Family

Sophie giving Jessica a hug in the spinner at the park

Siblings – July 2017

We’re a week away from the summer holidays and I’m looking forward to having both my girls home with me. This summer is going to be very much about making…

A drawing of me and hubby having a cuddle

25 things I love about you

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…

Our summer activities list

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

Hubby, Jessica, Sophie and me with Igglepiggle

Me and Mine – June 2017

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…

Jessica and Sophie holding hands in the garden

Siblings – June 2017

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…

A family "totem pole" photo - from top to bottom - Sophie, hubby, Jessica and me

Me and Mine – May 2017

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,…

Jessica and Sophie sitting on a bench wearing their reversible dresses from Seesaw children's clothes

Siblings – May 2017

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,…

Me, hubby, Jessica and Sophie sitting around a tree in the fairy village

Me and Mine – April 2017

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…

Jessica and Sophie picking up blossom petals in Grandma's garden

Siblings – April 2017

It has been wonderful having both my girls at home all day for the Easter holidays. I can’t quite believe that my big girl is now two-thirds of the way…

Me and Mine – March 2017

Sometimes the most magical moments are the extra-special ones. The ones where you head off on an adventure together, doing something completely out of the ordinary. A magical experience that…