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My Sunday Photo 15/01/17

14/01/201705/04/2017
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Siblings – January 2017

14/01/201713/12/2017
Sophie sitting on the floor with Jessica lying across her legs

The girls have such a lovely bond together and when they are loving towards each other it is beautiful to watch. The last few weeks have seen a lot more bickering though – there are days when it seems they are annoying each other from the moment they wake up which can be frustrating. It’s… Read More

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A wintry woodland walk at Hughenden Manor

13/01/201705/04/2017
Jessica and Sophie sitting together on a log in the woods

For our last family day out of 2016, we headed over to Hughenden Manor. Having enjoyed the knights and dragons trail there in the summer, we were looking forward to trying the fairytale trail. As we walked the short distance from the car park towards the information hut, we passed several chalk boards with passages… Read More

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Friday Focus 13/01/17 – Sophie starts preschool

13/01/201709/03/2023
Preschool - this week's word of the week

This week has seen a big step for Sophie as she started preschool on Monday. Jessica was very excited about her little sister going to preschool and enjoyed telling her all about it. I think she might have been more excited than Sophie was! I’ve been enjoying the walks to and from preschool again. Sophie… Read More

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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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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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