This week has seen a big step for Sophie as she started preschool on Monday. Jessica was very excited about her little sister going to preschool and enjoyed telling her all about it. I think she might have been more excited than Sophie was! I’ve been enjoying the walks to and from preschool again. Sophie… Read More
This year, I’m hoping to focus on kindness and trying to make my world a better place albeit in a small way. I’ve embarked upon a #365daysofkindness challenge – making a conscious effort to do one small act of kindness every day in 2017. Admittedly I’m only five days in, but I’m enjoying it so… Read More
I’ve taken a step back from the blog over the last week and focused on enjoying Christmas with my family. The girls are now both at a lovely age – that wonderful time of childhood when Christmas is just full of magic and everything is exciting. It has been such a joy to watch –… Read More
All four members of my little family have been performing this week. On Friday, I got to see Jessica performing in two dances at the end of her ballet class and on Saturday morning, it was Sophie’s turn to show off some of the ballet steps she has learned. Hubby and I got to sing… Read More
This week has been all about getting ready for tomorrow’s Christmas concert at church. Over the last few years, my mother-in-law and I have organised one or two concerts a year – usually in aid of one of the heart charities that have helped our family, or for the charities that the church is supporting… Read More
December is here, the chocolate Advent calendars are being opened, and the girls are getting excited that Christmas is getting nearer! We’re doing a book Advent calendar again this year and I’m looking forward to snuggling up together each evening and reading a Christmassy story together. We also have a lovely Advent scene that the… Read More
Being at home all day with Sophie means we spend a lot of time on our own – just the two of us. We get out and about, go for walks in nearby parks but it’s still just us two. As much as I love being with my children, I do feel a little lonely… Read More