Did I ever tell you about when we found out BB was coming? August had been cruel, the memory of a miscarriage formed roots in our home, my womb ached with emptiness. They told us to wait, I didn't want to. He who helped create them worried, could we face the loss of a baby again, were we strong enough, would another pregnancy unite or destroy us? … [Read more...]
Apr 3, 2012
the day you left
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Most people won't have noticed, many probably won't care. But I care, you cut me like a knife and the wound is still open. You left me... What did I do? Did I not show you enough attention, god knows we spend all our time together. Where did you go? I checked at all your friends sites, I looked for you on facebook. Did you cheat on me? Did someone else's hands imprint upon you? Are … [Read more...]
Apr 2, 2012
Sun, sea and a seven foot chipmunk…..
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Let me paint you a picture, The sun sits high in the sky, heat flowing through its unusually bright spring rays. A boat is moored before me, the doors flung open revealing signs of a feast inside; two handsome deckhands beckon me forward to join them in setting sail... I take a deep breath and step forward; then I quickly step back to collect up my children who I had momentarily … [Read more...]
Mar 29, 2012
Guest Sponsored Post: What to look for in a pram
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Today's post is brought to you by Sabina Hine, owner of Rainbow Pram's, a fabulous site for those looking to invest in that all vital baby purchase. Sabina offers some excellent tips on how to choose the right pram for you, a post I could have done with six years ago when the twins announced their arrival! The top six most important things to look for in a new pram … [Read more...]
Mar 27, 2012
Impossible to lie: a roadmap of fibs…..
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My oldest daughter is a bouncing ball full of bubbling energy who flies through life experiencing a rainbow of emotions. She finds it impossible to tell a lie, her face becomes a roadmap of fibs which all end in the final destination of giggles, and she says some flipping marvellous things without ever looking to disguise the truth. … [Read more...]
Mar 26, 2012
my dancing demons…
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It's amazing to realise that something that was horrific the first time can become normal by the third. We are at the half way point; BB has lived for six weeks in spica. She has coped incredibly and has challeng … [Read more...]
Mar 23, 2012
a little pink package
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I was just walking blissfully in the sunlight, basking in the joy of the working week ending and the weekend kicking in. As I cruised through the streets a vibrant pink package on the floor caught my eye and a wave of sadness washed over me. … [Read more...]
Mar 23, 2012
Clearing the confusion….
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I have been described as being a little competitive at times... Personally I find it nothing short of normal to leap out of the car after work, tag your other half on the shoulder … [Read more...]
Mar 21, 2012
It’s a simple matter of human biology….
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"So how old are you?" exclaimed the friendly lady to a cheerful twin girl. "I am six," she replied with a smile tickling her lips, "but mummy says I am ever so tall for my age." … [Read more...]
