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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.…

Silent Sunday

 

Save Syria’s children – what can we do to help?

Most of us will have seen the heartbreaking images shared on social media and in the newspaper of the lifeless body of three-year old Aylan Kurdi, who was found washed…

A taste of medieval life at Chiltern Open Air Museum

Last weekend, we took a trip back in time and found ourselves getting a taste of medieval life at the Magna Carta event at Chiltern Open Air Museum. Several tents…

The Friday Focus 04/09/15

It’s been a busy week this week – with Jessica’s birthday coming up this weekend and her party to organise, my to-do list has felt quite endless at times! It’s…

What not to expect when you tell your hubby you’re in labour…

“Hello, this is my wife. She’s in labour, but don’t worry, she’s just going to sit over there and get on with it.” As introductions go, it was certainly memorable.…