Sophie is taking part in her first dance festival next week and this week has been full of practice and preparation for this. She has a tap solo, a duet and a group number to dance in and is very excited about it, especially when she finally got to see her costumes this week. Unsurprisingly,… Read More
We’ve all settled back into term-time routines now but are looking forward to half-term next week. Sophie is particularly excited because of all the things she has to look forward to in half-term – taking part in her first dance festival, her birthday and birthday party, and planned visits from Nanny, Auntie Maxine and one… Read More
There have been lots of little moments of joy to focus on this week. That’s not to say that it’s all been sunshine and smiles, but it has been a week of being very thankful for the little moments and cherishing family time together. We spent last Friday down in Southampton at Action… Read More
Last week, my husband and I are were kindly invited by Action Medical Research to attend their Dine with Davina event in Southampton and share Jessica’s story. It was lovely to get dressed up and have a day out together, enjoying a delicious three-course meal, and to be able to talk about Jessica is always… Read More
After the busyness and the emotional rollercoaster of the last few weeks, it’s been good to have a bit of a lull this week. My to-do list is starting to feel manageable again and while there have been intense emotional moments, I’ve been able to just let myself feel the emotions without trying to fight… Read More
This week has been a busy one, but gentler than the past few weeks have been. The storm has calmed down for now and I’m back to feeling more able to navigate living with grief. It’s just as well given all the things I’m currently trying to juggle. Hopefully once I get past this weekend… Read More
September has been a tough month on the whole. It was to be expected to some extent, especially at the start of the month with Sophie starting junior school, Thomas starting preschool and Jessica’s birthday all falling very close together. Milestone moments are always hard. If Jessica had still been with us, she and Sophie… Read More