Sophie and Thomas sitting at the table in the garden with Sophie holding a photo of Jessica

Siblings – July 2021

We’re coming up to the end of the school year and the end of infant school days for Sophie. The new school year will see a big step for both…

Jessica, Sophie and C splashing in the stream

60 ideas for summer holiday activities

Each summer, we put together a list of summer holiday activities that we would like to do together. It’s always a mix of simple activities with a couple of bigger…

The word 'transition'

Friday Focus 09/07/21 – Transition

The end of the summer term is a time of transition. Sophie’s time at infant school is drawing to a close. This time next week will be her last day…

The front cover of the book 'There's No Deer Around Here'

Book review and giveaway: There’s No Deer Around Here

Disclaimer: I received a copy of ‘There’s No Deer Around Here’ for the purposes of this review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.   ‘There’s No Deer Around Here’…

A smiley Jessica sitting in a tree

Keeping their memory alive – raising awareness of child loss

Today is National Bereaved Parents Day which aims to raise awareness of all parents who have lost a child of any age, and from any circumstance. The theme this year…

Jessica standing in front of a tree looking out over a big branch - "Country Kids"

Country Kids 03/07/21

Welcome back to Country Kids. How are we in July already?! We really enjoyed joining in with #30DaysWild during June and while this particular challenge has ended for another year,…

The word 'words' spelled out in colourful wooden blocks

Friday Focus 02/07/21 – Words

Thomas has been amazing us with his grasp of words this week. His latest favourite thing to do is to spell out words that he’s seen around him using his…

Sophie holding a buff tip moth, a white ermine moth and two dark arches moths

#30DaysWild 2021 – Week 4

Our fifth #30DaysWild has now come to an end. We’ve enjoyed joining in again. As with previous years, it’s encouraged us to take a closer look and we’ve learned new…

Me, hubby, Sophie and Thomas (asleep in his buggy) at Jessica's forever bed

Me and Mine – June 2021

It’s been nice to be able to enjoy more of a feeling of normality again this month. We had Nanny come to stay for a weekend, and our first night…

The word 'sorting' with a doodle of me juggling items of clothing

Friday Focus 25/06/21 – Sorting

I’ve been busy sorting out our spare room this week ready for my mum to come and stay at the weekend. It’s been a year since she last stayed with…