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Parenting Christmas Carols

21 Dec

Everybody loves a good old Christmas sing song…sing it loud and clear for all to hear! But what do parents really sing…

in Christmas· Local Exploring

Pebble Snowman Trail

18 Dec

We decided that we wanted to spread some more festive cheer so set up a Pebble snowman trail for others to find.

in Christmas

The Last Present – Christmas Tradition

14 Dec

We always have a last present Christmas tradition. It’s kind of like a way of saying thank you and goodbye to the festive season. It’s a family present that gives us a chance to spend some time together, encourages some reflection on our Christmas and puts a close on the festive season.

in Christmas· Local Exploring

Festive Wreath & Forest Tree Decorating

13 Dec

We were set a challenge to make a festive wreath by our friends over at ‘Mum in the Mad house’….so we accepted. We’ve never made a real wreath as an activity before so thought we’d give it a crack…. the perfect opportunity for an adventure. See more of our Magical Christmas Traditions and Fun! We decided to head to the… View Post

in Beach· Christmas

Pebble Nativity

7 Dec

A nativity scene is a really lovely display to bring into your home at Christmas and a good reminder of the story of Christmas. We decided that we wanted to make our own out of natural materials so headed to the beach to pick up some pebbles and it turned out lovely.

Winter Wonderland

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All The Fun of The Fair at Winter Wonderland

4 Dec

We’ve been back to London so here’s our review of Hyde Park Winter Wonderland 2017!   Have you been to Hyde Park Winter Wonderland in London? We were recently invited to visit and I have to say we were not disappointed. Normally we’d steer away from anything that requires any expense and save such visits for a treat. You guys… View Post

Advent Calendar For Mums

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Advent Calendar For Mums

1 Dec

Why should the kids have all the fun of advent! I love a calendar just as much as they do so this year I made my own mummy calendar to milk the advent period too… It’s not just for mums you can adapt one for dad too 🙂

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Kitchen floor update...slowly but surely 🙂 Once Kitchen floor update...slowly but surely 🙂
Once set we can start on the pew wood seating booth, get the pipe work in and start building the kitchen. 
The kitchen sink will sit below the window. 
Where I’m standing will be a doorway that steps out of the living pod and into the kitchen.
We have chosen not to have any under flooring heating in the kitchen as we wanted to maintain the wonderful natural feel of the building, it’s a pretty ambient temperature so if needed a fan heater will do the job. The feel of the stone beneath your feet is very grounding. Hopefully it will make for many happy hours spent washing dishes. 

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💪 I finished the restoration works on the font 💪 I finished the restoration works on the font today 🥰
We’re not sure what it will be used for in the future but as a temporary measure I’ve used it to store some of the artificial flowers I bought for our upcoming wedding 👰‍♀️🤵‍♂️💒💐 I won’t lie, I don’t particularly like how it looks with the flowers in, maybe it will grow on me, I do however love how well the font cleaned up 🥰...that’s another job off the list ✔️💪
Ignore the mess on the wall surrounding it, this is still work in progress.

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They grow so quick in the blink of an eye, Time do They grow so quick
in the blink of an eye,
Time doesn't stand still
it whizzes on by.

with each breath their changing
a new stage each day,
a new phase to go through
new games to play

One day their crawling,
then stumbling steps stood up tall,
we watch on with arms
awaiting a fall.. 

We scoop them up when they're crying,
we wipe away tears,
and we try to slow moments 
as the days turn to years.

We listen to gurgles, 
new smiles make us proud
They find a new voice
that turns from quiet to loud.

They learn independence 
their wings slowly grow
and they venture further and further
but always come home.

They explore life with wonder, 
they adventure in awe
they discover new boundaries 
and push a bit more. 

They grasp onto the world
they step out on their own,
and they look over their shoulder,
as we watch how they've grown.

And our babies grow up,
overtake us in height 
but we remember them teeny 
when we paced through the night

When we didn't quite realise 
that time flew so fast
that childhood would fleet by
leaving memories to last

and in the moments we faltered 
as toys littered the floor 
we didn't think we'd miss that
and wish to falter some more

we wish for the traumas
we wish for the noise
we wish to go back
and be surrounded by toys 

But the funny thing about children,
and the way that they grow
is how the time flies on past
and we don't even know

Until suddenly one day you'll sit,
you'll get caught unawares
and realise your babies have grown,
are no longer there... 

So take heed to the moments,
Each day that their small
and remember it fleets by
so savour it all.

Mrs FD 💕
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