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Postponed - this week's word of the week

Friday Focus 10/11/17 – Postponing the surgery

I wasn’t sure if I would be sharing my usual Friday Focus update this week because Jessica was due to have her surgery yesterday. However, we were warned on Tuesday…

Sophie and Jessica playing Knack 2 on the PS4 at the PlayStation Kids and Parenting Showcase

Trying out new games at the PlayStation Kids and Parenting Showcase

Over the last year, hubby has started to introduce the girls to some games on the PS4. There are two games that are clear favourites at the moment – Lego…

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

#365daysofgratitude – Week 44

#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 with the five Lego Friends

My Sunday Photo 05/11/17

 

Jessica driving a yellow car at the Lego City Driving School

Finishing off half-term with a day out at Legoland

Going to Legoland at the end of the season has become a bit of a tradition for us. Back in the day when we had a preschool pass for Jessica,…

A rainbow across the word "Faith" - this week's word of the week

Friday Focus 03/11/17 – Holding on to hope and faith

As the date for Jessica’s surgery draws closer, I find myself drawing comfort and strength from my faith. Reminding myself that I don’t have to rely on my own strength…

A Nativity scene in a shoebox showing Mary and Joseph with baby Jesus in the manger; a shepherd with his sheep; a King and an angel

The Nativity in a shoebox: a fun Christmas craft

One of my favourite Christmas decorations is our Nativity scene. My girls love playing with the figures although I have to make sure they are careful not to break them.…

Me, hubby, Jessica and Sophie at Claremont Landscape Garden

Me and Mine – October 2017

October has been a bittersweet month. There have been many happy moments – moments that we have tried to focus on and enjoy to the full – while pushing away…

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 #143 – An interview with Sophie (aged 4)

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 43

#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…