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

#365daysofgratitude – Week 12

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…

The word heart with the "a" and "r" forming a heart shape

Friday Focus 23/03/18 – Good news from the heart scan

We had the fetal cardiac scan this week to check Peanut’s heart. As you can imagine, I was quite anxious about this appointment, especially as hubby was away and I…

A selection of eight Easter eggs from the range at Debenhams

An eggs-ellent selection of Easter eggs from Debenhams

If you’re looking for an eggs-ellent selection of Easter eggs for all the family, then it’s worth checking out the range in-store or online at Debenhams. There are giant eggs…

Sophie standing next to the finished igloo

Fun in the snow: building a mini-igloo

I thought we were done with snow for the year. It turned out that Mother Nature had other ideas though with a brief return of the cold winter weather. Clearly…

A 12 week scan photo of Peanut

Musings of a heart mummy: why I don’t get excited about seeing my baby on scan

​​I suppose there was once a time when going for a scan was exciting. When it was an opportunity to see my baby again, something to look forward to. I…

Jessica as a toddler with a speech bubble saying "From the mouths of babes" and the text "A linky for sharing the things kids say"

From the mouths of babes #148 – Sophie’s funny eyes

From the mouths of babes is a weekly linky which invites you to share a post, old or new, about something your children have said. Those adorable mispronounced words, the…

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

#365daysofgratitude – Week 11

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 getting close to one of the penguins at Chessington

My Sunday Photo 18/03/18

The word "Proud" with a smiley face for the "u"

Friday Focus 16/03/18 – Proud mummy moments

It’s been a tough term for Jessica so far, but her report at parents’ evening this week made me very proud. Despite having an attendance rate of around 20% this…

Our family photo from the Gruffalo River Ride Adventure

Pre-season annual pass day at Chessington World of Adventures

I only found out by chance about the pre-season weekend for annual pass holders at Chessington. I was browsing the Chessington website to check the opening hours so we could…