Musings :: Moments :: Memories
We are not expert parents by any stretch of the imagination (is there such a thing?) but there are a few things that we have implemented in our home which I think have made conflicts less painful and helped us to navigate so many tricky situations in a family which has strong emotions and loud… Continue reading Five Things That Work
At seven, Austin has phases of going to bed like a champ and phases of it causing him stress and anxiety. We are definitely in one of those latter phases right now. We seem to be in a separation anxiety phase generally as going to school is also a bit more tricky at the moment. I… Continue reading Slowing Down the Bedtime Routine
Another Sunday, another walk in the woods. I love these bright afternoon walks which give us time to catch up properly with each other, spend time in nature and get some time away from the to-do list all while giving Harper a really good run with lots of lovely woodland smells for her to explore.
My 2023 Word of the Year is Connection and I think this has been such a wonderful word to keep at the heart of my choices this year (and ongoing I think). Here are just five examples of how I have put connection first: Booking trips and holidays that focus on family time; Putting down… Continue reading Five Ways I Have Chosen Connection
My intention to connect more with friends this year has started very well indeed. Today I was treated to lunch with a relatively new good friend - one of the mums from Austin’s class. We always have such great chats and have so much in the way of shared experiences, especially with our six/seven year… Continue reading Connecting with Friends
Last year, my word was Bold. I think that I became bolder in 2022. I still have work to do. I do want to choose a new word, though, for this year. A friend asked me yesterday about this and how I choose it. Sometimes I need a verb, and sometimes an adjective. This year,… Continue reading My Word of the Year – Connection
Notes From My Day 