Yesterday I decided to reuse our messy play materials from the week in a new way. It was my intention to throw them away afterwards as I have no suitable containers to store them in. Thank goodness that was my … Continue reading →

Today I feel like someone has ripped out my heart and smashed it into a million pieces Today I feel like I am staring at the tiny pieces of my heart and trying to recognise something that is mine Today … Continue reading →

As if the pain of losing a baby daughter is not enough. A nursing mother must then go through the physical and emotional pain of losing her milk. Those early days without Matilda were excruciating in every way. At 9 … Continue reading →

Today’s messy play was inspired by the lovely Susanne at Ghostwriter Mummy. The simplicity of her measurements appealed to me. A whole packet of flour and a whole bottle of baby oil. What could go wrong? Nothing! Nothing went wrong. … Continue reading →

When David and I chose our current house last summer for our forever house we knew that it would undergo many forms in its lifetime. In the lifetime of our family. As we grow. As we change. We knew straightaway … Continue reading →

These videos were taken in Matilda’s last two days of life. I am so so glad that I have them and I would like to share them with you. Today. A day when all I can do is sit and … Continue reading →

Sometimes I wish that I was not such a dreamer, a planner. Then I would not have already known in my heart and my head exactly how Tilda’s first birthday would be. But I am. And I do. And as … Continue reading →

Today we did this! Today I wanted to dust off the Tuff Spot and try some sensory play. It was wonderful. I filled the tray with porridge oats and tricolore pasta. We also used some polystyrene bits to create a … Continue reading →

I am so desperately sorry to hear of your tragic news. I just cant believe it. Matilda was the brightest star in our class. All the babies & mums alike gravitated towards her. She was just perfect in every way. … Continue reading →