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The Mummy Tag

I love reading about other bloggers’ approaches to parenting in my weekly Parenting Pep Talk guest post series.  We’re all so different in the choices we make, trying to do…

Parenthood: the ups and downs

Parenthood can be such a joy, but such a challenge too! One moment is blissful, the next full of stress; As fast as you tidy, they’re making a mess, Some…

From the mouths of babes #79

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…

#366daysofgratitude – Week 29

Throughout 2016 I will be posting a photo on Instagram each day, sharing something that I am grateful for each day as part of my #366daysofgratitude project.  Here are the…

My Sunday Photo 24/07/16

When our girls were babies, we bought a namesake rose bush for them – a Pretty Jessica rose bush for Jessica and a Sophy’s Rose for Sophie.  Sadly, it seems…

A rainy day at Beale Park

I’m a big believer in the mantra that “there is no such thing as inappropriate weather, just inappropriate clothing” when it comes to getting out and about with my girls. …

Sunshine - this week's word of the week

The Friday Focus 22/07/16 – Soaking up the sunshine

With the glorious weather we’ve been having this week, my word of the week has to be sunshine.   Summer has well and truly arrived and we’ve been making the most…

Parenting Pep Talk #23 – Dear Bear and Beany

Parenting Pep Talk is a weekly series of guest posts all about encouraging other parents by sharing some of our happy moments, the advice that has worked for us and…

Our summer activities list

I’ve spent most of this year being scared to look too far ahead.  Knowing that another surgery was on the cards for Jessica, possibly before she was due to start…

A brief moment of tidiness

It’s such a satisfying feeling when all the housework’s done, So I stop and enjoy the moment because it doesn’t last for long. Look, I can see all the floor!…