Author: Louise
Siblings – October 2016
I wondered how Jessica starting school would affect the bond between my girls, but being separated during the day seems to have brought them even closer. Pick-up time always brings so much joy. It is wonderful to see their delight at being reunited again. Sophie has adjusted well to being on her own at home… Read More
Heart to Heart – October 2016
Heart to Heart linky was set up to help other heart families share their stories and experiences in order to help support each other as a community. It opens on the 15th of each month and stays open for a week so there is plenty of time to share your CHD-related posts. You can share… Read More
A re-enactment of the siege of Kenilworth at Kenilworth Castle
One of my favourite books as a teenager was Katherine by Anya Seton – which tells the story of Katherine Swynford, the mistress (and later third wife) of John of Gaunt. It was the book that sparked my interest in medieval history and where I first read a little about Kenilworth Castle, one of John… Read More
The Friday Focus 14/10/16 – Study mode
I’ve been in study mode this week. My HR course is coming to an end with the last workshop coming up this weekend and the final assignment due in shortly afterwards so this week has been all about focusing on studying and preparing for that. This last assignment is taking me quite some way out… Read More
Parenting Pep Talk #35 – This Mum Business
Parenting Pep Talk is a weekly series of guest posts all about encouraging other parents by sharing some of our happy moments, the advice that has worked for us and some positive words of encouragement. Today’s post is from Jodie Danner, who blogs at This Mum Business and describes herself as follows: “34 (when… Read More
A fun morning at the Playstation Kids & Parenting Showcase
I have to admit that I’m not much of a gamer. Hubby has a PS4 and enjoys playing games but it’s rare for me to play video games, although I have fond memories of playing various platform games in my childhood (and many hours of dance-mat games in my uni days!)  The girls enjoy playing… Read More