Author: Louise
An afternoon exploring Runnymede
Runnymede is a meadow south of Windsor, and is best-known for being the site where the Magna Carta was sealed in 1215.   According to Wikipedia, the name Runnymede probably derives from two Anglo-Saxon words – runieg, meaning regular meeting; and mede meaning meadow. Although I knew that that the Magna Carta was sealed there, I… Read More
The Friday Focus – 22/04/16
I feel as though I am on the cusp of change this week – with two significant decisions being made that both have an impact on where the future is likely to lead us. We found out that Jessica has been given a place at our local infant school which we are very pleased about. … Read More
The day my 6 month old sang “God Save the Queen”
Today is the Queen’s 90th birthday and it seems appropriate to mark the occasion by sharing one of my favourite moments from Sophie’s babyhood – the moment when I captured some of her babbling on video only to realise that I had actually captured her singing “God Save the Queen” Who knows whether she’d have… Read More
Can I freeze this moment please?
A sunny afternoon, watching my girls having fun together. Listening to the squeals of delight, the giggles as they chase each other round and round. Watching the way they wander off hand in hand together. And I stop and think – this is my perfect moment. This is what matters most; this is what really… Read More
The Baby and Toddler Show
There are a few things I missed out on a little when I was pregnant with Jessica. NCT classes, baby shows, decorating the nursery – things that I just couldn’t face doing when told her prognosis was so poor. When I was recently offered a couple of tickets to go to the Baby & Toddler… Read More
From the mouths of babes #67
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