Family Life Archive
Jude’s birthday party on Saturday was lovely. It was tiny, just a few friends and family but perfect for the birthday boy himself. He did a lot better than I thought he would, engaging with …
It’s a couple of weeks away but already I’m thinking that YES this time, I will be that organised parent who has lots of wonderful day trips planned for the family. Typically for me, I …
I’ve been asked before why I even bothered giving my children names because I only ever refer to them by their nicknames. It’s funny how when you’re pregnant, you think of these beautiful names …
The feelings and emotions of a special needs parent are pretty unique in life. Rather than witter on in writing, I thought for once I’d witter on in video form… Would love to …
Apparently, I’m suffering from stress. *All gasp in shock* I know, right? Didn’t bat an eyelid. I spoke to a doctor and have subsequently looked up the Mind web page on stress as well …
Hello all, how was your weekend? As you know, I write blog posts for Family Fund and this latest addition was about mess! Ha! I thought, my specialist subject…as Emmeline demonstrates so beautifully in …
I’ve always mentioned how I dislike the whole Rain Man, “what’s Jude’s amazing skill?” kind of attitude because frankly, it’s ridiculous. He’s a human being and not a magician. BUT when it comes …
I must get asked this question on an almost weekly basis. When did I realise there was something slightly different with Jude? I know some people don’t like this sort of discussion and I …
Jude had a really lovely weekend at home but I’ve noticed (and I’m aware that I talk about this a lot) that his anxiety has got worst. Now when he’s going through his standard …
I wrote this post last month for the charity, Family Fund. They have helped us in the past buy a few bits for Jude – do you remember all the sensory stuff I got …