At Our Little Blue House.

Dear Diary,

What a week it’s been. What we are seeing on the news are just unimaginable scenes of war and destruction as Russia invades Ukraine. Watching families torn apart as they flee their homes and leave their lives, leaving everything behind. I know worldwide people are donating everything they can, paying for air b&bs (obviously not […]

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5th Mar 2022

Dear Diary,

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Time for a change.

For as long as I can remember I’ve struggled fit in, no matter how much I try, it just doesn’t feel like it comes naturally. Often I feel like my presence is a burden and any friendships I had formed was me liking the person and them tolerating me. Over the years I’ve been assured […]

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4th Mar 2022

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anxiety, autism, change, daughters, depression, dyspraxia, early mornings, family, friendship, goals, grateful, happiness, home, home education, homeschool, learning, life, lifestyle, living, love, mental health, mindfulness, recovery, reflecting, school, self care, self worth, skills, socialising, teenagers, young mom

Socialising isn’t for everyone.

Here I am, sat in the cafe at a soft play centre while Ivy burns some energy and has the opportunity to mix with other toddlers. Im busying myself writing this post as, like 3/4 of my children, I struggle with the anxiety of engaging with other parents and people just because we’re here for […]

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2nd Mar 2022

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anxiety, autism, daughters, depression, dyspraxia, family, friendship, goals, grateful, happiness, home, home education, homeschool, learning, life, lifestyle, living, love, mental health, mindfulness, recovery, reflecting, skills, socialising

A grateful Sunday.

I’ve realised that since I started home educating 2/3 of my school age kids I feel so much more relaxed! I wonder how that can be because I have so much more on my plate now and less time to keep on top of the house and less quiet moments to myself. I guess it […]

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20th Feb 2022

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anxiety, autism, daughters, depression, family, friendship, goals, grateful, happiness, home, home education, homeschool, learning, life, lifestyle, living, love, mental health, mindfulness, recovery, reflecting, school, skills, teenagers

4.30

It’s 4.30am and I’m wide awake. I’m not a great sleeper normally, I hear every little noise and I guess I really struggle to switch off. I also co-sleep with Ivy and she’s an active sleeper. But usually I’m just tired, I don’t remember the last time I woke and couldn’t settle back off. I […]

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7th Feb 2022

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bullying, daughters, early mornings, family, goals, happiness, home, home education, homeschool, life, lifestyle, living, mental health, mindfulness, reflecting, school, teenagers

Co-sleeping..

How do you feel about co-sleeping? I know some people live for it and some couldn’t think of anything worse! I’m a convert.. with Laila and Hallie they were never in my bed. If they were ill I’d set up a cot bed next to me or if I was needed I’d lay by them […]

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5th Jan 2022

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Reflections…

As a new year arrives it’s tradition to reflect on the past year, or maybe even years. It’s also a time where we express our gratitude for our blessings or set new goals for the upcoming year. For myself I’m really proud on the progress I continue to make with my mental health and how […]

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31st Dec 2021

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book recommendations, family, goals, lifestyle, new year, reflecting

Technically a teen mom..

I had my first daughter, Laila, when I was 19 years old. Closely followed by Hallie 11 months later. When Hallie was 2 years and 3 months old Marley, my only son, joined our crew. I had turned 23 just 11 days before his arrival. (Ivy joined us 9years later but she’s a story for […]

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30th Dec 2021

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These ‘in-between days’…

Hope you’re all well and have had a wonderful Christmas weekend! Anyone know what day it is? Is it still 2021? This year, I find this week, between Christmas and new year even more of a blur than normal. It’s a strange time when we all feel like we need structure back in our lives […]

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30th Dec 2021

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It’s Christmas Eve..

It’s Christmas Eve. I think I am almost Christmas ready. Other than picking up some sweet treats for our little Christmas Eve tradition where my mom comes over for a take away, Christmas movie and some goodies. Quite often the children will also open a little something too. This year Marley has coped with the […]

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24th Dec 2021

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