September 2010

The Soundtrack of My Day

September 30, 2010

I don’t know about you but I have always found that music can be a powerful reflection of mood and emotion, and that particular songs can trigger memories, especially in relation to situations where strong emotions, like grief or intense joy, were experienced. Ever since we lost our baby, I have been searching for a [...]

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Goodbye

September 29, 2010

Today I should be enjoying being 22 weeks pregnant. Instead I am attending a memorial service to finally say goodbye to our baby boy. GoodbyeBaby boyI had dreamt of our future togetherSunny moments like Polaroids flashing before my closed eyes. GoodbyeBaby boyI had such plans for our future togetherA room of your own decorated with [...]

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Sponsor Spotlight & Guess Where We Are???

September 29, 2010

I have been waiting for the warmer weather for the opportunity for Immy to wear this gorgeous outfit which was sent to us care of Pumpkin Patch. As well as the cute ‘Shopping in Paris’ print, the top has pretty ruffled detailing at the neck and sheer cap sleeves. The spotted skirt is lightweight, perfect [...]

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We Play: Play Ideas for Everyone

September 27, 2010

Our playtime this week has seen us away from home, without our usual play things or play mates. Instead, we have been enjoying new experiences (which you will hear more about this week), making new friends and visiting many we have not seen for way too long…Over to you, what fun and playful things have [...]

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Swimming With Babies and Toddlers

September 26, 2010

Immy is a total water baby (completely taking after her Dad, not me as I am very nervous around water) and as I was reading this post by the wonderful Cat of Adventures with Kids, I found myself nodding along with her helpful, practical tips… Swimming is one of the most enjoyable activities that I [...]

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Four Simple Musical Games for Children

September 23, 2010

As I shared recently, I don’t have a musical bone in my body so I really appreciate the opportunity to learn from those who are music minded. Today, I would like to welcome back Christine Gora of Kids Music Toys who not only is the face behind a great online store but also a qualified [...]

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Today…

September 22, 2010

Today Immy and I are on a plane, flying across the country for a much needed visit with dear friends. So in the interest of preparing for travel with small children in tow (which I am frantically doing as I write this post), I will direct you to a series of posts first published last [...]

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Kids Art: But it’s not an octopus!

September 21, 2010

Immy: “…three, four, five, six, seven, eight.”Mummy: “Ooh, an octopus has eight legs?”Immy: “It’s not an octopus, it’s an echidna. It has spikes.” Ooops, caught up in the moment Mummy broke the golden rule of children’s art – never assume you know what the story behind the creating is! Instead, I should have reflected on [...]

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