This time of year brings back a lot of mixed memories for me – the run-up to Christmas has not always been a very easy time of year. I lost my dad in the run-up to Christmas six years ago, the following year I was unexpectedly made redundant and the year after that was spent… Read More
Over the last couple of months I’ve been rehearsing for a fundraising concert for Friends of PICU which we are performing tomorrow night. Trying to keep singing through last Sunday’s rehearsal despite being very chesty was not the best idea. It resulted in me completely losing my voice by Monday morning. I don’t often lose… Read More
There’s been a change in the weather this week – whilst it’s still been quite sunny and pleasant, there is now a definite chill in the air and Jessica has been heading off to preschool in the mornings wearing her winter coat, hat and gloves. She’s had another week of being quite tired in the… Read More
I feel more focused on things this week. Chipping away at the little jobs around the house and garden that have needed doing for a long time, feeling more in control with day-to-day life in general (even with hubby working crazy long hours again and barely being home) and really switching off and enjoying the… Read More
I wasn’t expecting the mid-week trip to hospital for a heart check-up on Jessica after she had low oxygen saturation levels during our routine monthly community nurse visit. Things have been so stable for so long, that it has almost lulled me into a false sense of security – most of the time life ticks… Read More
We’ve been making the most of still being able to use our preschool pass and packing in the trips to Legoland this week, with not one but three days there! Out and About Yesterday was the last day we could use our preschool pass until September and we made sure we enjoyed our summer days… Read More
I’ve been taking a break from blogging this week and feel much happier for having some time out for myself without feeling the pressure to write or keep up with social media. I’ve enjoyed just being mummy for a while and taking a big step back from it all. My head feels clearer as a… Read More