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Easter Activity: Feed The Birds

Posted on April 13, 2014 by Jennie

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Throughout the Easter holidays we are trying to do at least one simple craft activity a day This one took just 10 minutes from start to finish We all enjoyed it before breakfast And now our trees look very pretty … Continue reading →

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Messy Water Play for Matilda Mae and The Lullaby Trust

Posted on April 12, 2014 by Jennie

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One year ago The Foundation for the Study of Infant Death (FSID) Changed it’s name to The Lullaby Trust A small army of parent bloggers Inspired by the life and death of our daughter Matilda Mae Helped to promote the … Continue reading →

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Baby Tilda Barn Dance

Posted on April 11, 2014 by Jennie

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In May 2012 My miracle baby Matilda Mae was born She was with us for a wonderful 9 months Before she died suddenly and unexpectedly in her sleep Sudden Infant Death At 6pm you have your beautiful baby in your … Continue reading →

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Be Beautiful in Bea Istanbul from Milk and Mummy

Posted on April 10, 2014 by Jennie

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Although pregnancy is hard Physically and emotionally There is something beautiful about a bump There is something special about dressing a bump Dressing a baby bump I love maternity clothes I am not a great one for dressing up For … Continue reading →

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Giving a Giggle Away with Cosatto

Posted on April 10, 2014 by Jennie

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One of the things I miss most about Matilda Mae Is her giggle It is the most wonderful sound Hearing your children squeal with delight It is the most wonderful sound Now I am looking forward to a new giggle … Continue reading →

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Daddy Does the Marathon in Memory of Matilda Mae

Posted on April 9, 2014 by Jennie

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One thing I know for certain I love David with all my heart And I know that he loves me We are a team We do everything together We are together most of the time We raise our children together … Continue reading →

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Peace in the Stars

Posted on April 7, 2014 by Jennie

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There is nothing to be done tonight A sudden and unexpected death has happened again Ripping the heart out of a family Stealing a beautiful soul As I write this my heart is heavy For a father who has lost … Continue reading →

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How To Catch A Star: Ten for Ten Part Ten (And a sneaky eleven!)

Posted on April 4, 2014 by Jennie

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Our final activity inspired by Oliver Jeffers’ How To Catch A Star turned into two incredibly messy but fabulously funny activities. I thought that they would be process arts without much of an end product But actually the finished stars … Continue reading →

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Me, The Mads and Matilda Mae

Posted on April 2, 2014 by Jennie

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Today it has been 14 months 14 months since my daughter died And my life changed forever I changed My family changed Everything changed forever Baby Tilda should not be a baby anymore We should be counting down now To … Continue reading →

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How To Catch A Star: Ten for Ten Part Nine

Posted on April 1, 2014 by Jennie

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For our ninth activity filled with stars we added sea stars to our sand play. Children have always been intrigued by sand play. They dig in sand, sift it, build with it, pour it, enjoy the feel and smell of … Continue reading →

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