This week has been a bit of a mixed one on the whole. There have been good moments, fun moments, grumpy moments, tired moments and anxious moments all thrown in together. We had Jessica’s cardiac check-up yesterday and whilst we are thankful that her heart function is currently good and things are fairly stable, we… Read More
I’ve done a couple of posts previously in response to being nominated for the One Lovely Blog Award and the Liebster Award. I was very flattered recently to have been nominated again for the Liebster Award not once, but three times (thank you It’s a Mummy Thing, Keeping Strong and Moving Forward and Mummascribbles) as… Read More
Jocelyn over at the Reading Residence has inspired me to join in with her #BringBackPaper challenge for 2015. Each month, I’ll be sharing what I’ve been reading, writing and creating in the way of papery goodness plus joining in with the challenge for the month. Read Marriage: Illustrated with Crappy Pictures is the latest book… Read More
After taking a few tips from Jocelyn at the Reading Residence on painting with toddlers, I decided to cover the table with lining paper, line Sophie’s high chair with a bin bag and have a painting session at the table with both my beautiful girls. Apart from one time of painting Sophie’s hand to get… Read More
Breastfeeding when you’re a teeny tiny baby seems to be a very relaxing experience. Snuggled up close to mummy, listening to the soothing sound of her heartbeat, getting milky drunk and finally drifting off into blissful sleep… Breastfeeding when you’re a toddler is very different. For a start, there’s more of a self-service element –… Read More
February – a month that is all about hearts. Hearts, flowers, chocolates, Valentine’s cards. For me as a mummy to a child with a complex congenital heart defect (CHD), February also has added significance with regards to hearts as it is National Heart Month, with Heart Week taking place from 7th-14th February. Since my daughter… Read More
From the mouths of babes is a weekly linky which invites you to share a post about something your children have said. Perhaps they have just started babbling for the first time, or said their first definite word. It could be something cute, or funny, or incredibly embarrassing – whatever it is, I’d love to… Read More