After the stressful ride of the last couple of weeks, this week has felt much more steady overall – well, once we got past the weekend anyway! We’ve been able to draw breath and relax a little more, and the worries have eased up a bit too now that everyone who was in hospital is… Read More

I’ve really enjoyed getting out for afterschool adventures with Sophie this week thanks to joining in with the Wild about Winter challenge. Normally we tend to hibernate a bit in the winter and not really get out after school. Having suggested activities has helped encourage us outside each day though and it’s been good to… Read More

The last week has been quite a stressful one. I’ve been feeling overwhelmed and anxious about various things going on around me; trying to juggle too many balls; pouring from an empty cup.  One of those weeks where everything just feels a bit too much and when grief comes up and repeatedly smacks me in… Read More

We’ve been enjoying getting outside each day over the last week, thanks to joining in with the Wild about Winter challenge. It’s really helped having a suggested activity to do each day. So far this week, we’ve made ice lanterns and bird feeders, done some ice painting together and enjoyed sitting in the park drinking… Read More

Happy new year to you all! I’ve enjoyed having a bit of a blog break over the festive period and making the most of family time together. Christmas and the start of a new year is a tough time for us since Jessica died, but it helped to go away again and spend our second… Read More

I’m not sure what result we’ll be waking up to when this post goes live. What I do know is that there seems to be real fear on both sides of the political divide for whatever the election will bring. It’s both worrying and depressing that there is so much fear surrounding British politics at… Read More