Family

Jessica "reading" a story to Sophie

Siblings – October 2016

I wondered how Jessica starting school would affect the bond between my girls, but being separated during the day seems to have brought them even closer.  Pick-up time always brings…

A fun morning at the Playstation Kids & Parenting Showcase

I have to admit that I’m not much of a gamer.  Hubby has a PS4 and enjoys playing games but it’s rare for me to play video games, although I…

Me, hubby, Jessica and Sophie with the scarecrow we built

Me and Mine – September 2016

Jessica’s birthday at the beginning of September always feels like the big transition point in the year. Somehow the change in seasons always feels more acute in September than at…

Siblings – September 2016

This month has seen the biggest change in my little duo’s siblings journey since Sophie first arrived.  Jessica started big school at the beginning of last week and has been…

Me, hubby, Jessica and Sophie at the "End to Enders" sign at John O'Groats

Me and Mine – August 2016

I can’t quite believe we’re at the end of August.  The summer holidays have whizzed by far too quickly for my liking.  In just under a week’s time, my big…

Me and hubby looking at each other

Sometimes I look at you…

Sometimes I look at you and I don’t see you. I see the dishes left on the kitchen counter instead of being put in the dishwasher. I see the DIY…

Siblings – August 2016

This summer has felt like a significant one – the last summer before Jessica starts school and I’ve been determined to make the most of it.  Thankfully the weather has…

Me and Mine – July 2016

This year is certainly whizzing by – I can’t believe that we are almost in August already and that there is just over a month to go until my big…

Siblings – July 2016

This month has been one where I’m acutely aware of the time passing by far too quickly and how my children are growing up too quickly for my liking.  We’re…

Me and Mine – June 2016

This time five years ago, right at the start of our journey as a family, we took a very big step.  A step into the unknown, a leap of faith…