The end of the summer term is a time of transition. Sophie’s time at infant school is drawing to a close. This time next week will be her last day there. I’m feeling quite emotional about my baby girl moving on from this step; acutely aware of all the little last moments of her infant… Read More
Thomas has been amazing us with his grasp of words this week. His latest favourite thing to do is to spell out words that he’s seen around him using his letter blocks or magnetic letters. It’s him memorising sequences of letters rather than being able to read them but I’m still very impressed with it.… Read More
I’ve been busy sorting out our spare room this week ready for my mum to come and stay at the weekend. It’s been a year since she last stayed with us and in that time various bags and boxes have accumulated in the spare room to the point where the bed and half the floor… Read More
We’ve been enjoying taking a closer look at nature lately thanks to taking part in #30DaysWild. Every year I find myself noticing something new and this year it’s seeing baby birds in the garden. I’m sure we must have had them before but I’ve just not noticed. I love seeing the adults and chicks together… Read More
It’s been a week of needing to be a little more gentle with myself, particularly with my husband being away working for a few days. We decided to have an overnight stay at “the moon” (Jessica’s name for Premier Inn) near my mum’s house last Friday and spend Saturday catching up with my family. … Read More
We’ve been making the most of the weather this week and spending lots of time outdoors. It’s so nice to finally have some warm weather and sunshine – especially with it being half-term. We’re joining in with #30DaysWild again this year which always helps encourage us outside a little more in June. This year Sophie… Read More
We’ve been quite sociable this week. It’s been good to catch up with friends and family members. Sophie has particularly enjoyed spending time with her cousins. I’ve been very grateful for family this week and the love that holds us all together, especially at times like this. It’s the little things, like being… Read More