This time of year is all about the magical moments. One of my favourite things about preparing for Christmas with two small children is seeing their excitement as it draws closer. The first thing the girls ask me each morning is if they can open their ‘chocolate calendar’. In the evenings, they take it in… Read More
The last month has been a busy one with Sophie turning three and new activities starting for both the girls. They were both very excited about starting ballet classes last week and it was lovely to watch each of them in their first ballet class and to see just how much they enjoyed it. We’ve… Read More
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
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
This summer has felt like a significant one – the last summer before Jessica starts school and I’ve been determined to make the most of it. Thankfully the weather has been mostly been on my side and we’ve enjoyed getting out and about, having little adventures. Seeing my girls heading off on an adventure together,… Read More
This month has been one where I’m acutely aware of the time passing by far too quickly and how my children are growing up too quickly for my liking. We’re coming to the end of an era – we’ve had our last term-time holiday, our last term-time days out at Legoland and Jessica finishes preschool… Read More
It’s a relief to be the other side of Jessica’s cardiac catheter procedure this month and I was proud of both my girls with how well they coped with Jessica’s hospital admission. We’re very fortunate to have plenty of friends in Southampton who provide the most wonderful support every time we find ourselves back in… Read More