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25 things I love about you

11/07/201710/07/2017
A drawing of me and hubby having a cuddle

Today is our 8th wedding anniversary. Like all married couples we have had our ups and downs over the years. There have been many moments when I have focused on the things that my husband does wrong rather than the things he does right. There are moments when he drives me crazy. We have times… Read More

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25 things to do with kids during the summer holidays: our summer activity list

04/07/201710/08/2022
Our summer activities list

The summer holidays are nearly upon us. Six weeks of having both my girls with me all day. I’m looking forward to having that time with them. Last year we made a summer activity list for the first time. Having an idea of what activities we wanted to do together and what places we wanted… Read More

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Me and Mine – June 2017

29/06/201703/08/2017
Hubby, Jessica, Sophie and me with Igglepiggle

Going to see In the Night Garden Live in Richmond has become a bit of a family tradition over the last few years. We first saw it four years ago and as Jessica loved it so much, we’ve come back every year since. Our trip to see the show has often been on Fathers’ Day.… Read More

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Siblings – June 2017

15/06/201713/12/2017
Jessica and Sophie holding hands in the garden

This month has been all about getting outside and having fun. The girls and I have been joining in with #30DaysWild which is all about getting outside to do something wild and connect with nature throughout June. Our wild activities have been a little restricted as Jessica has been unwell with a cold for the… Read More

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Me and Mine – May 2017

31/05/201703/08/2017
A family "totem pole" photo - from top to bottom - Sophie, hubby, Jessica and me

We’re now into one of hubby’s busy periods at work. This means that he’s been working away on events for several days at a time. Even when he is home, he often leaves the house before we all wake up, and is home long after the girls are in bed. Half-term has coincided with one… Read More

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Siblings – May 2017

15/05/201713/12/2017
Jessica and Sophie sitting on a bench wearing their reversible dresses from Seesaw children's clothes

Watching my girls play together is one of my favourite things about having two children. Like all siblings, they have their moments of bickering and squabbling, but on the whole, they play together beautifully. Jessica still tends to take the lead when it comes to small world and imaginative play, but they are becoming more… Read More

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Me and Mine – April 2017

30/04/201730/05/2018
Me, hubby, Jessica and Sophie sitting around a tree in the fairy village

This year is flying by! I can’t quite believe that April is nearly over and my big girl has started her last term in reception. The end of April has crept up on me and I left it to the last minute to take this month’s Me and Mine photos.   I’m not quite sure… 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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