I wondered how Jessica starting school would affect the bond between my girls, but being separated during the day seems to have brought them even closer. Pick-up time always brings so much joy. It is wonderful to see their delight at being reunited again. Sophie has adjusted well to being on her own at home… Read More
Jessica’s birthday at the beginning of September always feels like the big transition point in the year. Somehow the change in seasons always feels more acute in September than at any other time. Maybe it is the change in the weather as summer ends and autumn starts. It’s a change that always brings a feeling… Read More
We’re starting to adjust now to the change in routine that has come with Jessica being in school full-time. It has felt very strange not having my big girl at home for a large chunk of the day but I am really enjoying those one to one moments that I can now have with Sophie.… Read More
This month has seen the biggest change in my little duo’s siblings journey since Sophie first arrived. Jessica started big school at the beginning of last week and has been on full days from the word go, which means this is the first time she and Sophie have been separated for large chunks of each… Read More
I can’t quite believe we’re at the end of August. The summer holidays have whizzed by far too quickly for my liking. In just under a week’s time, my big girl will start school and celebrate her 5th birthday. This summer has felt incredibly precious – making the most of this time before Jessica takes… Read More
This week has been all about spending time with family. My twin sister and nieces came to stay for a few days at the beginning of this week and the four cousins have, as always, had a wonderful time together. Jessica was very sad when they had to go back home again though! We also… Read More
I had hoped for a reasonable night’s sleep ahead of getting the 6.28am train from Penzance but I ended up co-sleeping with Sophie whose dreams clearly featured her as a Riverdancing octopus if the amount of fidgeting was anything to go by. Thankfully my sense of adventure overrode my usual morning grumpiness and although it… Read More