This summer Inspired by a new home educating friend I created a writing box for Esther She is always drawing Tinkering and making I wanted to encourage her to start writing And so I created her writing box I bought … Continue reading
I am ashamed of myself The way I act The way I speak to my children I know I am doing wrong But once I get started I cannot stop myself I am a monster It is really hard to … Continue reading
Lilly and Sid is our brand It has been now for three years Every season a range is launched We love them a little more The brand seems to grow With our family And the people behind the business Are … Continue reading
We have been busy this past month Celebrating birthdays At the seaside The circus And the zoo We have had a wonderful time Mostly in sunshine And have enjoyed dressing up For our special occasions I have become more addicted … Continue reading
So apparently there is a heatwave coming Thank you Spanish plume! With a few days of true summer weather On the way Here are ten ways To keep cool And use your water table 1: Sparkly Oil Slicks Add glitter, … Continue reading
Yesterday I went to see my GP I had waited a while For an appointment with this specific doctor And I am so glad that I did I walked with him to his office Trembling And immediately burst into tears … Continue reading
Today my blog is six years old
Edspire
Born shortly after Esther and William
This is the story of our life
This is the story of our family
This is where I have my say
This is where I think out loud
This is my space
My voice
A place for proud moments
Excited announcements
Saddest news
And cries for help
This is my place
This is my space
This is me
And these are my top ten
Most read posts
From the past six years
1: Dear Matilda Mae: The Night We Found You Sleeping
2: Personal Statement For Teaching
3: Dear Matilda Mae: Our Earliest Hours Without You
5: Tilda’s Ashes at Coombe Mill
6: What to Buy a Premature Baby
7: Dear Matilda Mae: Born to be an Angel
10: Growing a Rainbow Part One
Thank you to everyone who reads my blog
Thank you for reading our story
Thank you for following our journey
Thank you for remembering Matilda Mae
There are some authors that everyone should know There are some books that every child should read In fact The TES have just published their list Of 100 books all children should read Before they leave primary school Though many … Continue reading
Today we spent a couple of hours at Leeds Castle Esther was at summer school It was very hot Much hotter than I had anticipated Bea was very tired Having been awake since 7am A whole hour earlier than usual … Continue reading
There is so much happening in state education at the moment Decisions are being made that will affect not only our children’s school days But their futures too Academies The return of grammar schools The SATs debacle The ever growing … Continue reading