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

#365daysofgratitude – Week 33

#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…

My Sunday Photo 20/08/17

Sunshine - this week's word of the week

Friday Focus 18/08/17 – The return of sunshine and summer

This week has seen the return of the sunshine and some warmer weather. It’s been good to be able to get the washing out on the line once again and…

Jessica sitting and looking at a pond

Reflections of a heart mummy: Living in limbo

We’re in limbo at the moment. Waiting for a date for the next heart surgery. Unable to look ahead once again.   Waiting for a date is hard. But as…

Jessica and Sophie sitting on a ride-on bike together

Siblings – August 2017

We’re halfway through the summer holidays and still in limbo with regards to Jessica’s next heart surgery. We met with the surgeon earlier this month to discuss the next surgery…

A heart with the text "Heart to Heart" on one side and a picture of hands making a heart over a child's chest with the text "A linky for sharing posts about CHD"

Heart to Heart – August 2017

Heart to Heart linky was set up to help other heart families share their stories and experiences in order to help support each other as a community.  It opens on…

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 #132 – Sophie-isms

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 32

  #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…

Jessica with a tub of freshly picked blackberries, holding out a freshly picked apple in Grandma's garden

My Sunday Photo 13/08/17

Jessica, Sophie and C splashing in the stream

Simple childhood fun at Denham Country Park

Denham Country Park is one of my favourite places to explore with the girls. It is perfect for enjoying simple outdoor fun. There is a bridge near the visitor centre…