I’ve been trying to stay strong and enjoy the summer holidays with my girls as much as possible but this week has seen cracks appearing in the façade. We had a phone call on Tuesday from Southampton with a proposed date for Jessica’s surgery. Unfortunately it happens to be right at the start of one… Read More
The summer holidays are nearly upon us. Six weeks of having both my girls with me all day. I’m looking forward to having that time with them. Last year we made a summer activity list for the first time. Having an idea of what activities we wanted to do together and what places we wanted… Read More
One of the things I miss most about summer is those beautiful warm afternoons. Afternoons when the sky was so wonderfully blue. When it seemed as if there was all the time in the world to go and explore. Watching my girls running off in front of me, hand in hand with each other, dressed… Read More
A summer full of fun and adventure is coming to an end. This week especially has been about trying to savour the little moments, trying to slow down time, to fully enjoy the moment and make the most of it. We’ve done so much together this week and always at the back of my mind… 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
With the glorious weather we’ve been having this week, my word of the week has to be sunshine.   Summer has well and truly arrived and we’ve been making the most of it! We’ve had the paddling pool and parasol out in the garden and have been enjoying ice lollies galore. Let’s hope this lovely weather… Read More
I’ve spent most of this year being scared to look too far ahead. Knowing that another surgery was on the cards for Jessica, possibly before she was due to start school felt like a huge cloud hanging over my head. When we were told a few weeks ago that the cardiac team were happy with… Read More