It’s half-term this week and while on the surface, I’ve been focusing on trying to keep it fun for Sophie and Thomas, underneath I’ve been feeling quite anxious about various things.     It started with Storm Eunice last week. On the plus side, our half-term started a little earlier than anticipated. However, being in… Read More

I’ve been a bit out-of-sorts this week. Just feeling tired, and some things have been getting to me more than they would do usually. One of those weeks where grief has been hitting hard again. I miss Jessica every day but some days feel much harder than others, and there are times when that ever-present… Read More

The last week has been a delightful one on the whole. We had a lovely weekend away in Torquay for the Land’s End – John O’Groats Association annual dinner and awards evening. Sophie and Thomas had a wonderful time, enjoying the arcades and the swimming pool at the hotel and spending a couple of hours… Read More

It’s been a busy week, juggling a few too many balls, although so far most of them seem to have stayed in the air! We have been mostly back to normality though this week which is nice, as everyone is feeling better again.     Last weekend was all about making back-up plans – with… Read More

Most of the family has been unwell at varying times this week. It started with Sophie being sent home from school last Friday due to feeling unwell. That one was a bit of a mystery – she had no temperature or anything that was a cause for concern but was just subdued and not her… Read More

We’ve been enjoying spending more time outside than we would normally do in January. Taking part in the #1000hoursoutside challenge is such a good incentive. It’s also been helped by having had fairly dry weather this week, which definitely makes it a little easier to get outdoors. It’s not so nice when it’s cold and… Read More

This week seems to have been mostly spent either doing various activities or travelling to and from them! Sophie and Thomas are now back to all their usual activities and have been enjoying them this week. I’ve also managed to get out for my own activity this week, going to the launch evening for a… Read More