Sophie asleep in her cot

It was inevitable

It was inevitable that the week leading up to my birthday would see hubby even more sleep-deprived than me due to working into the early hours on events followed by…

Mini Creations – Animals

Jessica loves painting. As Sophie was still snoozing when Jessica woke from her nap, it seemed an ideal opportunity for some mummy-toddler time and so out came the paints and…

Sophie sitting in the Bumbo and playing her toy piano

Silent Sunday 04/05/14

The word "coffee"

Word of the Week 02/05/14 – Coffee

I’m joining in with the Word of the Week linky and my first word is: Coffee is what gets me through the day. It transforms me from shrieking harpy to…

The front cover of Weird Wild by G. Clark Hellery

Review: Weird Wild – G. Clark Hellery

Weird Wild is the debut collection of short stories written by my fellow NaNoWriMo-er and writing buddy Geraldine Clark Hellery. It consists of several linked short stories and a couple…

Me sitting feeding Sophie in the spot where she was born six months earlier

My Sunday Photo 27/04/14

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Me feeding Sophie on the day she was born

Moving on from mummy milk

On Sunday, my baby will celebrate her half-birthday. She will have her first taste of solid food (which will probably be puréed parsnip). This is a big milestone and one…

Jessica looking at some geese on a pond

Share your story: my journey of faith

My journey of faith first started in my early twenties. From that quiet moment when something clicked through to facing a big challenge, my faith and trust in God has…

My ten favourite books

What books would be in your top ten? I have to admit that deciding on my ten favourite books is not an easy task. I love so many different books. …

Baby Sophie sitting in her Bumbo with Jessica giving her a kiss

Reflecting on the blessings of motherhood

Sitting in the semi-darkness, listening to the soft breathing of my two little girls. One asleep in the cot at the end of my bed; the other sleeping between me…