Growing Up
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We’re Not Just Holding Hands Here
We’re not just holding hands here, my little one; this simple act is much more than it appears. Every time I clasp your grubby little han…
66 Things To Do Before You’re Six
Turning six is a big milestone! By the time you’re six, you can run and jump and chatter away about all the things that you love. You’re …
When Discrimination Strikes: The Curse Of Being Tall
Oh my darling, sometimes it’s hard to be tall. I know that. You’re only 2 and yet everybody expects so much of you. It’s not their fault….
Why Can’t She Stop Growing Up?!
My five year old daughter is growing up! Today she went to a birthday party all by herself! I know it might not seem like a momentous occ…
Happy Christmas: Grandma Is Dead
My Grandma is gone.
She died this week.
It was quite unexpected.
Christmas time is probably the worst time of year to lose someo…
To My Grown Up Children, Don’t Forget Me
Oh my darling daughters, when you are grown up, please don’t forget me.
It seems so far off right now (you are only 5 and 2), but I know…
This Should Be A Birthday Photo (But It Isn’t)
This week it was Charis’s second birthday. Yes that’s right – my little baby is 2!
Birthday Planning
As soon as the school summer holid…
The Nappy Police Live On Anglesey
Have you heard about the recent nappy controversy on Anglesey? Anglesey Council have stated that, as of October, nappies will only be col…
How To Coach Kids To Cope With Failure
Failure – it’s a dirty word, isn’t it!
I did ban it for a time in our house because I labelled myself a failure at so many things:
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