A sunny afternoon, watching my girls having fun together. Listening to the squeals of delight, the giggles as they chase each other round and round. Watching the way they wander off hand in hand together. And I stop and think – this is my perfect moment. This is what matters most; this is what really… Read More
Yesterday, a baby went to sleep in my arms, and for a moment the world stopped. I gazed at her in wonder, my heart overflowing with love. A moment cherished, a moment stored in my heart, A moment that flew past all too quickly. The world turned, and the changes came A Moses basket… Read More
This is a man who isn’t perfect, not by any stretch of the imagination, but this is a man who always tries. Sometimes he passes through the house like a whirlwind, leaving a mini trail of destruction in his wake. Sometimes he says the wrong thing, although he never intends to hurt. He makes mistakes,… Read More
If I had to sum up the past year in just one word, it would have to be “fun”. This year seems to have been all about enjoying time together, making memories and having lots of fun doing so. We’ve had so many fun days out and trips away; spending time with family and friends… Read More
Today I am feeling frazzled. Trying to get too much done in too little time. Frustrated by the constant requests, the constant demands, the constant mess. The hamster wheel that parenting can be sometimes. I just want a few minutes peace. I want some time to myself. I want a bit of personal space.… Read More
I found out last night that Jessica’s cardiac consultant is retiring at the end of the year. It feels like a rug has been pulled out from underneath my feet. This is the consultant that diagnosed Jessica, the consultant that has been part of our journey from the very start. This is the consultant who… Read More
This time of year is always a busy one for hubby with trips away and long hours working on events. While to some extent, I am used to this, there are still times when I struggle to accept it, when everything in me rebels against having to be on my own yet again. Because it… Read More
