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#365daysofgratitude – Week 16

For the last two years, I have taken part in a daily gratitude challenge – sharing one photo a day on Instagram of something I am grateful for. It’s taught…

A butterfly sitting on a yellow flower

Grief and life after Jessica: the first few days

I once described life on PICU as being a rollercoaster of emotions and it was. It was a bumpy ride next to the rollercoaster we have been riding this week.…

Jessica and Sophie sitting on a bench with two giant gnomes at Blackgang Chine

Siblings – April 2018

I have been in two minds about whether to share a siblings post this month. I feel though that I’d like to share some of the last photos of my…

A double rainbow over houses - "#365daysofgratitude"

#365daysofgratitude – Week 15

For the last two years, I have taken part in a daily gratitude challenge – sharing one photo a day on Instagram of something I am grateful for. It’s taught…

Jessica wearing a superhero mask with a superhero cape against a backdrop of buildings

Journey’s end

This is the post that I always feared I would one day have to write. It breaks my heart to be writing it now. Our beautiful Jessica passed away in…

"Worrying" - this week's word of the week

Friday Focus 13/04/18 – A worrying couple of weeks

The last couple of weeks have been quite a worrying time for us with Jessica’s health. She’s been unwell on and off since going back to school. We were hoping…

Two paper plate flower wreaths

Paper plate flower wreaths – a simple craft for preschoolers

I love simple crafts that my girls can do themselves with very little assistance from me. This month’s #BostikBlogger craft theme is flowers. For our flower craft, we’ve been making…

A sunset in Malta with the text "#365daysofgratitude"

#365daysofgratitude – Week 14

For the last two years, I have taken part in a daily gratitude challenge – sharing one photo a day on Instagram of something I am grateful for. It’s taught…

A sunset in Malta with the text "#365daysofgratitude"

#365daysofgratitude – Week 13

For the last two years, I have taken part in a daily gratitude challenge – sharing one photo a day on Instagram of something I am grateful for. It’s taught…

Sophie wearing her Easter egg crown in her preschool Easter concert

My Sunday Photo 01/04/18