It’s such a cliche to comment on how fast time is passing and how my children seem to grow so quickly. But as I’m sitting here surrounded in a new batch of school uniform for Sophie’s nursery, writing her name in every … Continue reading
A lazy morning with breakfast in bed wasn’t on the cards for me this Mothers’ Day! I did have time to have a quick look at the fabulous cards the children had made me at school, before were up and out … Continue reading
Our attempt at a February “Me and Mine” photograph was somewhat rushed at the end of a completely manic family weekend. On Saturday, Alex’s social calendar was full with two birthday parties, so Matt set off early with him to … Continue reading
I’ve said it before on my blog many times – but I love how many green spaces there are near where I live. I know it’s not quite the same as heading out into the proper countryside, but I adore … Continue reading
We ended our rather quiet half term with an afternoon wander around Streatham Common. Even though I must’ve driven past it hundreds of time during my years living in London, I’ve never been – and always assumed it was just … Continue reading
With our half term plans somewhat scuppered by illness, we ended up staying very local – but that didn’t mean it was boring! The weather was glorious last Thursday, so I took the children to one of our favourite local … Continue reading
Half term has whizzed past – so I’ve got some blog updating to do! It hasn’t quite been the half term week we’d hoped for, with our original plan to spend a few days in the New Forest with Katharine … Continue reading
Just sorting through photos as I start my 2016 photobook, and thought I’d share a few snapshots from January – our lives according to my smartphone! Alex and I had a special day out together a couple of weeks ago … Continue reading
I’ve had in the back of my mind trying to take part in the “Me and Mine” project this year – taking a whole family portrait every month. After a failed attempt last weekend (more on that in another blog), … Continue reading
I’ve just realised I completely forgot to write about the first day of 2016 which is a shame as it was a fantastic start to the year. We went back to Kew Gardens to explore their Christmas Light trail. Having … Continue reading
After our brilliant trip out to the Olympic Park a couple of weeks ago, we were inspired to head East for another weekend excursion last weekend. Matt had been eying up a series of walks along the Lee Valley on the TfL … Continue reading
After blogging about an ordinary moment last week, I thought I’d try and do it regularly to savour the day-to-day parts of our lives that I don’t want to forget. So here goes with week 2! With the winter afternoons … Continue reading
Tumbling Bay sound rather romantic I think – it makes me imagine a remote, rugged beach somewhere… But it’s actually the name of the fabulous playground in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, and the venue of our final … Continue reading
I’ve been thinking a lot about my blog over the Christmas break – how to take it forward in 2016, if anyone beyond my family and friends would ever want to read it, and whether when I look back on it … Continue reading
So, I’ve told you about the Christmassy fun we had at Coombe Mill and I’ve shared some of the experiences we enjoyed on the farm during our week’s stay – but we did, occasionally, leave the farm and see some of Cornwall! The … Continue reading
Diary of a Herne Hill mum 