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Jessica and Sophie doing the washing up at church

My Sunday Photo 03/12/17

Hibernation - this week's word of the week

Friday Focus 01/12/17 – Going into hibernation mode

The weather has suddenly got colder and I feel like I’ve gone into hibernation mode this week. Maybe it’s the reaction to the emotional rollercoaster of the past few weeks…

Me, hubby, Jessica and Sophie at Langley Park

Me and Mine – November 2017

November has been a funny month. It’s been full of ups and downs – lots of preparing to go into hospital for Jessica’s surgery; the disappointment of being cancelled and…

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

#365daysofgratitude – Week 47

#365daysofgratitude is my challenge for 2017 to share one photo a day on Instagram of something I am grateful for. I took part in a similar challenge last year and…

Jessica and Sophie sitting on a hospital bed watching iPlayer on my phone and cuddling up to each other

My Sunday Photo 26/11/17

Jessica and Sophie with their penguin skate aids

Going ice-skating for the first time at Windsor on Ice

It’s been a long time since I last went ice-skating. The last time I went was shortly after hubby and I got engaged. His proposal had been somewhat spontaneous and…

Rearranged - this week's word of the week

Friday Focus 24/11/17 – Rearranging Jessica’s surgery again

Jessica’s surgery has had to be rearranged yet again. This time we made it into hospital, had an overnight stay and got Jessica ready for the surgery in the morning,…

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

#365daysofgratitude – Week 46

#365daysofgratitude is my challenge for 2017 to share one photo a day on Instagram of something I am grateful for. I took part in a similar challenge last year and…

Jessica and Sophie holding on to penguin skate aids at the Windsor on Ice temporary ice rink

My Sunday Photo 19/11/17

The word "calm" with a rainbow over the top - this week's word of the week

Friday Focus 17/11/17 – Keep calm and carry on

We’re getting closer and closer to the new date for Jessica’s surgery. At the moment, I feel quite calm about it all, although I suspect that may change over the…