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My 10 Most Read Posts of 2016

Posted on January 2, 2017 by Jennie

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Posts that have been read Perhaps re-read Over the past 12 months Have you read them? A Personal Statement for Teaching Originally written over 12 years ago now I wonder if people have used this to help them get interviews … Continue reading →

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Goodbye 2016

Posted on January 1, 2017 by Jennie

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And so here we are 2017 Before I look forward to the year ahead I want to look back on 2016 And say a proper goodbye to the year A year that has passed so quickly A year that has … Continue reading →

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Peter Pan at The National Theatre

Posted on December 29, 2016 by Jennie

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Every Christmas Granny and Granddad Buy us a family theatre visit As part of our Christmas presents This year we chose to see Peter Pan at The National Theatre Esther and William at six years old Are a little younger … Continue reading →

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A Sprinkle of Stardust: 21 Weeks

Posted on December 28, 2016 by Jennie

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21 weeks pregnant Over half way On a journey of growth and change For my body and my mind For our family I am growing a tiny human And I am so honoured and excited I am also terrified That … Continue reading →

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Pregnant at Christmas (again!): Some Thoughts and Tips

Posted on December 27, 2016 by Jennie

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In 2009 We were in the middle of our fifth and final IVF ICSI cycle Which resulted in me becoming pregnant with Esther and William In 2010 I was breastfeeding Esther and William Who having been born prematurely Were already … Continue reading →

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Dressing a Bump for New Years Eve

Posted on December 27, 2016 by Jennie

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Christmas is over for another year And now we are all in the bemused state of Twixmas Unsure of the etiquette of these few days That lead us from one year into another From 2016 to 2017 And before the … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas 2016

Posted on December 26, 2016 by Jennie

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And so it is over for another year It has been wonderful making it all magical for our little people The stars have been burning brightly for our beautiful Matilda Mae I am looking forward to a quiet new year … Continue reading →

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Our NHS Anomaly Scan at 20 Weeks

Posted on December 22, 2016 by Jennie

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Today we drove through the winter fog To our 20 week scan The all important check for fetal abnormalities This was our fourth 20 week scan And the fear never leaves or lessens The sonographer today could tell I was … Continue reading →

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Pick a Peck of Petit Bateau

Posted on December 15, 2016 by Jennie

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I was asked if I would like to work with baby brand Petit Bateau And with the (hopeful) birth of our Sprinkle of Stardust Just four months away I decided that I definitely would I was looking forward to browsing … Continue reading →

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Smart Max Magnetic Playground XL

Posted on December 13, 2016 by Jennie

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For the last few weeks We have been testing out The Smart Max Playground XL This colourful magnetic construction kit Is safe to use from 12 months With big, bright chunky pieces This is a safe way to introduce magnetism … 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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