holidays
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It’s the day before we go back.Back to routine. Back to work, school, nursery.Back to after-school clubs, figuring out dinner, birthday parties at the weekend.Back to reality. It’s been a good Christmas because we didn’t do it. The second part of the week has been more challenging. River being out of routine is a bit Read more
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So it’s that time of year when we’re all encouraged, or forced to reflect on the last twelve months. Spotify Wrapped, Instagram reels, Facebook memories. All quietly reminding us what 2025 held, for better or worse. I asked my lot what they wanted to achieve in 2026. Kike said, “Make money.” (Always.)Summer said, “Eat more,” Read more
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So, it’s October 1st and you know what that means.Well, actually, you probably don’t… unless you live in a house with a small autistic boy who has been obsessed with Halloween since July 2024. Today marks the official start of Halloween in our house. And honestly? If you can’t beat them, join them. Halloween: A Read more
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A Little Regret 6am wake-up. We’re back to this again.It’s OK though, I actually had quite an early night after the disaster that was ‘Little Shop of Horrors.’ It all started brilliantly. I’d forgotten how much I loved some of the songs and managed to convince (force) both children to put down their iPads and Read more
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6:07am – And We’re Off Again Kike was first up today, collecting our coughing little boy from his bed. Thankfully, he’d slept through the night, the sofa bed we set up wasn’t needed after all (small victories). Cereal, juice, and iPad in hand, River settled into the morning rhythm. Kike returned to bed for a Read more
50 days of River 