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Category Archives: Creative writing

There were four in the bed – a tale of bedsharing woe

05/01/201705/04/2017
A drawing of a mummy, daddy and two children in a double bed with Mummy nearly falling out

In the still of the night when Mummy’s curled up fast asleep Over to her bed, one (or two) children creep “Please, Mummy,” they ask, “can we sleep in your bed?” A bleary-eyed Mummy sighs, nodding her head. But she knows how the rest of the night will now go This is her tale of… Read More

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Wishing the moments away

28/09/201611/10/2017
Sophie asleep on my lap

Yesterday, you climbed into my lap for a snuggle, And I thought of the tasks that I needed to juggle, So instead of letting myself make the most of the cuddle Impatiently waited for it to be through.   All those times in the night when you had to be fed; All the hours I… Read More

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Parenthood: the ups and downs

26/07/201625/07/2016

Parenthood can be such a joy, but such a challenge too! One moment is blissful, the next full of stress; As fast as you tidy, they’re making a mess, Some days you feel in control; on others just muddling through.   Weekend mornings with snuggles in bed: life seems quite sublime. But when it’s a… Read More

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A brief moment of tidiness

19/07/201611/07/2016

It’s such a satisfying feeling when all the housework’s done, So I stop and enjoy the moment because it doesn’t last for long. Look, I can see all the floor! The toys are put away, (It’s like the Hamleys bomb’s gone off when the kids come down and play!) The windows are all shiny, no… Read More

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My darling, you’re growing too fast

12/07/201619/09/2020

Surely ’twas just yesterday you had your preschool first day, How did the others pass so swiftly away? If only I could just keep you this way. My darling, you’re growing too fast.   What happened to that baby, so sweet and so small? The tiny little person just learning to crawl? The inquisitive toddler… Read More

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Having a lie-in today

04/07/201606/07/2016

A rare opportunity – isn’t it bliss? Hubby was the one to get up with the kids Oh how I’m making the most out of this I’m getting a lie-in today   How comfy the pillow feels under my head How wonderful to be able to snuggle in bed For the next hour or so,… Read More

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An ode to bedtime

01/07/201606/07/2016

In my dreams: the end of day Tidy up, put toys away Run the kids a nice warm bath Play with bubbles, have a laugh Soft warm towels, nice and dry Pyjamas on – it’s story time Children snuggled in their beds Lullabies for sleepy heads A kiss goodnight, time to sleep Tiptoe down the… Read More

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I'm Louise, mummy of three - Jessica, forever six, who was born with half a heart and lives on in mine; and heart-healthy Sophie (born 2013) and Thomas (born 2018). I blog about living with grief after child loss, crafts, days out and the little moments of family life.

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