Dear little girls I watch you both sleeping, gaze at your peaceful content faces. You dream away, oblivious to the increasing craziness of the world around you. I am afraid for you. I am afraid of this increasingly dark world in which you are growing up. Afraid of the hatred that is out there, in… Read More
The other night, I was woken by my big girl climbing into our bed and making herself comfy between hubby and me. As she snuggled against me and fell asleep, I gazed at her little face and my heart melted. I wished I could capture that moment, bottle it up and keep it forever. The… Read More
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! A big thank you to everyone who… Read More
Throughout 2016 I will be posting a photo on Instagram each day, sharing something that I am grateful for each day as part of my #366daysofgratitude project. Here are the things I have been grateful for this week: Day 304 – I am grateful for an unexpected invite to Sunday dinner at my in-laws.… Read More
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As Jessica had an inset day on Monday and her preschool pass was valid that day, we couldn’t resist a trip to Legoland, with her friends H and E, to take part in their Brick or Treat event. I hadn’t originally intended to put the girls in costume (we don’t really do Halloween) but when… Read More
This week, my happy moments seem to have revolved around dancing. One of my favourite things about this time of year is watching Strictly on a Saturday night and I love seeing how much the girls love watching it too. I often have to re-watch the dances on the TV as I’m so distracted by… Read More