The word 'low' in grey

Friday Focus 30/04/21 – Low

I’ve been feeling a little low this week and finding myself getting a bit discouraged over things. My energy levels have been low and I’m not sure whether it’s more…

Sophie, me (holding a photo of Jessica) and hubby holding Thomas sitting on a seat carved into a fallen tree

Me and Mine – April 2021

April is a tough month for us with the first half of the month tinged with painful memories leading up to the anniversary of Jessica’s death. The day itself was…

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

Country Kids 24/04/21

Welcome back to Country Kids. I hope that you are all keeping well and enjoying the spring sunshine. Spring is such a beautiful time of year with all the spring…

The words 'opening up' in purple

Friday Focus 23/04/21 – Opening up

It’s been a busy week with various activities opening up again. Sophie started back at swimming last week, and this week her dance classes restarted back in the dance studio.…

Sophie and Thomas at the number 5 marker on the Easter trail

Easter holiday fun at Cliveden

As a family, we’re often at our happiest when out and about on an adventure together. Like everyone else, we’ve been very limited with our outdoor adventures but with restrictions…

The contents of the Springaling craft box showing a variety of different activities

Review – Springaling craft box

Disclaimer – I was sent a complimentary craft box in return for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.   Sophie and I love doing crafts together…

The word 'joy' with doodles of flowers, a heart and a butterfly next to it

Friday Focus 16/04/21 – Joy

It’s been three years this week since Jessica died and, as with the previous two anniversaries, we focused on giving joy in honour of our beautiful brave girl. It was…

Sophie and Thomas sitting on a seat carved in a fallen tree with Sophie holding a picture of Jessica

Siblings – April 2021

The nicest thing about the Easter holidays is that family time together; Sophie and Thomas having whole days with each other. The Easter holidays are also a very tough time…

A card with a blue butterfly; a vase with Jessica's photo on full of pink and purple flowers, a wooden carving of Jessica and a photo of her on my piano

Grief and life after Jessica: Three years on – evolving grief

Here we are, three years on from the worst day of our lives. Three years of having to live without Jessica. If the last couple of years are anything to…

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

Country Kids 10/04/21

Welcome back to Country Kids. I hope that you are all keeping well and enjoying the Easter holidays. It’s been good to have been able to meet up with others…