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Siblings – September

The passage of time always seems so much more apparent in September than in any other month. Jessica’s birthday, a new term starting at preschool, the sadness that comes with…

Silent Sunday

The Great Laxey Wheel

During our holiday on the Isle of Man over the summer, we visited the Great Laxey Wheel, which is the biggest working waterwheel in the world. It was designed by…

Friday Fabulous Five #42

I’ve taken a bit of a step back on the blogging front over the summer but my Friday Fabulous Five is now back again. This is my regular feature where…

The Friday Focus 11/09/15

Jessica’s 4th birthday and the slight melancholy that always comes with the end of summer have both made me feel a little emotional this week. Celebrating her birthday is always…

The fear that lurks within

There is a fear that lurks at the back of my mind. It is always there. Most days I can push it away, almost forget about but every so often,…

Words - Little Hearts, Big Love

Words

I think most people who know me well would describe me as being a bit hot-headed. I prefer to use the word “feisty” (it sounds better!) but I have to…

Review: Spot A Lot Vehicles Storybook and Jigsaw

Reading books and doing jigsaw puzzles are two of Jessica’s favourite things to do. Our Parragon Book Buddy review book for August – Spot A Lot Vehicles Storybook and Jigsaw…

From the mouths of babes #36

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…

To Jessica on her 4th birthday

Darling Jessica, This time four years ago, we didn’t know if we would even have four days with you – to have been blessed with four years is just amazing.…