some blog love"

#withkindnessandlove is my new series for 2017. Each week, I will be sharing some stories of kindness along with some things that have made me smile during the week.  Some weeks I might share a quote that has inspired me, or some suggestions for small acts of kindness that I have come across. I’m hoping… Read More

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To Sophie on her first day at preschool

09/01/201715/07/2018
Sophie wearing her preschool jumper, ready for her first day

Darling Sophie, Today saw you take a little step into the world of independence – your first day at preschool. A new adventure, new opportunities to learn and to make friends. A few hours of your life each week that I will no longer have a share in. A time that I will only get… Read More

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From the mouths of babes #102 – When I was a little girl…

09/01/201705/04/2017
Jessica as a toddler with a speech bubble saying "From the mouths of babes" and the text "A linky for sharing the things kids say"

From the mouths of babes is a weekly linky which invites you to share a post, old or new, about something your children have said. Those adorable mispronounced words, the glimpses into their imaginations, the blunt observations – whatever it is, I’d love to hear about it!   Last week, Conversations with Hank made me… Read More

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#365daysofgratitude – Week 1

08/01/201705/04/2017
A sunset in Malta with the text "#365daysofgratitude"

#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

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My Sunday Photo 08/01/17

07/01/201705/04/2017
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Hunting for Advent boxes at Hinton Ampner

06/01/201705/04/2017
Sophie opening one of the advent boxes at Hinton Ampner

​​After catching up with my family in Hampshire on Boxing Day, it’s starting to become a tradition to have a day out in the local area. Last year we enjoyed a couple of days out at Uppark and Fort Nelson. This year we decided to visit Hinton Ampner and do their family Christmas trail together.… 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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