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Jessica asleep in her bed

The loneliness of 3AM

3AM. I am sitting between my children’s beds, holding a hand each as I wait for them to go back to sleep. Listening to my husband snoring. In this moment…

Looking down over the Hatton locks with a hot air balloon in the sky

Revisiting memories on a walk along Hatton Locks

Hubby and I both love canals. Before we had children, we went on a couple of narrowboat holidays together as well as a road trip around the country to see…

An autumn wreath made with colourful leaves, conkers and a pine cone hanging on a door

Creating an autumn wreath – a simple preschooler craft

Autumn is such a beautiful time of year. I love all the colours of the leaves on the trees and finding acorn cups and shiny conkers. We’ve collected quite a…

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 #140 – Please sir, can I have some more…

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 40

#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…

A roe deer skull tied to a post with a beautiful blue sky behind it

My Sunday Photo 08/10/17

The ruins of Bagot's Castle

Following the children’s trail at Bagot’s Castle

I often use the “Where Can We Go” app on my phone to find local events and places to visit.  We’ve been to a couple of places as a result…

"Nanny" - this week's word of the week, with a little sketch of my mum with my girls

Friday Focus 06/10/17 – A visit from Nanny

The girls have enjoyed spending time with Nanny this week. My mum stayed with us for a few days earlier this week. She’d arranged to come and stay so that…

A photo canvas print of my two girls cuddling

Review and giveaway – A canvas print from www.My-Picture.co.uk

Back in the summer holidays, my friend Zoe did a lovely family photoshoot for us. The photo she took of my girls having a cuddle is my favourite ever photo…

The PAW Patrol Sea Patroller

The top toys for kids this Christmas from Smyths Toys

I’m not usually one for mentioning the “C” word in early October, but Christmas isn’t all that far away and will be here before we know it. My Christmas planning…