Summer is drawing ever-closer, and we’re all feeling the heat. Not only does summer mean more sweltering days sitting in the sun, but if you’re a family with kids in school, it also means finding countless ways to keep your … Continue reading
On Sunday we are having a garden party for Edie’s first birthday There will be around 20 adults, 14 children and 4 babies We will be having a vintage British buffet Cream tea Games on the lawn And a great … Continue reading
When shopping for your little one’s first birthday It can become quite expensive It is easy to go over the top With excessive present buying Easy to fall into the trap of Spending money that you do not have We … Continue reading
We have been exploring lots of gardens this past fortnight Some traditional Some tropical All colourful Creative Bright All designed for pleasure For adventure To give joy Our children have loved roaming the jungle of Heligan The water garden at … Continue reading
This week I ordered a set of stacking cups for Edie With our Sainsburys shop They cost £3.25 and have been such great value for money Stacking cups are a baby play staple That lasts through the toddler years And … Continue reading
Have you ever met someone who seems to have it all figured out? They may have their life in order, but it’s more than that. They seem to know just what to say and when to say it. They don’t … Continue reading
We will be away from home For Edie’s first birthday Six of us in our seven seater car Does not leave much room for presents We have so much ‘stuff’ we need to take Also with Edie being our fifth … Continue reading
As Edie gets older I am always looking for ways That she can play alongside her older siblings One of the simplest ways Is to make sure the contents of our tuff spot Are baby safe and best of all … Continue reading
Two weeks today Our beautiful baby girl Will turn one This will be our fourth and final first birthday celebration The end of our baby days My emotions are all over the place at the moment I knew that they … Continue reading
We moved into our current house in July 2012 This summer will be our sixth here As our family has grown Loved and lost So our garden has grown and changed After Tilda died we rapidly filled our garden with … Continue reading