Now that 2017 is underway There is no denying That all being well We are having a baby this year Our fifth and final baby Our family will be complete Though never all together It is time to start thinking … Continue reading
As a new year begins Many children are preparing for a return to school And all are starting a new chapter in their education This week we are completing some very informal assessments As our home school year begins I … Continue reading
Posts that have been read Perhaps re-read Over the past 12 months Have you read them? A Personal Statement for Teaching Originally written over 12 years ago now I wonder if people have used this to help them get interviews … Continue reading
And so here we are 2017 Before I look forward to the year ahead I want to look back on 2016 And say a proper goodbye to the year A year that has passed so quickly A year that has … Continue reading
Every Christmas Granny and Granddad Buy us a family theatre visit As part of our Christmas presents This year we chose to see Peter Pan at The National Theatre Esther and William at six years old Are a little younger … Continue reading
21 weeks pregnant Over half way On a journey of growth and change For my body and my mind For our family I am growing a tiny human And I am so honoured and excited I am also terrified That … Continue reading
In 2009 We were in the middle of our fifth and final IVF ICSI cycle Which resulted in me becoming pregnant with Esther and William In 2010 I was breastfeeding Esther and William Who having been born prematurely Were already … Continue reading
Christmas is over for another year And now we are all in the bemused state of Twixmas Unsure of the etiquette of these few days That lead us from one year into another From 2016 to 2017 And before the … Continue reading
And so it is over for another year It has been wonderful making it all magical for our little people The stars have been burning brightly for our beautiful Matilda Mae I am looking forward to a quiet new year … Continue reading
Today we drove through the winter fog To our 20 week scan The all important check for fetal abnormalities This was our fourth 20 week scan And the fear never leaves or lessens The sonographer today could tell I was … Continue reading