Hard to believe we are halfway through October The warm sunshine of summer is long gone And autumn is well underway We love autumn in this house It begins with mine and David’s wedding anniversary Then our birthdays We remember … Continue reading
I have four tiny dancers in my house Esther, William, Bea and Edie All dance with the Charlotte Hudson School of Dance They all love to dance They love to watch dancing Read stories about dancing So when we were … Continue reading
Here at Edspire HQ we are regular theatre goers And HUGE Julia Donaldson fans So Tabby McTat On the stage Was always going to be a hit A 55 minute musical production Adapted from page to stage By the wonderful … Continue reading
As a home educating family we like to add an educational twist to our day trips When in Brighton for a super sunny late summer day We took to the skies With the British Airways i360 Viewing Tower This futuristic … Continue reading
I have been thinking a lot lately About grief About how it affects my life And the lives of those around me David and I grieve very differently David is very private He sleeps, exercises and builds amazing things I … Continue reading
Getting used to mealtimes, new foods, strange textures and flavours can be troubling for your kids. Desperately cajoling your child into eating, only to watch the plate pushed back untried, can be pretty stressful for the parent of a fussy … Continue reading
We started our home education After two failed attempts at school for Esther and William And an eye opening return to teaching for me In April 2016 This is our fourth year of education at home I just had to … Continue reading
Every week William and I visit the library We choose a wide range of books To take home for the family to explore Thick books Thin books Fiction Non Fiction Poetry Prose We love books in our house And we … Continue reading
Back in 2017 We were honoured to meet Rod Campbell The author of Dear Zoo At ZSL London Zoo As guests of Milly and Flynn Dear Zoo has been a favourite book for all our children The classic lift the … Continue reading
As we start a new academic year My mantra is going to be ‘Let It Go’ Let go of what I cannot control Be confident in my choices Learn to feel comfortable in my own skin Stop comparing myself to … Continue reading