Family

Sophie and Jessica standing in front of a blossom-covered tree

Siblings – March 2017

It’s crazy how quickly the weeks go by now that we are in a routine of school and preschool. Once we get home from the school run, the afternoon whizzes…

Jessica, me, Sophie and hubby at the table with Playmobil

Me and Mine: February 2017 – Ordinary family moments

This month has been the kind of month I long for when hubby gets busy at work and is away for days on end. A month full of ordinary family…

Jessica and Sophie holding hands on a walk around Ankerwycke

Siblings – February 2017

We’re on half-term this week. The thing I love most about half-term is having both my girls at home and watching them enjoying spending time together again. To sit and…

Sophie sitting on the floor with Jessica lying across her legs

Siblings – January 2017

The girls have such a lovely bond together and when they are loving towards each other it is beautiful to watch. The last few weeks have seen a lot more…

Sophie wearing her preschool jumper, ready for her first day

To Sophie on her first day at preschool

Darling Sophie, Today saw you take a little step into the world of independence – your first day at preschool. A new adventure, new opportunities to learn and to make…

Me, hubby, Jessica and Sophie at Hinton Ampner

Me and Mine – December 2016

Christmas for me has always been about spending time with family – turning off the phone and the TV and just focusing on being together and having fun.  The period…

Jessica and Sophie wearing hats and coats and holding hands

Siblings – December 2016

This time of year is all about the magical moments. One of my favourite things about preparing for Christmas with two small children is seeing their excitement as it draws…

A weekend with Monty the Monkey

I love the weekends – two whole days to spend with my two little monkeys.  This weekend, we had another not-quite-so-little monkey join us – Monty, the class toy. He’s…

Jessica and Sophie in matching pink dresses and cardigans

Siblings – November 2016

The last month has been a busy one with Sophie turning three and new activities starting for both the girls.  They were both very excited about starting ballet classes last…

Me and Mine – October 2016

Family moments have been few and far between this month as hubby has been working away from home for most of it.  There has been the odd day here and…