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

Country Kids 22/09/18

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…

Smiles - this week's word of the week

Friday Focus 21/09/18 – Smiles to ease my sadness

Little Thomas has been full of smiles this week which has given me lots of little joyful moments in what has been a rather emotional week. No particular big reason…

The Baby Wee Alex doll

Review – Baby Wee

Sophie loves to cuddle her new baby brother Thomas and to help me look after him. The trouble is babies do like to sleep sometimes and aren’t always up for…

Sophie with her flower-covered hat

Creating a flowery hat at Iver Environment Centre

Over the summer holidays, Iver Environment Centre ran some regular family activity sessions. Sophie enjoyed creating a fairy garden in the last session we attended. In the last week of…

Forget-me-nots

Grief and life after Jessica: Counselling – who is it for?

I’ve been told a few times since Jessica died that I need to have counselling. I’m sure the people who tell me this mean well, but it leaves me wondering…

A double rainbow over houses - "#365daysofgratitude"

#365daysofgratitude – Week 37

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…

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

Country Kids 15/08/18

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…

"adjusting" - this week's word of the week

Friday Focus 14/09/18 – Adjusting to new routines

With Sophie at school, I’ve been adjusting to being at home on my own during the day with Thomas. The house feels so very quiet without Sophie and it’s been…

Sophie and Thomas lying on Jessica's photo blanket

Siblings – September 2018

September. The start of a new school year and adjusting to the change in routine. With Sophie having started school last week, I’m now on my own at home most…

A space-themed mobile with polystyrene stars and "planets"

Crafting with kids: a simple space-themed mobile

This month’s #BostikBlogger craft theme is “space”. We were inspired to make this simple space-themed mobile using polystyrene balls and stars, string and a paper plate.   You will need:…