This morning was rather magical. Esther and William each amazed me in very different ways. William has decided that he is ready to read and Esther showed me that she is ready to start talking about Matilda Mae. William’s Words … Continue reading →

Today we arrived at Center Parcs Elveden Forest We have been here before I was very very very pregnant With Matilda Mae Now we are here again Without her And yet she is here She is all around Little signs … Continue reading →

Christmas is coming. Advent about to start. Our tree will go up on the 15th December this year Until then we will slowly start to fill our house with colour and sparkle and light This year we will also be … Continue reading →

When you read this I will be at The Mother and Baby Awards Dressed in my Starlight dress For Baby Tilda Beside my husband My children in my heart I will have just accepted an award For being Britain’s Bravest … Continue reading →

I cannot believe that it is almost December This Sunday is the first of advent Advent is a bit funny for us this year as we will be away at Center Parcs for the start I am not taking all … Continue reading →

There is one type of gift that I enjoy buying more than any other and it is books. I love to buy books for family and friends, trying to match stories to the people I know and love. A few … Continue reading →

Last Monday I was asked to speak at a reception at the House of Commons. I was absolutely honoured to be asked and I loved every minute of my presentation. It has given me an idea of what I might … Continue reading →

We have been playing with salt dough. It is rather lovely stuff. I like it a lot. I don’t know why but I have always been a bit frightened of it. I needn’t have been. Easy to make, easy to … Continue reading →

I am really struggling with Christmas coming up. It hurts so much that Tilda is not here. She would have adored Christmas this year. Having my daughter ripped from my life Has for me ripped the heart out of everything … Continue reading →