Once upon a time, I was a tidy person. Back in the day when I had only myself to clean up after, I lived a fairly mess-free existence. And then along came a husband and two children and life became very busy and very messy. Instead of just tidying up after myself, I had three… Read More
September is a very big month for us as a family – celebrating Jessica’s birthday and two of her heart days (one being on her birthday and the other just a week later). It’s a time when I find myself reflecting a lot about the journey we have been on as a family and 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
The passage of time always seems so much more apparent in September than in any other month. Jessica’s birthday, a new term starting at preschool, the sadness that comes with the end of summer. Having my two girls at home with me all day, every day, during the summer has been so beautiful. Their bond… Read More
During our holiday on the Isle of Man over the summer, we visited the Great Laxey Wheel, which is the biggest working waterwheel in the world. It was designed by the Victoria engineer Robert Casement in order to pump water from the Laxey lead and zinc mines, 1500ft below the ground. The mines were closed… Read More
I’ve taken a bit of a step back on the blogging front over the summer but my Friday Fabulous Five is now back again. This is my regular feature where I share five of my favourite blog posts that I have read in the previous week – posts that have made me laugh, made me… Read More