Somehow without me really noticing Edie Mae has turned 10 months old In less than two months It will be her first birthday I cannot believe how quickly the past 12 months have flown How much my baby has changed … Continue reading
Over the last few weeks I have been making treasure baskets for Edie And exploring heuristic play As with most things The baskets and their contents Have been loved as much by my older children As by Edie We certainly … Continue reading
More and more schools these days are turning their focus toward the environment, and to that end, they are requiring their students to pack litter-free or nearly litter-free lunches. But what does that look like in practice, as a parent? … Continue reading
Five years ago Our beautiful baby girl Died She was 9 months old The night she died My heart broke in two And my world fell apart The kindness of strangers Close friends and family Kept me going Helped me … Continue reading
With Mothers Day just a few days away Perhaps you are still to buy some gifts I have a few ideas to share Starting with the ever lovely Mama Jewels Back in 2012 I worked with Mama Jewels When teething … Continue reading
Often I read posts from bloggers Saying how much work they have to do I have been writing a blog now for 8 years A consistently well read blog I feel A regularly written blog I spend any spare time … Continue reading
Just as we catch our first glimpse of Spring A blanket of snow covers the ground And temperatures plummet Especially at night It can be worrying in wintry weather With a new baby What should they wear Inside and out … Continue reading
Over the last few weeks I have been making treasure baskets for Edie And exploring heuristic play Treasure Basket and Heuristic Play support personal, social and emotional development Treasure Baskets give babies and children a chance to Enjoy the exploration … Continue reading
Today has been a horrible day One of those days when I hate my life One of those days when I am grumpy about everything When my body feels tense and twitchy When I am on the verge of tears … Continue reading
Once upon a time there was a baby A baby with the deepest darkest chocolate eyes And a smile that lit up a room A baby with a cheeky personality Who was loved beyond all measure A little girl too … Continue reading