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Sophie standing next to a WW1 plane

Learning a little about World War 1 at Chiltern Open Air Museum

Chiltern Open Air Museum has always been one of our favourite places to visit. We used to go quite regularly but hadn’t been this year. I’d been cautious about visiting…

Sophie with Thomas with Jessica's cushion in the middle

Grief and life after Jessica: “No, I have three children.”

I had a conversation with an acquaintance recently, triggered by a discussion about whether I was planning any more children. The conversation went something like this:   Her: “Well, two…

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: October 2018

From the mouths of babes is back! This linky is all about sharing the things that children say. Whether it’s those adorable mispronounced words, glimpses into their imaginations or just…

A double rainbow over houses - "#365daysofgratitude"

#365daysofgratitude – Week 39

For the last two years, I have taken part in a daily gratitude challenge – sharing one photo a day on Instagram of something I am grateful for. It’s taught…

Hubby, Sophie, me and Thomas sitting on a picnic blanket at Jessica's forever bed with a photo of Jessica and her "Kerry" birthday cake

Me and Mine – September 2018

Family moments have been few and far between this month. It’s been a busy one work-wise for hubby with him either being away working on events or working long hours…

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

Country Kids 29/09/18

Welcome to Country Kids. Country Kids was one of the first linkies I joined in when I started my blog four years ago. It helped inspire me to enjoy so…

The word "drifting" drawn floating on a sea

Friday Focus 28/09/18 – Drifting

We’ve just been drifting along this week – doing ordinary little everyday things and getting through each day as best we can. I often describe grief as being like a…

A Tyrannosaurus Rex and dinosaur eggs in Black Park

Walking with dinosaurs in Black Park

At some point during the school holidays, there is usually a themed trail to follow at Black Park. The girls and I have done quite a few different ones –…

Jessica and Sophie outside the door - Jessica in her school uniform and Sophie in her preschool jumper

Grief and life after Jessica: The school run

Here I am again – back to doing the school run. Dropping a little girl off at a reception classroom once more. How different it all is second time around.…

A double rainbow over houses - "#365daysofgratitude"

#365daysofgratitude – Week 38

For the last two years, I have taken part in a daily gratitude challenge – sharing one photo a day on Instagram of something I am grateful for. It’s taught…