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This year in the Edspire household is all about living

We have survived the worst of things these past six years

So now being happy and healthy is more important to all of us than ever

I have been absent a lot since Tilda died

Often in the room but not involved

In the moment but miles away

This year I am determined to make every moment count

Because we all know that moments become memories

And memories are so important

Especially when they are all you have left

Today’s special moments are tomorrow’s memories.
Genie, The Return of Jafar

Keeping healthy with three small children

Is not always easy

Life is a whirlwind

And days pass in the blink of an eye

This year I want to try and make sure

That we get outside every single day

Outdoor play is so important for young children

And fresh air is healthy for a cooped up mummy mind

Or an over thinking teacher brain

Getting out in the open is good for your soul

Children love to be out

With space to run around

To adventure and explore

We as adults must not be afraid

To join in the fun

Roll down those hills

Jump in those puddles

Paddle at the edge of the sea

You’re never too old to be young
Happy, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

Esther and William are rarely still

And Bea is quite literally following in their footsteps

They love to run and jump and play

Last weekend we went to the sea for Tilda’s anniversary

The children ran on the sand at the beach

Biked along the shore line

On top of the sea wall

It was a lovely, windy winters day

And we all had a wonderful time

You’re not getting cold fins now, are you?
Ariel, The Little Mermaid

A walk is never just a walk with Esther and William

With the twins anything is possible

Every outing is an opportunity

For imagination and adventure

At Broadstairs there bikes became trains

And a flower bed an island

Round which they took all the family on tours

Esther and William’s imaginations know no bounds

And I am privileged to be taken along on their stories with them

From Lion King shows

To Superhero races

From fairy feasts

To pirate ‘moosic’

I am honoured to be part of their magical world

Their magical worlds

You are my greatest adventure
The Incredibles

Getting outside is so important

And can be made more enticing

Engaging and fun

By incorporating your favourite Disney characters

A few weeks ago we went out to chop ice

Just like The Hundred Men

From Frozen

I love the way my children’s minds work

Everything becomes a story or a show

With characters and a soundtrack

Costumes and dance moves

The stories they read

And the films that they see

Influence absolutely everything we do

And David and I love to encourage them

We love to join in and play along

And tap into their imaginings

Their creations

It makes every day rather wonderful

Every outing an opportunity to explore

Our greatest natural resource is the minds of our children
Walt Disney

When we cannot get outside

We bring the world inside to us

Esther and William adore sensory play

We use Disney settings to inspire imaginative small world play

The Lion King has been a favourite since the summer

Esther adores Tinkerbell and the fairies too

While William is a fan of Captain Jack and Peter Pan

Both children love Frozen

And we have been longing this winter for ice and snow

Settling for lots of warm hugs instead

When I stop teaching at Easter

We are going to start doing a lot more messy play

We are going to be taking our small worlds outside

And storytelling in the open air

We are going to be explorers

And adventurers

And we are going to record our missions here

I am so determined to do this

To live #healthilyeverafter

Healthy bodies

Healthy hearts

Healthy minds

Part of that for me

Is finding a way to bring Tilda with us on our journeys

Disney tells us

…family means no one gets left behind or forgotten
Lilo and Stitch

And I want to make sure that is true of us

I never want Tilda to be forgotten or left behind

I want this family to have amazing experiences

And magical times

But until we all meet again

I want us all to carry Tilda in our hearts

You know that place between sleep and awake? That place where you still remember dreaming? That’s where I’ll always love you… That’s where I’ll be waiting. Tinkerbell, Peter Pan

In her honour and memory we will live

#healthilyeverafter

We will enjoy magical moments together

Growing and learning together

Loving each other

We have been through the worst of times

But I hope that we have the best of times to come

And we hope that you will join us for the ride

As we begin #livingfortilda

As we start our #healthilyeverafter

The flower that blooms in adversity is the most rare and beautiful of all
The Emperor, Mulan

To help us with our mission to live a healthier, more active family life we will be turning to Disney

And you can too!

If you have been thinking about getting active and healthy

Then

Today is a good day to try
Quasimodo, The Hunchback of Notre Dame

Pop back tomorrow to see how Disney is helping us

To live #HealthilyEverAfter

With Tilda in our hearts