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Hubby holding Thomas, me holding a photo of Jessica and Sophie standing in front of us as we pose in the garden

Me and Mine – November 2019

Trying to grab pockets of family time together has been a challenge over the last couple of months. Hubby’s been away a lot, while Sophie and I were busy with…

Jessica standing in front of a tree looking out over a big branch - "Country Kids"

Country Kids 30/11/19

Welcome to Country Kids. Country Kids, originally hosted by Fiona at Coombe Mill, is all about sharing outdoor family fun. It was one of the first linkies I joined in…

Flurry - this week's word of the week

Friday Focus 29/11/19 – A flurry of activity

We’ve reached that point in the year where life feels like a flurry of activity. The calendar is filling up fast, and it seems like nearly all our free time…

Sophie riding her bike around the park with Walter strapped into the seat behind her

A bear on a bike: fun at the park with the Halo bear

At this month’s Halo group, Sophie was very excited to get to take Walter, the Halo bear home with her. He comes with a little bag, containing his dressing gown,…

A paper heart with "Jessica" on it hanging from a tree and #365daysofgratitude

#365daysofgratitude 2019 – Week 47

Since 2016, I have taken part in a daily gratitude challenge, sharing a photo of one thing I am thankful for each day on Instagram. There have been days when…

Jessica standing in front of a tree looking out over a big branch - "Country Kids"

Country Kids 23/11/19

Welcome to Country Kids. Country Kids, originally hosted by Fiona at Coombe Mill, is all about sharing outdoor family fun. It was one of the first linkies I joined in…

The word hospital with a nurse as the 'o'

Friday Focus 22/11/19 – An unexpected hospital stay

I didn’t do my usual Friday Focus post last week because we ended up in hospital for two nights with Thomas due to him having a viral wheeze. Thankfully he’s…

A box of envelopes labelled for each month with notecards showing family time ideas

Christmas present ideas for people who are hard to buy for

My husband is always a tricky person to buy presents for. There is nothing he needs and he generally buys the things he wants for himself. He’s not the only…

A sleeping Thomas in a hospital cot

An unexpected hospital stay: reflecting on the memories triggered

Last week Thomas came down with a cough and a cold. At first he seemed okay, but when he started to become wheezy, we made an emergency appointment with the…

Sophie sitting on her bed, with Thomas on her lap who is looking at a photo of Jessica

Siblings – November 2019

It is so lovely to watch the way Sophie and Thomas interact with each other now that he is getting bigger and more able to join in with things. She’s…