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A Bedroom For Bea (Finally)

Posted on January 20, 2017 by Jennie

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Two and a half years ago David and I were excitedly creating A rainbow nursery For our rainbow baby Beatrice Hope We painted the walls using the beautiful and ultra safe Nursery Paint We added a rainbow and stars sticker … Continue reading →

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5 Valentine Gifts For an Uncommon Husband

Posted on January 19, 2017 by Jennie

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January is racing on It will soon be February And Valentine’s Day David and I tend not to buy gifts For this occasion It is not a great time for us There is never much spare money After the festive … Continue reading →

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24 Weeks Pregnant with Baby Number 5

Posted on January 19, 2017 by Jennie

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Today I am 24 weeks and 2 days pregnant With our Sprinkle of Stardust Baby number 5 Five years ago today I was 24+5 with Matilda Mae And I posted a very similar post To the one I am writing … Continue reading →

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A Fairy Ballerina Bedroom for an Artist

Posted on January 18, 2017 by Jennie

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Esther and William are now six and a half years old They have shared a bedroom for their entire lives But when we started renovating the house We talked to them about the possibility of having a room of their … Continue reading →

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Starry Night Process Art Activities

Posted on January 17, 2017 by Jennie

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Today has been a tricky day Esther and Bea are full of cold Neither of the girls have slept properly for a few days And so nights have been disturbed for all of us At 24 weeks pregnant I am … Continue reading →

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Homeschooling: The Dark Side

Posted on January 17, 2017 by Jennie

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As a teacher I thought I would find home schooling so easy But I am also a human being A pregnant human being And I am tired and lonely And after a rough few days of poorly children And not … Continue reading →

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Dressing a Bump in Blue

Posted on January 16, 2017 by Jennie

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Let the blue sky meet the blue sea and all is blue for a time Moncy Barbour Today is Blue Monday The most depressing day of the year So said some people Somewhere Sometime I think we all acknowledge that … Continue reading →

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Dressing a Bump: My Pregnancy Style

Posted on January 15, 2017 by Jennie

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Have woken up this morning feeling horrid Too tired and covered in child snot to function properly Bea is not sleeping well because of a troublesome nose My 5am wake up call After not much sleep at all Was unusual, … Continue reading →

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A Person is a Person No Matter How Small: In honour of Archie and Finley

Posted on January 15, 2017 by Jennie

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Even if you do not watch Coronation Street I am sure that you will know That in the last week they have had a story line About a tiny baby born sleeping Stillbirth Late miscarriage Baby loss These are not … Continue reading →

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My Pregnancy Diet

Posted on January 14, 2017 by Jennie

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So here am I 40 years of age Pregnant with baby number 5 I am approaching 24 weeks And am trying to be mindful about what I eat I seem to go off fruit in pregnancy I manage the odd … Continue reading →

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This is me. Jennie. I am a 44 year old, home educating mummy, passionate about picture books, children's literature and learning through play. I have 5 children aged 3 - 10 including an angel baby #matildamae Welcome to my blog! Here you can read about books, reading, home education and play Follow our home education journey #edspireedventures #edspirereads #edspirelearns #edspireplays Join us as we learn together through books, adventure and play Share our passion for books and stories, poems and songs Email: jennie@edspire.co.uk

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