Yesterday I went to see my GP I had waited a while For an appointment with this specific doctor And I am so glad that I did I walked with him to his office Trembling And immediately burst into tears … Continue reading
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Six Years of Stories
Today my blog is six years old
Edspire
Born shortly after Esther and William
This is the story of our life
This is the story of our family
This is where I have my say
This is where I think out loud
This is my space
My voice
A place for proud moments
Excited announcements
Saddest news
And cries for help
This is my place
This is my space
This is me
And these are my top ten
Most read posts
From the past six years
1: Dear Matilda Mae: The Night We Found You Sleeping
2: Personal Statement For Teaching
3: Dear Matilda Mae: Our Earliest Hours Without You
5: Tilda’s Ashes at Coombe Mill
6: What to Buy a Premature Baby
7: Dear Matilda Mae: Born to be an Angel
10: Growing a Rainbow Part One
Thank you to everyone who reads my blog
Thank you for reading our story
Thank you for following our journey
Thank you for remembering Matilda Mae
BFG
There are some authors that everyone should know There are some books that every child should read In fact The TES have just published their list Of 100 books all children should read Before they leave primary school Though many … Continue reading
For The Lady Who Could Not Help Herself
Today we spent a couple of hours at Leeds Castle Esther was at summer school It was very hot Much hotter than I had anticipated Bea was very tired Having been awake since 7am A whole hour earlier than usual … Continue reading
How to ensure your child gets the best education
There is so much happening in state education at the moment Decisions are being made that will affect not only our children’s school days But their futures too Academies The return of grammar schools The SATs debacle The ever growing … Continue reading
Why I Will Be Watching The Olympics With My Children
This summer we will be watching the Olympic Games We are not watching it live as we do not have live TV in our home But we are going to watch highlights We are going to watch clips from the … Continue reading
Top Ten Tuff Tray Themes
Over the years we have created many worlds And explored distant universes in our tuff spot We now have three cement mixing trays As well as a range of other tubs and trays For setting up small worlds And invitations … Continue reading
Painting With …
There is nothing we like more at Edspire HQ Than getting our paints out And making a mess And through the fun, messy process Maybe creating some art Paint brushes are fun But we like to be a little different … Continue reading
Moving Back Home with Beko
Week 11 11 weeks not living at home Eleven long weeks in a temporary house With our life on hold Unable to make plans Set routines A journey of uncertainty Waiting for the building to be done Soon we will … Continue reading
Dreamland With All The Family
On a hot and sunny summer weekend Our twins turned six Their birthday request? To go to Margate To The Hornby Visitor Centre And to Dreamland Their wish was our command After a lovely, calm and quiet morning Playing with … Continue reading