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

Friday Focus 07/09/18 – Emotional firsts

This week has been a particularly emotional one as two big firsts have come together: the first of Jessica’s birthdays without her and Sophie’s first day at school. We’ve also…

Sophie in her school uniform

To Sophie on her first day at school

Darling Sophie, Today is your first day at school. A big step for you and one that you are ready to take. I know that you will take it in…

Jessica sitting in the Temple restaurant at Chessington

Forever six

Darling Jessica,   Tomorrow is your seventh birthday. You should be getting excited about it, looking forward to your cards and presents, telling me what cake you want. But you’re…

Sophie with the "Oh Bollards" sculpture

Going on a Gromit hunt: Gromit Unleashed 2

The Gromit Unleashed 2 trail has been on our summer activity wishlist ever since we heard it was coming to Bristol. However, with Thomas arriving at the start of the…

A double rainbow over houses - "#365daysofgratitude"

#365daysofgratitude – Week 35

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 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: September 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…

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

Country Kids 01/09/18

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…

Coping - this week's word of the week

Friday Focus 31/08/18 – Coping

I’ve had another week of flying solo but on the whole I’ve been coping well with it. There are definitely times when I feel like I do all the essential…

Me, hubby, Sophie and Thomas with a picture of Jessica at "Gromit P. Sullivan (Sulley)"

Me and Mine – August 2018

August has been a month of memories. A bittersweet month full of memories of previous summer days out with Jessica and Sophie while making new memories with Sophie and Thomas.…

Sophie with her fairy garden

Creating a fairy garden at Iver Environment Centre

Iver Environment Centre has been running family fun sessions throughout the summer holidays. There have been lots of different sessions to choose from, such as pond dipping, bug hunting, flower…