Jessica’s first term at preschool is over and what a lovely way to end it by watching my big girl taking part in her preschool’s Easter concert. We had fun last week making an Easter bonnet ready for the concert. We started off with an old straw hat that Grandma had given to Jessica and… Read More
Seeing my little girls enjoying being together is one of the most beautiful things about being a mummy of two. Whilst they still often choose to play separately, there are more and more moments where they want to be together, to play together (and yes, to fight over toys too!) Now that Sophie is more… Read More
Two big blue eyes peek from a cot A soft, sweet voice is cooing Two little arms are lifted up Beautiful, fleeting moments Chubby arms around my neck Small head upon my shoulder My baby snuggling close to me Beautiful, fleeting moments Raspberries blown on a bare tum Tickles, squeals of laughter Row, row your… Read More
We had our first snow of the winter at the beginning of the month which seemed like the ideal opportunity to take some photos for February’s Siblings photo project. The last month has been the first month since Sophie’s arrival where the girls have spent ‘awake’ time apart from each other, with Jessica being at… Read More
As it is CHD Awareness Week, I am sharing a photo of my little heart warrior and her zipper scar for this week’s black and white photography project. Her scar is the outward sign of everything that she has endured to get to where she is today. I am so very proud of her and… Read More
Our journey as a heart family has been very much at the forefront of my mind recently. Jessica had her cardiac check-up last week and whilst her heart function is currently looking good, the team are now starting to consider her next major surgery and when this is likely to take place. It would be… Read More
February – a month that is all about hearts. Hearts, flowers, chocolates, Valentine’s cards. For me as a mummy to a child with a complex congenital heart defect (CHD), February also has added significance with regards to hearts as it is National Heart Month, with Heart Week taking place from 7th-14th February. Since my daughter… Read More